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by Aspara_Gus
Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:05 am
Forum: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Topic: Calling all cheese masters and engine gurus: Speedrun help [spoilers; long]
Replies: 13
Views: 2250

I just did it

I just completed a speedrun in 3 hours, 18 minutes with an unnerfed Shapeshifter (courtesy of the Ease of Use mod). I chose the Shapeshifter because he's naturally faster than normal, needs no weapons or armor, has chaotic commands, and, well, werewolves are just pretty cool.

I ...
by Aspara_Gus
Sun May 20, 2007 9:14 am
Forum: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Topic: soloing frustrations (and class questions)
Replies: 6
Views: 1274

Listen to Vondondudu

Dude,

Just pick the class that looks like a lot of fun and start playing. Don't do the math beforehand because BG II was never meant to be a math contest. This game is the stuff of heroes and legends and stuff like that. Right, boo?

So long as you are into your character ...
by Aspara_Gus
Sun May 20, 2007 8:59 am
Forum: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Topic: NPCs are busy people
Replies: 11
Views: 1629

This always works for me

Scotch is acceptable, though bourbon is preferable, but if you really want to solve the problem in 20 seconds just quicksave the game and reload. The too-busy-to-speak-to-you NPC will always be reading and willing.

If only this worked at bars.
by Aspara_Gus
Sun May 20, 2007 8:48 am
Forum: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Topic: Roleplaying vs Powerplaying? Which do you do?
Replies: 36
Views: 2953

I agree with Klorox

The distinction between role-playing and power-gaming is artificial. It's not the gamer who role-plays or power-plays; it's the characters. Is there anyone who doesn't set Minsc's script on Standard Attack? Is there anyone who does set Edwin's script on Standard Attack?

Of ...
by Aspara_Gus
Sun May 20, 2007 8:22 am
Forum: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Topic: Calling all cheese masters and engine gurus: Speedrun help [spoilers; long]
Replies: 13
Views: 2250

Just tried it

Hello all,

Long-time lurker, first-time poster here.

I just tried this and got through chapter 3 in 43 minutes with a half-orc barbarian, using the sell-back-to-merchant cheese.

I think you're going to get the best real-time time by soloing the game, since you're not going to ...