Tigranes Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I don't think it's either, in terms of stats. IE games specifically point out how gender is only an "aesthetic preference" and I'm pretty sure FO doesn't differentiate. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wistrik Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Tutu looks better at 1024x768. Gender made a minor difference prior to AD&D 2nd Ed, as was demonstrated in SSI's Gold Box series. For example, female humans could only have up to 18(50) strength, versus 18(100) for males. I miss some of the function of the older editions, such as Sweep, which allowed low level fighters to attack as many small creatures in melee as the fighter had levels. So a level 8 fighter could sweep up to 8 kobolds in a single attack, and might kill them all if he managed to hit each for enough damage. It was a great skill versus cannon fodder hordes. Of course, 3E brought it back in the form of Great Cleave (Cleave is only as good as a level 2 sweep). I've no interest in "alternate lifestyle" NPCs. I get enough of that crap in the real world, and I don't want to pollute Faerun with it. Otherwise I may as well quit computer CRPGs and wander around malls all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigranes Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) That's the res. I use, any higher and things are too small - God, I can't go back to 640 now. Well, I can stand it for FO and PST, but still. My female stalker hasn't got past Friendly Arms yet... actually, I often get really, really discouraged by BG1 until I get to Nashkel or Beregost. I hate Candlekeep (installed the skipper), the stupid stupid gibberlings whom you have to run from, and I don't know, Friendly Arm Inn is just silly. Find-me-a-ring and all that other stuff is only fun if you're tripping over yourself in pnp. I think I enjoy myself the most between immediately after the Nashkel mines, and up to return to Candlekeep... mid-game. Edited June 14, 2007 by Tigranes Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wistrik Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 There are some secrets, such as a hidden ring of wizardry in the grounds south of the keep at Friendly Arm. I missed it both times I played through the original game, then I saw it mentioned in the walkthrough at dudleyville.com. In Tutu you can use TAB to reveal everything, so keep your eyes open. The game does have something of a slower pace, with lots of wandering around. Bioware mentioned this in the opening words of BG2's manual as the reason for making BG2's areas more useful. I've completed BG2 many times, but BG1 only twice. It just doesn't provide the same sense of urgency as BG2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taks Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 i've completed BG1 probably 8-10 times and BG2 nearly 20. ToB only a few, however, as i always lose interest towards the very end. I've no interest in "alternate lifestyle" NPCs. I get enough of that crap in the real world, and I don't want to pollute Faerun with it. Otherwise I may as well quit computer CRPGs and wander around malls all day. i agree. in fact, most aspects that delve into sexuality, whether "alternative" or "normal," i'd prefer be left out of crpgs. the real-world versions of these things are much more satisfying. running around slaying high-powered magic users, or solving ancient puzzles buried in some dungeon, however, is not possible in the real-world. hence the "fantasy" aspect. i was not a fan of the romance options in BG2. it felt forced. i almost had to be mean to spurn their advances, which was counter to my typical character. i am unable to detach myself from the real-world enough to feel any bond with a few pixels on the screen and pre-written text. taks comrade taks... just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 My approach to romances in games, particularly IE games, has always been of achievement rather than some kind of bond to the character. I get annoyed if I can not solve the "puzzle" of some romancing character's personality. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taks Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 yeah, that's how i treat them, though the touchy-feely, lovey-dovey text gets on my nerves. taks comrade taks... just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wistrik Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 On the plus side, I learned to be a good counselor. Now I can more easily befriend women with tortured histories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkpoint Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I hear you. If it wasn't for BG2 I'd be totally single right now. ^Yes, that is a good observation, Checkpoint. /God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wistrik Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 ... Besides Dark Raven? Now I'm thinking of making a "beautiful and bitter" NPC named Gabrielle. Perhaps an assassin, or maybe a necromancer. If I went the necro route I'd probably have to add to the game's rather weak repertoire of necro spells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) I installed the BG1 NPC Banter pack (for tutu) and haven't noticed any improvement. In fact! They might actually be talking less now. I remember in my first attempted playthrough of the game, right out of the Friendly Arm Xzar and Jaheira decided they wanted to kill each other. Haven't seen that in some time. Edited June 14, 2007 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The.Donut Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 I hear you. If it wasn't for BG2 I'd be totally single right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr insomniac Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 That's the res. I use, any higher and things are too small - God, I can't go back to 640 now. Well, I can stand it for FO and PST, but still. In PS:T's case, you can edit the torment.ini file and play the game in windowed mode. The mouse control takes a bit of getting used to, but the game looks great. I haven't got it installed at the moment, but I believe you just have to change "Fullscreen=1" to "Fullscreen=0" ...something like that. I took this job because I thought you were just a legend. Just a story. A story to scare little kids. But you're the real deal. The demon who dares to challenge God. So what the hell do you want? Don't seem to me like you're out to make this stinkin' world a better place. Why you gotta kill all my men? Why you gotta kill me? Nothing personal. It's just revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I hear you. If it wasn't for BG2 I'd be totally single right now. ... And people say that computer games aren't educational. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Taught me everything I know about business. Any time I'm in a client's office I begin stuffing everything I can into a large rucksack in case it is needed later so as to save me going back for it. It's also fair to say that i never ever pass up the opportunity to kill kobolds for cheap XP. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Being that BG2 is long and fraught with several games worth of replay value (whereas NWN2 only lasted about 2 playthroughs before running dry ) it's probably my favorite game of all time, slightly above Fallout 2. Also, I listen to a lot of music while I play my games, and BG2 might just stand out in my mind because I've played so much of it and thus so much music is associated with it in my mind. Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taks Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I installed the BG1 NPC Banter pack (for tutu) and haven't noticed any improvement. In fact! They might actually be talking less now. I remember in my first attempted playthrough of the game, right out of the Friendly Arm Xzar and Jaheira decided they wanted to kill each other. Haven't seen that in some time. is this with new games, or games that were already in progress? IIRC, existing saves are usually not affected by pack installs. taks comrade taks... just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I installed the BG1 NPC Banter pack (for tutu) and haven't noticed any improvement. In fact! They might actually be talking less now. I remember in my first attempted playthrough of the game, right out of the Friendly Arm Xzar and Jaheira decided they wanted to kill each other. Haven't seen that in some time. is this with new games, or games that were already in progress? IIRC, existing saves are usually not affected by pack installs. taks New, but they claim it works with current games anyway. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taks Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 i've always found that add-ons that claim to work with existing saves seem to screw up other things. you might then have a conflict between two add-ons. some just aren't compatible, or require installation in a certain order, and they end up overwriting each other. taks comrade taks... just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 (edited) I have two add-ons. tutu and the BG1 NPC Banter pack that is made for tutu (but supposedly works with BGT, as well). Maybe I just haven't been playing enough. Edited June 15, 2007 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taks Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 tutu = hit and miss. could be that you're not playing enough, could be an issue with tutu, could be something completely unrelated. i played tutu a few times and had enough problems with it that i stopped. the one i was looking forward to was icewindgate, but due to a lack of time and resources, weimer could not complete it. i'm starting to miss BG again... taks comrade taks... just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The.Donut Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Mwahahahahaha...what started out as an innocent question has lured you all back to the beast... My work here is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I'm not replaying BG until I can think of another character who will be as interesting as Silence. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I'm not replaying BG until I can think of another character who will be as interesting as Silence. How about an ADHD Wild Mage? I have both Minsc and Edwin in my party and am heading for the Gnoll Fortress. Only thing I remember was Minsc wanting to go the Gnoll fortress and Edwin wanted to meet some lady for some reason or another. I don't really know what's going on so I can't be blamed for what happens. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 (edited) Yeah, one can't be expected to remember everything when bigger things like godhood and booty are concerned. Edited June 15, 2007 by Musopticon? kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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