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I hope it is not too late for this, but here are my two cents.

Keep in mind that most weapons in the game are a random drop (you can't influence what you get). Also be aware that the final boss in the game (IWD, I've never played the expansion sets) can be hit with magic weapons of +3 or better ...

What version of the game are you playing? Have you patched it? Have you installed the unofficial patches (like FixPack)?

What is your party's reputation? If you do too many evil deeds (your reputation drops too low), the cowled wizards will attack you, no matter what.

Haven't played this in a long, but I remember this:
1. Any character capable of healing can heal the first guy you meet in Targos docks (the one with the injured arm) for extra XP.
2. Clerics can turn the ghost of Viera in the Targos Tavern as an alternate resolution to her quest. Evil clerics ...

A bit late for a responce, but anyway: you can always use the console to generate the random-drop item you need. Or use Dale Keeper to generate the item instead. However, generating all three items will make the game all too easy. Consider dropping the random item you don't need and generating the ...

Download the [url="http://www.sorcerers.net/Games/BG2/index_tips.php"]romance guide[/url]. You might have to jump-start the romance once again.

Deja vu?

Yay, Mozart!!!

Oh, and the battle is epic, too. Also, I can't shake the feeling I've seen this exact same battle before. While I was looking at an RTW "Armenia vs. Infidel Stonemasons" feed in another forum, I think.

No, there's no reward. Jaheira/Khalid and Xzar/Montharon serve mostly as a plot device to get the story moving. However it might be fun to keep them around for a while, since at some point they will attack one another. You can ditch the survivors afterwards :D
Also note that, unless you have ...

This sounds like a graphics bug. IWD is an old game, so compability issues are not unheard of. If you tell us your current configuration someone on the forums might be able to pinpoint the problem.

As of the moment, I can only give you some general tips: tamper with your video options for a bit ...

Good review, but I have to ask: were you using latest patches at the time of writing this review? Most of the problems you mention sound like bugs and it will be a pity if the developers have not addressed them yet.

Still, as I said, I like the review and I think I should add the game to my list of ...

Every time Viconia joins, your reputation is lowered by 2 points. So another method is constatly dropping her off the team and then letting her rejoin.

But really, you're the son of Bhaal, kill some people/elves/gnomes!

I wanted to get some basic feedback and how to build a good monk and/or druid. I was also thinking about using a ranger. From what I've read they seem pretty weak but I just like them for roleplaying purposes. So I guess I'm wondering if I can make a decent one that would work and not hold the ...

What's his technology/magic aptitude? Your companion is probably too tech-inclined. If so, spells won't help, try Restore life (I'm not sure about the name though, it's an item sold in certain shops).

Edit (after Galrean's comment): I just checked, shops sell "Restore life", while the scematic is ...

If I'm not mistaken, the Girdle of Stromnos fixes your strength to 19 insted of granting an additional point of strength, i.e. you can't surpass that number, so what you plan won't work. However, I remember a ring of +1 strength (but I can't recall its name) which adds 1 STR to your base attribute.

I recommend that you go for the lower AC. Make good use of Mithran's Cloak and cloaks/rings of protection +2. You can easily emulate some magical armour's effect by using potions (for Example, Potions of Regenarations duplicates the effects of Mail of Life, Potion of Clarity shields your mind just ...

It seems that Geoffrey's responsible for my troubles. Even though IGN's walkthrough says it's possible to get him to join before completing his own quest, this somehows screws the gamescript in my case. So, if anyone faces the same problem, solution seems to be:
1) Don't let Geoffrey join your paty ...

Depends. What followers do you plan to take along? Jayna Stiles will eventually learn 4 schematics Therapeutics.

Dual- and multiclassed spellcasters gain new spell levels and spell slots at a slower rate. And early in the game you'll probably die a lot (face it - even an average fighter with his 10 HP is two hits (or even 1 critical hit) away from death). So, I think that healing is much needed - thus I always ...

BG1
Noober: "What about now?"
Tiax: "Tiax rules all!!!"
The PC: "Forsooth! Methinks you are no ordinary talking chicken!"

BG2
Some high priest (forgot the name): Don't touch me; I'm super-important!
Irenicus: "Ahhh, the child of Bhaal has awoken. It is time for more...'experiments'..."
(he can ...

So, this happens two times in a row. I have started a new game lately (necromancer, half-elf, "sold your soul" story) and things ran smoothly until I went to Ashbury (to get Geoffrey and the dog). I then ran on Geoffrey's quest with him in my group, I completed it, gave him the gem and then as soon ...

Fighter(2)/Barbarian(3)/Rogue(3)/Ranger(2)/Cleric(x)
Ok, you don't need to be a powerplayer and optimise every charcter in the party, but might I ask you what you intended to do with that character? I can't justify such a mix from a roleplaying point of view, nor can I justify it from the system ...