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So I get to NW, and at some point over the first few stops, poof, Armor of Loyalty seems to appear in my inventory . . . where'd it come from?

Oh, and I assume at some point I'll stumble across a book or something that gives me the recipes I need for crafting various items?

Ok, so I have to recant my rant somewhat.

I've made it to the NW docks district, so have gotten into the game more than I thought I would.

But one thing that really drives me crazy still is the inability to use the minimap to navigate/give directions.

One of the handiest things in the BG ...

Loki[D.d.G] wrote:Have you tried using a restoration spell on him?

Good suggestion . . . if only I had one!

Just cleared the graveyard in the Fort Locke quest, and upon return to the fort, Khelghar's Con and Dex are decreased . . . ? He was diseased in the crypts, but I gave him an antidote. He doesn't seem to be under any effects anymore, and I rested twice, and he's still decreased. Am I missing ...

Ok, so, I've played approximately a million hours of BG, BGII SOA and TOB, and Star Wars KOTOR. Figured I'd be able to jump into NWN2 without too much trouble.

But jumping Jebus, for the life of me, I cannot get into this stupid game.

First, it has the worst camera control of any game I've ever ...

Thanks, much appreciated.

I didn't save wisely, so had to replay the prologue. I'll be more precise in the sequence this second time through!

Just started playing IWD2 after years of BG2 fun . . . so I get to the logging village, meet Kaitlin Silvertounge, sneak into the orc camp, open the gate, head over and kill all the orcs guarding the villagers, then clear out the orc camp and the cave, go back and bust the barrels trapping the ...

Is there a way to add a character to a party mid-game, either using the Dalekeeper 2 editor, or by other means?

If an assassin is equiped with a short sword of backstabbing +3 in his main hand and a shortsword +1 in his off-hand, does the backstab ability still work?

Thanks folks - I didn't realize that you created your own party in IWD.

I'm looking forward to that actually.

Also, is there anywhere online where I can find a "what's changed from 2nd Edition Rules" summary with respect to 3rd edition rules?

Thanks for the insight, fellow dungeon crawlers.

Apart from some new spells, is the interface the same as BG in terms of how character, inventory, spell books etc work?

Maybe I should search for some screenshots . . . hmmmmm.

I'm a longtime BG player, about to finish ToB, and I was thinking about starting IWD next.

A few questions for IWD vets out there . . .

1. Is the first IWD comparable to the first BG in terms of experience, items, quests etc, or is it designed for more advanced play?

2. There are three games in ...

That's okay. I just saw the Icewind Dale pack (3 games) in the store for $39.99.

Is IWD series as good as BG series?

Same interface?

Comparable NPCs, weapons, gear, quests etc?

Any big changes to the BG experience?

Thanks for the insight. I declined his offer, since I really just want to get through SoA to get to ToB.

Is BG Dark Alliance available in PC version? Is it an extension to SoA/ToB?

Is it really worth it to run Maev'ars guild once I've offed him for Renal Bloodscalp?

Seems like a pain in the butt more than anything else.

I wondered about Detect Illusions . . . how do I use that ability? By activating the 'detect traps' button or by activating the 'thief skills' button?

Having started this thread a couple of months ago, I'm pleased to report that I just finished BG and have progressed to SoA.

I played a F to start, then dualed him to a Th at 6th level. It worked great.

I used nearly every NPC at one time or another, since I have a strict no-resurrection policy ...

I usually go solo for the first 7 days or so of gametime to clear as many of the unimportant wilderness maps and keep the XP to myself. I clear Beregost of all lootable goodies, then usually arrive at the Friendly Arms Inn at 3 level or so. I'm playing a F/M/T right now, so the XP get cut three ways ...

Having just finished ToB, I decided to go back to BG and start over with a first level character and play the saga all the way through.

As I've always created a new character for each new version of the game, I have a few questions for anyone who has started in Candlekeep and played all the way ...

Are you mages whose familiars died? That will lose you 1 pt of constitution, which could reduce your HP accordingly.