Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
09-19-2006, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 6
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@Majin:
Lana's (a.k.a. Flamestryke) main Wiz8...
@Majin:
Lana's (a.k.a. Flamestryke) main Wiz8 page:
http://www.flamestryke.com/wizardry8/flamestrykes_w8.html
Mod page:
http://www.flamestryke.com/wizardry8/miscdataw8/modnewsw8.html
Midway...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
09-17-2006, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,339
Thanks for the comments!
The all-magic build...
Thanks for the comments!
The all-magic build is something I've been meaning to try. I ususally use lots of fighter-types with spellcasters for soul/element shield and support. Will still do...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
09-16-2006, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,339
I always play full parties, and usually with...
I always play full parties, and usually with NPC's also.
Option #1: Lana's mod, probably with this party:
Dwarf Lord (1: STR, DEX, 2: SPD, SEN)
Felpurr Ninja (1: STR, DEX, 2: SPD, SEN)
Human...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
09-01-2005, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,089
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
09-01-2005, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,089
I got to level 14 druid, went to the grove as...
I got to level 14 druid, went to the grove as asked, won the challenge, and got the staff +3 and ring +2. Then I went on to do other things. I've returned to the Druid Grove, but have gotten no...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-26-2005, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,057
Yay!
Since you've shared so much with us so...
Yay!
Since you've shared so much with us so far, what are the Bard and Ranger's races?
I definitely agree on making sure the Bishop's initiative is good. Both Speed and Senses contribute to...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
07-26-2005, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,732
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
07-26-2005, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,868
***Major item spoilers throughout the whole...
***Major item spoilers throughout the whole post***
Two big points first:
One: You're missing two, make that three of the most powerful ranged weapons in SOA/TOB from your list:
- "Firetooth"...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
07-26-2005, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,984
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-22-2005, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,057
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
07-20-2005, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,278
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-20-2005, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,057
General weapon comments:
Swords are very...
General weapon comments:
Swords are very good in Wiz8, and there's enough to go around that you can easily have 3 or even 4 characters using them at once if desired, and they'll all be using good...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-18-2005, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,057
Good plan and should work fine, but I'd still...
Good plan and should work fine, but I'd still advise Hobbit over Human, and focusing 100% on DEX/SEN until maxed (except at creation, where you'll be forced to put leftover points into STR/SPD). ...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-14-2005, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,057
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-13-2005, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,057
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-12-2005, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,178
I definitely agree that for the Faerie Mage, a...
I definitely agree that for the Faerie Mage, a switch to Bishop is pretty much a win-win. Slower XP, but lots more spells and only minor sacrifice on high-level Mage spell effectiveness.
Dwarf...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-12-2005, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,057
At high stealth, it will be very close. I'd say...
At high stealth, it will be very close. I'd say for pure AC that the Rogue probably would get the nod at top levels with the best equipment, especially when you add in the fact that stealth makes it...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-08-2005, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,057
My recommendations picking from that list:
...
My recommendations picking from that list:
Definitely play in 1st game:
Dracon / Lizardman Fighter: One Fighter is definitely a good idea for the first time through. Strongly consider...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
07-06-2005, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 761
Base damage is D8, like a regular (unenchanted)...
Base damage is D8, like a regular (unenchanted) long sword. Base to hit is +0, though it always strikes as a +3 weapon for purposes of weapon immunities. To hit and damage bonuses are added to the...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
07-06-2005, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,738
Thanks! I do have TOB and plan on switching to...
Thanks! I do have TOB and plan on switching to Druid at level 13 Berserker. Ironically, with the Berserker13/Druid dual-class you reach level 14 Druid, simultaneously regaining your Berserker class...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-05-2005, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 705
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-05-2005, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 849
My priority order for attributes for Rogues is...
My priority order for attributes for Rogues is normally: #1: DEX, #2: STR, #3/#4: SEN/SPD. SPD can drop below SEN if I have a reliable haste caster in the party. If not, the extra attacks from SPD...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
07-05-2005, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
07-05-2005, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,738
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
06-30-2005, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-27-2005, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,543
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-22-2005, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 704
I think Vi & RFS-81 have the fewest complaint...
I think Vi & RFS-81 have the fewest complaint areas. I tend to pick my RPC's early and stick with them as long as possible, even dragging them through areas they don't like via portal/teleport.
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-22-2005, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,521
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-22-2005, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,521
Ninja, non-Faerie, heavy caster, DEX, SPD, SEN. ...
Ninja, non-Faerie, heavy caster, DEX, SPD, SEN. For just those 3 attributes:
Ninja DEX/SPD/SEN:
Race Eff LvlMax
Hobbit 190 20
Felpurr 185 21
Mook 185 21
Human 180 21
Gnome 175 22...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
06-22-2005, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 19,948
Two weapon types I'm surprised no one has...
Two weapon types I'm surprised no one has mentioned.
Flail: Great for SOA and TOB if you play it. Flail of Ages is one of the best weapons in either game. Defender of Easthaven is a very good...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-17-2005, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,800
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-17-2005, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,800
Both Dexterity and Speed provide extra attacks,...
Both Dexterity and Speed provide extra attacks, and any combatant wants both. The question is which to max first. For combatants the answer, IMHO, is almost always Dexterity, because its secondary...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-16-2005, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,677
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-16-2005, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,800
Yes, the keyword being "decent". You will NOT...
Yes, the keyword being "decent". You will NOT have spellcasting experts by any means, but you will be able to functionally cast most low-mid level spells to moderate power levels fairly reliably...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-15-2005, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,800
First of all, here's an excellent site for...
First of all, here's an excellent site for examining the pros & cons of the different attributes and development paths:
http://www.flamestryke.com/wizardry8/flamestrykes_w8.html
Go to "Char Dev...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-15-2005, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,677
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
06-14-2005, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,704
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-07-2005, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 708
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-06-2005, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,246
Zaalbar isn't bad at all if you get him good...
Zaalbar isn't bad at all if you get him good melee weapons. He has TONS of HP and fantastic strength, which means good melee accuracy as well as damage. His only real drawback is his horrible AC...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
06-01-2005, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
From a pure item collection standpoint, the...
From a pure item collection standpoint, the Goblins and a couple of bookshelves can randomly drop scrolls in the level 6-8 range: people have found Improved Mantle, Mordenkainen's Sword, Protection...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
06-01-2005, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,543
Worth playing. I had a good time, and have...
Worth playing. I had a good time, and have played it through about 2 1/2 times so far. The manual says this but it's worth re-emphasizing: talk lots to everyone. The NPC storylines are quite...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
05-27-2005, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,706
I'm a diehard dual-wielder, no question about...
I'm a diehard dual-wielder, no question about that. When you factor in the +1 attack ability of Belm, Kundane, and the Scarlet Ninja-To (for bards and thieves with UAI) and Improved Haste, the power...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
05-02-2005, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,040
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
05-02-2005, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
They are not available from the Wiz7 Gorror...
They are not available from the Wiz7 Gorror chests, so you don't have that "easy" option to get 6. I'm pretty sure that there is just one, maybe two chests in Wiz7 from which the Elven Bow is a...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
04-29-2005, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,221
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
04-15-2005, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,725
I've gone several different ways on Bard...
I've gone several different ways on Bard development, but I've definitely settled on DEX always being the highest priority to max. After that, I balance stamina attributes (STR, VIT) with initiative...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
04-14-2005, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,967
Don't knock Scimitar either. Spectral Brand +...
Don't knock Scimitar either. Spectral Brand + Belm is a fantastic dual-wield combo: cold damage, level drain, main weapon upgrades to +5, and 4.5 APR. No mods needed. It's my favorite Jaheira TOB...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)
04-13-2005, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,551
Correct. The Doubleshot Crossbow adds 1 extra...
Correct. The Doubleshot Crossbow adds 1 extra shot to each attack sequence your character gets, and the Tripleshot Crossbow adds 2 extra shots. So when your character's stats would normally dictate...
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
04-13-2005, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,517
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal
04-08-2005, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,311
I seem to recall something about Viconia not...
I seem to recall something about Viconia not romancing Elves... can anyone confirm whether she will romance a Half-Elf?
Your F/M/T will max out in TOB with 8th level mage spells, so you'll have to...
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