New all purpose Baldurs Gate thread

[duke o' york]

I've now rescued Dynaheir and made it back to Nashkel safely. I spent ages in the stronghold killing everyone, because the gnolls aren't too tough, and I couldn't find her until I went right into the bottom of the pit. One of my characters was stood half-way down the stairs into the pit during a fight, but still couldn't see her!
So far, she's been given a sling (I'm the king of the slingers, with three in my party. ) and a dagger, but I'm looking for better stuff to give her. I gave Minsc the helmet of infravision, because I've got 2 half-elves and an elf who can all see in the dark anyway. Next up, I'm off towards the mines to make myself stupendously rich!

[Jamski]

Well... moderately well off anyway

For Dynahier may I reccommend the ultimate power of the "Sling +1"

(sell the helmet - if you only have one elf, the whole party can see)

-Jam

[Drogue]

Originally posted by Jamski
(sell the helmet - if you only have one elf, the whole party can see)

If he has group infravision on. I can't remember if the default is on or off

[duke o' york]

Thanks. How much do you reckon I'd get for a magic hat then? Enough for a sling +1?

[Jamski]

Depends so much on your CHA and reputation... possibly...

-Jam

[duke o' york]

CHA 18, Reputation 16. Any takers? C'mon sir - you won't get a genuine Rollex watch for any cheaper than this. Ratners? Don't make me laugh!

[Jamski]

You'll get an "OKish" deal with that. The difference between Rep 16 and Rep 20 is about a LOT.

Rep 16 = 10% discount
Rep 20 = 50% discount!!!

-Jam

[duke o' york]

Well I have a long way to go in the game, and lots of nice things still to do to improve my reputation, so hopefully I can get the hero's discount soonish.

BTW, I did mean to write Rollex in my last post.

[Jamski]

So you can guess what my "power game" advice will be then...

Stash stuff for selling later in a nice chest/box/barrel somewhere.

-Jam

[duke o' york]

My power game advice is to keep the wibbling buffon wearing the helmet and the flog it when I'm as popular as free "exotic" massages, buying him a new one then.

[Stuie]

Well, I'm already planning my next game and here's what I'm thinking:

First, I'll probably use multi-player and create either two, three or four characters as my main party. Then I'll add NPC's for specific quests and discard when finished. That way I can play around with several of the kits available instead of playing one at a time (which is a huge time investment considering I've been playing for two months and I'm still on my first run-through).

Second, I'm definitely installing the ease of use mod, and I'm considering others. Since I'll be playing somewhere from 2 to 4 "main" characters, maybe I'll actually take the plunge and install the tactics mod. I'm also thinking about using the "Virtue" mod, so that I can raise my reputation while keeping my virtue nice and low, because....

...finally, I'm going to be playing an evil party this time. Sure I'll take on the "good" quests, but only to further my own goals.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

[Jamski]

Sounds very good to me. I'll be interested in what you think of "Tactics"

There's a mod somewhere that gives more incentive for evil acts... like an evil weapon as good as the Holy Avenger, for example...

I'll have a lookie...

-Jam

[Traianvs]

Does anybody of you play in 1024*768
It gives a better overview, but the characters are so small to click on them, especially when they are moving!

btw that might be a good idea stuie, that multiplayer thing. However I don't have a clue what I have to play now, give me a suggestion

I have created a fighter/mage/thief now, but I probably have given him sucky stats etc

[Jamski]

I always play in 1024*768 as it looks so much better. I tend to select the characters by clicking on the portraits anyway.

Fighter/mage/thief is a great class at high levels, and you don't need good stats to be really effective. You can boost STR with the second level spell of the same name (lasts all day too) or a belt, and use potions to boost INT when you want to copy spells. CON/DEX isn't important, because a f/m/t shouldn't ever get hit... You can play this class solo with the minimum stats and PWN the game.

-Jam

[duke o' york]

Will playing at that resolution actually show you more of the surrounding area on screen?
I agree that the characters are too large the way I play it, but I just press space whenever I get the message "enemy attacks character", and this means I can react (shoot them full of arrows) before I get beaten to crap.