Average height of the races
Hello all,Something I would like to know is if there's an official average height for each race and sub-race for FR. I've read about the races etc on the FR wiki, but not sure if it's all correct. I've...
View ArticleBG1 NPC personas vs. BG2 NPC personalities
One of the most prevalent (and valid) complaints when comparing BG1 and BG2 NPCs is that the BG1 NPCs have substantially less dialogue and interactions than the BG2 ones. While this is certainly...
View ArticleWhich NPC has the most personality?
This might not be your favorite character--just the one you find most interesting, compelling, developed, or in some other way appealing.
View ArticleI'm sort of having an RPG-related identity crisis.
So for the longest time I've been in love with the dark magicks of Necromancy. I mean, I still am in love with it. Though, I'm finding myself more and more attracted to Bards and support classes. I'm...
View ArticleCan Baldur's Gate be used to teach English and Math skills?
I've always been a die hard fan of the BG Franchise - it's one of the few games that I love as much as an adult as I did as a kid (maybe even more so). I've always felt that playing BG as a kid gave me...
View ArticleDecoding Twitters!!!
Trent Oster @TrentOsterBoxed-product wise, I don't see retail working well. I see the demand as not uniform and hard to meet with a blanket retail approach.Edit ***Im making this a Twitter comment...
View ArticleNew Beamdog Logo
Hey everyone. We're looking at revising our logo to better reflect our status as a game developer. Along those lines we've started a contest on 99 Designs to try and find a new look which best fits us....
View ArticleLast chance! BG:EE, BGII:EE, IWD:EE 66% off on GOG (Now Over)
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View ArticleWhat's your best stats roll?
I just started vanilla BG2, and wanted to make a character. I tend to play with the first 80+ roll for my PC. But this one I got upon the very first roll (after stats re-assignment).STR 18/99DEX 17CON...
View ArticleWhy do Half-Orcs have 19 str?
Half-Orc high str rating confuses me, yes your average half-orc should be stronger than your average human, but isn't 19 str a bit excessive?19 str is Hillgiant str right? or at least the the average...
View ArticleOfficial sale from Beamdog for BGEE, BG2EE and IWDEE - each game for $9.99
Don't miss!Beamdog is running a sale through their online store! http://www.beamdog.com/ From November 6th through 15th, purchase any of Enhanced Edition games for $9.99 (PC or Mac). Now's your chance...
View ArticleWhich is the most difficult solo single class (kit or no kit) for BG Saga?
Consider BG1, BG2 SoA and ToB
View ArticleManaging the family's BG playing is not always easy...
I have a decision to make and I am not sure what would be the best course of action. Here is the story: I want to have my mother play BG 1&2 from start to finish. After many failed attempts to...
View ArticleProtection from Evil
I apologize if I'm "double posting" or whatever folks call it and get angry about. I tried searching but didn't really find the answer I was looking for. In BGEE and BG2EE, do the Protection from Evil...
View ArticleWho is more Adorable: Gnomes or Halflings?
So, between our two shortest races, which is the most cute? I like gnomes more due to their connection to Fey (and therefore canonly being able to have crazy hair colors).
View ArticleF/T main, options for a good/neutral 4 char party?
Of course I suffer from always starting a new character before actually finishing (furthest so far is with Illusionist/T , levs 5/6.) Now, I've rolled up a half orc F/T and I'd like to travel with a...
View ArticleSaturday Spellcaster Strategies #3: triggers and contingencies
In your experience, what are the best uses of sequencers, contingencies, or triggers? I am embarassingly amateur with these spells. I usually fill them with acid arrows or magic missiles. Any advice...
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Baldurs Gate Meme Thread II: Enhanced Edition (Careful, everyone, SPOILERS!)
Going to star this'n out with a few favey-rights from the last thread...= = = = = = = = =Kitties aside, it's time for rules. Let me see, here...Keep It Clean-ish: Let's keep this thread PG-13.-I'm not...
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The Shipping Thread
No, this thread is not about your local postal service or nautic traveling, it's about the non-canonical relationships between all those colourful characters that roam the Swoardcoast and beyond.- What...
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What alt portraits do you use for NPCs?
I've always loved the style of the original BG1 NPC portraits - they're far and away my favorite of any RPG, including the other IE games. However, I won't pretend that they're entirely perfect,...
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