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Are NPC stats randomly generated for each game?

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Fur, Nov 21, 2000.

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    saw the NPC stats on this web page and it's totally different(str , wis, int ...) when compared to my own game so is it actually randomly generated?
     
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    I don't think so, they should be set to the character
     
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    At the start of BG2, generating a new fighter also gained three new special abilities.
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    if I imported my fighter from TOSC, the starting stats were of course higher but I didn't receive the three new abilities.
    The stats for Minsc, Imoen and Jaheira also were higher than in the newly generated game.
     
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    Perhaps, since they allowed for imported characters (of differing stat/levels), NPC stats may be adjusted somewhat so they won't be too far out of line with the main character? It wouldn't be too cool to have all your NPCs at level seven when your main guy is at 10 or 12. It's a much better experience when your party is roughly similar, allowing for different class progressions, of course. (Maybe abilities stats are fixed, but levels/XP adjusted?)

    Just a thought.. :)

    [This message has been edited by Mobeus (edited November 21, 2000).]
     
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    I don't think the ability scores are random, since they never change anyhow (a few exceptions). I just think the stats on this site is wrong ;). Some of the portraits are wrong too. Maybe they're from the beta or something :p.
     
    Thaumas, Nov 21, 2000
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    Well only Yoshi's portrait is from the beta, but I think it looks better than the new one so I left it.
    And yea, that NPC guide was made according to the beta. (It has been online for a while).
    Thanks for letting me know. Since Sylvus is busy with the solution I'll redo the NPCs list. All pics will be straight from the game, along with the stats.

    Well, if you want to see how things looked in the beta, this is your last chance. I'll probably have the updated version up tomorrow.
     
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    I just went through the NPC page on this site and here are the differences I noticed from my game:

    Minsc: alignment should be chaotic good, not neutral good (funny, it was neutral good in BG I). Also the portrait is slightly different. Notice the jaw? That's how it looked pre-release.

    Nalia: Strength should be 14, not 10. Dexterity 18, not 17. Alignment should be chaotic good, not neutral good (neutral good fits her better IMO though)

    Yoshimo: the portrait, as you said.

    Couldn't find anything different with Imoen, Aerie or Jaheira. Weren't able to check the others.

    Also, reputation is kind of useless to mention, since that's party based, not character specific.


    [This message has been edited by Thaumas (edited November 21, 2000).]
     
    Thaumas, Nov 21, 2000
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    I guess that's what I get for trying to get a head start :)

    Syl...
     
    Sylvus Moonbow, Nov 21, 2000
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    [​IMG] Don't worry about it. You're doing a great job. I didn't mean to sound like a nitpicky bastard :).
     
    Thaumas, Nov 21, 2000
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