Using anything

Querschen · Post by **Querschen** » Sat Jul 20, 2002 10:54 am

When thieves acquire the ability to 'use anything' as described by the abilities given in ToB is it possible for them to use items restriced to NPC's only.

Im thinking I may want some of Jan Jansen's elite equipment even if I have to wait 20 levels to use em.

LunaV · Post by **LunaV** » Sat Jul 20, 2002 11:33 am

I believe so. I can't quite remember ever doing that. Ackers.

Ode to a Grasshopper · Sat Jul 20, 2002 11:09 pm

As long as they have higher stats in every attribute than the NPC whose item you're trying to use, it works.

Littiz · Post by **Littiz** » Sun Jul 21, 2002 12:01 am

@Ode: I think it's even more brutal, every kind of check is bypassed.
In fact, with UAI, you can even wield normal weapons without
having the required strenght.

Basically, you can really use *any* item!

Xyx · Post by **Xyx** » Sun Jul 21, 2002 1:39 am

No, there's really some attribute requirement. Not sure what the deal is with weapons and insufficient Strenght, but mod makers claim the only way to make items really unuseable is bumping the attribute requirements to 26 or so.

Littiz · Post by **Littiz** » Mon Jul 22, 2002 8:43 pm

anyway, I have a low strenght char and many (normal) items are barred, when I get UAI they become useable.

VonDondu · Post by **VonDondu** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 4:50 am

I've had mixed results with Use Any Item. In some cases, STR requirements no longer applied, but in other cases, my character couldn't use a particular weapon or shield if her STR was insufficient. As it is, I'm confused about how the system works.

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 11:01 am

Unfortunately all that matters is that it's an uber-powerful ability......I mean an assasin wielding Carsomyr, and using the Staff of the Magi to backstab is devastating to anything. Does alignment affect UAI???

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Thu Jul 25, 2002 3:11 am

Originally posted by The Z
Unfortunately all that matters is that it's an uber-powerful ability......I mean an assasin wielding Carsomyr, and using the Staff of the Magi to backstab is devastating to anything. Does alignment affect UAI???

You can't backstab with the Staff of the Magi, despite the fact the Staves normally work. This is because that particular staff isn't usuable by Thieves.

Querschen · Post by **Querschen** » Thu Jul 25, 2002 10:40 am

yeah i was all excited when Imoen got SoM but she alas, couldnt backstab and was not as badass of a fighter as I had hoped, unless I used tenser's trans.

@ The Z : Carsomyr really isnt that good in ToB......

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Sun Jul 28, 2002 7:02 am

Originally posted by Querschen

@ The Z : Carsomyr really isnt that good in ToB......

Huh did i miss anything?
Carsomyr +6 is one of the best weapon in the game in my oppinion, if not the best!

Querschen · Post by **Querschen** » Sun Jul 28, 2002 4:48 pm

Carsomyr is overpowering in SoA and becomes a mediocre-to-good weapon in ToB, it is still amazing with 50 % mag res, but it is not as comparatively good in ToB

*****SPOILER*****

Paladins are ghey

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Mon Jul 29, 2002 4:18 am

Originally posted by Querschen
Carsomyr is overpowering in SoA and becomes a mediocre-to-good weapon in ToB, it is still amazing with 50 % mag res, but it is not as comparatively good in ToB

*****SPOILER*****

Paladins are ghey

Comparatively speaking, I agree that Carsomyr is better in SoA then i ToB. However, to call a + 5/6 weapon with 50 % MR mediocre-to-good boarders on the ridiculous.

As for your supposed spoiler, I can't find the word "ghey" in my dictionary. Do you per chance mean "gay"? And in that case, do you mean it as in "homosexual" or as in "happy"? Before going into further details on the subject, make sure you've read the forum rules.

Querschen · Post by **Querschen** » Mon Jul 29, 2002 2:01 pm

When I say 'ghey' i mean it, and you can pronounce it phrenetically or use a bigger dictionary if you think that would help.

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Mon Jul 29, 2002 11:50 pm

Originally posted by Querschen
When I say 'ghey' i mean it, and you can pronounce it phrenetically or use a bigger dictionary if you think that would help.

OK. As English is not my native language, could you please explain the meaning of the word? I've searched in all dictionaries available to me without finding it.

Dimensional · Post by **Dimensional** » Tue Jul 30, 2002 6:16 am

Originally posted by Querschen
When I say 'ghey' i mean it, and you can pronounce it phrenetically or use a bigger dictionary if you think that would help.

huh Pornounce it Phrenetically - How does speaking while suffering from delirious and frenzied fits help ?

unless this is an oblique reference in ether case i still don't get waht your saying

fable · Post by **fable** » Tue Jul 30, 2002 7:09 am

Guys, I think he's joking about a line he probably left in his post accidentally. Suggesting that you pronounce things phrenetically was a kinda giveaway; unless, of course, you prefer to be tacitound about it all.