Hiding in the Shadows...

Gangrell · 07-23-2003, 01:04 PM

I've recently become more involved with the thieving class, and I was wondering about something and this is really bugging me. I had a thief in a previous game that had a Hide in Shadows score off 100, and combined with the Boots of Stealth, she could hide in broad daylight. So what I'm wondering is can thieves not use the Hide in Shadows skill while in a fight? Because mine never seemed to even in the black of the Underdark

Xen · 07-23-2003, 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by Gangrell:
I've recently become more involved with the thieving class, and I was wondering about something and this is really bugging me. I had a thief in a previous game that had a Hide in Shadows score off 100, and combined with the Boots of Stealth, she could hide in broad daylight. So what I'm wondering is can thieves not use the Hide in Shadows skill while in a fight? Because mine never seemed to even in the black of the Underdark

No you cannot HiS during the fight. It would be possible to fade in the shadows like Ninja you know.

jinny · 07-23-2003, 02:56 PM

u can equip boots of speed on ur thief and put a lotta points in H.I.S. u can HIS then backstab then run away HIS backstab run away ...

thats what i do ! pretty cheesy eh?

Gangrell · 07-23-2003, 03:00 PM

Nah not really, remember, it's not cheesy if you don't believe it is

[ 07-23-2003, 03:02 PM: Message edited by: Gangrell ]

SixOfSpades · 07-26-2003, 06:30 AM

The "logic" behind not being able to hide while within an enemy's sight range is that it's try to play hide & seek against someone who's always peeking: It's no good trying to hide if they can see where you go.

Of course, the logic falls completely apart when your Thief has been Blinded: You can go Stealth when you're only 3 feet away, because according to the game engine, if YOU can't see THEM, then THEY can't see YOU. Strange but True.

Legolas The Magnificent · 07-26-2003, 07:39 AM

try wearing your armour inside out...

Lord · 07-27-2003, 04:43 AM

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Originally posted by SixOfSpades:
The "logic" behind not being able to hide while within an enemy's sight range is that it's try to play hide & seek against someone who's always peeking: It's no good trying to hide if they can see where you go.

Of course, the logic falls completely apart when your Thief has been Blinded: You can go Stealth when you're only 3 feet away, because according to the game engine, if YOU can't see THEM, then THEY can't see YOU. Strange but True.

Well then, next time your thief is in danger of dying, just have your mage blind them and then "RUUUUUUUN." Magic can always come in handy [img]graemlins/magic.gif[/img]

07-23-2003, 02:56 PM	#3
jinny Dungeon Master Join Date: July 7, 2003 Location: CALI Age: 40 Posts: 56	u can equip boots of speed on ur thief and put a lotta points in H.I.S. u can HIS then backstab then run away HIS backstab run away ... thats what i do ! pretty cheesy eh? __________________ jinny see. jinny do. u say WEE! i will too!

07-26-2003, 06:30 AM	#5
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	The "logic" behind not being able to hide while within an enemy's sight range is that it's try to play hide & seek against someone who's always peeking: It's no good trying to hide if they can see where you go. Of course, the logic falls completely apart when your Thief has been Blinded: You can go Stealth when you're only 3 feet away, because according to the game engine, if YOU can't see THEM, then THEY can't see YOU. Strange but True. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

07-26-2003, 07:39 AM	#6
Legolas The Magnificent Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 16, 2002 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Age: 46 Posts: 338	try wearing your armour inside out... __________________ \"my arrowhead welcomes your heart\"<br /><br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" />

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07-23-2003, 01:04 PM	#1
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 38 Posts: 4,835	I've recently become more involved with the thieving class, and I was wondering about something and this is really bugging me. I had a thief in a previous game that had a Hide in Shadows score off 100, and combined with the Boots of Stealth, she could hide in broad daylight. So what I'm wondering is can thieves not use the Hide in Shadows skill while in a fight? Because mine never seemed to even in the black of the Underdark

07-23-2003, 03:00 PM	#4
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 38 Posts: 4,835	Nah not really, remember, it's not cheesy if you don't believe it is [ 07-23-2003, 03:02 PM: Message edited by: Gangrell ]

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