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No-reload solo

Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by Modjahed, Mar 2, 2002.

  1. Modjahed Gems: 14/31
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    The idea came up on the SoA forum, so now I'm trying to do it. I do not know whether I will get far or not, but it is still worth a try.

    So I am trying to beat SoA (and maybe part of ToB) solo and without reloading.

    The character I am doing it with is weird: Gnomish WizardSlayer/Mage/Thief. :D

    Don't tell me it is not legitimate, I know it. :D

    I have already completed a couple quests already, so I will list them and tell if there was something tough (interesting) in the process.

    I. Irenicus Dungeon

    - nothing hard, although I had to sneak past those five mephits near the Djinni because they were too many for my low-level char
    - was lucky to score a critical hit when backstabbing a vampire on the second level, so nice 8000 Exp for me

    II. Circus Tent

    - all too easy with the backstab

    III. Copper Coronet Slavers

    - the first trick part was when I got the wrong answer choice when talking to Lehtinan - that's where I had to think. Then I remembered that you can get the needed info by talking to one of the CC clients - and bingo, I was able to talk to Lehtinan again
    - backstabbed the Beastmaster succesfully, so I didn't have to fight the whole bunch at a time

    IV. Slavers in the Sewers

    - used my innate Horror ability to deal with this tough group of slaver guards
    - easy other than that

    Va. Daystar Lich

    - Protection from Undead

    Vb. Random encounters

    - there is a nice way for evil chars to end the battle quickly: Larloch's Minor Drain at the mage right away - this interrupts the Mirror Image, the Mage is then killed, after that it is easy

    VI. Trademeet

    - I wanted that Elven Chain from Mr. Alibakaar - so I had this pretty tough magic battle with him and Lady Luraxxol. With help from traps and cumulative spell failure I was not doing so bad, but I was nonetheless hit by that last Power Word Stun. Luckily for me the other mage shot out a Lightning Bolt that rebounded from the wall and killed them both :D

    VII. De'Arnise Hold

    - Glaicas was able to put me to 10 HP, but at the time I had like 15 healing potions so I got away with it
    - I also had to run away from 4 angry Umber Hulks after Sunfire and Fireball didn't have much effect. They are also immune to Chaos (strange? ;)). It is good that monsters cannot open doos, so I was able to close one, catch my breath and Hide in Shadows.

    That's it for a day of playing, will update tomorrow.
     
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    First of all: Your character is not legimate :D :p.

    Second: Whoa! You play a lot of BG2 in one day ;)

    Third: Are you going to do all of the side quests? Twisted Run may prove fairly challenging...

    Fourth: Well done, keep it up! :thumbsup: :)
     
  3. cirian16 Gems: 4/31
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    Hey I'll try it to....a few idiots have to go after a goal if you expect it to be acomplished....I'll prolly do it with an elvin scorceror perfectly legit....I might do a duel or multiclassed character but scorceror is what I know I can do and if I do good....I'll do all the subquests.....I might accidently not see a few dragons at first lol.
     
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    Legit or non-legit - I cannot say that the game is uber-easy.

    Remember that I can't use any potions except healing and no magic items: so no Robe of Vecna, no Ring of Protection, no Amulet of Power, no Bracers of Defense, no Boots of Speed etc.
     
  5. Ragusa

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    I agree, even my incredible, illegit - and hopelessly overpowered - mc kensai-mage wasn't at all easy to play - for, unlike Mojahed, she was at least able to use robes and rings. Anyway, for the first 1.500.000 xp it was pretty hard - after that it became a walk in the park ... However, when played properly she was awesome period. So creating an illegit char isn't necessarily cheesy too.
    Mind that Mojahed had built a triclassed char, so he'll - despite soloing - gainlevels more slowly. Add his armor and equipment restrictions and you'll see how hard it is to get a sufficient AC without itzems, relying mainly on magic.

    Interesting class-combo actually, choosing the wiz-slayer made playing this char a stony way for you I bet. And for the gnome: shorties rule!

    Keep us informed about your progress :)

    [This message has been edited by Ragusa (edited March 03, 2002).]
     
  6. Grah'huk Gems: 1/31
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    Keep in mind that since you're playing a wizard slayer, you probably need Arlibane's short sword. I can haste 1/day and grants free movement. One of the slavers from the first random encounter has it i think.
     
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    Are you staying clear of the worst of the instant death parts? As I see it, I'd be bloody annoyed at losing the game to one failed dire charm save. Ouch.

    I'd go with the general view though, that the early parts are without a doubt the hardest.

    Which reminds me, which levels are you at now? As per last update, or futher on if you've carried on.
     
  8. Mikar81 Guest

    No-reload solo is a nice way to check if you know your enemies.
    Mine is a Assasin/Mage wielding Tuigan Bow+1 and Celestial Fury or The Answerer +4.
    I'v played power-no-reload-solo on Extremly Hard with an unboosted char and kicked butt.:)
    The only trouble i had was with the dragons.
    Poison your weapon/bow cast Improved Haste. They drop like flies :)
     
  9. joacqin

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    This seems like something really interesting. How do you find the changes to the Wizardslayer work in ToB? Do they make him as powerful as it seems?
     
  10. Desu Gems: 6/31
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    Well, I've soloed the easiest kit around, F/M/T. The first chapters are really hard, but once you start to gain exp., it really becomes a walk in the park.

    Ive also soloed a Shapeshifter (these guys seem to be pathetic, but their lycanthropy-spelling is wrong i think- is mighthy awesome.)

    The worst kit I've played is a regular Wizard Slayer. But, that without reloads, no way =)
     
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