Ok a real topic this time: Gems!

Telepath · 05-09-2006, 08:24 PM

Does anyone know of a listing of the different gems required for different things in this game? Just so you know which stones to sell and which to keep?

I know I need a diamond for a certain item, for example. But rogue stones? Or whatever... [img]smile.gif[/img]

It would seem logical if the expensive stones have uses.

Kyrvias · 05-09-2006, 09:35 PM

Well, there is a special rogue stone in the game that can allow you to cast the Gemjump spell, allowing you to teleport places. One particular place springs to mind, as does a powerful item.

Good Luck!

[ 05-09-2006, 11:09 PM: Message edited by: Kyrvias ]

Lord · 05-09-2006, 09:43 PM

you should usually just sell them for money. With the items upgrade mod, you can use them to upgrade your items into more powerful stuff.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 05-09-2006, 10:39 PM

When there are things that I may or may not need or want later (gems, scrolls, potions, some ammo), what I do is pick a specific merchant to sell to. That way I know exactly where it is later in the game. The Adventurer's Mart would certainly work, but I've always preferred merchants in the Docks or Bridge district. Depends on where my stronghold is. If yous is a... questionable... morality, sell to Roger the Fence or some other merchant you can pick pocket from.

timothy trotter · 05-10-2006, 06:09 AM

gems are more useful in tob than soa, i found

Aragorn1 · 05-10-2006, 07:30 AM

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Are some gems not needed for upgrading an item, perhaps the horn of valhalla (the one found in the bridge district if that's it's name)?

CamDawg · 05-10-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally posted by Aragorn1:
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Are some gems not needed for upgrading an item, perhaps the horn of valhalla (the one found in the bridge district if that's it's name)?

Yes, one requires a beljuril and the other a diamond. In addition to these, a sole rogue stone is needed to get into Shandalar's lair in the bridge district. Some mods may require gems, but these are the only ones I can remember in the unmodded game.

Kyrvias · 05-10-2006, 06:33 PM

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In addition to these, a sole rogue stone is needed to get into Shandalar's lair in the bridge district

That's the rogue stone I was talking about! It allows you to cast the gemjump spell, which can teleport you to a place where you can get the scroll detailing the creation of the Boots of Stomping.

Balintherlas · 05-10-2006, 08:16 PM

I thought thats where u got the map to Yurt, who gave u the quest to get the scroll of making?

Kyrvias · 05-10-2006, 09:46 PM

No, you've got them mixed up. The scroll you are talking about is for The Cloak of Scintillating Colors. (I spelled that wrong, I know

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The Boots of Stomping are quite different. They grant increased movement, and, once per day, can kill any bug type creature. (ie: Spiders, Umber Hulks, etc.)

05-09-2006, 09:43 PM	#3
Lord Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: June 3, 2003 Location: New York Age: 39 Posts: 3,302	you should usually just sell them for money. With the items upgrade mod, you can use them to upgrade your items into more powerful stuff. __________________ "You're a thief and a liar." "No, I only lied about being a thief."

05-09-2006, 10:39 PM	#4
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	When there are things that I may or may not need or want later (gems, scrolls, potions, some ammo), what I do is pick a specific merchant to sell to. That way I know exactly where it is later in the game. The Adventurer's Mart would certainly work, but I've always preferred merchants in the Docks or Bridge district. Depends on where my stronghold is. If yous is a... questionable... morality, sell to Roger the Fence or some other merchant you can pick pocket from. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

05-10-2006, 06:09 AM	#5
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05-10-2006, 08:16 PM	#9
Balintherlas Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 22, 2003 Location: Ohio, Go Tribe Age: 37 Posts: 1,131	I thought thats where u got the map to Yurt, who gave u the quest to get the scroll of making? __________________ Veni, Vidi, Vici

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05-09-2006, 08:24 PM	#1
Telepath Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 4, 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 39	Does anyone know of a listing of the different gems required for different things in this game? Just so you know which stones to sell and which to keep? I know I need a diamond for a certain item, for example. But rogue stones? Or whatever... [img]smile.gif[/img] It would seem logical if the expensive stones have uses.

05-09-2006, 09:35 PM	#2
Kyrvias Lord Ao Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 2,092	Well, there is a special rogue stone in the game that can allow you to cast the Gemjump spell, allowing you to teleport places. One particular place springs to mind, as does a powerful item. Good Luck! [ 05-09-2006, 11:09 PM: Message edited by: Kyrvias ]

05-10-2006, 07:30 AM	#6
Aragorn1 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 3, 2001 Location: Cornwall England Age: 36 Posts: 1,197	Minor Spoiler: x x x x x Are some gems not needed for upgrading an item, perhaps the horn of valhalla (the one found in the bridge district if that's it's name)?

05-10-2006, 09:46 PM	#10
Kyrvias Lord Ao Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 2,092	No, you've got them mixed up. The scroll you are talking about is for The Cloak of Scintillating Colors. (I spelled that wrong, I know ) The Boots of Stomping are quite different. They grant increased movement, and, once per day, can kill any bug type creature. (ie: Spiders, Umber Hulks, etc.)

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