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i'm Pissed!

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by The Kurgan, Oct 30, 2000.

  1. The Kurgan Gems: 3/31
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    I did a lot of quests tonight. I did The Stronghold, Trademeets 2 quests and Druid Grove, and some small quests.

    In that last message Syl when u said the Golems left, i was MAD, i went back to grab the items and they were gone!

    At the time i didn't have any +3 weapons to kill the Iron Golem, my party is weak, i still only now have 1 +3 weapon and that's the Clerics Staff. DAMMIT WHAT HAPPENED???!!! :(

    Also. on the remark u made about "Not feeling like u own the Stronghold" if u go back at regular times the mayor will let u know of problems in ur lands, like Bandits, or whatever. U talk with some of the townspeople and help out with what u can. I feel like i'm doing something, dont' know about you....

    The Kurgan
     
  2. Sylvus Moonbow Gems: 21/31
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    I don't want to go back though, I think that's our difference. I simply don't care about it and it's too far from Athkatla where I do all my selling and buying. I don't want to have to travel 2-3 days to De'Arnise Hold, then back another 2-3 days to Athkatla to sell or equip myself. It's simply a hassle when you're already on 3-5 quests as it is and with De'Arnise Hold to worry about, only makes things more hectic.

    Now I love how many quests there are, but getting another 2-4 when you already have 3-5 to deal with...no thanks. De'Arnise Hold can wait until I'm done the ones I already have.

    On a note with +3 weapons, there are a good many in Athkatla. Off hand - Lilacor the Two-Handed Talking Sword +3, Long Sword of The Rose +3 (merchant in The Slums District), Azuredge Battle Axe +3 (merchant in The Slums District), Quarterstaff +3 (merchant in Waukeen's Promenade that only comes out at night). That would give you 4 characters with +3 weapons.

    Syl...

    [This message has been edited by Sylvus Moonbow (edited October 30, 2000).]
     
  3. Fergus Gems: 7/31
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    [​IMG] Shouldn't drink so much ;)

    Let you pain out then go back on the drink :)

    ILLLLLL NEVVVVVER TOOUCHHH ANNNOTHHHER DRRROPOP ASSSS LLOOOOONG ASSSS II LIVVVVEE.
     
  4. The Wretched Gems: 6/31
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    [​IMG]
    Well, when I had the Fighter's Stronghold, what I did was pass through there whenever I was out on one of the "out of town" quests. Usually between those quests, I would want to return to town (to sell stuff and re-equip), or even if I was headed to another "out of town" area, the D'Arnise Keep was usually not too far out of my way.

    In any case, I think there is plenty of opportunity to make a pit stop at your Stronghold, and as best I can tell, none of the quests involve anything serious, so it's not like you're adding to your workload. :)
     
  5. Boon Gems: 4/31
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    I dont know about the other stronghold's but the but the fighter stronghold is a bit of a waste of time. Sack a guard, hire a cleric, fight of an invasion consisting of about six guards (yawn). There is no real tangible benefit or stimulating quests in my opinion associated with it.
     
  6. Sylvus Moonbow Gems: 21/31
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    What they should have done is, when you get a Stronghold, give that certain character class assosiated with their Stronghold quests that uncover unexplored areas around Athkatla or within.

    So perhaps being Lord of De'Arnise Hold would put a place full of Trolls, Orcs and Ogres on your map as constant bombardments from their forces have given you no other alternative but to remove the threat yourself.

    A mage could travel to another plane of existance, or teleport using an item created by his lacky's to a village or far location to find an item needed for an even more powerful magical item!

    Just basic more depth that would unlock areas based on your class/stronghold would have been pretty sweet.

    In due time. In due time.

    Syl...
     
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    [​IMG] Yeah, but then they get all the whiners saying "That's not FAIR! Just because I picked such and such class shouldn't mean I get less of the game! Wah, wah, wah!"
     
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    I agree with you there Syl they could of made Strongholds an interesting aspect of the game instead unless you are desperate for a little extra experiance its a waste of time.
     
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