Ring of Wizadry

penguin_16 · Post by **penguin_16** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:02 pm

Where is it?

I looked at exactly the right spot for it, but it isn't there? Is this a bug and if so how can I fix it? Any help appreciated.

Phil

Ravager · Post by **Ravager** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:11 pm

Coordinates of ring location are x=2554 y=3758. Pressing the L key will give you the coordinates and the map area number to where your mouse is pointing.

The container is very small. I was only able to find it after installing BGTutu, so you'll have to be very throrugh.

krunchyfrogg · Post by **krunchyfrogg** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:32 pm

I've read that there are certain versions of the game that don't have the ring of wizardy at the FAI.

Rhûn · Post by **Rhûn** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:32 pm

Can confirm, my version of the game doesn't have this. This was made 100% certain when I used the 'tab' feature with BG1Tutu installed and nothing was there..

Lonelypilgrim · Post by **Lonelypilgrim** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:27 pm

An another ring of wizardry can be found at Baldur`s Gate,from Sunin.
My version has both rings.Those of you who don`t have the ring:Have you got Baldurs Gate:The Origianl Saga?

Ravager · Post by **Ravager** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:01 am

[QUOTE=Rhûn]Can confirm, my version of the game doesn't have this. This was made 100% certain when I used the 'tab' feature with BG1Tutu installed and nothing was there..[/QUOTE]

It was in my Tutu version of the game.

Minerva · Post by **Minerva** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:14 am

The ring appears and dissapears depends on which patch you applied, which version of game with/without TotSC expansion.
I have original game with TotSC and all the official patch applied, and there was the ring in FAI.

I am not sure about comment on Tutu. My understanding of the mod is it enable BG1 to be playable with BG2 engine, and not the patch to fix the problems of the game itself. Unless the mod creaters clearly stated they have added the ring to the game, I do not think it has got nothing to do with the appearance of the ring in the game.

You may apply a patch or other mod for the fix, I think, if you cannot find the ring (it is very difficult to find, mind you). Also it is a good idea to check the official site for this. I am certain there are lots of people talking about this particular ring, and there should be an official answer somewhere there.

startide · Post by **startide** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:45 pm

the hidden ring is removed if you have TotSC installed. Advice - get the ring THEN install the expansion

Luis Antonio · Post by **Luis Antonio** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:17 pm

[QUOTE=krunchyfrogg]I've read that there are certain versions of the game that don't have the ring of wizardy at the FAI.[/QUOTE]

Indeed. The Patched version of the game doesnt allow the first ring of wizardry. You'll have to get the everlasting memory from the necromancer at Baldurs Gate. Tough fight, not that usefull item at that time of the game.

flounder · Post by **flounder** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:43 pm

I have TOSC installed and the ring is there on mine. But I play on a Mac so that may be the difference.

mrjimsch · Post by **mrjimsch** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:54 pm

I tried everything including the cooridinates at one time. I have TOSC installed. Decided to take one more look for it as I am soloing (FMT) right now. Found it first try. And I have literally spent hours at a time looking before. I believe it may randomly take it out on certain games. One time you play its there, next time not.

Curry · Post by **Curry** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:17 pm

no, it's there unless you patch your game

sigma1932 · Post by **sigma1932** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:49 am

It was there for me....

I just installed the original game yesterday, patched it, then installed TOSC and patched it, and I got the Ring of Wizardry you're talking about, and I've gotten it every single time I've played the game except my first time through-- before I knew it was there. (see below for the reason why I didn't get it.) I didn't use any third-party patches, and I'm working with the original 6-CD version of the game for PC, but I don't know if that has anything to do with it.

I do know, however, that, since the ring isn't in a container, but rather sitting on the ground, if you don't go pick the ring up immediately upon entering the Friendly Arm Inn zone, there's a good chance that it'll disappear due to the game's "finders, keepers" feature, meaning if you leave stuff on the ground, it disappears over time as if some random person who happened by picked it up. I've found that the more valueable an item is, the sooner it is to be picked up. Obviously, this ring is very valueable, so it's not gonna sit there for long, whereas something like a plain old quarterstaff will sit there for days and days.

Hope this helps.

greg28j · Post by **greg28j** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:48 am

@sigma... the ring technically is in a container, just not a chest or drawer or whatnot.otherwise it would look like the big pile of gold and gems icon that is the standard dropped treasure.

on a different note , I think that it is hard to find because some walkthroughs have it in the wrong place (X and y coordinates).and it is a TINY container.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 2:43 am

Ok, there are 5 versions of the game (that I know of), who can confirm what versions have and don't have the ring (maybe i will make this a sticky sometime).

BG: Unkown
BG (patched): Unkown
TotSC: Unkown
TotSC (patched): Yes
Original Saga: Yes

Screenshot of its location here.

Ravager · Post by **Ravager** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:39 am

I have the pack with the 6 discs of BG + TotSC and Bg Tutu installed. The Ring of Wizardry is present in the game.
TotSC and Tutu patched.

CFM · Post by **CFM** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:21 pm

When I played it last year, I used the Original Saga version, no patches.

It *was* there.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:23 pm

There is no need to patch the original saga right?

FireLighter · Post by **FireLighter** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 1:08 pm

Correct, and if I remember correctly, it says DO NOT patch on the description.