what does each stat do?

ChoCoMoBo · 01-17-2002, 05:02 AM

heh, i know this is gonna sound like an extremely dumb question, but what does each stat do?

I know Strength increase weight allowance, does it increade dmg as well?

Dexterity increases AC, does it increase attacks per round as well?

Constitution increases your hp, what else?

Intelligence increases wizards spell slots, anything else?

Wisdom increases preist spell slots?

Charisma, mmm.. not sure what this does... hehe

Also, should i leave wisdom on minimum stats for a kensai>mage dual class?

Dundee Slaytern · 01-17-2002, 05:10 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ChoCoMoBo:
I know Strength increase weight allowance, does it increade dmg as well?

Yes, and it also improves your THACO if it is high enough.

Dexterity increases AC, does it increase attacks per round as well?

No, but it improves your accuracy with missile weapons.

Constitution increases your hp, what else?

Your % chance of resurrection success( assuming you are playing on Core rules and above).

Intelligence increases wizards spell slots, anything else?

*dayt* Error detected, INT does not affect spell slots. It allows Mages to scribe/know a certain number of spells per spell level. High INT gives you a lore bonus as well.

Wisdom increases preist spell slots?

Yes, and high WIS gives you a bonus to lore and a bonus to your saving throws against mental spells.

Charisma, mmm.. not sure what this does... hehe

Reduce prices in shops, affects one NPC in the game.

Also, should i leave wisdom on minimum stats for a kensai>mage dual class?

Give him 10 to avoid any penalties.

ChoCoMoBo · 01-17-2002, 05:16 AM

thanx for the quick reply [img]smile.gif[/img]

Glorfindel · 01-17-2002, 05:59 AM

Well.... Strength Increases ur Chances to hit and Damage once it gets over a certain point...
Dexterity increases AC and also to hit of Missle weapons, and increases some theif skills slightly...
Constitution increases hp per level and thats about it I think, not sure bout it though....
Intelligence increases the amount of spells a wizard may learn and also increases the amount of things u can say (e.g. when talking to Soulafin and he asks if u know what the devourers are u can only say Otyughs??? if u have under 10 Int.) and it also increases the chance of successfully scribing a scroll.
Wisdon increases Lore (1x bonus at start) and helps priests somehow.
& lastly Charisma increases (or decreases) Npc Reaction... and I heard somewhere it improves prices... though I dont think that is true.

01-17-2002, 06:20 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Glorfindel:
Well.... Strength Increases ur Chances to hit and Damage once it gets over a certain point...
Dexterity increases AC and also to hit of Missle weapons, and increases some theif skills slightly...
Constitution increases hp per level and thats about it I think, not sure bout it though....
Intelligence increases the amount of spells a wizard may learn and also increases the amount of things u can say (e.g. when talking to Soulafin and he asks if u know what the devourers are u can only say Otyughs??? if u have under 10 Int.) and it also increases the chance of successfully scribing a scroll.
Wisdon increases Lore (1x bonus at start) and helps priests somehow.
& lastly Charisma increases (or decreases) Npc Reaction... and I heard somewhere it improves prices... though I dont think that is true.

i think it DOES increase prices

Dundee Slaytern · 01-17-2002, 06:42 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Radiant_Memphit:
i think it DOES increase prices

If you have low CHA. If your CHA is high, it decreases prices.

Glorfindel · 01-17-2002, 06:46 AM

hmm... I thought that was only ur Rep??????

Dundee Slaytern · 01-17-2002, 06:56 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Glorfindel:
hmm... I thought that was only ur Rep??????

Both affect prices.

01-17-2002, 08:34 AM

i tested a 5 charisma half orc and a 16 charisma mage and there is a diffrence. how much are prices affected by high charisma though cos i dunno.

LennonCook · 01-17-2002, 08:40 AM

I dont think Charisma does affect prices. Not in BG2 at least. I have heard that it does in BG1, and im sure that it does in IWD, but i dont think so in BG2. Ill email someone wholl know tommorow. That way we will get a final answer on this matter. Im going to ask the overseer of black isle studios forums. s/he is an identitiy used by many BIS staff, and thus will know all the grotty detailsy of all the games made by Black Isle Studios.

01-17-2002, 05:10 AM	#2
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	quote: Originally posted by ChoCoMoBo: I know Strength increase weight allowance, does it increade dmg as well? Yes, and it also improves your THACO if it is high enough. Dexterity increases AC, does it increase attacks per round as well? No, but it improves your accuracy with missile weapons. Constitution increases your hp, what else? Your % chance of resurrection success( assuming you are playing on Core rules and above). Intelligence increases wizards spell slots, anything else? dayt Error detected, INT does not affect spell slots. It allows Mages to scribe/know a certain number of spells per spell level. High INT gives you a lore bonus as well. Wisdom increases preist spell slots? Yes, and high WIS gives you a bonus to lore and a bonus to your saving throws against mental spells. Charisma, mmm.. not sure what this does... hehe Reduce prices in shops, affects one NPC in the game. Also, should i leave wisdom on minimum stats for a kensai>mage dual class? Give him 10 to avoid any penalties.

01-17-2002, 06:20 AM	#5
Anarion Guest Posts: n/a	quote: Originally posted by Glorfindel: Well.... Strength Increases ur Chances to hit and Damage once it gets over a certain point... Dexterity increases AC and also to hit of Missle weapons, and increases some theif skills slightly... Constitution increases hp per level and thats about it I think, not sure bout it though.... Intelligence increases the amount of spells a wizard may learn and also increases the amount of things u can say (e.g. when talking to Soulafin and he asks if u know what the devourers are u can only say Otyughs??? if u have under 10 Int.) and it also increases the chance of successfully scribing a scroll. Wisdon increases Lore (1x bonus at start) and helps priests somehow. & lastly Charisma increases (or decreases) Npc Reaction... and I heard somewhere it improves prices... though I dont think that is true. i think it DOES increase prices

01-17-2002, 06:42 AM	#6
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	quote: Originally posted by Radiant_Memphit: i think it DOES increase prices If you have low CHA. If your CHA is high, it decreases prices.

01-17-2002, 06:56 AM	#8
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	quote: Originally posted by Glorfindel: hmm... I thought that was only ur Rep?????? Both affect prices.

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01-17-2002, 05:02 AM	#1
ChoCoMoBo Dungeon Master Join Date: January 15, 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 52	heh, i know this is gonna sound like an extremely dumb question, but what does each stat do? I know Strength increase weight allowance, does it increade dmg as well? Dexterity increases AC, does it increase attacks per round as well? Constitution increases your hp, what else? Intelligence increases wizards spell slots, anything else? Wisdom increases preist spell slots? Charisma, mmm.. not sure what this does... hehe Also, should i leave wisdom on minimum stats for a kensai>mage dual class?

01-17-2002, 05:16 AM	#3
ChoCoMoBo Dungeon Master Join Date: January 15, 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 52	thanx for the quick reply [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-17-2002, 05:59 AM	#4
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 3,337	Well.... Strength Increases ur Chances to hit and Damage once it gets over a certain point... Dexterity increases AC and also to hit of Missle weapons, and increases some theif skills slightly... Constitution increases hp per level and thats about it I think, not sure bout it though.... Intelligence increases the amount of spells a wizard may learn and also increases the amount of things u can say (e.g. when talking to Soulafin and he asks if u know what the devourers are u can only say Otyughs??? if u have under 10 Int.) and it also increases the chance of successfully scribing a scroll. Wisdon increases Lore (1x bonus at start) and helps priests somehow. & lastly Charisma increases (or decreases) Npc Reaction... and I heard somewhere it improves prices... though I dont think that is true.

01-17-2002, 06:46 AM	#7
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 3,337	hmm... I thought that was only ur Rep??????

01-17-2002, 08:34 AM	#9
Anarion Guest Posts: n/a	i tested a 5 charisma half orc and a 16 charisma mage and there is a diffrence. how much are prices affected by high charisma though cos i dunno.

01-17-2002, 08:40 AM	#10
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	I dont think Charisma does affect prices. Not in BG2 at least. I have heard that it does in BG1, and im sure that it does in IWD, but i dont think so in BG2. Ill email someone wholl know tommorow. That way we will get a final answer on this matter. Im going to ask the overseer of black isle studios forums. s/he is an identitiy used by many BIS staff, and thus will know all the grotty detailsy of all the games made by Black Isle Studios.

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