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Clarification on spell level limits

October 19, 2013, 8:56 am
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I've always wondered if there are exceptions to the level 20 spell level cap (or level 9 for Paladins/Rangers).

The main spell that comes to mind is dispel magic/remove magic. If for instance, the caster is level 25, the target is level 22, does the caster get a 65% (50% + 5% x 3levels) chance of success, or a 30% (50% - 10% x2 levels) chance of success due to the spell level capping at 20?

Same thing with turn undead. I have no idea if turn undead acts as a spell, or ability, or if there is even a difference. Does it cap at level 20, or do you continue to gain benefit up to level 40?
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How to protect myself from Thaxll'ssillyia's shadow dragon breath?

January 29, 2014, 2:08 pm
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I usually do fine until he just instakills one of my characters... :( what can i do to protect myself from it? is there a spell?
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Adul's BG Adventures

December 26, 2013, 4:37 pm
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Click here to read the playthrough:
Link to playthrough

This is a playthrough that I started last year which I'm picking up again. I roleplay a sorcerer with the canon party and document my adventures through a written diary and screenshots. I use the excellent BG1 NPC Project mod to add some flavor. I started playing the game in BGT, but since the last episode I'm now playing it in BG:EE. My English is not that great, so prepare for some cringeworthy grammar.

I plan to play this to the end of ToB, and I'll be posting new episodes every week to every two weeks, as my spare time permits. I'll announce new episodes in this topic.

One last thing: if you decide to take a look and would like to give me feedback of any kind it is indeed very welcome, but please use either this topic or visit this link to do so. I'd like to reserve the playthrough page for the episodes.
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Role playing a Old Republic Sith in BG?

January 29, 2014, 6:22 pm
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My restartitis has been triggered by an unknown force, and I always wished to play as Darth Zannah, the apprentice of Darth Bane, dictator of the Rule of Two.
If you don't know how she looks, take a look here and you can also look at my profile pic (the idea of using you current PC's portrait as icon goes to BelgarMTH).
I started to play as a Sorcerer with her, but I think that a Fighter/Thief will fit her more.... I really don't know if I should dual-class her or if I should do multi-class? Any suggestions in how should I play her? Her stats area already decided as well as the proficiencies and the portrait, and she is going to be Lawful Evil.
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Thinking of starting again after learning of Kivans timer

January 29, 2014, 11:37 pm
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Hey all. BG2 is my all time favourite game. I played it years ago, so I bought the new EE version for my ipad. After playing the first half hour I thought I would go and play the first BG so I could learn about my character etc.

I've been playing on Hard difficulty and finding it a refreshing challenge. My character is a Fighter as I wanted a to play as a "tank" really, but found I had quite a few melee characters in my party early on. I let Jaheira & Khalid go and recruited Kivan, Branwen & Dynaheir. I have Imoen as my thief who uses a bow also.

I took my time doing side quests and exploring, before I finally hit the mines. I now wish I had went there earlier as I found some good weapons. Anyway, once we left Kivan mentioned he would leave if I didn't find the bandits. After reading up I realise I will have to rush the main story to get where he needs to be, so maybe best I start again as a Ranger.

I like to play as a good character, so my choice of party will be restricted. But... If I start again as a ranger, would Khalid be a decent tank for me? Is Jaheira worth keeping also for her healing spells? Or ditch them both and get two different members? Is Dyanheir a reliable offensive Mage for the majority of the game as I like to stick with the same party as long as I can.

Also, Imoen.... I keep seeing posts on "duel Mage" or something like this. Is this worth doing? If so then do I need Dynaheir and Jaheira? Could someone explain the changing to Mage with Imoen please. Do I do it a certain level? Will she need 100 in certain thief skills first?

(Oh, and will all my weapons break constantly throughout this game? Or is it just until I find the solution to what's causing the bad iron? Can magic weapons break? )

Thanks in advance and any other tips would be gratefully appreciated.
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Dual Wielding Question

January 30, 2014, 7:54 am
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Does dual wielding become pointless once you have access to greater whirlwind? Or are there still some advantages to dual wielding I'm not seeing?
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What do we think of Edwin Odesseiron?

January 30, 2014, 3:38 pm
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~ The Opening Argument Against Edwin Odesseiron ~

- Red Wizards' extra spells were supposed to be specifically from the specialty school, but Edwin can use his extra spell slots for any school.

- Red Wizards were supposed to have a 25% lower chance to learn a spell from any school other than their specialty school, but Edwin has no such difficulties.

- Red Wizards were supposed to have at least 14 charisma, but Edwin is an obnoxious little $%^& with 10 charisma.

- Red Wizards were crazy-broken even before all their disadvantages were eliminated.

- Other characters did not gain all the benefits of the non-core classes they logically ought to have belonged to. For example, as Rashemaar Witch, Dynaheir should have had Horror (or something like it) 3 times per day.

- He displays poor personal hygiene and desperately needs to be introduced to a nail-clipper.



~ The Opening Argument in Favor of Edwin Odesseiron ~

- Other characters also have special abilities that a by-the-books character oughtn't possess, such as Coran's extra dexterity and bow pip, and Viconia's magic resistance.

- It's a good thing that there is an NPC who is better than any possible PC mage, because it makes the player feel less invincible.

- Allowing Edwin to be a Red Wizard adds flavor to the game.

- Edwin's amulet provides a convenient way for players who don't like magic very much to take just one NPC spellcaster and have enough spells to muddle through, and when used this way, rather than overshadowing the PC, he can seem like the supporting character he was probably intended to be.

- Edwina is sexy.



So,
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BGIIEE vs. BG(SoA & ToB)

January 31, 2014, 4:02 am
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Ive read some and found the following:
BGIIEE have bug's that the programmers havn't focus on fixing. Since they are busy finishing Android. BGIIEE is unstable.
BGII(SoA & ToB), run "smute" since bug's have been fixed for most parts.

The difference between BGIIEE & BG(SoA & ToB) is, BGIIEE have "The Pit 2" and 4 more classes. More easy to multiplay.


The question is, is it worth getting BGIIEE, I already have BG(SoA & ToB)?

Will it be possible multiplay using BG(SoA & ToB) when the other you play with use BGIIEE?
We start playing (BGEE).
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What will Charname be remembered for?

January 31, 2014, 4:46 am
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I always wonder what charname is best known for by the everyday commoner in the Forgotten Realms. A lot of what's done probably went unnoticed. I imagine only a select number of people might know that he killed Bodhi and stopped the vampire threat in Athklata and how many non-elves would know that charname stopped Irenicus and saved Sussendelar for example.

If you only consider charname's actions in-game and not what is achieved after the event in ToB (whether that be godhood or remaining mortal), what do you think is the most memorable achievement that charname is best known for by the majority of people. Not including account the epic slaying of Reevor's rats of course.

Reasons are welcome :)
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Is there any downside to sleeping in BG?

January 30, 2014, 11:38 pm
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Sorry for separate post, but kind of needed this answered...

Is there any reason NOT to sleep in game? Does it progress the story, as I have seen some scripted bits pop up while sleeping and I have learned a new ability.
The reason I ask is I have a lot of things I need to identify... Instead of paying 100gl for each item, I was thinking of sleeping, then using my identify spell, sleep again, use identify spell and so on. I just don't want to trigger something important in game to early by sleeping a lot.

Thanks I'm advance.
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BG2 - Flail or Dual Wield for Dwarven F/C

January 31, 2014, 9:05 am
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Anyone have an opinion on whether to start working towards Flail or Dual Wield in Baldur's Gate 2 for a Dwarven Fighter/Cleric?

Character is imported from my BGI playthrough, and has no Dex (but 21 Wis, 19 Str, and 20 Con thanks to tomes). I'm on Ipad and probably won't take the time to edit his proficiencies through a computer, so I'm currently stuck with Weapon and Shield Style x 2, Hammer x 2, and Mace x 2. I keep hearing about dual wielding and using a flail (Flail of Ages). Not sure how many proficiencies I'll get in BG 2, whether I'll ever again find gauntlets of dexterity, the flail or the special hammer everyone talks about. Going to try and stay away from actual spoilers to some degree since it will be my first and likely only playthrough (played BG I when it first came out, but never BG2). Any thoughts on what will most likely be most beneficial?
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So this just happened...

January 31, 2014, 12:39 pm
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Time for Edwina to figure out how to change back, must have happened while traveling.

I get to the forest, she casts her spell and a cow falls on her.

what forest you say? well I decided to travel to a wild magic zone! Now she wont even move (stubborn I suppose!)

Well I reloaded and went somewhere else, all worked out. This blew my mind though.
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Requesting assistance with Neera's Romance (Minor Spoiler)

January 31, 2014, 2:55 pm
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So, I've gone all the way through Shadows of Amn, and am progressing well through Throne of Bhaal. Somehow though, back in Shadows of Amn, I misplaced Neera's Mechanical Bird. (Probably overlooked it getting dropped on the ground when I got something.) How pivotal is this to her romance? Is there a console command to create the bird? Thanks. :)
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Hexxat quest line help please! [possible bug]

January 31, 2014, 2:47 pm
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Hi all, been stalking these forums heaps lately in between sessions of BG2:EE and I can't find any info on this so thought I'd ask.

I've recruited Hexxat, completed the first quest, Dragomir's tomb and it's been a while (9 days+) since then and no second quest has triggered? I believe there is a second and third quest for her (unless I'm wrong) so was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are more quests for her and if so how / when do they trigger?

For reference I also have Dorn in the party and just got the part about resurrection gorge so at least his quest line is progressing.

As always, any help appreciated.
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What character, area and weapon would you like more lore about?

January 31, 2014, 3:22 pm
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For me it would be:

Thalantyr
Valley of the Tombs
Soultaker Dagger
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Druid's Shapehifting

February 1, 2014, 5:01 am
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In my current walkthru I've rolled a Fighter/Druid that just hit 7, that means the 2x bear and wolf form got unlocked.

Never found any particular use to them. Am I missing something or are they just bad?

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Rasaad left the group in this weird two fold temple...?

February 1, 2014, 2:38 pm
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am i going to be able to pick him up again later on? have i chosen the wrong dialog to get him to stay? alorgoth is still out there but now he suddenly seems to be more interested in rebuilding the order we tried to destroy not moments ago... unfortunately i dont have a save from before the fight in the end so i can't pick different dialog :(
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Hexxat's and Dorn's ToB quests not starting

February 2, 2014, 6:33 am
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I have finished both Neera's and Rasaad's quests and have almost made it to the end of the game, without Dorn's quest starting. Can this be fixed with a console command or anything else? I have also started Hexxat's quest in Amkathran but I can't travel to the quest location (Force talking her doesn't work).

Any help would be appreciated. I have had problems with the new quests in SoA as well. It's really a shame since I really enjoy the new locations.
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Importing monk from bg1ee to bg2ee

February 2, 2014, 8:50 am
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Hi all,
i just completed a solo no reload monk run in bg1ee (quite easy btw, save for the duchal palace) but i have an issue when i export him to bg2ee : his armor class bonus is counted twice : once as the base armor (5 instead of 10) and a second time as a -5 ac bonus. For a total of -4 ac naked at level 8.

The thing is i play on ipad so i cannot change that to what it should be (ac 1)
Anyone else experiencing the problem? Does somebody has some ideas on how to fix it?

Thanks
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Changes made in the enhanced editions?

February 2, 2014, 9:28 am
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I was quite familiar with just about everything to do with BG1 and BG2 and was wondering what *exactly* has changed with the enhanced editions?

Is there a page somewhere listing all of the changes, large and small?

EDIT: Bah. Nevermind. I think I've found it after several hours over the last few days looking...
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