Stupidest things you have done in Baldur's Gate
So... I just found a cool potion in this game that reminded me of a story from way back when I was like 13. I found this really cool looking potion in one of the bandit camp rooms. It was called an...
View ArticleGreater Wolfwere (spoiler)
In previous playthroughs, Karoug has never given me much trouble, but in the enhanced edition, he was MUCH harder. Whereas the Sword of Balduran used the large sword proficiency in the original, which...
View ArticleCasting Strength on enemies
Does anyone know if casting the arcane level 2 spell "Strength" (http://baldursgate.wikia.com/wiki/Strength_(spell)) on enemies actually raises or lowers their strength? I tried spawning Firkraag and...
View ArticleIt's Official, Baldur's Gate III has been announced!
Nine noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Faerun. Political and sexual intrigue is pervasive. Elminster, the famous wizard, asks his old friend Simbul, the Witch-Queen of Aglarond...
View ArticleFirst success against Doomsayer and I want more details about where the...
My Lvl4 Mages [Imoen and F/M Charname] Webbed him and Wand of Fired him once to begin. Followed by 5 Magic Missiles plus some sort of Magic Arrows and Darts of Wounding. Jaheira was equipped with...
View ArticleIf you had to choose only 1 magic school
Blackraven's thread on a mage only party gave me an idea : a solo run with a mage / sorc that could cast spells only from 1 school (no use of scrolls for casting. ok to use wands)Which school would be...
View ArticleNew surprises
So I walk into Copper Coronet after completing the Umar Hills adventures. Some moron ogre named gorf starts insulting Mazzy and we go into the copper coronet to find him. He's nowhere to be found, but...
View ArticlePranks and NPCs: Why Kivan Really Left Your Party
Sooo let's think of pranks to play on our NPCs! Because of the April Fool's Day thing.Uhm...Aerie: I...would not play a prank on Aerie. ;___;Kagain: I would glue coins to the floor of his shop. And...
View ArticleYour favourite CHARNAME?
A few days ago in a thread about the Cleric/Thief @Lemernis posted a link to a website where people can post their favourite player characters they ever created. Here is the link:...
View ArticleBerserker->Cleric or Druid and Which Deity?
I'm about to start my a trilogy run and I've decided to take a Berserker through BGEE and dual to either a cleric or druid in BGEE2. I'm very torn between these classes so I'm looking for some...
View ArticleDoes Hexxat not like good girls? (possible spoilers)
So I'm a chaotic good female, and I have Hexxat, and I've done her tomb-raiding quests in SoA, but she hasn't said anything romantic at all.But she is hitting on Viconia. A lot.Meanwhile, Dorn's been...
View ArticleBounty Hunter or Swashbuckler?
I've played a lot with a stalker Charname, which may remain my favorite, however, I'm considering playing an even more rogue-ee character through the saga. I left off assassin b/c my personality is...
View ArticleCharname class request - iPad difficulties
Hello forum. I have a character class recommendation request, but I have some parameters. My main difficulty - this is my first BG experience, and the iPad Mini presents some difficulties. Backstabbing...
View Articleclosest thing to an efficient shapeshifter
hi everyoneI am afraid that my pure transmuter (see http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/31279/if-you-had-to-choose-only-1-magic-school/p2) will become painfully boring to play due to his very poor...
View ArticleWhich class which class?
my party i'm planning to have will consist of imoen, minsc, daynaheir, Rasadd, Yeslick and my drow, but i'm wondering wether to make him a fight/theif/mage or just a double multi class? if you could...
View ArticleRecommendations for interesting playthroughs.
When starting a new game I find myself obsessing over the viability of my character and plan everything in excessive detail. This always results in me getting bored. Either I overthink everything and...
View ArticleTime frame BG -BG2
I have just realised there is exactly one year between exiting Candlekeep and escaping Chez Irenicus. Assuming 2-3 months for BG1 and being tortured by maximum a month before starting BG2, that still...
View ArticleThe Tale of the Totemic Druid
Inspired by this tread and thanks to @bbear here Iām going to tell a story about Karasu no Yoru, a totemic druid raised in the Candlekeep and destined to become a major figure in the history of the...
View Articlepickpocketing 101 question
Can you pickpocket an item that is equipped, e.g., a sword that is in the target's hand? Or are only items that are stored in the character's backpack pickpocketable? (I'd test it but I'm in the middle...
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