PneumaticFire
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Hi,
Are there any updates to this?
I have just recruited Maia, and the dialogue icon for her pops up when this happens. When I attempt to speak with her it states that "Maia simply glares at you".
I didn't sacrifice her brother in PoE1, and I can't think of any quests which I may have completed which would cause her to turn on me as soon as I've recruited her.Any ideas on whether this is a bug that will be fixed soon? Can I edit a text doc or is there a console command for me to change my standing with her to open dialogue?
P.S. I am up to date with all patches through Steam
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It's a tough call, which is good because it shows the many fun options in builds. But for my first complete playthrough, I'd like to focus on story and the role I wish to play - so I'm going with single class Priest of Eothas. Also wanting to cast the top tier spells was another influence. It will also make me more interested in building my companions well as my MC will be buffing and supporting them primarily. A protagonist who acts like the general or glue in the team, who has a way with words and a mind for peace, renewal and protection.
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As explained in the lore, Priests don't get their spells from the gods, but from the power of their souls. In this case their soul power + beliefs form the spells you use as a priest.
If you could really believe in the ideals of atheism you would be able to be a Priest of Zilch or so - in theory.
Or maybe a Proest of the whole Pantheon - if you worshipped all of the gods equally. Whatever...
It doesn't remove afflictions in an AoE, it doesn't buff in an AoE, it doesn't revive in an AoE - it doesn't do a lot of things a Priest can do better actually.Just be a Wizard/Paladin or a Fighter/Paladin... it does everything better, except healing, which can be done as efficiently with scrolls/potions.
That's because yopur Wizard only uses self buffs while the Priest is buffing the whole party. How OP would it be if he could cast Blessing + Devotions like a Wizard can cast Eldritch Aim + Alacrity? Besides that: most Preist spells have the same recovery as an melee attack. Not that long actually.My problem with the Priest in POE2 is all of the spells take forever on recovery (or maybe it is me). I just feel like my wizards can buff up 6+ spells to god status, while the priest is still recovering from its first spell.
Priests are good nukers - but it wouldn't feel right if they were better than WIzards in this case, right? Priests are for support - nuking is only an addon.Even nuking the wizard "feels" more fluid over the priest.
Yes, that is a valid point that has to be addressed. Grimoires are very powerful and there's nothing camparable for other classes.Add in the fact that you don't have to buy a single spell as a wizard and it is clearly superior to the priest...
That depends on the Priest and Druid. Druids are actually a mix of Priest and Wizard plus some melee. But I agree that in general the Druid is the better healer. But he's a worse buffer and affliction remover.Oh yeah, I could make a case for a Druid being a better healers, which makes the Priest an odd choice.
Sure there is a way: try Priest of Eothas/Ascendant. Once you reach ascended state cast Salvation of Time and cast everything into the ground while ascended for a long time.Priest / Cipher is just so bad. No way I can suggest that.
Helwalker/Priest is also fun because DoT stuff like Shining Beacon profits a lot from both +MIG (+30% additive dmg) and +INT (+50% multiplicative). Same with healing over time. You can play it as melee character, but then I would suggest heavy armor and a heavy shield in the second weapon slot at least. As ranged priest you won't have that many problems with your increased "damage taken" - still carry a large shield in the seciond slot. You want to switch to it once you get focus-fired by guns. I still like a mig-ranged monk (multiclass or not) with mortars. The AoE size profits a lot from the +INT and the fact that you have no recovery but only reload (which can be cancelled for casting) helps a ton at being reactive/responsive.
Stunning Surge + mortars is awesome as well. Dance of Death is very nice.
Besides that a melee Priest with Sun and Moon is always nice. THe chance to repeat fire spells is great and the weapon totaqlly fits a Priest of Eothas. Grab Xoti's Lantern - it's great.
Boeroer, I know you initially recommended single priest, but you've also mentioned two interesting builds in Helwalker/Priest & in Priest of Eothas/Ascendant.
Of those 3 would you still single priest for the more effective and later level spells?
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So how do these starting stats look (for the single Priest of Eothas build)?
MIG: 18
CON: 6
DEX: 13
PER: 20
INT: 18
RES: 5
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I agree, while useful to the over all topic, let's not let this devolve into a Resolve argument.
Can anyone confirm just how much or how often Resolve affects conversation options and skills?
Also who can recommend their specific stat distribution at character creation (and later on) for a Priest of Eothas, while still making them good conversationalists (diplomacy/resolve-wise if applicable)?
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On a side note (but regarding the RP aspect of playing a priest). The gods are fabricated. And the Watcher is well aware about it. Has conversations w. them on a regular basis, corpotate CEO stand-up meeting style.
Where come the Watcher-priest spells from? Could one really preserve his belief in a deity as a higher power under such circumstences?
Could strong belief in a mundane person or organisation grant spells?
Yes, they're created and the Watcher is aware of this, but they are still all powerful, conscious, living entities - just as other beings are created - they're just not the alpha and omega so to speak. So the way I see it, is that a Priest worships or follows the characteristics that their God embodies - and the God is just a literal personification or embodiment of that.
So a Priest could still call out to their God and strive towards (or chase) them and want answers and closure.
Now in saying that I haven't finished the game and look forward to finding out what answers if any, towards that are given - even if what I've heard the ending is a little anticlimactic (please don't spoil anything).
I would just like some acknowledgement or reactiveness in-game towards my class and maybe even Eothas specific.
I am a very story driven person, so a strength of a class also lies in their ability or skills in conversation and unlocking certain convo options. Hence wanting advice on balancing resolve (if it affects this) into the equation.
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Oohh good point. However I can't bare to have a low resolve (dialogue checks/role-play. I want this as high as reasonably possible to meet most without sacrificing the practicality of this build.Dump resolve. Con to 8 or 10. Max PER and INT. Rest in dex. Might at 10 or so is fine. Stats don’t make that big a difference.
Folks have different philosophies with armor. I like everyone in mail or heavier. Enemy AI likes to gang up on squishies. You cast a little slower but it’s worth it.
Resolve does practically nothing for your character. It does not affect dialogue checks, and the Deflection penalty will have minimal impact.
Having a high resolve effectively gives your character -10 to -15 attribute points for practically no gameplay effect.
If you want to do that for 'role-play', go ahead (I actually sympathise, believe it or not), but don't be under any illusions as to what you're doing - you're throwing away attribute points so you can look at a nice number on your stat sheet.
My knowledge on game mechanics is a little rusty. I've literally played no Deadfire since early release.
Doesn't resolve boost stat checks for skills such as diplomacy? Or are there dialogue options only unlockable with a particular attribute?
I saw this on a website: (https://wiki.fireundubh.com/deadfire/dialogue-options)
Just be a Wizard/Paladin or a Fighter/Paladin... it does everything better, except healing, which can be done as efficiently with scrolls/potions.
My problem with the Priest in POE2 is all of the spells take forever on recovery (or maybe it is me). I just feel like my wizards can buff up 6+ spells to god status, while the priest is still recovering from its first spell. Even nuking the wizard "feels" more fluid over the priest. Add in the fact that you don't have to buy a single spell as a wizard and it is clearly superior to the priest... Oh yeah, I could make a case for a Druid being a better healers, which makes the Priest an odd choice.
Yeah, come to think of it, the devs really didn't show any love for the priest in POE2 (to be fair, they were gods in POE1). After hundreds of hours of play time, they really should have a patch that adjusts the priest's cast times and includes 2 free spells for each level... then it might be close to wizard.
That's a shame, as I heard this early on and was hoping by patch 4.0 they would have addressed this appropriately.
They're very tempting options, particularly as in D&D historically I lean towards either Wizard or Paladins in playthroughs.
However roleplay wise I'm keen on playing a priest who is chasing down his God for answers. I'm hoping there will be some reactivity to me being a priest of Eothas in regards to Eothas' actions as well, even if minor. (if answering this please no spoilers on specifics, keep it general).
I also played as a Priest of Eothas on my second PoE1 playthrough which I would like to continue.
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Dump resolve. Con to 8 or 10. Max PER and INT. Rest in dex. Might at 10 or so is fine. Stats don’t make that big a difference.
Folks have different philosophies with armor. I like everyone in mail or heavier. Enemy AI likes to gang up on squishies. You cast a little slower but it’s worth it.
Oohh good point. However I can't bare to have a low resolve (dialogue checks/role-play. I want this as high as reasonably possible to meet most without sacrificing the practicality of this build.
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Single class Eothas is pretty simple, you take the good spells and a bunch of passives. Restore, Dire Blessing, Devotions of the Faithful, Barring Death's Door, Salvation of Time, Storm of Holy Fire. Those plus the free spells on level up are 95% of what you'll need. I think Holy Meditation is good and maybe you'll cast Shining Beacon now and again - and all of the PL8 stuff is good except Crowns. But for the most part take all the passives.
Monk + Priest I would do the scepter/helwalker thing. Self damage from scepters to build wounds, which give might and int which buff your spells. Cast spells as above.
Priest / Cipher is just so bad. No way I can suggest that.
I'd single priest from the choices listed.
Awesome. How about stat distribution and what armour type would you go with?
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Great feedback as usual. Thanks.
I see the strengths of other Priest subs, but for role playing reasons want to stick to Priest of Eothas and if multiclassing, one that fits my character roleplay wise. So either Kind Wayfarer/Shieldbearer, or monk.
Possibly Cipher
1). If single Eothas how would you build?
2). If Priest of Eothas/Monk how would you build?
3). Out of the above (or maybe Cipher), which would you then choose and why?
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I would do single class Priest of Eothas despite all the catcalls.
Whats your decision based upon?
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After a long hiatus Im back and ready to play Deadfire to the end (DLCs released, hectic year over).
Bumping this topic as my first proper playthrough will primarily be roleplaying. So def want Eothasian Priest - and most likely with Kind Wayfarer or 2nd choice Shieldbearer.
Now that everything is 4.0, how would you ideally build this Templar...or would you even consider straight Eothasian Priest?
Pour your collective wisdom on me!
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Has anyone here gotten a cardboard poster tube from Obsidian, separate from other items?
Yeah, it came the day following the CE items
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It took a while, but I'm liking my signed collectors edition. The statue is detailed and of good quality relative to other game statues and figures like this. The t-shirt, space pig plushie etc are also nice. I'm happy with them
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Awesome stuff guys, It will be good to connect the person to the item when I come across it.
Interesting. On the photo in the OP you remind me of Yul Brynner. Did anyone ever tell you that? xD
xD I can see that, good call.
Lol at your roleplaying!
I’ve backed the “create an item “ but haven’t found it yet. It’s a battle axe named Amra, anyone here found it?Have you found it yet?
I contributed something! It's, uh... A small line to a logbook. About a Skaenite cult worshipping a godlike baby. It's not a particularly memorable line, but I'm glad to see it's made it!
Looking forward to reading it, I'll keep it in mind
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Portrait-ception? Me playing as me, who is me playing as me in Eora.
#Wedontplaygameswhenplayinggames
Jokes aside - two topics:
- For those of you who backed at a level where you have contributed to some form of content in-game, care to share what it is? Is it as you expected?
- and/or for anyone, do you like to roleplay (non-sexual guyz), outside of games in real life? Who has Deadfire content outside of the actual game (wallpapers, soundtrack on the way to school/work etc).
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Its like saying why should I have a separate draw for my socks and underwear when I can sort all my clothes in a wardrobe.
Sometimes you want items that are specifically for one character quickly accessible (more than is allowed in quick-slots) instead of searching through a big pool of categories items.
I don't see what the fuss is about.
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As much as I like the ability to get to my stash anytime I want, there should be an option for, because it does make personal stash useless.
Anyone else miss the days of finding a bag of unlimited holding?? Such a great feeling!
and fill it with bodies
(bonus points to anyone who remembers this)
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This - any answers?
It's all the little things like this, plus knowing how much better PoE1 got after a few decent patches (Deadfire is already great so far), and not knowing whether the DLCs will be pre or post game ending, which is genuinely making me consider not playing until Sept when the 3rd DLC is out! -
For me the import issue was initially not an issue, as it either worked, or by chance so far
*spoiler*
Eder being part of the night market and Aloth being anti Leden Key were my choices.
It was just an issue when I heard the orlan baby (now child) should be on the beach that you initially are shipwrecked on. There was no baby there for my import when there should be.
Can I get a confirmation that this is where orlan baby should be?
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Yeah, definitely want a priest.
. But out of curiosity, what's your reasoning?
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Great ideas and options above, but I may as well play this build to its strengths in heal/tank/support.
I may even go sword and board and flail as secondary (Eothas). Or considering the great sword and flail/shield as secondary.
Then it just comes down to choosing between the better paladin and Priest talents where applicable.
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Awesome. Great suggestions as always.
This multi is just asking to be tanky/support. But if you wanted a little more of offence flavour thrown in, would you change anything? Or do you think it would be sufficient as is?
Sworn enemy or lay hands?
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I don'y know you personally, you're probably a nice person, just coming off as a sook.
The game is definitely far from being broken and unplayable. Every game comes out with initially bugs and issues and this is no different. It's a given on day 1 for the vast majority of games.
You assume it hasn't affected me, like my custom watercolour portrait not being right or my name not appearing in the gold backer tier credits yet.
They got back to me and said all bugs they know of will be fixed soon, including these small items now. Just be patient. I know its hard for all of us but its not that bad
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I am unable to import old save games.. I have PoE1 on a different hard drive. Where are the save files and where do I need to have them for them to be recognized. I assumed they would just be in Documents or something similar.
I have my steam folders on a different hard drive to the main documents save file.
So if for eg you have windows - go to the main drive its installed on, usually C - Users - (your name) - saved games - should be in here
Maia dialogue bug?
in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Technical Support (Spoiler Warning!)
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Bump. Anyone else who has experienced this or knows a workaround?
My game is currently on hold in the hopes this can be figured out.