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Wacky Shields

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 1:50 am
by Shadowlurker
Whats with the weird shield designs in BG2?
I'm still waiting to get the game, but no one has it, and it's going to take about a month for anywhere to order it in.

So i'm addicted to screenshots atm, and the shields look really freaky. Is there a reason for the more exotic look to the game?

I've also seen some kind of skull helmet. Gah, I want the game now.

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:15 am
by Sojourner
The designers decided to go with a different look, that's all. ;)

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 8:16 am
by Graeye
If you haven't played this game, yet; you're in for a treat. Be prepared to become a hermit for the next year or so. :D

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 9:23 am
by nephtu
Flaky shields

Well, some of the gear is pretty flaky looking, but that's fantasy weapons and armour design for you :(

You may also notice that if your character switches direction, their "handedness" reverses - at least if they're dual wielding. Have a character dual wield distinctive weapons, walk screen right, spin around and walk screen left - the weapons will mysteriously swap hands.

That being said, this is an awesome game, I think you'll love it. For best results, play through the vanilla game at least once before installing any mods or reading the evil, evil, evil cheese guide :eek:

Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2003 2:01 am
by Coot
I hope you've ordered Throne of Bhaal as well. It brings the story to a satisfying end.

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2003 5:25 am
by Shadowlurker
Originally posted by Coot
I hope you've ordered Throne of Bhaal as well. It brings the story to a satisfying end.


No, but I know I made that mistake already :/