Neverwinter Nights 2 Official Thread

Dolph · 13 Nov 2006 at 08:35

Matmulder said:
Does anyone find that the feat that the Sorcerers have (maybe mages too) doesn't work? I can't remember what its called, but baisically says that spells generate no threat, but require more concentration.

Despite using it, my mage still gets whacked when attacking someone. Using a fireball or firewall *always* ends in her very quick death as she gets bum-rushed by a group of angry burning monsters....

Combat casting doesn't mean you get no threat, it means you get a bonus to your concentration role when you're in combat. You can still fail it (especially if you haven't maxed concentration out at every level up)

Remember NWN2 is a computer simulation of a tabletop rpg system, so it does a lot of dice rolling.

To try and protect your mage/sorcerer, look at casting buffing spells before you enter combat (stoneskin, mage armour, invisibility of some kind) to reduce your chances of getting hit too

Flying Gribble · 13 Nov 2006 at 08:50

dafloppyone said:
hmm anyone get this type of bubble effect on some spells...only happens in this game with the ati 1900xt...only happens in this game when characters have some form of spells on them...none of the offensive spells etc create this effect.
2nd image spells not so fine

See this thread for a possible solution.

Duouk2000 · 14 Nov 2006 at 00:19

Playing as a neutral evil dark elf is quite fun and very profitable it seems

The dwarf's pretty cool, didn't seem too happy at my charging to save people from monsters that were actualy after me mind you

krooton · 14 Nov 2006 at 08:46

Woot for crafting, just gave Khelgars fire mace jobby an upgrade from +1 to +3

afraser2k · 14 Nov 2006 at 09:30

How I hate rogues and their sneak attacks. Glad I read earlier in this thread about sticking the Dwarf in the door. I then use my Ranger's Longbow +1 with Rapid Shot to get most of them but the Moira mission is being a pain as I forgot to buy potions to buff my party (Human Ranger, Dwarf Fighter, Tiefling Rogue and Human Sorceror).

Chads · 14 Nov 2006 at 12:48

Re: Crafting - Is there an easier way to collect the essences needed? I'm level 13 and have only come across essences once or twice.

Dolph · 14 Nov 2006 at 12:58

Chads said:
Re: Crafting - Is there an easier way to collect the essences needed? I'm level 13 and have only come across essences once or twice.

If you have craft alchemy you can make essences from creature parts obtained after killing them.

Dolph · 14 Nov 2006 at 12:59

afraser2k said:
How I hate rogues and their sneak attacks. Glad I read earlier in this thread about sticking the Dwarf in the door. I then use my Ranger's Longbow +1 with Rapid Shot to get most of them but the Moira mission is being a pain as I forgot to buy potions to buff my party (Human Ranger, Dwarf Fighter, Tiefling Rogue and Human Sorceror).

Next time you level up, I'd suggest giving the sorceror some level 1/2 buff spells, rather than relying on availability of potions. You can add and remove spells at level up

krooton · 14 Nov 2006 at 15:09

Dolph said:
If you have craft alchemy you can make essences from creature parts obtained after killing them.

Some merchants also sell the parts, and in some cases the essences themselves

Supercow · 14 Nov 2006 at 16:21

So u need Alchemy to enchant a weapon?
Havent crafted anything yet

Dolph · 14 Nov 2006 at 16:27

sup3rc0w said:
So u need Alchemy to enchant a weapon?
Havent crafted anything yet

No, but craft alchemy allows you to make some of the ingredients rather than having to find them.

You need the craft magical weapon/armour feat to enchant a weapon though

dark_matter · 14 Nov 2006 at 17:06

This game is a total joke. The camera angles are awful, the graphics are dated and the companion AI is broken. I waited so long for this game after playing oblivion, and it has let me down badly. So much so, I have decided to play Oblivion again on the maximum hardness setting. Just for kicks.

Supercow · 14 Nov 2006 at 18:08

Dolph said:
No, but craft alchemy allows you to make some of the ingredients rather than having to find them.

You need the craft magical weapon/armour feat to enchant a weapon though

Ah ok, well I got my craft weapon feat, but can't say ive seen craft magical weapon, is that to come after I reached a certain level?

Dolph · 14 Nov 2006 at 18:10

sup3rc0w said:
Ah ok, well I got my craft weapon feat, but can't say ive seen craft magical weapon, is that to come after I reached a certain level?

Craft weapon is a skill, not a feat.

http://www.nwn2wiki.org/Category:Item_Creation_Feats

They're the feats for creating items

You need to be a 5th level caster before craft magical arms and armour is available to you though I think

Duouk2000 · 14 Nov 2006 at 18:17

dark_matter said:
This game is a total joke. The camera angles are awful, the graphics are dated and the companion AI is broken. I waited so long for this game after playing oblivion, and it has let me down badly. So much so, I have decided to play Oblivion again on the maximum hardness setting. Just for kicks.

Each to their own I guess.

krooton · 14 Nov 2006 at 19:12

Duouk2000 said:
Each to their own I guess.

Hack n slash FPS is very different from tactical team management, I doubt anyone expecting Oblivion enjoys this.

Fine by me, I thought Oblivion was a more boring grind than WoW, lol

Duouk2000 · 14 Nov 2006 at 19:26

Indeed, you can't beat the banter coming from your other party members in my opinion

Richdog · 14 Nov 2006 at 19:41

Just picked up my copy today, had left it as parcel force HQ for about a week lol.

Will install it tonight and give it a quick blast. I used to play NWN multiplayer for ages and I have a knack for creating uber wizard builds hehe, so Boron The Grey will once again walk toe earth MUAHAHAHAHA... HAHAHA... haha... uhhhh. Ok i'll shut up now.

ozzaman · 14 Nov 2006 at 21:19

Hack n slash fine, im not a great fan of it either, but at least oblivion looks good. This game looks, well awful. And seeing as Baldurs gate was one of my favourite games, how people can go from that and play this is beyond me. Bring back the infinity engine!!

Duouk2000 · 14 Nov 2006 at 21:34

I really don't see how anyone can say this games looks bad. Maybe I have low standards but the way I see it, a game doesn't have to be the next Oblivion or Crysis to look good. :/ The faces do have that Everquest 2 look to them but apart from that I think it looks fine and certainly not awful.