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Find Traps spell. Does it work?

July 13, 2013, 6:46 am
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Hi all.

It's my first time playing Baldur's Gate (Original Version) and I have some doubts regarding the Find Traps spell.

The female thief who accompanies you from the beginning has exploded in a trap with no revive chance and I was confident that Jaehira and my cleric would cover the traps issue with their spells.

But now I'm in Ulcaster and when I have the Find Traps spell activated none of them actually detects any trap.

Upon further testing, it seems that they only detect the traps if I cast the spell right next to the trap.
Is this correct? If it is then why they do that find traps ritual for a while after casting the spell?

P.S.: Please, take care with spoilers!
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When Barding

July 12, 2013, 11:32 am
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Wizard Slayer -> Thief

July 13, 2013, 1:24 am
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Thinking of making a wizard slayer that will later be dualed to thief for UAI. I can't decide when to dual though. Should I wait until 13 for the extra 1/2 attack since thieves level rather quickly? Or will it take to long to be worth it and should just dual at 7 or 9? By the way, I won't be soloing. Never tried a fighter -> thief dual class, and though I would like to dual at 13, don't think it's worth it if I have to spend almost the entirety of SoA to get my WS levels back.
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Druid Hla

July 12, 2013, 6:25 pm
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Are the druid high level abilities (elemental summon and transformer) useful at all?

I'm debating my next bgee run through as avenger or ranger/cleric.bi was just wondering of that Hla are that usefully.
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BG.EE LEVEL CAP

July 10, 2013, 10:13 am
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Hello i'm new to this site and since i'm enjoying playing Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, I visited here for help cause i'm upset about a certain problem. My characters are stuck on 161,000 exp and can't get farer than that. Is there a patch or fix I can get to fix this problem? THANKS.
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How best to enjoy BG?

July 10, 2013, 10:14 am
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Hi all,

I have played through Baldur's Gate about a dozen times since it's release, having added on two play throughs with the Enhanced Edition. But, I find myself always taking the same route, grabbing the same companions, and completing the same quests. There is a certain comfort in knowing where to go and having a set game plan. But, I am finding myself in a bit of a rut. What have you all done to enjoy Baldur's Gate after you've mastered the explorative side?

Changing alignment drastically seems like one solid option, but I have struggled with playing 'Evil' effectively. I suppose I want to recapture those feelings I had when I was first going through it. It's become somewhat formulaic now.

Any tips would be appreciated as I try to milk more fun out of this terrific game.

~Pally
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Who would play each NPC in Baldur's Gate: The movie?

July 10, 2013, 2:21 pm
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I had a quick search and couldn't seem to find if this thread had all ready been done, so here goes nothing.

Who would everyone cast as the recruitable NPCs in all of the Baldur's Gate games if they were made into full blown big budget Hollywood motion pictures?

While we're at it, why not mention any other characters you'd like to cast from the Saga?
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Dragon Disciple and Armor spell

July 10, 2013, 9:30 pm
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I'm trying to figure out how much benefit the Armor spell would be to my Dragon Disciple long-term.

My character started out with AC 5, because of -4 from Dex and -1 from Dragon Disciple bonus. When I cast Armor, it does down to AC 1, which is consistent with the spell description that the Armor spell is cumulative with Dex, and with shields. It's also apparently cumulative with class bonuses. So, is Armor always a flat -4 reduction of AC, regardless of other effects?

For example, as I gain AC bonuses from certain robes and other non-shield equipment, will Armor still remove an additional -4, or will it start to get redundant? Remember my AC will be continuing to drop with additional -1 AC bonuses from Dragon Disciple levels, which I assume will continue to be cumulative with the Armor bonus.

Thanks for any answers!
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Most versatile PC?

July 13, 2013, 10:26 am
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I am looking for some variety in my next playthrough... 'Versatile' is the keyword :) Normally I play as multiclass fighter/thief, mage/thief or fighter/mage. I prefer not too OP, and no duel-class. Any suggestion for next playthrough?
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GameBanshee update on current situation

July 10, 2013, 8:13 am
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With the devs still on radio silence, we have to make due with whatever information comes our way.

GameBanshee has received new information pertaining to the Enhanced Edition project. Of note:

Apparently Beamdog hasn't paid Atari the royalties that they were owed, which led the publisher to ask them to pull the title from their services, and delay both Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition's patch and the release of the sequel's remastering.

Bear in mind, this is an unconfirmed report: a source within the industry provided it on condition of anonymity, Atari has not commented, and Trent Oster is still going with "We're working on it".

If true, though, it casts recent events in a completely different light, and - in my eyes - severely damages Beamdog's credibility...
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Worst thing you've done to an NPC

December 27, 2012, 9:16 pm
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What's one of the worst thing's you've done to an NPC? You know, leave Imoen in Spellhold (don't deny it, you wanted to leave her at least once), ask Maple Willow Aspen about her parents' tree fixation, that sort of thing.
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Will Rasaad be great in Baldurs Gate 2?

July 13, 2013, 1:12 pm
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I mean, when you get good gear to cancel out his starting score, and how monks have great magic resistance with higher levels (and you can level a lot in BG2/TOB) and fast speed.
Better so then Minsc? what do you guys think? I mean, since Khalid is gone, I kind of want to carry over a guy from BG1 like Minsc or Rasaad. Now sure, Minsc beserk with 2h was insane, but after that? Now I was 14 last time I played BG2 in 2000, but I dont remember him being superb either.

When I was 14 I thought Minsc was hilarious, a guy hit in the head very hard a few times until he thought his hamster boo was a real warrior and companion - however, a few years later and his comical character isnt that funny to me ;) However, I do remember Minsc being a "good" 2h warrior and could use the bow as well.
And yes, I finished BG2 with Minsc in my party so he def doesnt suck at all.
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bg1 vanilla vs bg:ee level difficulty which is harder?

July 14, 2013, 7:07 am
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in bg1 you have
-no subclass
-no new spells

in bg:ee you have
-more intelligent enemies
-more spells that they use

but which of these two is harder game?
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Druid concept help

July 7, 2013, 3:31 pm
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Character concept

Based off a druid kit/idea of the oaken brotherhood (quarterstaff expert). It is a druid with a little more hand to hand ability. I feel the druid is kind a one trick pony (iron skins and swarm spells).
I am not a huge fan of multi class esp with the huge druid curve. What would be the best level to dual class from 7,9,13 fighter. I know I will have to wait for bg2 for the level 13. I am wanting a spell caster focus with a little extra hand to hand ability with a staff and spear. I know the tomes are something to think about also.
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Exporting a char from BG:EE to BG2?

July 2, 2013, 10:45 am
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Hey guys,

Should I expect any dangers of exporting a char from BG:EE and using it in a BG2 game?
Possible bugs/crashes/surprises?

Cheers!
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A guide to new magic items *SPOILERS*

November 29, 2012, 9:12 am
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This is a list of all the new notable magic items in BG:EE.
I am not including underwhelming ones like daggers +1 and stuff like that


Weapons:

Bastard Swords

Albruin +1 (Immunity to poison, +2 damage bonus, detect illusion once per day, "silver" attribute) - Simmeon (part of Dorns storyline), just outside Baldurs gate, near Quayle.

Scimatars

Wakizashi +1 - dropped durin Dorn's ambush, when he joins you.
Ninjato +1 - Baldurs gate sewers in cocoon near ogre mage and carrion crawlers
Scimitar +1 - Ogre mage in bg sewers [v1.1.2014]
Rashad's Talon +2 (Standard scimitar +2) - Cloakwood 2, on cliff overlooking sea in the south of the area. This may disappear if you don't collect it the first time you visit cloakwood 2.

Long swords

Harrower + 1 (+1 longsword which is +3 vs undead) - 2 locations: Zeela (one of the amazon warriors) outside the exit of nashkel mines drops it, also Elkart, in the blade and stars inn

Katanas

Katana +1 - Ogre mage, 3rd floor of cloakwood mines

Great Swords

Rancor +1 (+1 greatsword, which gets +1 to hit when you have killed someone) - Dorn's starting sword

Staffs

Neera's staff +1 (+1 staff with a small chance to damage target with extra fire damage, and a small chance to damage Neera with fire damage instead) - Neera's starting staff
Quaterstaff +2 - Laskal, Cloakwood 3

Halberds

The chelsey crusher (Halberd +2, Sets attacks per round to 1, +4 damage bonus) - Found on ignot the gnoll, in area to the East of Gnoll fortress

Clubs

Club +1 - Krum, area east of gnoll fortress.
Night Club +1 (Thac0 +1,+2 at night) - in a chest in entar sivershield's garden in Baldur's gate [v1.1.2012]
Might oak (Club +2) -Shadow druid leader, cloakwood 3, inside treehouse.

Slings

Sling of unerring accuracy (+2 to hit) - 2 locations: Black lily, thieves guild (purchasable), 2nd floor of spurlging sturgeon

Flails

The Thresher (+2 Flail) - Sorcerous sundries (purchasable)

Spears

Spear +2 - Baldurs gate north, Merchant's league doorman

Maces

The Stupefier +1 (Mace with 25% chance to stun target for 1d4 rounds no save) - 2nd floor of burning wizard inn, beregost

Axes

The golden axe +1 (10% chance of casting dispel on target) - Fenton, middle west bg, in locked house in south east corner.

War hammers

Hammer of dawn +1 (User is under nondetection) - Brathlan (guide in the hall of wonders)

Ammunition:

Darts of Acid/Fire/Ice - High hedge (purchasable)
Bullets of Electricity/Fire/Ice - High hedge (purchasable)
Beruel's retort (Throwing axes +1) - Blacksmith in Beregost (purchasable)

Armour:

Rugged leathers +2 (-15% move silently penalty) - Neera's personal quest
Karaj studded leather +3 - Chest on bottom floor of durlags tower
Magma bulwark +2 (Plate +2, Lighter than regular plate) - Container in the Undercity
Elven chainmail (Can cast spells while wearing) - The cleric in the fight with Simmeon [v1.1.2012]

Items:

Amulet of spell warding - (+2 to saves vs spells) -Kryll, Area south east of Nashkel mines (part of Dorn's storyline)
Moonlight walkers (+2 bonus to AC) - Rasaad's starting equipment.
Belt of antipode (100% resist frost, but 100% vulnerability to fire) - On Gorion's body after ambush
Glimmering bands - Gamaz - Cloudpeaks temple (part of Rasaads quest) - +2 to hit bonus
Buckley's Buckler (+1 CON) - Friendly arm inn (purchasable)
Adoy's belt (+5 to saves vs polymorph/pertification) - Adoy

Cursed items

Iron thorn ring (turns you into a zombie) - 2 locations: Bandit camp (in a hut), Cloakwood 2 same location as Rashad's Talon
Big fisted belt, Cursed belt of hill giant strength (sets strength to 19 but int to 6) - Cloudpeaks temple (part of Rasaads quest) inside a locked chest in acolytes quarters.
The Ossifier *cursed* (+1 quaterstaff which casts barkskin on the target when you hit) - Aleppo discount store
The gold digger + 1 - (Removes 10g from your inventory every time you hit) - Aleppo discount store
Backbiter +3 - Orsmadi (Larswood druid)

Misc:

Gem bag - Neera's starting equipment
Potion case - High hedge store (purchasable)
Scroll case - Firebead quest reward (beregost) [v1.1.2011]

Scrolls

High hedge, Feldepost's inn and Sorcerous sundries all sell new spells

Notable others:

Find familiar - Nimbul
Spell thrust - Venkt (bandit camp tazok's tent)
Fireshield (red) - Kysus (assassins outside cloakwood mines)
Fireshield (blue) - Resar (thieves guild)
Spider spawn - Niemain (2nd floor sorcerous sundries)
Detect illusion - Hallacan (Gullykin ambush)
Remove magic- Andris (ice caverns) or red wizards, in area to north of bassilisk area
Stoneskin - 2 available - dezkiel (ice caverns) or a red wizard in Adoy's encave (neera's quest)
Minor sequence - Top floor of iron throne building
Wraithform - Sakul, Underneath candlekeep
Glitterdust - Demonknight in durlag's tower, Tranzig

Notable extras:

All these items already existed in the game, but these are additional copies of them.

Extra gauntlets of weapon expertise in bandit camp chest in Tazok's tent
Extra golden girdle - Simmeon, just outside bg, near quayle (part of Dorns storyline)
Extra fallorian's plate +1 - Simmeon, just outside bg, near quayle (part of Dorns storyline)
Extra boots of avoidance - Melkin, Baldurs gate duchal palace area
Extra Destroyer of hills girdle - SW Baldurs gate merchant (purchasable)
Extra boots of speed - Kill Lothander (Baldurs Gate)
Extra Robe of the Evil Archmagi - Baeloth [v1.1.2012]

Other:

Ankheg plate now stacks with rings of protection
Rings of wizardry no longer stack with themselves. (so you cant equip more that one on the same mage)
Ogre mages will now drop normal katanas or scimitars unless otherwise specified. Katanas are not affected by the iron crisis.

Item Codes

Huge thanks to Kaigen for putting these together

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Albruin +1: SW1H34
Wakizashi +1: SW1H47
Ninjato +1: SW1H49
Harrower +1: SW1H79
Katana +1: SW1H44
Rancor +1: SW2HD1
Neera's Staff +1: STAFN1
Quarterstaff +2: STAF18
The Chesley Crusher +2: HALB13
Club +1: BLUN36
Night Club +1: BLUN38
Mighty Oak +2: BLUN37
Sling of Unerring Accuracy: SLNG11
The Thresher +2: BLUN39
Spear +2: SPER05
The Stupefier +1: BLUN41
The Golden Axe +1: AX1H19
Hammer of Dawn +1: HAMM13

Dart of Fire/Ice/Acid +1: DART09/10/11
Bullet of Fire/Ice/Electricity: BULL07/08/09
Beruel's Retort +1: AX1H18

Rugged Leathers +2: LEAT25
Karajah's Leather Armor +3: LEAT09
The Magma Bulwark +2: PLAT24
Elven Chain Mail: CHAN12

Amulet of Spell Warding: AMUL25
Moonlight Walkers: RSBOOT
Belt of Antipode: BELT16
Glimmering Bands: RSBRAC
Buckley's Buckler: SHLD33
Adoy's Belt: NEBELT01

The Iron Thorn: RING47
Big-Fisted Belt: BELT15
The Ossifier: STAF25
Gold Digger +1: SW2H22
Backbiter +3: SPER03

Gem Bag: BAG02
Potion Case: BAG06
Scroll Case: BAG03
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Can someone explain Grand Mastery to me?

July 2, 2013, 7:01 am
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I have looked at both BG1 and 2 regarding grand mastery and just can't figure it out. Some people say 1 got it right, others say 2.

I am playing through ToB right now and both my characters use two-handed swords +5, both are wearing boots of speed.

One is a Paladin with ** in two-handed swords, his sheet says he has 3 attacks per round.
The other is a Fighter with ***** in two-handed swords, he also has 3 attacks per round.

Surely the fighter shold have more attacks per round than the paladin?

At the bottom of the sheet, under weapon style bonus both read:

Damage +1
Critical +1
Speed -4

Can someone explain this please?
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Where can we see news updates for the "contractual issues" that is impeding BG works?

July 14, 2013, 5:38 pm
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Where can we see news updates for the "contractual issues" that is impeding BG updates and BG2 release?

Thanks!
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Which IE game has the most beautiful scenario design?

June 28, 2013, 6:30 pm
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Something that IE games did like no other were the flawless scenarios that contributed so much to the atmosphere of each game. Which one do you think that contributed the most ?
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Sorcerer versus Wild Mage: which is most fun?

July 14, 2013, 11:14 pm
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Which class do you think is more fun, the sorcerer or wild mage? And why?

I find these two classes to be the most appealing for single-class arcane casters (though I'm also fond of illusionists and dragon disciples).

The sorcerer has the convenience of being able to cast anything he knows without preparation, and can cast many spells per day. However, he can only know a limited number of spells (though items and scrolls can compensate partially for that).

The wild mage gets the extra spell/day of a specialist mage but with no restricted school, and so can learn every spell there is, and cast those spells pretty frequently. Wild surges generally seem fun ... except when they get you killed (which, admittedly, is rare). A bit of unpredictability can be fun! (Especially the fifth time one wanders out of Candlekeep...)

Thoughts?
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