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If I remember, Kana said the people who created the bomb asked for the Rauatai's assistance on the matter. So that means it also has to do with science like military stuff. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm not sure you are wrong. I think it's more like biased narrator's are involved. If you have both Kana and Durance, one of the banters they have is Kana mentioning this and Durance challenging Rauatai's involvement. Given its effects on Durance's soul, I'm assuming it's not a purely mortal weapon. Furthermore, I doubt even Durance fully understands what's actually involved with the process. I'm sure there will be further revelations in the future, regarding whether Eothas is truly dead or "mostly dead"/nature of "gods"/etc. The beauty of PoE is that there is still so much to be explored still/there isn't really an "ultimate truth" just shades of truth as determined by the speakers.
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Actually, I didn't have Survival at all, the town crier mentioned the kid cutting off his fingers, but I still encountered the father, with no mention of finger removal. I just assumed it was a bait and switch type thing, with me feeling bad because of the crier, but it turning out it was actually another kid. May have been a bug, though.Gordy (the kid who wanted the March Steel dagger) - If you handed over the dagger without having Survival 4, the town crier later mentions a tragic accident involving a kid who lost several fingers because he played with a very sharp dagger. If you teach him how to properly handle a dagger (Survival 4), you later encounter him and his father, with the latter asking Gordy where he found the dagger. Gordy tells him that he got it from you, and his father rightfully gets angry at how irresponsible you've been to give his son the equivalent of a Damascus Steel blade in real life. I took the Diplomatic route and convinced Gordy's father that I was in the right, though he did tell the kid that he was going to keep the dagger until Gordy grew up so he wouldn't accidentally kill or maim himself (which is exactly what happens if you didn't have Survival 4 when you gave it to him).
Interestingly, I was also attacked by assassins in Brackenbury, who killed Serel (I couldn't stop them fast enough/didn't realize they were going to attack her.)
I don't think they're meant to attack her, I actually reloaded so that I could intercept the assassins before they killed Serel. I think she's just not in their 'faction' so the AI decides she's valid target.
But I disagree with the main post. What you do does matter to all of the people you interacted with in the course of the game. You actually do shape the fate of the nation with many of your choices, it just isn't as blatant or didn't turn out exactly the way you wanted it to.
Not always, I've gotten ambushed before and they didn't go after non-combatants. When I was confused by that, I checked Serel's stance and it looked like she was actually aggressive towards the enemy. So somehow, her character is actually your "ally" and would attempt to fight the enemy, hence why she's targeted. Perhaps it's a bug, I like to think that she likes me after I got her out of prostitution.
Additionally, what's something to look into if/when you play again is to follow up with characters after you've assisted them. It's not in the journal or required by the request but it does spark some unique dialogue. Whether it's following up with the three related victims following the "Last Act" quest or finding people you helped leave a given area (e.g. Eorn in Dyrwood), it's the smaller touches which make the game feel a bit more organic.
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I was wondering if, at least for the main character, the nightmares caused you to not actually recover via rest like everyone else. At least story-wise, it would explain why you keep seeing the pillars (as opposed to the normal campfire) and why everyone else seems to think you look tired. That could have allowed for your companions to potentially help you out, depending on how far along you were with them in regards to their quests and helping them work through their personal motivations (stuff like Grieving Mother playing the bells in your mind, Kana telling you a tale/singing you back to sleep, Durance being an **** and mostly just insulting you into action, Eder throwing a bucket of water before your campfire supplies are used up and allowing you to try again, etc.)
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First, hello everyone, I'm big fan of PoE, I started playing this game since I called sick in school, that was almost a week ago, now I have 43h 34m 46s spent total in this game. Amazing, experience.
Anyhow, the actual question, well it's more of a concern. My companion Eder, I've reached certain point with his quest "Fragments Of A Scattered Faith" where I am supposed to deliver a steel ornament, found near fields of Cliban Rilag, to Dynryd Row's ciphers. However, due to my inattention and brilliant main storlyine, I got carried away with Lady Webb and Defiance Bay's latest developments. As you know, city is in chaos, anarchy has taken rule, I am worried with happens with Eder's quest? After Lady Webb was found dead, I escaped the city, but now all city's regions are gray and unavailable to enter...
So my concern is, how am I supposed to deliver that ornament to ciphers from Dynryd Row, when I can't enter the damn city!?
I'm not sure how to bring it up in dialogue (since I was playing as a cipher myself), but I believe you can talk to Grieving Mother to assist you with reading that piece to complete the quest. Alternatively, (haven't heard this one done before) after you reach twin elms, you will learn that the city has been reopened and can "potentially" ask Kuran, the orlan cipher who gives you the Final Act quest, for assistance. He's still located in Hadret House and you can have a lovely conversation regarding where he was during the slaughter.
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I had both Wael and Woedica options.
For Wael, I had 3 Honesty and had done his scroll quest, which I assume is the reason why he talked to me.
For Woedica, I was a priest with background of Scholar and worshiped Eothas. I am not sure why she approached me? My Aggressive stat was fairly low and so was my Cruel stat.
Perhaps one needs to be "lawful" to be approached by Woedica? Make some choices that uphold the order of the world? I had joined the Crucible Knights formerly, although I really don't know whether it mattered or what exactly triggers it.
I'm not sure about Woedica, I just assumed that it had to do with my Slave Background. With regards to Wael, not sure if honesty would have helped given the deity's portofolio. Additionally, it is not simply fulfilling Wael's quest by returning the scroll, but actually following through with its request and "losing" it.
On a related tangent, I'm curious if your response to Iovara, with regards to the revelation she imparts upon you, plays a role in Wael's appearance. My character talked about the question being the important part with Hirevias basically high-fiving me (I don't quite recall the full conversation, I'll edit the post when I replay that area).
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Eh, I just tend not to pick those options for role-playing purposes. I think part of the problem is attempting to explain the entire world and all of its lore while also taking into account that, in theory, your character should already know large portions of what you're asking about in-game. Perhaps sequels/expansions will allow more openness as the relative success of PoE means they can spend a bit more time working on more branching dialogue as well as the fact they don't have to worry about ensuring all the basic lore is covered as well. They've set the stage, now they can start delving deeper into the world.
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I know there's a lot when it comes to interacting with the Grieving Mother.
It does make things rather interesting with Grieving Mother, probably due to a better understanding of your own mind. Additionally, (if you don't like bringing her along), there are several points in the game which require/have a better resolution with a cipher around.
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I just assumed the gods were less "good/evil/chaotic/lawful alignment" and a bit more "disposition" aligned. They embody their celebrated "dispositions" (to a point of course, they are still deities and act as beings worshiped by thousands would when snubbed). Hence why Hylea, as a deity more inclined towards beneficial actions, would try to fix all the hollow-born children whereas another more "rational" deity, like Berath, would find that rather naive.
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Seems to auto-ress him to around half endurance if he gets kocked out.
Per encounter? or Per rest? any idea?
Pretty op though
From what I recall it's per encounter. There are several other items in the game that grant the same ability (e.g. ring of wonder). Quite useful if you need a caster or a key character to stick around. Doesn't help if there is an area effect in place (character can knock out shortly after reviving), though status effects/damage over time are removed I believe.
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Did you manage to have the conversation upon waking up, when the circles (representing the other 11) on his staff are fading?
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Another neat little thing is if you pick up a certain large character to work at your stronghold, he'll take note of improvements and even certain individuals you hire to defend it.
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The manual became available on GOG. It'll help kill the time until the release.
Thanks for the heads up, just in time to announce:
5 HOURS!
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Picked up quite an amount of ramen and pasta. Really carbo loading to minimize time spent eating. Also brewed sweet tea to keep me going during the day.
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10!
I'll be up anyways finishing up all my work due for tomorrow, so will try to keep the count.
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Lord Chamberlain of the Obsidian Order
Please and thank you.
The Godhammer Bomb
in Pillars of Eternity: Stories (Spoiler Warning!)
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Just rewatched the Princess Bride a couple days ago so I couldn't resist the reference. I half-wonder if one of the bigger f*** you's Durance could level against Magran would be to be the architect of Eothas' revival. Also, after watching that video, I imagine Durance taking the place of Miracle Max and being infinitely more ornery and sassy towards the Watcher.