Tigranes Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I played BG after BG2 came out, so I don't think I know about that. Enlighten me! 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)
Nepenthe Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I played BG after BG2 came out, so I don't think I know about that. Enlighten me! lol noob You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Deraldin Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 So...any word as to whether they'll fix thieves' dual wielding? Why, BIO Overhaul, Why?!
Tigranes Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I was 10! I was still learning Engrish! 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)
Gorth Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I'm fairly sure R. Scott Campbell mentioned something about that critter and it's "origin" in a recent interview. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
Nepenthe Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I was 10! I was still learning Engrish! ... I was already in university when I played BG1 (a bit late, in 2000, though). I now feel ancient. Thanks. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Lorfean Posted March 29, 2012 Author Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I played BG after BG2 came out, so I don't think I know about that. Enlighten me! I don't remember the particular furor Gromnir is referring to, but The Vampire's Revenge easter egg in Tales of the Sword Coast might have something to do with it. In the Firewine Ruins the player encounters an undead knight who drops an item called "Ancient Armor". The armor is meant to be given to the knight's ghostly comrades, who were betrayed by him and can be found elsewhere in the dungeon, but if the player keeps the item and also has the Stone Idol from the quest in the area with the archeaological digsite (area 4100), they can talk to Ulcaster's Ghost at the ruins of Ulcaster, give him both items, and receive a sword called The Vampire's Revenge in return. The sword is a Longsword +1 with the following extra stats: Special: Inflicts damage upon the wielder and heals the target. Special: Affects intelligence in a negative manner.... I think.... duhhhhhh So it's cursed and quite useless. Interestingly enough, I believe it is also one of the very few items that will import into BG2 along with your character, and can be found hidden behind the painting in Irenicus' dungeon, together with the Golden Pantaloons (if the imported character had them too). I don't think anything can be done with it in BG2 though. Edited March 29, 2012 by Lorfean Shadow Thief of the Obsidian Order My Backloggery
Tigranes Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I was 10! I was still learning Engrish! ... I was already in university when I played BG1 (a bit late, in 2000, though). I now feel ancient. Thanks. If it helps, the people in university make me feel ancient now. Oh, wait... 1 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)
Rostere Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Yes, in the oasis. I lol'd... "Well, overkill is my middle name. And my last name. And all of my other names as well!"
Drowsy Emperor Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 What was actually the point of that small location in ToB? I can't remember what it was called but it was on the map, it was tiny patch of desert or oasis or something where nothing at all happens. И погибе Српски кнез Лазаре,И његова сва изгибе војска, Седамдесет и седам иљада;Све је свето и честито билоИ миломе Богу приступачно.
Nepenthe Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 What was actually the point of that small location in ToB? I can't remember what it was called but it was on the map, it was tiny patch of desert or oasis or something where nothing at all happens. You kill a metric ass ton of people and get a couple of decent weapons. Probably just a cut area they repurposed into a minor encounter, also shows that you've become rather impressively powerful when you can just kill an army. Also shows general reactions to Bhaalspawn, I guess. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Sargallath Abraxium Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 ...munchkins 'round the world, rejoice... ...WHO LUVS YA, BABY!!... A long, long time ago, but I can still remember, How the Trolling used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, I could egg on a few Trolls to "dance", And maybe we'd be happy for a while. But then Krackhead left and so did Klown; Volo and Turnip were banned, Mystake got run out o' town. Bad news on the Front Page, BIOweenia said goodbye in a heated rage. I can't remember if I cried When I heard that TORN was recently fried, But sadness touched me deep inside, The day...Black Isle died. For tarna, Visc, an' the rest o' the ol' Islanders that fell along the way
Drowsy Emperor Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 They seem to be zooming in the graphics with open GL (keeping larger sprites on widescreen and other big resolutions) and post processing the original background art. Also, if time allows BG1 will have BG2's interface done in its original greyish palette. Additional difficulty settings might be included. New areas, new NPC and new quests. BG2 ToB behaviour for all classes and kits in BG1 and 2. (did I mention how much I hate twitter?) И погибе Српски кнез Лазаре,И његова сва изгибе војска, Седамдесет и седам иљада;Све је свето и честито билоИ миломе Богу приступачно.
Nepenthe Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 They seem to be zooming in the graphics with open GL (keeping larger sprites on widescreen and other big resolutions) and post processing the original background art. Also, if time allows BG1 will have BG2's interface done in its original greyish palette. Additional difficulty settings might be included. New areas, new NPC and new quests. BG2 ToB behaviour for all classes and kits in BG1 and 2. (did I mention how much I hate twitter?) You missed the one where he said they have 2 of the original BG background artists on the team. I REALLY hope they do the old grey+gold palette for BG1, personally. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Drowsy Emperor Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) They're implementing a zoom function usable via the mouse wheel. Pretty cool if you ask me. I wish someone would give Fallout 1&2 that treatment so I might actually enjoy playing them instead of constantly reminding myself to ignore the ugly graphics and slow, uninteresting combat. Edited April 4, 2012 by Drowsy Emperor И погибе Српски кнез Лазаре,И његова сва изгибе војска, Седамдесет и седам иљада;Све је свето и честито билоИ миломе Богу приступачно.
Nepenthe Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 I'm guessing Sam Hulick's the new composer, btw. but this is just a hunch based on some tweets I saw a while back. There was an interesting tweet today also about how threading was broken in ToB and by fixing that, they sorted a lot of the issues it had. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Jaesun Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 I wonder if they could ever fix the horrible horrible pathfinding. That alone would be worth the price. Some of my Youtube Classic Roland MT-32 Video Game Music videos | My Music | My Photography
entrerix Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 is this going to be on steam or gog? Killing is kind of like playin' a basketball game. I am there. and the other player is there. and it's just the two of us. and I put the other player's body in my van. and I am the winner. - Nice Pete.
Tale Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 is this going to be on steam or gog? Beamdog exclusive. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
entrerix Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 a summary of my emotions in response to "beamdog exclusive" Killing is kind of like playin' a basketball game. I am there. and the other player is there. and it's just the two of us. and I put the other player's body in my van. and I am the winner. - Nice Pete.
Drowsy Emperor Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 is this going to be on steam or gog? Beamdog exclusive. From what I understand steam is being considered. Or at least it was mentioned some time ago. И погибе Српски кнез Лазаре,И његова сва изгибе војска, Седамдесет и седам иљада;Све је свето и честито билоИ миломе Богу приступачно.
Monte Carlo Posted April 5, 2012 Posted April 5, 2012 Sorry if I haven't been paying attention, but is this going to be available on the PC as well as ipad?
Jaesun Posted April 5, 2012 Posted April 5, 2012 Sorry if I haven't been paying attention, but is this going to be available on the PC as well as ipad? Yes. PC and iPad. Some of my Youtube Classic Roland MT-32 Video Game Music videos | My Music | My Photography
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