Miles, should i dump him?

Father Francis · 01-11-2002, 10:56 PM

I read something about a month ago on that said Miles left a party and stole alot of the items (potions, arrows etc.) I have just revisited the monestary after going through Arnika and wonder if I should dump him now to avoid this and keep the exp points for myself. Thanks for your help.

chimera99 · 01-11-2002, 11:24 PM

I'm a bard lover so I never saw a need for Miles. It is useful to have a pickpocket/lockpick type in your party but other than that, I think there are better NPC's out there. It does get easier to retrieve squad members when you get portal and access to the T'rang teleporter.

fable · 01-11-2002, 11:30 PM

Every NPC is as good as another--it all basically depends on who's in your core group. If you have a thief, you don't really need another one. In my case, I had a bard, but I didn't want to train her in pickpocketing. I wanted her to focus on music, and artifacts.

So Miles was perfect for me. He came in at a very useful point, when his level was more or less on par with mine. (Later, you'll encounter a number of NPCs who are much lower in level, as you advance. They're still a good value, but Miles can help you right from the first.) I found Miles very helpful, stealing spellbooks, resurrection powders and scrolls, weapons, ammunition, etc. I was able to collect a sizable haul, while Miles built up his skill.

And remember, *all* the NPCs will leave you in one or two instances. The game was designed so you couldn't keep a given NPC through to the end.

I'm not suggesting you should stick with Myles forever. But he's one of the first, and best, NPCs you'll find.

Goumindong · 01-12-2002, 01:08 AM

ya, but i was pp'ing him for all he was worth, and he finnaly got wise to it, went hostile.

i was like ah man 191 hot points thats alot, but then, my ninja got her first instant kill of the game, on the first hit, before anyone else

01-12-2002, 01:12 AM

I talked to him, got all of the "important" info he has to offer, then killed him.

fable · 01-12-2002, 01:26 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Moni:
I talked to him, got all of the "important" info he has to offer, then killed him.

Then I take it you missed the quests he presents to you throughout the game?

And no, I'm not joking. [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-12-2002, 01:42 AM

I got two...if there are more, then yes, I missed them.
Don't worry, I'll play again.

I just hope I can restrain myself next time (I've killed him in two consecutive games) he just gets on my nerves.

Actually, I "hired" him in my first game. He came in really handy while I trained my Ninja's lockpicking skill up.
I did not know about NPC's not going everywhere with you then though and when he refused to go onto the Umpani Base Camp with us, I got a little wary of him and whacked him then and there. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

ASW · 01-12-2002, 02:16 PM

I tried to PP him too. He turned on me and I had to do him in.

I think his "snidley whiplash" voice would have led me to that action sooner or later anyway

01-11-2002, 10:56 PM	#1
Father Francis Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 17	I read something about a month ago on that said Miles left a party and stole alot of the items (potions, arrows etc.) I have just revisited the monestary after going through Arnika and wonder if I should dump him now to avoid this and keep the exp points for myself. Thanks for your help. __________________ \"Love divorced from truth is the worst form of hate.\"

01-12-2002, 01:26 AM	#6
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	quote: Originally posted by Moni: I talked to him, got all of the "important" info he has to offer, then killed him. Then I take it you missed the quests he presents to you throughout the game? And no, I'm not joking. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
After 15 years and 17.000 miles.....	johnny	General Discussion	5	07-03-2007 06:39 AM
The Dump (got this in an e-mail) PG	Arvon	General Discussion	7	06-16-2005 08:22 PM
ART LUMP DUMP XD	Spirits forever	3D Modeling, Artwork and Discussions	8	06-12-2004 08:37 AM
Quest "dump"	DavidL	Baldurs Gate II Archives	1	09-11-2001 11:26 AM
Who to dump?	Hayashi	Baldurs Gate II Archives	29	05-09-2001 09:49 AM

01-11-2002, 11:24 PM	#2
chimera99 The Magister Join Date: October 2, 2001 Posts: 147	I'm a bard lover so I never saw a need for Miles. It is useful to have a pickpocket/lockpick type in your party but other than that, I think there are better NPC's out there. It does get easier to retrieve squad members when you get portal and access to the T'rang teleporter.

01-11-2002, 11:30 PM	#3
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	Every NPC is as good as another--it all basically depends on who's in your core group. If you have a thief, you don't really need another one. In my case, I had a bard, but I didn't want to train her in pickpocketing. I wanted her to focus on music, and artifacts. So Miles was perfect for me. He came in at a very useful point, when his level was more or less on par with mine. (Later, you'll encounter a number of NPCs who are much lower in level, as you advance. They're still a good value, but Miles can help you right from the first.) I found Miles very helpful, stealing spellbooks, resurrection powders and scrolls, weapons, ammunition, etc. I was able to collect a sizable haul, while Miles built up his skill. And remember, all the NPCs will leave you in one or two instances. The game was designed so you couldn't keep a given NPC through to the end. I'm not suggesting you should stick with Myles forever. But he's one of the first, and best, NPCs you'll find.

01-12-2002, 01:08 AM	#4
Goumindong Manshoon Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 152	ya, but i was pp'ing him for all he was worth, and he finnaly got wise to it, went hostile. i was like ah man 191 hot points thats alot, but then, my ninja got her first instant kill of the game, on the first hit, before anyone else

01-12-2002, 01:12 AM	#5
Moni Guest Posts: n/a	I talked to him, got all of the "important" info he has to offer, then killed him.

01-12-2002, 01:42 AM	#7
Moni Guest Posts: n/a	I got two...if there are more, then yes, I missed them. Don't worry, I'll play again. I just hope I can restrain myself next time (I've killed him in two consecutive games) he just gets on my nerves. Actually, I "hired" him in my first game. He came in really handy while I trained my Ninja's lockpicking skill up. I did not know about NPC's not going everywhere with you then though and when he refused to go onto the Umpani Base Camp with us, I got a little wary of him and whacked him then and there. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

01-12-2002, 02:16 PM	#8
ASW Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: St Paul, MN Age: 60 Posts: 32	I tried to PP him too. He turned on me and I had to do him in. I think his "snidley whiplash" voice would have led me to that action sooner or later anyway

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)