Should I Buy Throne of Bhaal?

The Cavalier · 12-02-2002, 03:44 PM

I've never bought an expansion pack for ANY computer game, and it kinda irks me that I have no clue what throne of bhaal is about. So, what is it about? DOes your choice at the end of SoA affect ToB? And should I do my multiplayer game with my friend before I do Throne of Bhaal, or should I play it before we play, or should we both install it and play through both (Then our adventure would be as new to me as it is to him)?

andrewas · 12-02-2002, 04:47 PM

You have no real choices at the end of SoA, but what you do have has an effect.

Its best to install ToB before starting the game, in fact I would say that its wise to *never* play SoA without ToB installed, ToB adds some useful features. Such as TAB highlighting of objects, saves all that mouse-sweeping. And a number of other bugfixes.

ToB itself is less an expansion than a sequel - it adds the conclusion to the plot, without it you dont get to see how the Prophecy plays out. And its very good fun as well.

Zarr · 12-02-2002, 05:55 PM

I'm with Andrewas on this you should most definetly buy it and play it together with your friend. I like Andrewas never play SOA without TOB installed as it adds alot of new features including a new kit the wild mage. Also in SOA you can acsess a new dungeon called watchers keep(you can also do it in the TOB areas if you so wish) which I think is the best dungeon in the Baldur's Gate series so I emphatically say yes buy it!

Sazerac · 12-02-2002, 08:49 PM

To summarize: Throne of Bhaal is the closest thing to Baldur's Gate III that you'll get. Yes, definitely pick it up! It adds the last three chapters to the game, several new areas, the Watcher's Keep dungeon (an optional XP arena with tons of goodies), and a great plot conclusion at the very end. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cheers,
-Sazerac

9_1_6 · 12-03-2002, 12:22 AM

YES, Buy It, I did, and I'm very happy!

12-03-2002, 05:26 AM

Buy it and make me jealous and resentful, and I'll never reply to you again!! Then again, maybe I won't. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Myrddin L'argenton · 12-03-2002, 08:04 AM

Where can you get it? Tried Amazon and Gameplay and both don't stock it at the moment.

LennonCook · 12-04-2002, 04:15 AM

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Originally posted by Myrddin L'argenton:
Where can you get it? Tried Amazon and Gameplay and both don't stock it at the moment.

Try Ebay [img]smile.gif[/img]

Myrddin L'argenton · 12-04-2002, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LennonCook:

quote:
Originally posted by Myrddin L'argenton:
Where can you get it? Tried Amazon and Gameplay and both don't stock it at the moment.

Try Ebay [img]smile.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]Tried but no cigar.

Angelousss · 12-04-2002, 04:11 PM

besides ebay try their sister site half.com, if that doesn't work you proably need to buy a bundle or do some real hunting

12-02-2002, 04:47 PM	#2
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 43 Posts: 4,774	You have no real choices at the end of SoA, but what you do have has an effect. Its best to install ToB before starting the game, in fact I would say that its wise to never play SoA without ToB installed, ToB adds some useful features. Such as TAB highlighting of objects, saves all that mouse-sweeping. And a number of other bugfixes. ToB itself is less an expansion than a sequel - it adds the conclusion to the plot, without it you dont get to see how the Prophecy plays out. And its very good fun as well. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-02-2002, 05:55 PM	#3
Zarr Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 19, 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 41 Posts: 1,330	I'm with Andrewas on this you should most definetly buy it and play it together with your friend. I like Andrewas never play SOA without TOB installed as it adds alot of new features including a new kit the wild mage. Also in SOA you can acsess a new dungeon called watchers keep(you can also do it in the TOB areas if you so wish) which I think is the best dungeon in the Baldur's Gate series so I emphatically say yes buy it! __________________ Minsc - \"Don\'t ask questions better left to aged sages\"<br /><br />\"You must gather your party before venturing forth\". BANG shoots him dead

12-02-2002, 08:49 PM	#4
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	To summarize: Throne of Bhaal is the closest thing to Baldur's Gate III that you'll get. Yes, definitely pick it up! It adds the last three chapters to the game, several new areas, the Watcher's Keep dungeon (an optional XP arena with tons of goodies), and a great plot conclusion at the very end. [img]smile.gif[/img] Cheers, -Sazerac __________________ "And all my days are trances, and all my nightly dreams, Are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams, In what ethereal dances, by what eternal streams..."

12-03-2002, 12:22 AM	#5
9_1_6 Elminster Join Date: November 2, 2002 Location: ♣♣♣ Age: 39 Posts: 457	YES, Buy It, I did, and I'm very happy! __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> 9_1_6 <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <br />LIQUID STICK PEOPLE!

12-03-2002, 08:04 AM	#7
Myrddin L'argenton Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 14, 2002 Location: England Age: 37 Posts: 312	Where can you get it? Tried Amazon and Gameplay and both don't stock it at the moment. __________________ White wild magic graven in every rock, for the white gold wielder to unleash or control. The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant<br />\'Let no man be unworthy of the angel that watches over him.\' Steven Donaldson<br />Accept who you are.<br />Lord Paladin of the Most Noble Order of the Radiant Heart.<br />Walkthrough-online\'s new site<br />[url]\"http://forums.clankiller.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://forums.clankiller.com</a>

12-02-2002, 03:44 PM	#1
The Cavalier Manshoon Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: White Cloud, MI Age: 40 Posts: 165	I've never bought an expansion pack for ANY computer game, and it kinda irks me that I have no clue what throne of bhaal is about. So, what is it about? DOes your choice at the end of SoA affect ToB? And should I do my multiplayer game with my friend before I do Throne of Bhaal, or should I play it before we play, or should we both install it and play through both (Then our adventure would be as new to me as it is to him)?

12-03-2002, 05:26 AM	#6
Slizerio Guest Posts: n/a	Buy it and make me jealous and resentful, and I'll never reply to you again!! Then again, maybe I won't. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

12-04-2002, 04:11 PM	#10
Angelousss Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: August 23, 2002 Location: come play with my wings Age: 41 Posts: 821	besides ebay try their sister site half.com, if that doesn't work you proably need to buy a bundle or do some real hunting __________________ Just because your paranoid<br />Don\'t mean they\'re not after you<br />Kurt Cobain

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