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by bergustoo
Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
Topic: RPG guy (sorta) Returns
Replies: 14
Views: 2627

There are so many different ways to complete the storyline and enough interesting, optional content that I consistently felt like I was playing a game as often as I was reading. You could technically fight your way through much of Planescape instead of talking.

That's just comparing it to writing ...
by bergustoo
Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: Baldur's Gate
Topic: Weapon proficiencies for a low-level cavalier
Replies: 4
Views: 1465

I'll go with axe if there are enough to keep two characters decent at range. Normal throwing axes could probably remain effective throughout BG 1, honestly. I've made it all the way to BG in a previous game without fighting more than 1 or 2 enemies that even required magical weapons to hit. I'm more ...
by bergustoo
Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
Topic: RPG guy (sorta) Returns
Replies: 14
Views: 2627

I hope you don't mind a new guy butting in.

I'm in complete agreement with everything you've pointed out, but the difficulty of last third or so of the game compared with the power level of PCs deserves special mention.

I leveled up as a mage from the moment I was allowed to train as one, but ...
by bergustoo
Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: Baldur's Gate
Topic: Weapon proficiencies for a low-level cavalier
Replies: 4
Views: 1465

Weapon proficiencies for a low-level cavalier

I'm using Tutu to play with a cavalier. While playing on insane difficulty with a 2H sword as my only weapon, I've had some problems with making him useful against enemies that are too dangerous to fight in melee at level 1.

At such a low level, a dire wolf can kill even a 19 con barbarian in one ...