Things forgotton....!!

[Perumummy]

I noticed things I never noticed in this game before,

1) Imported characters from BG 1 retain the benefits of the tomes that boost attributes.

2) Imported characters from BG 1 do not suffer attribute penalties when choosing a kit i.e.- a druid from BG 1 with a strengh of 19 (thanks tome) will still have a 19 strength after starting a career as an avenger in BG 2.

3) Familiars get better stats if summoned at higher levels. Try summoning a familiar at level 7 and then at level 20, more HP and the ability to pickpocket (cat familiar).

4) Thieves with "use any item" can have the benefits of a familiar! Just read the scroll and reap the benefits.

5) Importing and starting BG 2 costs 5 HP to your character.

6) You retain elemental shapeshifting abilities after dual classing a high level druid, even if your level is less than the druid's.

7) The BG 1 imported dual avenger/ fighter (20/ 25) is the best class combo in BG 2. Not too cheese with lots of abilities to mess around with. Regeneration rocks in a fight!

[Luis Antonio]

I'm not so sure about some of that, as the fighter avenger thing. But the player who summons the familiar thing is sure fire. Try using potion swap to summon one for a fighter. Then use another cheese to get it out of your pack. Then potion swap again. In a short time you'll have lotsa life points.