Baldur's Gate II - First Playthrough

netnexus

Alright folks,

What do I need for my first playthrough of BG II ?

Widescreen patch?

Item mods?

etc?

Share your loadout!

Xendance

I'd say vanilla + widescreen patch.

Dustpuppy · 10-19-2009, 08:35 | posts: 1,796 | User is Offline

There's plenty of items already, though if I were you I'd get the expansion Throne of Bhaal as well. Watchers keep gets loaded into vanilla shadows of amn and it has some freaking awesome items in it.

I always like to cheat myself a couple stacks of 99999 arrows / bullets / bolts. I'd advise you to do this as they're very annoying.

Also, a quick tip, this strat is op but legit, so you may not want to use it:

Blindness is the most powerful spell before Horrid Wilting, it is much more powerful than say finger of death. Just combine it with stuff that lowers saving throws. If you get a hit off, back out of range and kill with ranged attacks.

Rochin · 10-19-2009, 08:36 | posts: 1,302 | Location: Texas | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Xendance

I'd say vanilla + widescreen patch.

I agree, first play it the standard way. Then mod it up. It is a fantastic game, so enjoy!

Dahzeal33 · 10-19-2009, 08:58 | posts: 1,038 | Location: Southern US | User is Offline

It's not an easy game either. Good old hardcore RPG.

So, use a strong class. The Kensai is incredibly awesome, and supposedly, a Kensai/mage is the strongest class in the game, but I don't know how you build one.

Dustpuppy · 10-19-2009, 08:59 | posts: 1,796 | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Dahzeal33

It's not an easy game either. Good old hardcore RPG.

So, use a strong class. The Kensai is incredibly awesome, and supposedly, a Kensai/mage is the strongest class in the game, but I don't know how you build one.

Make a mage then Dual class I think, but I don't remember.

Dahzeal33 · 10-19-2009, 09:08 | posts: 1,038 | Location: Southern US | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Dustpuppy

Make a mage then Dual class I think, but I don't remember.

Well obviously

I just don't know the most optimal way to do it.

Aioras · 10-19-2009, 09:19 | posts: 241 | Location: Spain | User is Online

Never is too late for playing games like Baldurs Gate 2...
Is a trully master piece.

Zeppo · 10-19-2009, 09:33 | posts: 899 | Location: London, UK | User is Offline

Save your progress a lot!

AuspiciousAugur

Are bags of holding for items, arrows, bolts as well as scroll and potion case in vanilla as well? I usually play modded to death, but if not, you might want to install that as well, makes loot hauling easier.

kapu · 10-19-2009, 11:55 | posts: 2,028 | Location: Poland | User is Offline

Widescreen + Vanilla + BG FIxpack v4.

netnexus · 10-19-2009, 15:40 | posts: 2,052 | Location: Hong Kong | User is Offline

So no inventory mods or item mods?

I don't even know the best site for BG II mods.

Oh, I have Throne of Baal btw.

kapu · 10-19-2009, 15:42 | posts: 2,028 | Location: Poland | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by netnexus

So no inventory mods or item mods?

I don't even know the best site for BG II mods.

Oh, I have Throne of Baal btw.

No, use what i said. i'm BG EXPERT

You can play with other mods when you finish the game at least once.

The Darkest Day is preaty good or Tactics mod when you play game for the second time.

netnexus · 10-19-2009, 17:07 | posts: 2,052 | Location: Hong Kong | User is Offline

Gotcha

Will give it a go tonight !