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jturtle2 · 03-07-2003, 04:41 PM

Dear Master aleph,

I sort of went directly to Bodhi. That is, I hit the small pass area, stopped at the D'Arnise castle to sleep, went to town to sell my goods, and then headed on down to the tombs. I didn't (for instance) go to the temple area and get help, etc. He was able to cast spells during the combat with Bodhi; but he got drained like 10 or 15 levels, and then restored --during combat-- by Jahiera with scrolls. I didn't think to look at him until after I had staked her. BTW, I did have to resurrect or raise dead both Jahiera and Aerie several times... would that make a difference in their feelings?

As for the second, I don't know what to say. I look at my character and the moon icon in the menu is dark, like he can't cast spells. Clicking on it produces nothing. Yet the personal icon still show him as F/Cl and is still splitting the XP. His innate ability to become slayer is still highlighted, as is the "item use" icon (he has the ring of fire resistance that also allows flame strike). While I haven't tried them in combat, they still look normal. I even loaded him into the Shadowkeeper to see if that might correct a glitch (I used it Looong before to get the planar prison key after the warden died over one of those stupid irises and I got sucked down every time I tried to get his treasure. It made for a great technique for avoiding his magical attacks and bopping him, but I guess I got "hoist on my own petard" when I couldn't get the key!)I have the latest patch installed, no mods (that I am aware of), and use the Shadowkeeper sparingly -- most often to learn spells again without having to sleep, when I have tried five or six times, and get tired of being awakened to kill skeletons, gibberlings, or whatever seems to be vermin in the area.

Lastly, I figured out that night about the Harper hall. Now, I am wondering when I get Jahiera back! She has both wands of the heavens, all the restoartion scrolls I could find and buy (I hoard them!), and several other nifty things. I really don't want to have to reload 6-7 hours worth of playing.

I hope that someone can give me good news. I don't want to stop playing when I am this far, and go back several chapters (if I can! -- I am not sure what my saves cover) That would mean weeks worth of work, and I am afraid it might ruin my interest.

Jon

PS: If I did start over, I think I would want to start in ToSC with a Blade. That is a cool package! Too bad you couldn't multiclass with it... A Blade with a second class of cleric that allows edged weapons (as some 3rd edition God's do) would be really potent! Mass destruction, and you can heal yourself afterwards! The only problem would be where to store all the loot...

03-07-2003, 04:41 PM	#4
jturtle2 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: Roscommon, MI, USA Posts: 13	Dear Master aleph, I sort of went directly to Bodhi. That is, I hit the small pass area, stopped at the D'Arnise castle to sleep, went to town to sell my goods, and then headed on down to the tombs. I didn't (for instance) go to the temple area and get help, etc. He was able to cast spells during the combat with Bodhi; but he got drained like 10 or 15 levels, and then restored --during combat-- by Jahiera with scrolls. I didn't think to look at him until after I had staked her. BTW, I did have to resurrect or raise dead both Jahiera and Aerie several times... would that make a difference in their feelings? As for the second, I don't know what to say. I look at my character and the moon icon in the menu is dark, like he can't cast spells. Clicking on it produces nothing. Yet the personal icon still show him as F/Cl and is still splitting the XP. His innate ability to become slayer is still highlighted, as is the "item use" icon (he has the ring of fire resistance that also allows flame strike). While I haven't tried them in combat, they still look normal. I even loaded him into the Shadowkeeper to see if that might correct a glitch (I used it Looong before to get the planar prison key after the warden died over one of those stupid irises and I got sucked down every time I tried to get his treasure. It made for a great technique for avoiding his magical attacks and bopping him, but I guess I got "hoist on my own petard" when I couldn't get the key!)I have the latest patch installed, no mods (that I am aware of), and use the Shadowkeeper sparingly -- most often to learn spells again without having to sleep, when I have tried five or six times, and get tired of being awakened to kill skeletons, gibberlings, or whatever seems to be vermin in the area. Lastly, I figured out that night about the Harper hall. Now, I am wondering when I get Jahiera back! She has both wands of the heavens, all the restoartion scrolls I could find and buy (I hoard them!), and several other nifty things. I really don't want to have to reload 6-7 hours worth of playing. I hope that someone can give me good news. I don't want to stop playing when I am this far, and go back several chapters (if I can! -- I am not sure what my saves cover) That would mean weeks worth of work, and I am afraid it might ruin my interest. Jon PS: If I did start over, I think I would want to start in ToSC with a Blade. That is a cool package! Too bad you couldn't multiclass with it... A Blade with a second class of cleric that allows edged weapons (as some 3rd edition God's do) would be really potent! Mass destruction, and you can heal yourself afterwards! The only problem would be where to store all the loot...