Critiquing The EEs: A Pure Story Perspective 2/6
Welcome to Part 2 of a critical look at Beamdog’s creative contributions to Baldur’s Gate. We’re going to analyze and discuss the Enhanced Edition characters and their storylines, and try to highlight...
View ArticleWorst thing you've done to an NPC
What's one of the worst thing's you've done to an NPC? You know, leave Imoen in Spellhold (don't deny it, you wanted to leave her at least once), ask Maple Willow Aspen about her parents' tree...
View ArticleMage/Cleric, Dual, Multi-Class, Advice?
So I wanted to make a mage who can cast high level priest spells, contingency -> heal and so forth. I realize that there are 3 options:Mage/Cleric MultiMage dual'ed to Cleric (Possibly a specialist...
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Who is your BG waifu/ husbando?
"What the bloody hell is a waifu/ husbando?!", I hear you ask.Waifu/ husbando is internet/ weeaboo slang for a (usually) fictional character you have a crush on.Basically, weird fanboy/girl stuff :DSo...
View ArticleMac Saved Games
Hello If I store my Baldur's Gate 2 EE saved game file in a macintosh to a usb will I be able to continue from it in another Mac? Thank you!
View ArticleHas there been any recent official mod/dev comments in regards to BG III?
I've trawled through a few topics related to BG III (there are a few out there now lol), but I don't think I've ever noticed any recent official comment in regards to a 3rd Overhaul/Beamdog game (BG or...
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Merchandising!
I always wanted a nifty Baldur's Gate shirt, a Minsc actionfigure, that god damn IWD hat and so on and so forth.So, what are the chances, dear copyright holders?
View ArticleFirst SCS BGEE run: which components should I (not) install?
Which components you install and which ones you keep out, and why? I'm looking for a mild install, maybe only the AI boost, with no enhanced encounters and precasting, as I still consider myself a BG...
View ArticleHoarding, map clearing, trespassing, pilfering and other OCD behaviors in BG
Hey, guysSo I'm starting my second BGEE run soon and this time I wanna RP more. I finished BGEE a few months ago and despite having an amazing time playing it, I'd feel horrible whenever I reached a...
View ArticleAnybody have these IWD and IWD2 portraits in hi-res
Not sure if this is where i post requests but does anybody have a these IWD and IWD2 portraits in hi-res?
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Hay, Blackraven: a portrait 4u
I found this when looking through a collection of old BG portraits. Thought how perfect for @Blackraven!(Note: Will move this over to Off-Topic tomorrow.)
View ArticleBaldur's Gate Oculus Rift
I was watching an Oculus Rift video earlier this morning and I thought it would make an interesting discussion on this forum. I'm not suggesting that Oculus Rift should be used for the gameplay of...
View Articledoes a potion of mirror eyes work against ghasts?
Does a potion of mirror eyes work against ghasts?
View ArticleRecently refound.
I was online the other day, when I came across a story that some one was redoing icewind dale for ipad, and I thought wouldn't it be cool if they redid baldurs gate. Needless to say I found this. Pure...
View Article"Custom" Melee unkitted Bard
I'm rolling a new RR true bard and for roleplay reasons I want him to be a very capable fighter. I know the kits Blade and Skald are far more adequate for that, but I'm not fond of the spins and their...
View ArticleUsing Potions of Insight
Does anyone know of any smart ways to use Potions of Insight?I know that you can use them at times with a high WIS / INT character to pump the Lore value and identify collected stuff. As far as I can...
View ArticleRequesting QUICK opinions on a Ranger/Archer build - minor tweaking
Let's see if I can get some advise in a few minutes, while I still have the character creation unfinished.I just rolled a 99 on a character initiated as an Elf Archer.I have, of course, already maxed...
View ArticleBlack Pits 1/2 : the Why and the How -- my version.
TL; DR : It is training for a no-reload run.I only play no-reload; with SCS; without adjusting ability scores (so, always 'handicapped').BG/BG2 is still perfectly possible to beat that way consistently...
View ArticleAnhkeg tip - I never knew!
Hey! Anhkegs are subject to Sleep!Who knew?!My hunting profits just went wa-a-ay up!
View ArticleBG:EE Combat Music wont stop when battle is over
Hey guys wasn't sure where to post this sorry if its the wrong spot. When playing BG:EE on the new patch whenever I finish a battle the battle music continues going on until I exit the screen and go to...
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