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It is also not fair to compare it with vanilla BG1 as that was first such game for Interplay/Bioware and OE has experience from making such games now. It is not fair to compare PoE with BG2 size or AI complexity but it is fair to compare to features BG2 had like big spells lists, lots of classes and kits and so on. Putting stronghold into PoE tells you even OE rather compare with BG2 than BG1. Putting in a stronghold doesn't tell you much really. The first game in a series always has less resources since they actually have to create the mechanics. This was true of BG1, and it is true of poe. BG2 was only able to be so epic because there was more time/resources spent improving the game mechanics since the basic structure was already done. The primary factor isn't experience; it resources. Unless the new game has a huge budget; comparing any new rpg series' first installment to BG2 is unfair.

And I think the accusations are fake. They accuse him now after all this years when he is old and probably want's some peace of mind to grab an easy dollar. There is no evidence now, just word against word so it practically is an media case and media can either convict him or make him innocent because of the jury system in US. That's the unfortunate reality of these allegations, they have been levelled against Cosby for years. These are not new accusations. He also settled a case out of court a few years ago, I don't like to assume but this seems like a real case of " where there is smoke there is fire" My gut is telling me he's guilty. That's the worst part for me. I want him to be innocent, but he'll turn out to be guilty. The fates are always arrayed against me in these matters.

A reasonable line of logic.

I don't know about that. Most of the media was on a mission to convict George Zimmermin, but couldn't pull it off. They tried harder to convict him than I've ever seen them try to convict anyone. Even Michael Jackson; another guy they tried to convict, but couldn't due to lack of evidence.

Very insightful. This thread has become the arbiter of gentlemen like discussion of important issues. Saving the Wizard Class thread; you could learn from us...

Maybe there is a difference in the meaning behind the word between USA and Poland. We call celebrity a person who is "known for being known" not the actual famous person. We consider celebrities to be more in line with Kim Kardashian or Paris Hilton. That is hilarious. I'll be adopting that version of the word! That made my day!

IF he's guilty. We'll see where this all goes. I'm really hoping he's innocent. I haven't seen the evidence yet; so I still have hope for him. This is the first national crime case where I'm emotionally biased. I definitely would excuse myself if I was chosen to determine his guilt or innocence.

No I don't. I'm not american. From a brief check on the guy I vaguely remember some sitcom that was aired in TV but really long ago so I don't remember. I thought he is some american celebrity from your comment on him. Now I checked the article you reffered and I know he is not what i thought. So... your example is a maybe case from some time ago you read in a book. Not a strong backup of your statement. To be clear I'm not referring to serial killers (rape + killing) kind of accusation where the perpetrator is clearly a nut job. Well, it was off the top of my head. It's not like I keep a mental list of accused rapists.

No I don't. I'm not american. From a brief check on the guy I vaguely remember some sitcom that was aired in TV but really long ago so I don't remember. I thought he is some american celebrity from your comment on him. Now I checked the article you reffered and I know he is not what i thought. Bill Cosby is an American Icon; above some petty celebrity. If he is indeed guilty; it will be a large blow to our culture. He was the guy who convinced many racists that black people are just trying to get along like the rest of us. His was a great American sitcom that put a black family in a positive light, and his show was funny/family friendly. I'll be very sad if the allegations are true. :(

I just checked the story, I was wrong Bill is in fact an old, ugly black guy. So they will crucify him. Any examples you could provide for the young, good looking white guy accused of rape? Good looking is a bit subjective, but yeah. In my America's most Wanted book there was a rich, handsome, 20 somethin', white guy who raped like 10 women. I can't remember his name, but the book was called, "No Mercy" by John Walsh. It contained a lot of cases and I can't remember the names of any of the crooks, but I vaguely remember the stories. EDIT: Crap, maybe it was, "Tears of Rage" by John Walsh. They're basically the same book, but with different cases. One of those books has the story. I read them both like... 4 years ago when visiting my mother. She always collects creepy crime books.

Well they won't design abilities like that. There'll be abilities that do something against Disengagement attacks, and abilities that give Deflection. Well that should change. Right now disengagement abilities are humorously weak. If they make the error of keeping engagement; they should at least make the disengagement abilities worth using.

Isn't that a standard procedure in any democratic law system to give a benefit of a doubt to ALL people regardles of the accusation before trial? I don't know who Bill is, but if a rich white guy is being accused of rape then there is a change in the world. Yes it is (I think), and that's the way it should be. Not just with rape, but every accusation. Also, rich white guys get accused of rape too.

You're the one who feels the necessity to keep posting in the thread, even when not part of the discussion. 90% of your forum replies since I posted that video reply have been butthurt replies to me You guys are getting along well.

No they won't be. You tell me what's better - something that gives you something against a disengagement attack, or something that gives you a Deflection bonus ? The deflection bonus for sure, well wait; how much of a deflection bonus? What if the disengagement ability also gave a deflection bonus, but not as much as the purely deflection bonus ability.

Feel free to pick them, I won't be. I'll be picking stuff that is actually useful in combat. Well, if they are improved they might become useful in combat.

I don't know about rape culture, but that is technically correct. We do give people accused of rape a benefit of a doubt. Probably because we should.

HEY! I have an idea! Why don't OE give the player more disengagement abilities and make them a bit better. Maybe they can have some slight secondary effect.

Uh...Okay? You have a point I'm sure, but it escapes me. I'm not trying to be snarky. I honestly don't get your point. I feel so foolish.

Dude, I'm just glad it got fixed.

I'm sure others have pointed this out, but I'll state my opinion regardless. There seem to be a lot of people comparing the magic of poe to BG2. That's kinda an unfair contest. I'd rather compare it to vanilla BG1 where I feel the comparison is more reasonable. I'll compare wizards of poe2 (Assuming we get one) with BG2 sure, but not until then.

Excellent gratitude. Excellent observation.

I haven't been all that civil myself either. I'm gonna try to take it a bit easier.

On what basis do you claim that engagement can be fixed to meet it's goals within the original game design. One of it's main goals was to prevent kiting; at this point we already know that not only does engagement not prevent kiting, but can actually be used as a tool for kiting. Is there some new evidence that is can be fixed that I'm not aware of? Your final line "That much has become clear." Suggests to me that some new information has come to light or something. If so, please tell me.

Yeah good point, I find the statements of radical feminists equally offensive I still am shocked by the whole " consensual sex is the same as rape " on that radical feminist blog It seems like radical feminist are more concerned with controlling women than liberating women from gender based oppression.

I'm not trying to blame anyone for not knowing if it was a joke. Text based communication can't convey what people mean accurately all the time.