Ok, I don't remember in BG2 the point where one could get the 7th level clerical spell Resurrection (is it even in the game)?
When we played AD&D 1st Edition, way back in the day in college, Elves could not be brought back to life by a raise dead spell. They needed a priest who could cast Resurrection, which often meant they were out of luck unless you were in good with not just a high priest, but one a couple steps higher.
I think Gary Gygax deemed this a must for elves due to the almost mythical nature of their race. Unaging, Almost akin to Wood Nymphs - something not natural.
I generally modify the BG:EE XP cap so I can get a cleric with 5th level spells. (Not to kill Drizzt with Werebears - don't worry). I read the description of Raise Dead and saw that elves are included in it.
I guess my question is - Was this changed in AD&D 2nd Edition? Or just in Baldur's Gate? Also wouldn't mind some old school gamers' thoughts on it. I guess its an ok change, but it was for our gaming table, one of the few disadvantages of playing the otherwise awesome elven race.
When we played AD&D 1st Edition, way back in the day in college, Elves could not be brought back to life by a raise dead spell. They needed a priest who could cast Resurrection, which often meant they were out of luck unless you were in good with not just a high priest, but one a couple steps higher.
I think Gary Gygax deemed this a must for elves due to the almost mythical nature of their race. Unaging, Almost akin to Wood Nymphs - something not natural.
I generally modify the BG:EE XP cap so I can get a cleric with 5th level spells. (Not to kill Drizzt with Werebears - don't worry). I read the description of Raise Dead and saw that elves are included in it.
I guess my question is - Was this changed in AD&D 2nd Edition? Or just in Baldur's Gate? Also wouldn't mind some old school gamers' thoughts on it. I guess its an ok change, but it was for our gaming table, one of the few disadvantages of playing the otherwise awesome elven race.