do we know anything about surprise which was mentioned by Trent Oster for this who pre-pre ordered BGEE?
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surprise
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Baldur's Gate names that mean things in other languages
Have you noticed any names of people or places in Baldur's Gate that mean something in a language other than English?
Examples that I have found so far:
1.) Sekolah=school (Indonesian)
2.) Hendak=desire (Indonesian)
3.) Sendai=the name of a city in Japan (Japanese)
Examples that I have found so far:
1.) Sekolah=school (Indonesian)
2.) Hendak=desire (Indonesian)
3.) Sendai=the name of a city in Japan (Japanese)
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Opinions on Class-Based Ability Minimums.
Ability minimums in the BG series have always bugged me, because a good number of them just feel completely and totally arbitrary, ESPECIALLY the ones for specialist mages, where the minimums aren't even needed to make the class itself effective. Thoughts on this?
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Ideas for Future Baldur's Gate Fanart Challenge Themes
This thread is a place to post ideas/make requests for the themes of future fanart challenges. The second challenge will begin on Friday, November 16th, and I would like to have a theme lined up for it before then. The most requested ideas will probably be used first. Please go ahead and post your ideas here. It can be a character, place, event, something abstract, or anything else in between! As long as it has something to do with Baldur's Gate, it's a totally valid idea for a theme!
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Weak none warriors
I always found playing through these games that playing anything buy a warrior/paladin was like playing on hard mode . Have we been informed yet that if the rolled PC dies , the games ends? Or is it possible to ress them in a temple / with a high level cleric? I personally like playing as a ranger , but the lack of heavy armour was a major draw back.
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Whats New?
So now that I am getting re-pumped for the game, I was wondering what has been happening with the game the past two months. What sort of things were they able to do that couldn't get done before? For instance will we have BG1 sprites now? Will the Mac release still be delayed? Have anymore new features been added?
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"demon" in spell descriptions
It's a minor thing but I noticed that in BG they alway use the "demon" expression for any kind of fiend. Even the program has only one race "demonic" for demons and for devils as well. (altough they have the right alignment)
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So, Trailer
Phillip Daigle @daigledopple
i'm including an easter egg in the upcoming #bgee trailer, see if you can find it. or dont. im not your dad.
Where is it? This close to release it must be just around the corner; Right?
:)
i'm including an easter egg in the upcoming #bgee trailer, see if you can find it. or dont. im not your dad.
Where is it? This close to release it must be just around the corner; Right?
:)
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Baldur's Gate Fanart Challenge #2: Girdle of Masculinity/Femininity
Guess what, folks? It's Friday, and you know what that means? It's time to start the second ever BG:EE Forums Baldur's Gate Fanart Challenge! By popular vote, our theme for the next two weeks is THE GIRDLE OF MASCULINITY/FEMININITY.
I'll restate the rules for anyone who wasn't around during the first challenge. ANY ART in ANY MEDIUM IMAGINABLE is okay, as long as A) it is your work, and B) It has something to do with the current theme (And remember, this can be as loosely interpreted as you like!) You are allowed to submit as many entries to the challenge as you want.
There are no winners, or losers, in this challenge. However, I may create a separate thread for participation statistics, to show who's participated, how many challenges they have participated in, and how many submissions they have made. If you guys would like that. I think it would be fun.
Remember, this is all in good fun, and it's to get the fandom ACTIVE and CREATING STUFF, GETTING ART OUT THERE. Don't be ashamed of your work, everything is accepted and encouraged. If all you can draw is stick figures, than we want to see your stick figures, and we will freaking love your stick figures.
The current challenge will last for two weeks and end at midnight on Friday, November 30th, 2012. Have fun making art!
I'll restate the rules for anyone who wasn't around during the first challenge. ANY ART in ANY MEDIUM IMAGINABLE is okay, as long as A) it is your work, and B) It has something to do with the current theme (And remember, this can be as loosely interpreted as you like!) You are allowed to submit as many entries to the challenge as you want.
There are no winners, or losers, in this challenge. However, I may create a separate thread for participation statistics, to show who's participated, how many challenges they have participated in, and how many submissions they have made. If you guys would like that. I think it would be fun.
Remember, this is all in good fun, and it's to get the fandom ACTIVE and CREATING STUFF, GETTING ART OUT THERE. Don't be ashamed of your work, everything is accepted and encouraged. If all you can draw is stick figures, than we want to see your stick figures, and we will freaking love your stick figures.
The current challenge will last for two weeks and end at midnight on Friday, November 30th, 2012. Have fun making art!
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Tranzig missing (possible spoiler)
Apologies if this isn't posted in the right spot.
I have finished clearing out the Nashkel mines, and have talked to Ghastkill in Nashkel to get my reward. After reading the clue from Mulahey's lair I headed to Beregost to the Feldpost Inn but Tranzig isn't there (on the 2nd floor).
Did I miss a something? I thought just clearing out the mines and then talking to Ghastkill was all I had to do.
Can anyone advise?
Thanks.
I have finished clearing out the Nashkel mines, and have talked to Ghastkill in Nashkel to get my reward. After reading the clue from Mulahey's lair I headed to Beregost to the Feldpost Inn but Tranzig isn't there (on the 2nd floor).
Did I miss a something? I thought just clearing out the mines and then talking to Ghastkill was all I had to do.
Can anyone advise?
Thanks.
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Alternative (repainted/edited) portraits for Safana, Imoen, Coran, Dorn, Rasaad and female elf
Well, i've got new android tablet that supports wacom technology, so i decided to repaint/edit a few portraits of npc we all love and care about (or do not know who the hell are they anyway), in hopes to test its capabilities.
most of it is painting with some photo manipulation involved, to various extent. my aim was to produce portrait that suited my vision, obviously, so you might disagree that following is improvement.
consider it just an experiment of mine that i'm contributing to community in case anybody else wants to use these.
so lets take a look, shall we?
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first is coran, with :gasp: actual jaw! and not standing under pony tail (i'm afraid to think about the consequences of that). oh, and he has elf ears.
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safana went through minor changes, resulting in more femme fatale (or simply: cheap) look, that IMO better suits her behaviour (i'm not suggesting non-skanks can't be seductive!).
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i posted almost identical imoen before, this one is more painted and with few airbrush touches to make her slightly younger. i lessened static electricity so the main thing is she doesn't have a melon instead of hair. i like it the way it is so no big changes here. @Jalily you might take a look at this (as promised).
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rasaad has more light to him and new nose, also some added some jaw and shadows.
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dorn is edited to better suit the cover for cosmopolitan :P. i also saturated and brightened colors on armor and sword, i think that will be better in small size onscreen.
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everyone's crazy with buying new jaws and chins lately and this lady is no exception. what can i say? paint is somewhat visible, but i like it that way, so this is it for this bg1 version of aerie.
so there you have it, some edited portraits for you to use in the upcoming bg:ee game. below it's the download link with all appropriate sizes, although naming may be incorrect.
again, i edited these according to my taste, with various degrees of success, and my snarky comments on portraits do not in any way reflect my opinion (that is very high indeed) of artists who made them.
Download link, send me a pm if it's not working
most of it is painting with some photo manipulation involved, to various extent. my aim was to produce portrait that suited my vision, obviously, so you might disagree that following is improvement.
consider it just an experiment of mine that i'm contributing to community in case anybody else wants to use these.
so lets take a look, shall we?
first is coran, with :gasp: actual jaw! and not standing under pony tail (i'm afraid to think about the consequences of that). oh, and he has elf ears.
safana went through minor changes, resulting in more femme fatale (or simply: cheap) look, that IMO better suits her behaviour (i'm not suggesting non-skanks can't be seductive!).
i posted almost identical imoen before, this one is more painted and with few airbrush touches to make her slightly younger. i lessened static electricity so the main thing is she doesn't have a melon instead of hair. i like it the way it is so no big changes here. @Jalily you might take a look at this (as promised).
rasaad has more light to him and new nose, also some added some jaw and shadows.
dorn is edited to better suit the cover for cosmopolitan :P. i also saturated and brightened colors on armor and sword, i think that will be better in small size onscreen.
everyone's crazy with buying new jaws and chins lately and this lady is no exception. what can i say? paint is somewhat visible, but i like it that way, so this is it for this bg1 version of aerie.
so there you have it, some edited portraits for you to use in the upcoming bg:ee game. below it's the download link with all appropriate sizes, although naming may be incorrect.
again, i edited these according to my taste, with various degrees of success, and my snarky comments on portraits do not in any way reflect my opinion (that is very high indeed) of artists who made them.
Download link, send me a pm if it's not working
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Looks like TOTSC XP cap is being kept.
https://twitter.com/TrentOster
I'm happy with this personally.
Interesting to know other peoples thoughts.
I'm happy with this personally.
Interesting to know other peoples thoughts.
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The BG:EE Triple Hardcore Challenge.
Due to all the threads popping up about how easy BG is and that everything needs to be nerfed, I came up with this idea to create a triple hardcore challenge for all the people that don't enjoy how easy the game is.
1) Maximum difficulty slider.
2) Hardcore mode - no reloading allowed, and no PC deaths. If you die, start all over again.
3) Multiplayer custom group consisting of the following minimum stat characters only:
Cleric
Fighter
Ranger
Thief
Mage
Bard or Druid
No kits allowed, all Stat sliders need to be set to the lowest possible.
Now show us how easy the game is :)
1) Maximum difficulty slider.
2) Hardcore mode - no reloading allowed, and no PC deaths. If you die, start all over again.
3) Multiplayer custom group consisting of the following minimum stat characters only:
Cleric
Fighter
Ranger
Thief
Mage
Bard or Druid
No kits allowed, all Stat sliders need to be set to the lowest possible.
Now show us how easy the game is :)
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bg2 low level challenge
After 20+ bg2 playthrough with many different mods, I can say I know the ins and outs of almost all of the game contents. I'm not as interest in the other rp challenges where if my main character dies (sometime I make a stupid mistake), I have to restart over in the beginning of the game. I think another tactical challenge is to force myself to play at a low level in the entire game. Is it possible to defeat irenicus, kangaxx or demogorgon w/ a lvl 7 party? I think this game is fun because you are forced to try new strategies due to having little to no access to higher level spells (limited number of scrolls for mage, no higher level spells for priest) and the party is very fragile throughout the game. Resource planning becomes even more important and certain npcs are more well equipped in some situations.
To play this challenge, the only rule is that you can never click on the level up button. You may max your levels in bg1, import to bg2 and abide to this challenge. I wouldnt start this challenge in bg1 because you simply dont have enough hp to survive (you will die from irenicus's animated torture before you start bg2!)
I think the easiest class is the barbarian, since you roll d12 per level and the barbarian rage gives so many immunities. For party, I think keldorn is a must for his dispel magic and true seeing. Viconia for highest level cleric, Jan/Imoen for thief skills, Edwin for mage spells and the last slot goes to either Korgan, Minsc, Mazzy or Valygar depending on the situation.
To play this challenge, the only rule is that you can never click on the level up button. You may max your levels in bg1, import to bg2 and abide to this challenge. I wouldnt start this challenge in bg1 because you simply dont have enough hp to survive (you will die from irenicus's animated torture before you start bg2!)
I think the easiest class is the barbarian, since you roll d12 per level and the barbarian rage gives so many immunities. For party, I think keldorn is a must for his dispel magic and true seeing. Viconia for highest level cleric, Jan/Imoen for thief skills, Edwin for mage spells and the last slot goes to either Korgan, Minsc, Mazzy or Valygar depending on the situation.
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If there had to be a level cap, what is the highest level you think should be possible ?
Assuming there is going to be a level cap, what is the highest possible level that you think there SHOULD be? This is NOT how high you think the level cap WILL be, but how high you think it SHOULD be, as in if it were up to you, but you were definitly picking one.
Also, this is poll is intended to be for the entire Baldur's Gate series, so not any one game in particular. It is highly unlikely that someone would attain the highest levels mentioned in this poll if they exclusively played BG1, so the intent is that those would be for BG2, as well as any potential sequels that may be added.
The poll options are listed in descending order, from highest to lowest level, so if you want a low option look near the bottom and if you want a high option look near the top.
Also, this is poll is intended to be for the entire Baldur's Gate series, so not any one game in particular. It is highly unlikely that someone would attain the highest levels mentioned in this poll if they exclusively played BG1, so the intent is that those would be for BG2, as well as any potential sequels that may be added.
The poll options are listed in descending order, from highest to lowest level, so if you want a low option look near the bottom and if you want a high option look near the top.
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New BGEE Manual
You know what would be AWESOME!?? If they could release the new BGEE manual BEFORE the release date! It would be great for someone like me who is anticipating their first real playthrough, (although I did play around with the original 12 years ago but didn't make it very far because it wasn't my game.) I would love to go through it before, then I can just jump right into the game when it comes out.
I would love to brush up on the lore before playing. Also, because I'm super-ignorant on D&D rules and stuff like that, the second part of the manual would be handy to read before-hand too!
I think it would be a really nice (and free) treat for all of us pre-orderers to have early access to this manual. What does everyone else think?
CONTENT ENHANCEMENTS
New, three-part PDF manual.
BG:EE will come with a brand new manual in PDF format, comprising three different books: —
Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate — Manual the First, a guide to the lore of the Sword Coast, its locales, and the most notable people and creatures you may encounter on your way through it;
Volo's Manual for All Things Magical — Manual the Second, a guide to the AD&D rules that govern the game, as well as to the spells and magic items you may find while adventuring;
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition — A User's Guide, by Volo, a comprehensive in-depth guide to the Graphic User Interface and gameplay of BG:EE.
Just like the original Baldur's Gate's manual, these books, too, feature quotes from Volothamp Geddarm and Elminster scattered throughout their pages.
I would love to brush up on the lore before playing. Also, because I'm super-ignorant on D&D rules and stuff like that, the second part of the manual would be handy to read before-hand too!
I think it would be a really nice (and free) treat for all of us pre-orderers to have early access to this manual. What does everyone else think?
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BG2-Do you side with Bodhi or the Shadow Thieves?
I want to know which group you side with in the first half of BG2, and why~
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Everybody Grows a Spine - Leaving Companions
I've sometimes wondered: why aren't some companions afraid to leave your party even though their views conflict with yours?
Scenario 1: You are a Good character in a party with Ajantis, Jaheira, Khalid [insert other staunch defenders of good and justice :) ]... or Keldorn, Jaheira, Mazzy, Minsc... You pick up Xzar and Monty or Viconia or Edwin; Korgan... etc. Your reputation raises too high. Why aren't they afraid that by stating their staunch opposition to your beliefs and their disdain of all that is good you could deem them a threat to society and either dispose of them or present them to the authorities?
Scenario 2: You are an Evil character in a party with other Evil characters and 1 Good. You kick little children, kill kittens, pillage, rape and are a general a-hole. Your reputation hits rock bottom. Why aren't some good (and in this case neutral) characters afraid of leaving? After all, if you have no qualms about backstabbing a priest, stealing from a beggar and tripping an old lady down the stairs why should you care about some guy you met 2 weeks ago who wanted to kill a 'dragon', save his lady or avenge his relatives?
Standing up for what you believe in is all fine and dandy but when the odds are against you, doesn't it seem foolish? From this pov, Imoen seems the most realistic. She might hate your guts if you're evil, but she grew up with you and knows not to cross you.
What does an evil character have to gain by loudly proclaiming his alignment in the middle of a group of 'do-gooders', maybe some of them fanatic? What can a good character win by abandoning his group maybe in a sticky situation... does he think an evil group will let it slide?
From a roleplaying perspective (and not a game limitation) is everyone brave to the point of suicidal? Why not leave in the middle of the night ...while at an inn... while causing a distraction...after preferably having thinned the numbers of the people that might chase you.
I'd like to hear your opinions.
Scenario 1: You are a Good character in a party with Ajantis, Jaheira, Khalid [insert other staunch defenders of good and justice :) ]... or Keldorn, Jaheira, Mazzy, Minsc... You pick up Xzar and Monty or Viconia or Edwin; Korgan... etc. Your reputation raises too high. Why aren't they afraid that by stating their staunch opposition to your beliefs and their disdain of all that is good you could deem them a threat to society and either dispose of them or present them to the authorities?
Scenario 2: You are an Evil character in a party with other Evil characters and 1 Good. You kick little children, kill kittens, pillage, rape and are a general a-hole. Your reputation hits rock bottom. Why aren't some good (and in this case neutral) characters afraid of leaving? After all, if you have no qualms about backstabbing a priest, stealing from a beggar and tripping an old lady down the stairs why should you care about some guy you met 2 weeks ago who wanted to kill a 'dragon', save his lady or avenge his relatives?
Standing up for what you believe in is all fine and dandy but when the odds are against you, doesn't it seem foolish? From this pov, Imoen seems the most realistic. She might hate your guts if you're evil, but she grew up with you and knows not to cross you.
What does an evil character have to gain by loudly proclaiming his alignment in the middle of a group of 'do-gooders', maybe some of them fanatic? What can a good character win by abandoning his group maybe in a sticky situation... does he think an evil group will let it slide?
From a roleplaying perspective (and not a game limitation) is everyone brave to the point of suicidal? Why not leave in the middle of the night ...while at an inn... while causing a distraction...after preferably having thinned the numbers of the people that might chase you.
I'd like to hear your opinions.
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Reconsidering Ano Love
Hi, as many of you know, I've always been a sucker for Anomen's good looks and hot body. Then, I just tonight got this little gem of a dialogue upon showing mercy to a poor little low-level rogue caught in the crossfire between Renal Bloodscalp and Mae'Var:
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Huh. This made me think, Damn, Ano, girl, how evil can you be? This fellow has a seriously bad, abusive darkside, that is making me rethink how I have defended him and "loved" him. How can he speak to Jaheira like that? Or to any woman, for that matter? Hotness will only give you a pass so many times.
The only thing is, the dude is so damned powerful. Which, when combined with good looks, equates to me as sexy. As in, drop-dead gorgeous, omg, I can't resist you, I don't care what your alignment is or if you abuse me, sexy.
And, I don't know who I could replace him with. A cleric with a free seven levels of fighter? Dang. And, I know that he is redeemable, eventually.
But still, the harshness of this exchange has got me to rethinking my support for the guy.
Thoughts? Comments?
Huh. This made me think, Damn, Ano, girl, how evil can you be? This fellow has a seriously bad, abusive darkside, that is making me rethink how I have defended him and "loved" him. How can he speak to Jaheira like that? Or to any woman, for that matter? Hotness will only give you a pass so many times.
The only thing is, the dude is so damned powerful. Which, when combined with good looks, equates to me as sexy. As in, drop-dead gorgeous, omg, I can't resist you, I don't care what your alignment is or if you abuse me, sexy.
And, I don't know who I could replace him with. A cleric with a free seven levels of fighter? Dang. And, I know that he is redeemable, eventually.
But still, the harshness of this exchange has got me to rethinking my support for the guy.
Thoughts? Comments?
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Does Xan like women?
Who do you think Xan prefers, men or women?
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