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For all the other p&p D&D players...

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Amon-Ra, Dec 20, 2000.

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    This topic is for all the p&p players..

    What artifacts would you like to see in up and coming Baldur's Gate, Icewind exp., and Neverwinter Nights games? They already used Crom Faeyr and a Holy Avenger, so they will probably continue this trend into the next games...

    I have a relatively short list that includes:

    -The Mace of St. Cuthbert
    (this thing is just the crowning jewel, and adventuring for it has always been a staple of D&D campaigns.)

    -Hand &/or Eye of Vecna
    (for an evil mage, this gives you the same feeling of power Vecna had before his ascention from lichdom unto godhood.)

    -Orbs of Dragonkind
    (i mean, wouldn't this be so awesome for maybe a good party to find the black orb, or an evil party to find a gold or silver orb? Imagine leading an army of dragons((and not the wimpy young adults in BGII))?)

    -A REAL rod of lordly might, not that p.o.s. that is in BGII

    -And lastly, just for good measure, a Deck of Many Things
    (imagine how hard this would be to predict and create situations for. Not to mention the exploitation of save/reload.)

    Just stimulating talk...

    Amon-Ra
     
    Amon-Ra, Dec 20, 2000
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    A proper Kensai class. Not the mangled one in BG2.
     
    Shura, Dec 20, 2000
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    A better AI.

    That one in BG2 is too bad, and I assume that developpers built that one to allow newbies to win the game without too much difficulties.
     
    Rasalgethi, Dec 21, 2000
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    Amon-Ra...
    The Eye of Vecna is in Planescape: Torment. Not a bad item, if you're evil. Not much use otherwise, if you want to stay true to your alignment.

    Deck of Many Things - Something like that was in Icewind Dale. A malfunctioning bag of holding producing random items. Good for a laugh.

    As for a real deck... Didn't I read a post here on the boards that there's some sort of rod/wand of wonders or something similiar that has the same effect?
    In BG2 that is. I haven't found it yet...
     
    Taluntain, Dec 22, 2000
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    Yes, Tal, I already found the Wand of Wonders, 50 charges, and random effects. I just tried it once, and I fired a ... stinking cloud on my party, lol. Well, if I have time one day, maybe I'll try it more :).
     
    Rasalgethi, Dec 22, 2000
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    What are the stats of those items named before Amon-Ra??

    BTW is that Egyptan?
     
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    Hand of Vecna :
    - Permanent : user gains 19 Strength, immunity to Magic Missiles and inflict 2D6 points of damage to plant-based creatures by touch.
    - 1/day : instant death touch (no ST).
    - 8 minor random powers.
    - 7 major random powers.

    Eye of Vecna :
    - Permanent : True Seeing.
    - 3/day : Eyebite spell.
    - 1/day : Domination.

    When both are joined :
    - 6 random powers (3 different tables).
    - 70% Magic Resistance.

    But... there is a curse, hehe : each use implies a ST (-6 with both items) vs. spells to avoid an artifact domination...

    Well, nice evil items, but dangerous ;).

    And, yes Amon-Ra was the Sun-God (Head of the Pantheon) of Egyptian.
     
    Rasalgethi, Dec 22, 2000
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    Taluntain:
    A deck of many things would be way more disturbing than a wand of wonder or a random item generator.
    A keep?
    Services of a 4th level fighter?
    Immediately lose all wealth and property?
    Defeat Death or be destroyed forever?
    Hehe... just imagine the possibilities...

    Also,

    Orbs of Dragonkind are capable of controlling species of dragons (seen the movie? the little balls in the staffs are what hold the power, not the staff itself)

    Mace of St. Cuthbert is the supposed mace Cuthbert used when he walked The Realms. It is:
    +5 Mace, +1d6 against evil, +1d6 against chaotic, kills undead instantly (ST), and heres the kicker: can cast AT WILL searing light for 5d8 damage against normal, 10d6 against undead, and 10d8 against vampires and those who do not like sunlight.

    and a Rod of Lordly Might that actually is in keeping with well, in this case, 3rd ed.:

    +2 light mace, HOLD PERSON upon touch, FEAR for all those viewing it, drain 2d4 hitpoints on a touch attack.
    It can become a +1 flaming longsword, a +4 battleaxe, a +3 short or longspear, a climbing pole, a ladder, or a compass.

    Oh, and, as for the name:
    Amon-Ra WAS the head of the Egyptian pantheon until he was inexplicably replaced by Osiris and his wife Isis. Was the sun no longer the bringer of life?

    I'll show them...

    Amon-Ra
     
    Amon-Ra, Dec 22, 2000
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    Heh I remember the discussions on the official IWD and BG2 boards about the deck of many things. It generally sounded a very cool idea, but in the end turned out unfeasable. But at least a semi-true DOMT would be cool.
    But then again, everyone'd just save/reload and use it until they leech it of whatever goodness it can provide. ;)
     
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    Stupid POWER GAMERS... LOL

    Eh.. It seems the board has erupted on that question. We need NWN and we need it now...

    BTW Taluntain: have you seen ALFA, the online NWN based campaign world?

    Amon-Ra
     
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    I'm a power gamer and proud of it. So you can go stick your pititful role-playing longsword +1 up your ass while I trample monsters with my power gaming celestial fury.
     
    Shura, Dec 24, 2000
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    I would like to see an expansion pack for BG2. Where the quest takes you from the ascension from level 14-22 to level 22+ into semi-devine or even pure godhood.

    Well when I become a God I will give this Malcor Harpel (Drizzt's Friend that gives you the mother of all imprisonments) a taste of my new +1000 Eternal Celestrial Fury Sword on his testicals. If I was a good God.
     
    Orgrim Doomhammer, Dec 24, 2000
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    [​IMG] Amon-Ra: I was the one who told Sylvus about it. ;)
    That was quite a few months ago. I was one of the first to secure my character on it. A moon elf sorcerer.
    What's yours?
     
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    I see...

    Wild Elf Druid from the Forests of Cormanthor.


    Amon-Ra

    [This message has been edited by Amon-Ra (edited December 24, 2000).]
     
    Amon-Ra, Dec 24, 2000
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    If that Lich Vecna became a God. Which God is he in the D&D Third Edition? I can't find him........
     
    Orgrim Doomhammer, Dec 25, 2000
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    He is VECNA. It's quite simple.

    Do you have a 3rd ed. Player's Handbook?
    check page 90-93 I believe.

    Amon-Ra
     
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    Thank's Found it. Merry X-Mas!!!!
     
    Orgrim Doomhammer, Dec 25, 2000
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