the mystery of the slime

vaako · 06-11-2005, 04:19 PM

I think there was a planned quest in BG that was canceled due to time constraints but wasnt completely removed.
In the Baldurs Gate novel Khalid is attacked by slime people and becomes some sort of slime skeleton and Abdul has to put him down.
When you talk to random townsfolk in BG one of the rumors they mention is that they've heard of people dissolving into slime before their eyes.
I theorize there was sopposed to be a random encounter/quest found on one of the overland maps with slime creatures that infected party members turning them into slimes. This quest was planned during the beginning of BG's programing and was included in part in the novel.
While it was dropped from the game it was left in the novel and they forgot to remove that random townsfolk rumor tie in.

Thoughts?

Lavindathar · 06-11-2005, 06:10 PM

Interesting!

I would never have known that, because I have never read the book.

Don't beleive I've ever seen that rumour either, but it would've been cool!

[ 06-11-2005, 06:30 PM: Message edited by: Lavindathar ]

The Lilarcor · 06-11-2005, 06:26 PM

actually in talking to some townspeople, in my journal it says something about people turning into slime as well...

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 06-12-2005, 04:20 AM

You know, I've always wondered about that rumor... I've skimmed the books in bookstores. Didn't read them because I couldn't stand Abdel. But thank you for sharing that; it would have plagued me for ages otherwise.

Lavindathar · 06-12-2005, 05:31 AM

I must say, one of the most interesting first posts ever!

Most people join to ask a question, not tell all us veterans something we don't know!!!

mad=dog · 06-12-2005, 10:32 AM

There are slime people in the sewer below Baldurs Gate. They are called Sewerfolk and are led by a slime called Schlumpscha the Sewer King or something down those lines. It is actually an interesting encounter that offers quite some clues and doesn't have to be resolved in combat. I am not certain what will happen if you encounter them with Khalid in the party. I have never used him for long.

vaako · 06-13-2005, 08:27 AM

I have never heard of these sewer people mad dog and I thought I explored every inch of those sewers. Can you elaborate on this encounter?

TiliaLyn · 06-13-2005, 08:34 AM

::grimaces at the thought of exploring sewers looking for slime-folk:: Well, there's something I get to look forward to!!

ister · 06-13-2005, 09:52 AM

I've run into the sewer slimes every time through. However, I always thought that the slime rumours referred to the bar in the southwest part of the city where the bartender gets turned into a slime.

[ 06-13-2005, 10:00 AM: Message edited by: ister ]

Lavindathar · 06-13-2005, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ister:
I've run into the sewer slimes every time through. However, I always thought that the slime rumours referred to the bar in the southwest part of the city where the bartender gets turned into a slime.

I've been there, but I didn't know he turned into a slime. I just thought the slime killed them all!

06-11-2005, 06:10 PM	#2
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	Interesting! I would never have known that, because I have never read the book. Don't beleive I've ever seen that rumour either, but it would've been cool! [ 06-11-2005, 06:30 PM: Message edited by: Lavindathar ] __________________ =@

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06-12-2005, 05:31 AM	#5
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	I must say, one of the most interesting first posts ever! Most people join to ask a question, not tell all us veterans something we don't know!!! __________________ =@

06-12-2005, 10:32 AM	#6
mad=dog Avatar Join Date: April 18, 2004 Location: Copenhagen Age: 48 Posts: 549	There are slime people in the sewer below Baldurs Gate. They are called Sewerfolk and are led by a slime called Schlumpscha the Sewer King or something down those lines. It is actually an interesting encounter that offers quite some clues and doesn't have to be resolved in combat. I am not certain what will happen if you encounter them with Khalid in the party. I have never used him for long. __________________ [url]\"http://www.dsr.kvl.dk/~maddog/isur.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Ooooookay. I surrender.</a><br />Sometimes I get the eerie feeling that my computer is operating me and not the other way around.

06-11-2005, 04:19 PM	#1
vaako Welcomed New User Join Date: May 29, 2005 Location: florida Age: 41 Posts: 2	I think there was a planned quest in BG that was canceled due to time constraints but wasnt completely removed. In the Baldurs Gate novel Khalid is attacked by slime people and becomes some sort of slime skeleton and Abdul has to put him down. When you talk to random townsfolk in BG one of the rumors they mention is that they've heard of people dissolving into slime before their eyes. I theorize there was sopposed to be a random encounter/quest found on one of the overland maps with slime creatures that infected party members turning them into slimes. This quest was planned during the beginning of BG's programing and was included in part in the novel. While it was dropped from the game it was left in the novel and they forgot to remove that random townsfolk rumor tie in. Thoughts?

06-13-2005, 08:27 AM	#7
vaako Welcomed New User Join Date: May 29, 2005 Location: florida Age: 41 Posts: 2	I have never heard of these sewer people mad dog and I thought I explored every inch of those sewers. Can you elaborate on this encounter?

06-13-2005, 08:34 AM	#8
TiliaLyn Dungeon Master Join Date: May 31, 2005 Location: Maine Age: 57 Posts: 87	::grimaces at the thought of exploring sewers looking for slime-folk:: Well, there's something I get to look forward to!!

06-13-2005, 09:52 AM	#9
ister Drow Warrior Join Date: January 12, 2005 Location: usa Age: 56 Posts: 291	I've run into the sewer slimes every time through. However, I always thought that the slime rumours referred to the bar in the southwest part of the city where the bartender gets turned into a slime. [ 06-13-2005, 10:00 AM: Message edited by: ister ] __________________ \" Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.\"<br />JFK

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