First Test In The Abyss

Brainless One · 02-22-2003, 11:24 PM

I know this is really sad, but I have played a solo game with a human ranger through Baldurs' Gate: TotSC, and SoA, but when I get to the first test, I die every time. Even if I become the slayer, i can't get to all the guys fast enough.

P.S. It's also hard to get over the initial shock of seeing good Kobold commandos.
-Brainless One

Gangrell · 02-23-2003, 03:12 AM

Sorry, but you have to be a little bit more specific on this. If you're talking about last fights to get to Mellisan, then it shouldn't be too hard. Use any protection spells that your ranger gets, use the strongest weapons you may have like Crom Faeyr, the Equalizer, Soul Reaver, anything overly powerful, and throw on your best armor and you should do ok. I hope this is what you were talking about, if not, pardon my stupidity.

Later

Fiend · 02-24-2003, 08:09 AM

I think the brainless one is talking about the first planar/portal test right at the beginning of ToB. if u have the boots of speed and GWW, just equip your best weapons and attack. Also if rangers can cast remove fear (cant remember) use that as i think the ogre mages cast horror/fear/terror?? If you still cant beat them, hire mage with fireball and burn the suckers.

ADD] the brainless one might also be talking about the tests at the end of SoA, in which case forget everything i just said.

[ 02-24-2003, 08:11 AM: Message edited by: Fiend ]

Gangrell · 02-24-2003, 03:50 PM

No, because he's talking about getting attacked by multiple guys and the first test in hell, all you do is fight Sarevok. But, I think he is talking about the planar pocket, which shouldn't be too bad because you'll either fight kobolds or commoners for the most part I think.

Brainless One · 02-24-2003, 09:58 PM

Sorry guys(or gals), I did mean the first test in the beginning of the game. I didn't know of another at the end of the game(whoops!). I talked nicely to Sarevok, and avoided fighting him. My first test begins with a fat man talking, then replaced by several drow warriors, who disappear when defeated, to be replaced by Kobold Commandos, and it goes on and on. Also, I am solo, so cannot have others in my group.
-Brainless One

Dundee Slaytern · 02-24-2003, 10:27 PM

What are your weapon proficiencies? A good shield, some potions and you should be set to go.

Brainless One · 02-24-2003, 10:38 PM

I can't remember the exact number, but my proficiencies are in bow, katana, wakizashi etc., long sword, two hand combat, sword+shield combat. My problem is getting to the archers quick enough, because they like never miss, and my potions disappear
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-Brainless One

Dundee Slaytern · 02-24-2003, 11:03 PM

It is at times like this that you take out your Potion Bag and start drinking as many combat boosting potions as you can. Examples include, in no particular order, Potion of Heroism, Potion of Regeneration, Potion of Power, Potion of Defence, Oil of Speed, etc... ...

You drink these before you initiate the test of course. You have spells too, so maintain Armour of Faith at all times. Celestial Fury should be in your main-hand, while the Sentinel Shield is in your off-hand.

If you still have difficulties with the archers, switch to the Shield of Reflection.

Brainless One · 02-24-2003, 11:15 PM

Of course! The shield of reflection! Dundee, you are a genius yet again! Voila!
-Brainless One

02-24-2003, 08:09 AM	#3
Fiend Manshoon Join Date: July 7, 2002 Location: the land that time forgot(Scotland) Age: 37 Posts: 215	I think the brainless one is talking about the first planar/portal test right at the beginning of ToB. if u have the boots of speed and GWW, just equip your best weapons and attack. Also if rangers can cast remove fear (cant remember) use that as i think the ogre mages cast horror/fear/terror?? If you still cant beat them, hire mage with fireball and burn the suckers. ADD] the brainless one might also be talking about the tests at the end of SoA, in which case forget everything i just said. [ 02-24-2003, 08:11 AM: Message edited by: Fiend ] __________________ <br />Demogorgan\'s Daddy <br />Bhaal\'s Personal Tormentor

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02-22-2003, 11:24 PM	#1
Brainless One Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 24, 2002 Location: Arm's length from my monitor. Age: 34 Posts: 367	I know this is really sad, but I have played a solo game with a human ranger through Baldurs' Gate: TotSC, and SoA, but when I get to the first test, I die every time. Even if I become the slayer, i can't get to all the guys fast enough. P.S. It's also hard to get over the initial shock of seeing good Kobold commandos. -Brainless One

02-23-2003, 03:12 AM	#2
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 37 Posts: 4,835	Sorry, but you have to be a little bit more specific on this. If you're talking about last fights to get to Mellisan, then it shouldn't be too hard. Use any protection spells that your ranger gets, use the strongest weapons you may have like Crom Faeyr, the Equalizer, Soul Reaver, anything overly powerful, and throw on your best armor and you should do ok. I hope this is what you were talking about, if not, pardon my stupidity. Later

02-24-2003, 03:50 PM	#4
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 37 Posts: 4,835	No, because he's talking about getting attacked by multiple guys and the first test in hell, all you do is fight Sarevok. But, I think he is talking about the planar pocket, which shouldn't be too bad because you'll either fight kobolds or commoners for the most part I think.

02-24-2003, 09:58 PM	#5
Brainless One Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 24, 2002 Location: Arm's length from my monitor. Age: 34 Posts: 367	Sorry guys(or gals), I did mean the first test in the beginning of the game. I didn't know of another at the end of the game(whoops!). I talked nicely to Sarevok, and avoided fighting him. My first test begins with a fat man talking, then replaced by several drow warriors, who disappear when defeated, to be replaced by Kobold Commandos, and it goes on and on. Also, I am solo, so cannot have others in my group. -Brainless One

02-24-2003, 10:27 PM	#6
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	What are your weapon proficiencies? A good shield, some potions and you should be set to go.

02-24-2003, 10:38 PM	#7
Brainless One Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 24, 2002 Location: Arm's length from my monitor. Age: 34 Posts: 367	I can't remember the exact number, but my proficiencies are in bow, katana, wakizashi etc., long sword, two hand combat, sword+shield combat. My problem is getting to the archers quick enough, because they like never miss, and my potions disappear l i k e t h a t. -Brainless One

02-24-2003, 11:03 PM	#8
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	It is at times like this that you take out your Potion Bag and start drinking as many combat boosting potions as you can. Examples include, in no particular order, Potion of Heroism, Potion of Regeneration, Potion of Power, Potion of Defence, Oil of Speed, etc... ... You drink these before you initiate the test of course. You have spells too, so maintain Armour of Faith at all times. Celestial Fury should be in your main-hand, while the Sentinel Shield is in your off-hand. If you still have difficulties with the archers, switch to the Shield of Reflection.

02-24-2003, 11:15 PM	#9
Brainless One Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 24, 2002 Location: Arm's length from my monitor. Age: 34 Posts: 367	Of course! The shield of reflection! Dundee, you are a genius yet again! Voila! -Brainless One

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