A suicide and a dead cat: question about.
There are two encounters in BG1 which I thought I had all figured out, but now I'm not so sure anymore. I'm talking about:1) The potential suicide whom you meet on the starting map.2) The little girl...
View Articledual classing TO a fighter
It's pretty standard to dual class from a fighter to a mage/cleric/thief/druid for the HP and THAC0 bonuses, but has anyone ever dual-classed from a one of those to a fighter (or cleric to ranger)? any...
View ArticleAre you a Hoarder or a User?
Aside of magic ammunition, I rarely use potions, wands, scrolls, etc. and know it would dumb things down considerably using them. I use the chest just inside the Friendly Arm Inn to hoard these items,...
View ArticleMods and Things – A View
Sorry if this seams a put down (its not meant to be) as I admire any one who has the patience to spend their own time for the benefit of others. The reason I started this topic is because I only ever...
View ArticleChoose desired BG(1)EE Spell casting sound
According to Nathan from Beamdog it is not very likely that we will be able to set desired spell-casting sounds in Game Options. Currently default spell chanting in BGEE is BG2-one, as they use Engine...
View ArticleDruid Kits - Shapeshifter
The general consencus in BG2 was that shapeshifters are useless, here is why: "Shapeshifters got the shaft even harder than typical druids. Firstly, the werewolf forms you can change into are not...
View ArticleDual Classing- Avoiding the lower levels of the second class
Is it plausible by avoiding the lower levels of a dual class by doing the following:-Level up to get to the last level you wish to attain on your first class-Not leveling up until you gain enough...
View ArticleGnome, Halfling and Dwarf saving throws / Con adjustments
I've been reading about the innate saving throw bonuses for the different races with interest recently, as 15 years ago these things totally passed me by. I've read conflicting accounts of how the...
View ArticleBonus Merchants
Has anybody been able to add bonus merchants files to the GOG download of BG2? If so how? because I want that Icewind Dale merchant in the Copper Coronet
View ArticleNo Cheedar Item/Equipment Challenge
This challenge is inspired by the thread "Items you never use because of their aged cheddar scent". The goal is to play BG/BG2 with no cheesy/overly powerful items and equipments. This challenge should...
View ArticleCloud saving ?
Will we be able to save a game on PC/Mac, and then resume it on iPad/Android tablet ?
View ArticleSome artworks
HiWhile waiting for the 30th November, I decided to draw/paint some landscape from Faerun.I have started with Kuldahar :http://hpics.li/6a42c33tell me if you like it (I hope, something like 8 hours of...
View ArticleThere is an excellent online Baldur's Gate game out there.
If you ever wanted to experience a really decent MMORPG version of the good old Baldur's Gate game from 1998, the best choice would be to try Baldur's Gate: The Sword Coast Chronicles. It is the best...
View ArticleWhere is the best source of BG NPC info?
This site, www.forgottenwars.com/bg1/good.htm, has all the NPC data at their varying levels, but some of the numbers (in red) have been changed for the mod on the main page.Anyone know of a better...
View ArticleWhat is your PC's alignment?
First, indicate in the poll what your PC's alignment is. Second, for discussion: Is your PC's alignment the same as your own? If you don't know, or would like to take a different test, this 1st edition...
View ArticleSurvival of the Unfittest
There are plenty of folks out there doing challenges with various self-imposed rules. Never tried that myself (solos? No reloads?) The PCs that get posted up tend to have really high min/maxed stats....
View ArticleTurning off those selection circle eyesores and other player options
Will all these options to tailor visual aspects of the game be included and ready to go on release? This should be a given on/off toggle, but the appearance of the neon green and red selection circles...
View ArticleNow that Dorn Il-Khan is in my party, what weapon should my main take?
When playing an evil party, I normally do a fighter with Great Swords and Bows. Now that Dorn is here, I'm thinking he'll likely be Great Sword focused. I'm thinking maybe Halberds for my main? There's...
View ArticleWell... What are you going to spend your proficiency points on in BG1:EE?
As a request from @noodles_too to PUT OUT THERE the most brain numbing poll... I am conducting a poll to inform the world what weapon most people like to use and spend proficency points on when leaving...
View ArticleWeapon Grand Mastery BG1 vs. BG2
I may be looking ahead on this one, but I'm just curious about other's thoughts.As anyone familiar with the fighter class in both BG1 and BG2, weapon grand mastery (achieved with 5 proficiency points)...
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