Let's discuss the Steam Achievements
As mentioned in the latest Beamblog entry, Beamdog are in the process of testing the Steam achievement system. I've thought it would be a good thing to discuss this system as it's now, so that we could...
View ArticleThe Black Hound as a possible expansion for either BG2EE or IWD2EE?
As we all know Beamdog was allowed to create a new expansion for BGEE, The Siege of Dragonspear. Does this mean that they can create expansions for the other enhanced editions as well? Whatever the...
View ArticleDavid Gaider is Back!
One of the original lead writers of Baldur's Gate is back as the creative lead for Beamdog. Can't wait to see what projects he might be attached...
View ArticlePresent your fully drafted kit ideas here
I wonder how many other players draft ideas for new kits like I do. If you do, post them here for others to see and maybe even have an interested modder make them a reality. They can be either ideas...
View ArticleFuture potential projects: IWD2:EE, PS:T:EE & BG3 - your opinion
i post this thread in response to trent oster's interview http://www.rpgamer.com/games/icewind/icewindee/icewindeeint.html - pls read it first, there the problematic nature of making IWD2:EE and...
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The new official portraits from The Familiar Magazine
You may have read around here that the first issue of Beamdog's digital magazine brings us two new official portraits by artist Thea Kent.They're gorgeous and... they have to be converted to BMP...
View ArticleBad to worse. [minor, old, spoilers]
Ever have one of those days where it all goes wrong?In my limited reload run through BG2, CHARNAME M/T and his noble allies, Jaheira, Anomen, Mazzy, Jan and Valygar were all bravely adventuring through...
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Concept art? Art assets? Stuff?
So as an artist myself, I really love seeing concept art, story boards, character designs and stuff like this.I wonder if there is any stuff like this both the devs and the users have available and...
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What is Your Favorite Piece of Music from the BG Trilogy?
The Baldur's Gate soundtracks are amazing, aren't they?My favorite piece of music from BG1 is "Safe in Beregost." It has a calming, yet slightly tragic feel to it. As if you're OK while you are there,...
View ArticleBaldur's Gate convention
I heard about a Zelda convention (in Scotland I guess), so I thought "Hey, where is my Baldur's Gate convention?!". Does one exist already and if not, why has nobody done anything about one the biggest...
View ArticleKilling Kangaxx with Flasher Master Bruiser Mates
I have just realized that it is possible to beat Kangaxx without using any scrolls or spell protections, at low levels, just by using a weird trick with Jan's Flasher Master Bruiser Mates, the peculiar...
View ArticleThe battle of modders - Just an idea.
I don't know if this is the best place for this discussion, eventually it can be moved to an other board.I am not a modder, and I think that they are somehow the best players of this games. Because...
View ArticleBGEE & BG2EE no reloads solo run
One character, to go from Candlekeep to the end of TOB. What are you making? How do you outfit this character?
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Dan Tudge interview in Familiar Magazine (or: Oh, This Crap Again)
For those who haven't read it yet: the first issue of Familiar Magazine has an interview with Dan Tudge, director of Sword Coast Legends.And I took emm-effing issue.If there's one rhetorical trend I am...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Temptation Test: My diabolical idea for a Carsomyr/Pale Justice...
Imagine the most powerful weapon in the entire game. A sword that can cut through evil like nothing else on Faerun. A true weapon of justice.Such a majestic holy armament would require a huge quest to...
View ArticleAdratha's Remains.
So I'm playing with a bunch of mods and one of them adds Adratha's Remains as an item. I have no clue what to do with them, but feel like there's some reward related to them. Does anyone know how to...
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The Nightmare Mode Thread
Post your Nightmare Mode experiences here, from challenges to fun moments.Here's me killing Niz, the Black Dragon in Suldanessellar.Party--------FMTBerserker 7/ClericKensai 9/MageInquisitorAssassin...
View ArticleBaldur's Gate & Icewind Dale Jeopardy! (May contain spoilers!)
Dear Ladies and Gentlehamsters,welcome to the Reverse Question Thread, or"Baldur's Gate Jeopardy" if you like.In this thread I want users to provide answers.But without any questions asked...
View ArticleThe ultimate dart-flinging build
I'm thinking of playing again with a dart-focused build. There are a lot of interesting darts available for sale in BG1, and the crimson dart can be acquired early in BG2 - although that is as good as...
View ArticleMax Stats Cheat With Ipad
Hi All,This isn't my idea, i've heard it buried in some thread and thought I'd bring it back to light. If you want to up your stats on an ipad, one way to do it is to do a first runthrough and export...
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