Gale always pissed me from a character design:
I can control the weave magic, I had sex with a goddess, and bootleg Gandalf showed up for me, but I am a level 1 character who needs magic items fed into me.. scrub.
I can control the weave magic, I had sex with a goddess, and bootleg Gandalf showed up for me, but I am a level 1 character who needs magic items fed into me.. scrub.
By blackace Go To PostGale always pissed me from a character design:The tadpole nerfed his abilities, he says this in the first camp conversation I think. Same with Wyll and Astarion. But yeah, it's a little dumb.
I can control the weave magic, I had sex with a goddess, and bootleg Gandalf showed up for me, but I am a level 1 character who needs magic items fed into me.. scrub.
By Lupercal Go To PostThe tadpole nerfed his abilities, he says this in the first camp conversation I think. Same with Wyll and Astarion. But yeah, it's a little dumb.Doesn't help that he comes off a little douchey as well..,.
Yeah it's pretty dumb for all of them but feels super dumb for a wizard with the knowledge of a grandmage
The way the tadpole is introduced it makes sense 🤷♂️
Of course he’s a little douchey, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Of course he’s a little douchey, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
By Crusher Go To PostThe way the tadpole is introduced it makes sense 🤷♂️For a wizard? Not really. Their knowledge is part of their power.
Of course he’s a little douchey, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
He kind of the worst douchebaggery. Great VA tho.
End game spoilers:
so I get sucked into the void and tell the emperor to fuck off cause I do not trust his ass and plus the green alien is top tier companion. So … emperor just fucks back off to the elder brain? Wat? Wouldn’t he rather fight me as a free mind than go back to being a slave
Note I have not yet beat the brain I had pause and do dinner.
Also I told the githyanki dude he should sacrifice himself fuck him i ain’t dying for his people he can
so I get sucked into the void and tell the emperor to fuck off cause I do not trust his ass and plus the green alien is top tier companion. So … emperor just fucks back off to the elder brain? Wat? Wouldn’t he rather fight me as a free mind than go back to being a slave
Note I have not yet beat the brain I had pause and do dinner.
Also I told the githyanki dude he should sacrifice himself fuck him i ain’t dying for his people he can
That motherfucker was SINGING 🤣
I love him so much and im gonna miss him but I had to
Also Karlach had to watch me fuck a devil dude I should've left her at camp 😮💨
I love him so much and im gonna miss him but I had to
Also Karlach had to watch me fuck a devil dude I should've left her at camp 😮💨
My ending:
karlack and wyl go down to the hells to fight together, shadow heart and I rebuild, lazael becomes the new ruler and heads off ion dragons
Astarion lays dead next to Cazador lol
Now I need to think of my build for a tactician run
karlack and wyl go down to the hells to fight together, shadow heart and I rebuild, lazael becomes the new ruler and heads off ion dragons
Astarion lays dead next to Cazador lol
Now I need to think of my build for a tactician run
By C4-621 Go To PostThat motherfucker was SINGING 🤣
I love him so much and im gonna miss him but I had to
Also Karlach had to watch me fuck a devil dude I should've left her at camp 😮💨
Did you get his underwear? Lmao
Doing a half elf bard on tactician. Gonna run with gale and haven’t made uo my mind yet lol 😂 May swap gale for wyl don’t know
Gortash fight pretty janky and I thought Orin’s was too easy and I thought the ]emporer joining the absolute was dumb but those are like my only complaints overall
My tactician run will be glorious
My tactician run will be glorious
The soundtrack for this game is so, so good.
Just gotten to the safehouse at the Elfsong Tavern and the lyrics kicked in.
Incredible.
Just gotten to the safehouse at the Elfsong Tavern and the lyrics kicked in.
Incredible.
Beautiful ending. At least the one I got
there's no way I was letting anybody turn but me, a nobody avatar lol. Orpheus is a glorious and powerful figure and Vlaakith needed to be taken down by him of all people. I let Lae'zel go with him to free her people she belongs with them ;_: thank you baby for being the MVP day 1. Oh and I quite liked the idea of being a rogue Illithid, I'll be an Emperor figure but not a total BITCH
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Karlach is too cool to be turned she deserves to live a normal life the most out of all the characters, so Wyll and I went down with her to hell to fuck some shit up. We downed Gods this is nothing. And it makes sense that I would help because I let her peg me I think. I dunno what was her original ending but after all we went through I would've been UPSET if I couldn't give her a semi-happy ending. GOAT character, her story and delivery was killing me. Goodbye sun…goodbye sea.
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Gale lmao. Bitch you're a WIZARD do something about her engine heart. Maybe he will, one day. My Astarion is alive, he just ran away from the sun at the end. Okay bye I guess…go rule the vampires we unleashed or something okay? Not sure what even happened to Shadowheart but who cares at this point, we already spent a whole ass act on her story and its done
They really need to tighten up their cutscenes. I like whats happening usually but its so jank, maybe its just a PS5 downgrade I dunno.
An absolutely incredible experience. 👏 very weak boss fights except for two optional ones but the normal encounters were extremely fun so its alright
@fender
emperor switching sides was incredibly dumb but I guess something had to happen
there's no way I was letting anybody turn but me, a nobody avatar lol. Orpheus is a glorious and powerful figure and Vlaakith needed to be taken down by him of all people. I let Lae'zel go with him to free her people she belongs with them ;_: thank you baby for being the MVP day 1. Oh and I quite liked the idea of being a rogue Illithid, I'll be an Emperor figure but not a total BITCH
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Karlach is too cool to be turned she deserves to live a normal life the most out of all the characters, so Wyll and I went down with her to hell to fuck some shit up. We downed Gods this is nothing. And it makes sense that I would help because I let her peg me I think. I dunno what was her original ending but after all we went through I would've been UPSET if I couldn't give her a semi-happy ending. GOAT character, her story and delivery was killing me. Goodbye sun…goodbye sea.
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Gale lmao. Bitch you're a WIZARD do something about her engine heart. Maybe he will, one day. My Astarion is alive, he just ran away from the sun at the end. Okay bye I guess…go rule the vampires we unleashed or something okay? Not sure what even happened to Shadowheart but who cares at this point, we already spent a whole ass act on her story and its done
They really need to tighten up their cutscenes. I like whats happening usually but its so jank, maybe its just a PS5 downgrade I dunno.
An absolutely incredible experience. 👏 very weak boss fights except for two optional ones but the normal encounters were extremely fun so its alright
@fender
emperor switching sides was incredibly dumb but I guess something had to happen
Pretty much the ending I got before I went back and checked out some other permutations. What a game.
Agreed on the emperor switching sides, a proper wtf moment, especially because of how nonchalantly it happens.
It's not just a PS5 downgrade thing lol, animations are janky as hell. Some of the weird and sudden transitions really bugged me in the moment, but it's not something that I'll be holding against the game. If corners had to be cut, I'm okay with them being cut there.
Agreed on the emperor switching sides, a proper wtf moment, especially because of how nonchalantly it happens.
It's not just a PS5 downgrade thing lol, animations are janky as hell. Some of the weird and sudden transitions really bugged me in the moment, but it's not something that I'll be holding against the game. If corners had to be cut, I'm okay with them being cut there.
On my second playthrough and (act 3 spoiler) There's a fucking dragon under Baldurs Gate? That was goddamn epic. I was so not ready so I got rolled but a savescum later I whipped his ass with Dragon Slaying Arrows.
Good thing you did that quest because they drop some important info that I'm not sure you can find anywhere else?
I'm trying Dark Urge for a bit on Tactician. I really don't blame anyone for hating Gale at first he makes such a bad first impression lmao
Feel like the writers grew into him and dropped his thesaurus shtick quick
By Zabojnik Go To PostPretty much the ending I got before I went back and checked out some other permutations. What a game.Yeah I'm alright with all of it really
Agreed on the emperor switching sides, a proper wtf moment, especially because of how nonchalantly it happens.
It's not just a PS5 downgrade thing lol, animations are janky as hell. Some of the weird and sudden transitions really bugged me in the moment, but it's not something that I'll be holding against the game. If corners had to be cut, I'm okay with them being cut there.
I'm trying Dark Urge for a bit on Tactician. I really don't blame anyone for hating Gale at first he makes such a bad first impression lmao
Feel like the writers grew into him and dropped his thesaurus shtick quick
I like how yurt took one for the team and I was like nah Orpheus it’s ur time to shine for ur people
Settling in with myself the bard, gale since I was a wizz last and wyll and Karlach.
I’m hoping battle mage has some cool stuff later cause right now it feels like an eldrich blast / hex spam machine
Almost done with the goblins.
Settling in with myself the bard, gale since I was a wizz last and wyll and Karlach.
I’m hoping battle mage has some cool stuff later cause right now it feels like an eldrich blast / hex spam machine
Almost done with the goblins.
So I think this this game just further solidifies my love of larian games. This and the divinity game do side quests so so well. Even on second ply through. Act 1 has played out slightly different due to just character selection. No filler go to spot on map and collect 5herbs for NPC elf shit. The combat is good. Itemization is good.
If they cleaned up the jank game would be 10/10
I could see myself going for a 3rd run potentially and doing it as an evil douche. I’ve heard it makes it harder cause everyone nails on you lol
If they cleaned up the jank game would be 10/10
I could see myself going for a 3rd run potentially and doing it as an evil douche. I’ve heard it makes it harder cause everyone nails on you lol
Game is so massive. Took a week long break from it right at the start of act 3 and it legit feels like I’m playing a sequel or something.
Act 3 is crazy big and the side stuff can pull you in lots of directions …. The sewers are rad … It’s the best
Just recruited Minsc as a companion in Act 3. It's nice to have some comic relief and a straightforward do-gooder. A lot of the other companion are a bit too angsty.
Near the end of Act 2 regarding Shadowheart, If you do the Gauntlet of Shar as a goody-goody and she's in the party, is there a way to not murder her other than getting extremely lucky? I wound up yeeting her into the Shadowfell void which was poetic but seems a waste since I'm pretty sure she was brainwashed. The alternative is apparently murdering all of Last Light and that's a big old no go.
I forgot how the lead up to that final fight in the Gauntlet went for me, all I know is Shadowheart was in my party and fighting by my side, so there obviously is a way. :)
By Christberg Go To PostNear the end of Act 2 regarding Shadowheart, If you do the Gauntlet of Shar as a goody-goody and she's in the party, is there a way to not murder her other than getting extremely lucky? I wound up yeeting her into the Shadowfell void which was poetic but seems a waste since I'm pretty sure she was brainwashed. The alternative is apparently murdering all of Last Light and that's a big old no go.
Cast the +charisma spell on tav before you start dialog and you can more easily talk her off the cliff
Had to respec astarion, took great weapon master thinking it'd give me an extra attack, but it just replaces one of the bonus attacks. Damage is a bit better since it uses the main hand weapon with its bonuses, but not enough.
Might respec him again into Assassin, but I'd have to retrain my brain into making sure that he's out of vision at the start of fights. Are there any sources of invisibility that don't require recharging through rests? I don't use it much.
afaik some weapon bonuses proc when used in the offhand and most don't, but the game does nothing to tell you which ones do unfortunately. Not sure whether to buy this lifesteal sword at the inn.
Might respec him again into Assassin, but I'd have to retrain my brain into making sure that he's out of vision at the start of fights. Are there any sources of invisibility that don't require recharging through rests? I don't use it much.
afaik some weapon bonuses proc when used in the offhand and most don't, but the game does nothing to tell you which ones do unfortunately. Not sure whether to buy this lifesteal sword at the inn.
I imagine there are potions and enchanted items that can cast invisibility, as well as spell casters also having it on their spell lists (possibly able to invisible the entire party?).
Hunger of Hadar + Sleet Storm is just a little too powerful- I see why these are such high level spells. Get that in a chokepoint and just lob lightning bolts in there and...sheesh
By NiceGuy Go To PostHad to respec astarion, took great weapon master thinking it'd give me an extra attack, but it just replaces one of the bonus attacks. Damage is a bit better since it uses the main hand weapon with its bonuses, but not enough.
Might respec him again into Assassin, but I'd have to retrain my brain into making sure that he's out of vision at the start of fights. Are there any sources of invisibility that don't require recharging through rests? I don't use it much.
afaik some weapon bonuses proc when used in the offhand and most don't, but the game does nothing to tell you which ones do unfortunately. Not sure whether to buy this lifesteal sword at the inn.
IMO he’s useless outside of lock picking.
I feel like I’m along on an island with my Astarion dislike lol
He's easily my MVP in combat, hits hard, hits reliably, hits often and dodges the majority of attacks. He dies very easily to aoe damage though.
Worry is that he'll fuck off before I really get started on his companion quest, seems to disapprove of anything short of complete toxicity.
Worry is that he'll fuck off before I really get started on his companion quest, seems to disapprove of anything short of complete toxicity.
Saving Astarion for a second playthrough down the line as he clashes with my rogue. Actually just playing with Shadowheart, Gale, and Laezel now.
Ngl I’m getting overwhelmed in act 3 and developing that need of rushing through the main story because it feels like there are too many quests and choices and I just want to get it over with.
Ngl I’m getting overwhelmed in act 3 and developing that need of rushing through the main story because it feels like there are too many quests and choices and I just want to get it over with.
By Fenderputty Go To PostIMO he’s useless outside of lock picking.That's like me with Gale
I feel like I’m along on an island with my Astarion dislike lol
But at least I know Gale is a cannon
I really wish I hadn't waited until act 3 before trying the Monk class. Respecced a companion into a way of the open hand build and he's soloing mobs.
He has so much movement and variety in bonus attack actions. Stun, push, prone etc and can do additional radiant or necrotic damage. Multi classed for 3 levels in Thief for extra bonus actions too.
He has so much movement and variety in bonus attack actions. Stun, push, prone etc and can do additional radiant or necrotic damage. Multi classed for 3 levels in Thief for extra bonus actions too.
Monk was so good. Just the ability to run all over the place made it so fun to play, and he hit like a truck.
I’m not a huge Gale fan. He’s mid.
Bard is kinda OP? Lol
I get two hits of dual hand crossbows, a ton of dex, the ability to buff and heal and enough charisma to pass most all conversation checks.
Bard is kinda OP? Lol
I get two hits of dual hand crossbows, a ton of dex, the ability to buff and heal and enough charisma to pass most all conversation checks.
By Zabojnik Go To PostI honestly lost count how many attacks per turn Lae'zel was serving by the end when hastened + whatever feats I was using + action surge. Anywhere between 7 and 9 with an average of ~25 points per hit, an absolute fucking damage demon. Had no need for Karlach in the party.Zabo you were so right btw. I'm now in Act 3 and Lae'zel is a monster. Her battle master techniques, 3 attacks plus action surge, plus bonus battle master/great weapon master attack is horribly overpowered.
I’m intentionally not using her and using Karlach. The exception will be the crèche which I’m about to start … grymforge done
She was OP on my first run.
She was OP on my first run.
House of Grief had me on the ropes for twelve rounds, I was about to quit on the stool. Hardest encounter yet, had no answer to that darkness bs
By Lupercal Go To PostMonk is great, there's a certain set of boots which give more speed, so good.I'm probably going to play as a monk in my eventual 2nd playthrough. The class wasn't on my mind at all ... until Orpheus' posse showed up in the Astral Plane and started fisting my party into (and off) the ground.
By Cleff Go To PostZabo you were so right btw. I'm now in Act 3 and Lae'zel is a monster. Her battle master techniques, 3 attacks plus action surge, plus bonus battle master/great weapon master attack is horribly overpowered.It's op as fuck, for sure. I considered switching to the highest difficulty in Act 3, but then decided to save it for the next playthrough.
Gonna put this on tonight. Was gonna wait to play it after FF16 but with my PS5 issues needed another game to test whether it's a hardware issue lol
So both times I’ve decided I’m just gonna take Balthazar the fuck out right away. I’m not sure if this has much of an impact on the story line. But fuck that ugly mother fucker
Anyway the sussar weapon is super useful to keep around. His opening moves and subsequent cloudkill was wrecking me. Swapped the sussar great sword in and fight became trivial
Anyway the sussar weapon is super useful to keep around. His opening moves and subsequent cloudkill was wrecking me. Swapped the sussar great sword in and fight became trivial
By Fenderputty Go To PostSo both times I’ve decided I’m just gonna take Balthazar the fuck out right away. I’m not sure if this has much of an impact on the story line. But fuck that ugly mother fuckerI killed him and was surprised he never became an issue later as much as it foreshadowed it
Anyway the sussar weapon is super useful to keep around. His opening moves and subsequent cloudkill was wrecking me. Swapped the sussar great sword in and fight became trivial