IWD2 Finally Released in the UK!!

Jim · 11-08-2002, 05:44 PM

Finally, after many many weeks of being released in the US, it arrived in shops today. I've been waiting sooooooo long for this game. Looking forward to starting, although the first thing I did was read the manual to learn some stats like critical weapon threat ranges, max dex bonus for different armour types etc, but lo and behold, the manual seems only half complete!! It keeps refering to appendix whatever, table x etc, but they simply aren't any tables in the back of the manual! It goes straight from describing the feats to the credits! It would have been extremely handy to learn a little about the different weapons prior to character creation. Surely making the manual is the simplest part of producing a game (right, enough winging and moaning, I'm off to play it)....

chrisofthedale · 11-08-2002, 05:47 PM

have fun! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Ar-Cunin · 11-08-2002, 05:56 PM

We also gotten it today in Denmark

Now I know what I'm going to be playing this weekend [img]smile.gif[/img]

Nightowl2 · 11-08-2002, 06:54 PM

Ouch! Are you sure about that manual? If so, you're missing a lot of information. After the feats, you should get the full spell list (Stupidly, in alphabetic order instead of by level), followed by a few weak pages about arms, armor, and treasure, and then all the tables. My manual ends on page 152. How far does yours go?

Nightowl2

SpiritWarrior · 11-08-2002, 09:07 PM

Im so glad the Uk finally got it - shit that was more than enuf waiting wasn't it?
The european manual is always a bit different to the u.s. one but as was said above it does look like your missing some. Don't take it back to the shop before you call the Uk branch of Interplay yourself and let them know - as the store will basically do this if u return it anyway but take longer to get around to it.

Jim · 11-09-2002, 07:16 AM

Quote:

have fun!

Thanks!

Quote:

We also gotten it today in Denmark

I think there has been an ongoing problem with virgin interactive and the european distributers because the game went gold way back in August, and it normally only takes about 2 or 3 weeks after the US get it till us europeans do.

Quote:

Ouch! Are you sure about that manual? If so, you're missing a lot of information. After the feats, you should get the full spell list (Stupidly, in alphabetic order instead of by level), followed by a few weak pages about arms, armor, and treasure, and then all the tables. My manual ends on page 152. How far does yours go?

Yep, just double checked. 152 pages!!!???!!! Mine goes go 83 and that's the back cover LOL. I'm missing on loads of info here - divine/arcane spell progession, warrior attack bonus/saving throws, weapon/armour info. What the hell happened I wonder...

Quote:

Im so glad the Uk finally got it - shit that was more than enuf waiting wasn't it?

Just a bit, I've been waiting eagerly since MAY!

Quote:

The european manual is always a bit different to the u.s.

LOL no kidding! It's half the size!

Ar-Cunin · 11-09-2002, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nightowl2:
Ouch! Are you sure about that manual? If so, you're missing a lot of information. After the feats, you should get the full spell list (Stupidly, in alphabetic order instead of by level), followed by a few weak pages about arms, armor, and treasure, and then all the tables. My manual ends on page 152. How far does yours go?

Nightowl2

Mine goes to page 83 - the tables and spell-list are included on the CD (in a .pdf format). See inside of front cover.

Nightowl2 · 11-09-2002, 12:36 PM

Geez, they sure cheaped out on the Euro editions, didn't they? My sympathies to all you out there who have to print the valuable info yourselves.

Nightowl2

Jim · 11-09-2002, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Mine goes to page 83 - the tables and spell-list are included on the CD (in a .pdf format). See inside of front cover.

Thanks Ar-Cunin! In my haste to learn about IWD2's implementation of 3E rules I must have overlooked the back of the front cover page. It's still a little lame though to have to get the full manual on the CD. It's not like they've not had enough time to finalise things and iron out the creases!

SpiritWarrior · 11-09-2002, 10:39 PM

Yes I agree. And you shouldn't have to go looking for PDF. files on your pc just to see tables that the manual talks about and refers to. A game manual should be self-sufficient in providing everything you need to know in order to play the game within its own contents.

Imagine if you bought a copy of IWD2 and they never bothered to include the second CD- *THEN* you'd hear people complain so in your situation, yes it's not a big worry as alot you'll figure out for yourself and as was said, u can get the PDF. file on your IWD2 cd but it's the principle of the whole thing that gives the creators a bad rep. isn't it? .

I'd recommend giving Interplay a call and then, a major grilling. I would do it big time if that happend to me.

P.s. Yes your missing alot of info and not just tables and appendix, our manuals are almost double the length of yours!~

11-08-2002, 05:56 PM	#3
Ar-Cunin Ra Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 2,326	We also gotten it today in Denmark Now I know what I'm going to be playing this weekend [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Life is a laugh <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[biglaugh]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/biglaugh.gif\" /> - and DEATH is the final joke <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[hehe]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/hehe.gif\" />

11-08-2002, 09:07 PM	#5
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Im so glad the Uk finally got it - shit that was more than enuf waiting wasn't it? The european manual is always a bit different to the u.s. one but as was said above it does look like your missing some. Don't take it back to the shop before you call the Uk branch of Interplay yourself and let them know - as the store will basically do this if u return it anyway but take longer to get around to it. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

11-09-2002, 10:39 PM	#10
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Yes I agree. And you shouldn't have to go looking for PDF. files on your pc just to see tables that the manual talks about and refers to. A game manual should be self-sufficient in providing everything you need to know in order to play the game within its own contents. Imagine if you bought a copy of IWD2 and they never bothered to include the second CD- THEN you'd hear people complain so in your situation, yes it's not a big worry as alot you'll figure out for yourself and as was said, u can get the PDF. file on your IWD2 cd but it's the principle of the whole thing that gives the creators a bad rep. isn't it? . I'd recommend giving Interplay a call and then, a major grilling. I would do it big time if that happend to me. P.s. Yes your missing alot of info and not just tables and appendix, our manuals are almost double the length of yours!~ __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Xan v2 Released	Kulyok	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	5	09-26-2006 05:13 PM
Xan BG2 Mod Released	jcompton	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	4	02-18-2006 04:15 PM
Finally....drools.....finally.	Mellagar	General Discussion	7	04-30-2005 02:30 AM
Thief 3 Level Editor released---finally since Ion is dead	Ziroc	Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)	2	03-17-2005 01:41 PM
Yet another IWD2 fix!!	Micah Foehammer	Icewind Dale \| Heart of Winter \| Icewind Dale II Forum	16	04-30-2002 04:00 PM

11-08-2002, 05:44 PM	#1
Jim Quintesson Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Age: 43 Posts: 1,088	Finally, after many many weeks of being released in the US, it arrived in shops today. I've been waiting sooooooo long for this game. Looking forward to starting, although the first thing I did was read the manual to learn some stats like critical weapon threat ranges, max dex bonus for different armour types etc, but lo and behold, the manual seems only half complete!! It keeps refering to appendix whatever, table x etc, but they simply aren't any tables in the back of the manual! It goes straight from describing the feats to the credits! It would have been extremely handy to learn a little about the different weapons prior to character creation. Surely making the manual is the simplest part of producing a game (right, enough winging and moaning, I'm off to play it)....

11-08-2002, 05:47 PM	#2
chrisofthedale Account Removed by Request Join Date: September 9, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 36 Posts: 534	have fun! [img]smile.gif[/img]

11-08-2002, 06:54 PM	#4
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Ouch! Are you sure about that manual? If so, you're missing a lot of information. After the feats, you should get the full spell list (Stupidly, in alphabetic order instead of by level), followed by a few weak pages about arms, armor, and treasure, and then all the tables. My manual ends on page 152. How far does yours go? Nightowl2

11-09-2002, 12:36 PM	#8
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Geez, they sure cheaped out on the Euro editions, didn't they? My sympathies to all you out there who have to print the valuable info yourselves. Nightowl2

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)