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What Pen and Paper weapons would you like to see in BG?

February 19, 2014, 12:56 am
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I'm about to continue DMing a game with some friends from back home this week. When we started they were all first time players and I was a first time DM (my only experience being as a player in one 3x/month game, but with pretty long sessions) but we learned fast and most importantly have fun.

My friends seem to love a bunch of exotic weapons, from sickles to "splash weapons" to shurikens. One guy was even considering a net! It got me thinking about what cool weapons I'd like to see in BG. Temple of Elemental Evil along with some of its mods had some cool weapons, like falchions and stuff,

Was wondering if anyone had any unique weapons that they'd like to see in the game. Or just items in general.

For me, I'd like to see shuriken for a shadowdancer-type character, or a two handed axe (they just look so badass). Scythes would look baller on a Blackguard as well. I'd love monks to use quarterstaves, but if not any monk unique weapons would be cool. Overall my favorite experience was my bard using a trident (Poseidon-style)

Please share your preferences, no matter how unique, different or bizarre (even if it involves Viconia and grand mastery in whips...)
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Sundering, DnD Next and BG3? (spoilers!)

February 19, 2014, 5:46 am
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Heya friends. :)

I was wondering, since the new system is coming up and the new lore is being prepared by the "Sundering" series, is there a possibility to create a new BG series when Lord Ao rewrites the tablets of fate?

Can't say for you guys, but that would be an over the top joy for me. :) Imagine you put it on Kickstarter as well. A new epic adventure for generations to come.

Am I just daydreaming? :)

Take care!
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BG2: Can i kill Adalon in the Underdark after completing her quest?

February 19, 2014, 7:32 pm
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I think i remember that she teleports you to the exit right after completing her quest but i'm not sure... will i have enough time to kill her after the completion of her quest? I'd like to have the crossbow she apparently conjures out of thin air since she doesn't have it on her body when she dies...
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What's the difference between Elven and Draconic magic?

January 18, 2014, 12:55 pm
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And are there any draconic spells availible to cast in the Bhaalspawn saga? (Except for Dragon's breath)
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What is the best time to attack the drow city?

February 19, 2014, 11:32 pm
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I want to do as many quests in the city as possible but i also want to attack them :) my group is around lvl 18-20 and i think i can take them on quite well
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Custom PC & NPC Portraits

January 1, 2014, 12:23 am
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Building on the original thread, started by @Syntia13, this is intended to be a hub to share alternate, fan-made portraits for the enhanced editions of the series. In order to keep the thread running and make it a comprehensive source for portraits, please abide by the site rules and a few guidelines:

Thread Rules

1: Respect artists' creations and their right to them. If portrait-makers ask that you not edit their work, don't. If a mistake is made, simply edit your post to remove the image, apologize, forgive and forget.
2: Do not share images for which you have not received permission from the artists, when possible.* This is particularly true of art from DeviantArt, which hosts many artists who do not want their work shared elsewhere.
3: If you request that a portrait be made, recognize that the artists in this forum do this simply because they enjoy contributing to the community. Be patient, be respectful and say thank you.
4: Be supportive! Many of the artists here are just beginning to learn how to make portraits. Be positive and constructive in your comments, and avoid pointless negativity.
5: If you are making and posting portraits, state who you used as a model (if applicable), either here or on your website. Understand that this still does not make the likeness your property, and be prepared to remove the image if so requested by the copyright holder.

*Understandably, the source of some older portraits is unknown. If in doubt, go to Google Images and drag the portrait to the search bar. You may find the artist or source through that method. Again refer to Rule 1.

Guide to Using Custom Portraits

Portraits in the enhanced editions use three images in bitmap (.bmp) format, the largest of which is only shown during the epilogue in Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. The three sizes are 210x330, 169x266 (displayed in the character sheet) and 54x84 (displayed on the right UI bar).*

To use custom portraits for your PC:
1: Navigate to your Baldur's Gate directory in (My) Documents.
2: Drop the custom portraits into the Portraits folder.
3: In the game, select Custom when choosing a portrait and select the medium and small sizes. Alternately, if you have already begun your game, select Customize/Appearance from the character sheet.

To use custom portraits for NPCs:
1: Rename the portrait files to match the NPC whose portraits you want to replace. For example, Jaheira's portraits are named JaheiraL, JaheiraM and JaheiraS. There are some portraits in BG1 that do not conform to this, and those in BG2 have their own naming format. Consult this site.
2: Place the portraits in your override folder, located in the directory where you installed the game.

*Note that after the latest patch, the games allow a single large portrait size to be automatically adjusted to the proper sizes. I currently do not recommend this, as it causes pixelation in the small 54x84 version.

Artist Links

If you like the portraits you see here or at any of the sites below, leave a comment here or on the artist's website. We love making portraits, and we love hearing how you connect to them through the game.

@artastrophe: http://artastrophe.deviantart.com/
@Coutelier: http://coutelier.deviantart.com/
@Enkida: http://enkida.deviantart.com/
@Isandir: http://isandir.com
@jakaminski: http://jakaminski.deviantart.com/gallery/
@Nixxi: http://nixxical.deviantart.com/
@Peachplums: http://peachplums.deviantart.com/
@Syntia13: http://syntia13.deviantart.com/

Suggest others whose portrait sites you are familiar with!
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Most beautiful place in the Forgotten Realms?

February 20, 2014, 7:44 am
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Please state why you chose your choice :D

I don't know toooo much about FR lore but I really do love Kuldahar, though I'm sure there's tonnes of places MUCH more beautiful than that :)
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Ravager ability disappeared...?

February 19, 2014, 8:56 pm
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No matter how long i rest it doesn't want to come back :( does anyone know what to do? I don't have a savegame before the last time i used it
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Boo's NPC Polls Part 4: Who's do you think is the Perfect Paladin? (or paladin-like character?)

February 13, 2014, 11:02 am
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Ok... totally cheating here. I count Mazzy as a semi-Paladin due to her personality and abilities, and Anomen can join the Order and Fighter/Clerics share some traits with paladins...
okay, I cheated, so sue me! If you disagree then simply don't vote for those options

As always, please vote and maybe share your reasoning, as I am eager to hear :)
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Boo's NPC Polls Part 1: Who's your most Beloved Bard

February 13, 2014, 9:46 am
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Hey!
Gonna make some polls on NPCs by class and race. Starting with Bards!
Please give your choice and maybe a little explanation if you would like
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Disappointing enhancement

February 20, 2014, 8:34 am
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I am playing BG2EE these days. The game itself is still awesome. But I am afraid the graphics and gameplay enhancement is not as great as it could be. It seems to me nothing really improved besides the resolution. Actually there are so much could be done with minor efforts. What if they just improved the character models and shadow effects like those in NOX, which was published in 2000? What a shame.
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Boo's NPC Polls Part 8: Who's is your Favorite Fighter?

February 13, 2014, 12:10 pm
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I often find fighters to be a bit boring and one-dimensional, but there are some great ones out there. I'd like to see your options

Of course, please vote and share if you wish to qualify your response.

Note: I included Dorn since it did not feel right to put him in the paladin poll, and Rasaad because this is the only place where he really fits. Also did not include duals or multis since space was limited.
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Boo's NPC Polls Part 7: Who's is the Sweetest Shorty

February 13, 2014, 11:48 am
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They may be short in stature, but they hold a big place in our hearts!

Choose the best thing that came in a small package, and feel free to explain your decision!
Loving the responses so far.
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Who is your favorite Black Pits 2 NPC/Gladiator?

February 20, 2014, 8:18 am
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I really like all of the gladiators you can hire/team up with in Black Pits 2 and some would make really great mod NPCs for BG, too. I'm adding the joinable ones I'm aware of to the poll. Not sure if the dwarf, halfling and drow can/will join under some circumstances. Also not sure about some classes, because some of them die before I can find out. Please enlighten me.
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Melchor Harpell... way to rip me out of my immersion...

February 20, 2014, 2:36 am
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how did they possibly think it would be acceptable to have some elven tit teleport to me and just take the items i took off drizzt after a hard fight and i can't even defend myself against it! I hate it when baldurs gate lets some random assholes just take things out of my inventory without you being able to do ANYTHING! "uh yeah hi there guys if you could hold still for a second and let me take off that suit of armor you are wearing that would be great" makes perfect sense -.- why in all the fucks does this game not want me to keep these items which aren't even that great... it just pisses me off that these things happen at all! grah

p.s.: i don't give a fuck about drizzt! i've never read a single story about him so i couldn't care less what happened to him! stop force feeding me this shit!
rant end! god damn it!
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Boo's NPC Polls Part 9: Who is the the most Radical Ranger?

February 13, 2014, 12:19 pm
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Boo says, Vote!

Again, feel free to share your reasoning.
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Boo's NPC Polls Part 2: Who's your Dearest Druid

February 13, 2014, 9:52 am
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Making some NPC polls, time for druids!
Please vote and maybe give a little explanation for your choice
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"Giant spiders" as a racial enemy

February 16, 2014, 9:07 pm
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When I select "giant spiders" as a ranger's racial enemy in BG1, does that mean he or she will get a bonus against all spiders (i.e: sword and phase spiders), or just the ones that are explicitly named "giant spiders"?
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What is this Alignment if It were in Baldurs Gate 1 and 2

February 21, 2014, 10:19 am
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A personality that always does what he/she is supposed to do. Aids good and neutral characters/people but that is when around laws. When law doesnt exist, he/she will kick the shit out of someone if they piss them off. When laws are around they will try and do what the law dictates and make everything work. I just thought of making a character on this. Sounds cool. Im not sure if its lawful neutral or something else.
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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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