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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 02-08-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,067
Posted By Lemmy
{http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_slang}...

{http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_slang} will explain most internet slang. On these forums you may also encounter some game-specific acrnoyms (such as DUHM for "Draw Upon Holy Might"), but I...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 02-05-2005, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,424
Posted By Lemmy
The game seems to determine quantity of monsters...

The game seems to determine quantity of monsters depending on char level. Explore Targos Docks in the prologue with a clvl 15 and a clvl 1 and you'll see the difference. Since your solo char was...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 01-26-2005, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,205
Posted By Lemmy
Are your "rules" supposed to emulate what you...

Are your "rules" supposed to emulate what you consider roleplaying, or are they more along the lines of restrictions? Some of the things you listed are not at all related to RPing, so they really...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-25-2005, 10:20 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,676
Posted By Lemmy
If the hypothetical seems like a "trick," it's...

If the hypothetical seems like a "trick," it's because the question is too general to provide an answer that applies to all cases.

Ding. But, as I mentioned previously, it'd be better to...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-24-2005, 10:23 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,676
Posted By Lemmy
I don't see that this invalidates the scenarios...

I don't see that this invalidates the scenarios outlined above. They still seem plausible to me, given the assumed circumstances.

Where the DM is a computer, the DM does not necessarily know what...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-24-2005, 01:03 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,676
Posted By Lemmy
First of all, something being against the law...

First of all, something being against the law does not equate it to being morally wrong. It's ethically wrong; a thieving character is untrustworthy. Secondly, just because something is not good does...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 01-23-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,509
Posted By Lemmy
I'm a total mage-phile. My last party to finish...

I'm a total mage-phile. My last party to finish the game (Normal mode) was composed of an Enchanter, Illusionist, Necromancer, Sorcerer, Conjurer, and an Evoker. All pureclass characters, because...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 07-02-2004, 04:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,675
Posted By Lemmy
Not for me. That was one of the first spells my...

Not for me. That was one of the first spells my Mages tried. Those golems resisted every bit of magic I threw at them.

-Lem
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-30-2004, 03:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,675
Posted By Lemmy
(Ch2 Spoilers) As the others have said,...

(Ch2 Spoilers)


As the others have said, bludgeoning damage is necessary. If this is the first Crystal Golem you've encountered, I'm guessing you're on the map just past Oswald's crashed ship....
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 06-04-2004, 09:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,666
Posted By Lemmy
At some website (can't recall which), I read a...

At some website (can't recall which), I read a bug-abusive method for killing him: Catch him in Otiluke's Resilient Sphere and you can punch him to death. I tried it myself, and it worked at the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-01-2004, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By Lemmy
That would've been especially amusing if the PC...

That would've been especially amusing if the PC that said "Yes" to Anomen was a representation of your prime minister. Assuming your PM is male, that is. If not, a Girdle of Masculinity/Feminity can...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-29-2004, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By Lemmy
Well, at least he isn't calling you "my lady." ...

Well, at least he isn't calling you "my lady."

I don't know, but I imagine you can use the CLUA console to kill the romance.

Open up the console and type:...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-11-2004, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,620
Posted By Lemmy
As True_Moose said, powergaming involves using...

As True_Moose said, powergaming involves using foreknowledge known to the player, not to the character. To borrow Moose's CF example: If you ask a powergamed character why he specialized in Katanas,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-25-2004, 10:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,025
Posted By Lemmy
Dire Hamsters wouldn't do him any good. Being a...

Dire Hamsters wouldn't do him any good. Being a miniature giant space Hamster means Boo has these guys (http://www.com-www.com/weirdal/attackoftheradioactivehamstersfromaplanetnearmars.html) at his...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-10-2004, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By Lemmy
Yay, Aerie snuff! For constructive...

Yay, Aerie snuff!

For constructive commentary: I echo Pirengle's suggestions. When I saw how crowded the paragraphs were, I scrolled down to look at the replies to your post before reading the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 03-25-2004, 02:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,102
Posted By Lemmy
Infinity Explorer shows only that he's scripted...

Infinity Explorer shows only that he's scripted to, not that he will. As you point out, he must possess the item in order to deliver it. The problem is he doesn't have it. With the cause isolated,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 03-23-2004, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,102
Posted By Lemmy
If you'll trust Infinity Explorer: CLCK06 is...

If you'll trust Infinity Explorer:
CLCK06 is Cloak of Non-Detection.

-Lem
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-17-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,289
Posted By Lemmy
The gap between BG1 and SoA doesn't imply...

The gap between BG1 and SoA doesn't imply anything happened beyond what's revealed after Irenicus captures you. Thus, prejudice experienced during that time would be largely player-conceived (which...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-14-2004, 09:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,289
Posted By Lemmy
Interesting approach, but a continuity issue...

Interesting approach, but a continuity issue caught my eye. By SoA, have you actually faced Bhaalspawn prejudice? If anything, it seems to me he's been used (Irenicus' study/torture, prophecy...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-13-2004, 11:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,289
Posted By Lemmy
I don't know if you mean it this way: "I am good....

I don't know if you mean it this way: "I am good. This action is good. Therefore, I do this." or "This is the 'good' dialogue option." But that's something I see often. It's problematic because it...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-12-2004, 05:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,635
Posted By Lemmy
I write my BG2 fic in the journal. The game sets...

I write my BG2 fic in the journal. The game sets the mood better than notepad, and I can scribble down anything immediately that I might forget if I keep playing.

-Lem
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-12-2004, 05:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,289
Posted By Lemmy
Roleplaying involves playing the character, and...

Roleplaying involves playing the character, and from the character's actions you lump him into a particular alignment. I don't know what you mean by "restricting actions in quests."

As for...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-21-2004, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By Lemmy
False. RPing is not about choosing "good" or...

False. RPing is not about choosing "good" or "evil" actions; it's about motive. What motivates your character? Why does he did he make this decision or that one? "Because he's good" is not an answer....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-13-2004, 02:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,219
Posted By Lemmy
As I've said many times before, alignment is a...

As I've said many times before, alignment is a tool. It describes your character, but your character is (probably) never the utter embodiment of an alignment; he's not the avatar of a moral. Key...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-09-2004, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By Lemmy
In my notes I have Viccy at AR2400, x=443, y=733...

In my notes I have Viccy at AR2400, x=443, y=733 (Peldvale).

-Lem
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 01-11-2004, 12:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,108
Posted By Lemmy
I imagine an internal dialogue something like... ...

I imagine an internal dialogue something like...

"Of all ironies, this is most cruel. It is treachery! Am I a wolf in sheep's clothing, to be used unwillingly against my god? Why must I be a...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 01-08-2004, 02:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,108
Posted By Lemmy
I myself am much more suited to psychopaths,...

I myself am much more suited to psychopaths, sociopaths, and other demented characters. They're just so much more fun to *write*.

A box of Cracker Jack. You'd be amazed what you can find in those...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 01-08-2004, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,108
Posted By Lemmy
The alignment should not be a burden on the...

The alignment should not be a burden on the player. That makes things boring. If sticking to the alignment seems like a burden to you, there's probably another way of doing so that won't. Ideally,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 01-07-2004, 10:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,108
Posted By Lemmy
Since everybody loves advice that rhymes, "When...

Since everybody loves advice that rhymes, "When in doubt, write it out." Pop open Notepad and do a brief bit of in-character scribbling. You'll get inside of your character's head and possibly flesh...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 10-27-2003, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,739
Posted By Lemmy
Arledrian: Which NPCs and party formations do...

Arledrian:
Which NPCs and party formations do you recommend?

Typically something that fits the character's personality, storyline, or (most frequently) some other theme. All-one-class themes are...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 10-09-2003, 10:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,889
Posted By Lemmy
Priest spells... Command Word "Please" ...

Priest spells...

Command Word "Please"
Detect Advil
Ensnarl: Ties hair in knots
Kool Aide
Band-Aid
Larkskin
Draw Upon Bathroom Walls
Lame Blade
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 10-08-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,889
Posted By Lemmy
Lube (Grease): Mages are always equipped for...

Lube (Grease): Mages are always equipped for romance.
Protection from Elvis: Essential in Vegas.
Detect Divisibility: Instantly know the largest whole number that can divide into a number
Ghoul...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 10-02-2003, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 903
Posted By Lemmy
Faceman: 5.So that would exclude Black Blade of...

Faceman:
5.So that would exclude Black Blade of Disaster or Flaming Blade? I mean technically they are one-handed-swords so backstab should be possible.

(Can Backstab)
Polymorph Self forms...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-24-2003, 08:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 868
Posted By Lemmy
Faceman: Well if you have TotSC addon you...

Faceman:
Well if you have TotSC addon you should be able to loot him and contniue on your journeys. ... You can of course loot him if you beat him before his goons and then use his equipment...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-05-2003, 02:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,826
Posted By Lemmy
Ar-Cunin: Or perhaps we should get used to the...

Ar-Cunin:
Or perhaps we should get used to the idea that everybody aren't Bhall-children with uber-stats. ... I mean, It is limited how many times it is fun just to take the 'best' NPC's (Kivan,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-04-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,826
Posted By Lemmy
Pir: GARRICK: The only thing in Garrick's...

Pir:
GARRICK:

The only thing in Garrick's favor is he's the Bard that doesn't come with Skie.

ELDOTH: Another bard with terrible stats and abilities.

Wait, wait, we haven't gotten to the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-03-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,826
Posted By Lemmy
Six: All hail Tiax: Worst Thief in the game,...

Six:
All hail Tiax: Worst Thief in the game, worst Cleric in the game, humdrum stats, unavailable until Chapter 5, and he's Chaotic Evil to boot. Let's hear it for Tiax!

Spill no more bile on...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 08-20-2003, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,225
Posted By Lemmy
Pyrenk: If you consider the following a...

Pyrenk:
If you consider the following a spoiler, your opinion does not count Why would you be on the boards before you played even 5 minutes of the game?

It wouldn't be a spoiler except for the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-17-2003, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,178
Posted By Lemmy
Nerull: They knew they were only putting one...

Nerull:
They knew they were only putting one evil mage in the game so they made sure his spell slots were increased to handle the extra duty for an evil party.

Edwin had his Amulet in BG1. They...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 08-13-2003, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By Lemmy
Armen: i struggle to justify how a party...

Armen:
i struggle to justify how a party paladin would ditch his party in SoA (especially Imoen) - just a thought . . .

Consider what happens to you at the beginning of SoA. Pally might...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 08-08-2003, 05:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,322
Posted By Lemmy
RoSs_bg2_rox: yeh i know what u mean but im...

RoSs_bg2_rox:
yeh i know what u mean but im nmeaning that he still wont be as high a level as if u had him in ur party from the beggining. Get what im saying now?

And imagine how much clearer...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 08-07-2003, 07:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,322
Posted By Lemmy
RoSs_bg2_rox: yes but he would be a higher...

RoSs_bg2_rox:
yes but he would be a higher level than what u get him at if u take him earlier rather than later

I explained that. Re-read: The game seems to more-or-less try to give you a NPC...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 08-07-2003, 04:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,322
Posted By Lemmy
Taran: edwin, but if you get him a little later...

Taran:
edwin, but if you get him a little later in the game he has more HP and i think more spell slots

The game seems to more-or-less try to give you a NPC close to your own clvl. As such,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-05-2003, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,091
Posted By Lemmy
Taran: HELP HELP HELP so far none of you have...

Taran:
HELP HELP HELP so far none of you have helped very much.

Geeze, ingracious a little?

As an alternative to the nagivation methods the others have suggested: If you can't navigate the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-02-2003, 05:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,526
Posted By Lemmy
Any suggestions? What if you don't dual?...

Any suggestions?

What if you don't dual? It's an option. Alternatively, would a Kensai/Cleric work? Kensai/Druid? Just throwing stuff out there.

-Lem
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 07-31-2003, 09:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,322
Posted By Lemmy
RoSs_bg2_rox: yes but dont forget the spell is...

RoSs_bg2_rox:
yes but dont forget the spell is very quick

I noted the cast time was 1. However, I may have been unclear before when I further noted you must wait until Burning Hands competely...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 07-29-2003, 10:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,322
Posted By Lemmy
Indemaijinj: Burning Hands is not a touch...

Indemaijinj:
Burning Hands is not a touch spell.

Technically, you're right. Range is listed as "0," not touch. However, anything that requires you to walk close enough for the enemy to "touch"...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 07-28-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,322
Posted By Lemmy
RoSs_bg2_rox: I do like xan better but i just...

RoSs_bg2_rox:
I do like xan better but i just dont find him pratical, i mean he has an amazing blade but crap spells.

Well, that's the thing: You don't use Enchanters the same way you do...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-26-2003, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By Lemmy
Sythe: He usually keeps to his word but breaks...

Sythe:
He usually keeps to his word but breaks it only if it would cause harm to a commoner or children or any who are good alignments. If he was assigned to kill someone like a great paladin he...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-20-2003, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 296
Posted By Lemmy
True_Moose: Click here. Define evil. Hey,...

True_Moose:
Click here. Define evil.

Hey, good link! The author makes some very good points regarding the flexibility of good characters and covers neutrals very well. However, he makes evil...
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