When does How start

Jaradu · 02-08-2004, 02:38 PM

I have How and TotLM and just wondered when they would start. The furthest I have got in IWD is Dorn's Deep. Does it automatically start after the IWD story has ended, or is a different story which requires me to export chars, start HoW, import chars?

Micah Foehammer · 02-08-2004, 04:35 PM

No, HOW does not automatically start when IWD is finished. Check out this thread for a non-spoilish run through on the timing of when to start HOW:

http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...c;f=3;t=002998

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HOW is initiated by talking to the barbarian in one of the houses in Kuldahar. Even if you talk to him, you won't be able to start HOW unless you have reached certain level limits.

I recommend that you start HOW once you have recovered all six badges but BEFORE you go up the spiral staircase in LDD. If you go up those stairs, which require all six badges to access, you will trigger a fighter which will trigger you being teleported back to Easthaven and you won't be able to return to Kuldahar to start HOW.

TotLM is triggered by talking to Hobart Stubbletoes at the inn in Lonelywood. My preference is to start TotLM once I have gone to the barbarian camp for the second time and confronted "Big I" in his barbarian form. Tell Hjolldar that you aren't ready to procede, go back to Lonelywood and talk to Hjolldar.

When you finish TolM, you will be transported back to Lonelywood. Now you can finish HoW, at which point you are returned to Kuldahar. Then go back to LDD, and you can finish the original game from there. [img]smile.gif[/img]

General Nosaj · 02-09-2004, 09:43 AM

You can also complete HOW in segments and then return to IWD. However, the further you get in HOW the harder it gets!

TL · 04-10-2004, 02:07 PM

So glad I took a minute to look up this old post or I'd have climbed the staircase and been teleported to East haven and not had a chance to complete HOW. IWD members, I appreciate all the info that you've logged onto this forum, it has enabled be to enjoy the game, this is the first I've ever tried something like this. happy Trails....

General Nosaj · 04-11-2004, 12:33 PM

I'm sure all of us IWD/HOW players are glad to be of service TL. Happy gaming.

SpongeLikeCow · 05-29-2004, 03:58 PM

Nothing to worry about. Your characters are automatically exported when you reach the final battle in the original game, and you can start HOW with them at your leisure.

02-08-2004, 04:35 PM	#2
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	No, HOW does not automatically start when IWD is finished. Check out this thread for a non-spoilish run through on the timing of when to start HOW: http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...c;f=3;t=002998 if you want a more detailed answer, read on: spoilers to follow: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOW is initiated by talking to the barbarian in one of the houses in Kuldahar. Even if you talk to him, you won't be able to start HOW unless you have reached certain level limits. I recommend that you start HOW once you have recovered all six badges but BEFORE you go up the spiral staircase in LDD. If you go up those stairs, which require all six badges to access, you will trigger a fighter which will trigger you being teleported back to Easthaven and you won't be able to return to Kuldahar to start HOW. TotLM is triggered by talking to Hobart Stubbletoes at the inn in Lonelywood. My preference is to start TotLM once I have gone to the barbarian camp for the second time and confronted "Big I" in his barbarian form. Tell Hjolldar that you aren't ready to procede, go back to Lonelywood and talk to Hjolldar. When you finish TolM, you will be transported back to Lonelywood. Now you can finish HoW, at which point you are returned to Kuldahar. Then go back to LDD, and you can finish the original game from there. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

02-09-2004, 09:43 AM	#3
General Nosaj Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 17, 2004 Location: Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 300	You can also complete HOW in segments and then return to IWD. However, the further you get in HOW the harder it gets! __________________ \"There shall be no mercy for those who challenge my fight for conquest. Heed this warning!\"-General Nosaj

04-11-2004, 12:33 PM	#5
General Nosaj Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 17, 2004 Location: Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 300	I'm sure all of us IWD/HOW players are glad to be of service TL. Happy gaming. __________________ \"There shall be no mercy for those who challenge my fight for conquest. Heed this warning!\"-General Nosaj

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02-08-2004, 02:38 PM	#1
Jaradu Silver Dragon Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, England Age: 33 Posts: 1,635	I have How and TotLM and just wondered when they would start. The furthest I have got in IWD is Dorn's Deep. Does it automatically start after the IWD story has ended, or is a different story which requires me to export chars, start HoW, import chars?

04-10-2004, 02:07 PM	#4
TL Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 14, 2003 Location: Connecticut,USA Age: 72 Posts: 41	So glad I took a minute to look up this old post or I'd have climbed the staircase and been teleported to East haven and not had a chance to complete HOW. IWD members, I appreciate all the info that you've logged onto this forum, it has enabled be to enjoy the game, this is the first I've ever tried something like this. happy Trails....

05-29-2004, 03:58 PM	#6
SpongeLikeCow Dungeon Master Join Date: May 23, 2004 Location: USA Age: 45 Posts: 63	Nothing to worry about. Your characters are automatically exported when you reach the final battle in the original game, and you can start HOW with them at your leisure.

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