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keg in kc · 09-20-2008, 11:17 PM

Damn you, BioWare.

Redrum_69 · 11-03-2009, 05:09 PM

I just got level 17, set the difficuly on Nightmare.

The game isnt that difficult if you are a seasoned RPGer...those who arent should stick to normal or hardcore.

Basileus777 · 11-03-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrum_69

I just got level 17, set the difficuly on Nightmare.

The game isnt that difficult if you are a seasoned RPGer...those who arent should stick to normal or hardcore.

Are you playing it on a console? The console versions are easier.

Pants · 11-03-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Running great so far. Nice looking game:

Good deal, thanks for great info. I guess I'll be playing it the way it was meant.

keg in kc · 11-03-2009, 05:21 PM

I did my test mage run-through on normal. I'm going to restart later with my real mage on nightmare, I'll let you know how bad it is (or isn't).

The tactical system is really cool, by the way. You can really exercise a lot of control over your npcs, like saying "use a potion when under x health" or "cast this spell in this situation" although being an old BG player, I still like to directly control my groups.

cookster50 · 11-03-2009, 05:23 PM

Almost pre-ordered through direct2drive, but when I tried to pay with either paypal or credit card, it was declined and I had to open a support ticket. After thinking about it for a few minutes, I realized I don't want to be spending money at a place that forces me to open a freaking ticket and wait until a convenient time for said company to contact me. Give me a stinking phone number, especially to purchase the freaking game. So, I cancelled. Now I'll probably wait until after I finish Fallout3 before I buy this.

Mr. Laz · 11-03-2009, 05:24 PM

looks tasty

Arcane Warrior

Among the ancient elves, there were mages who trained their magical arts to augment their martial prowess. They channeled magical power through their weapons and bodies, becoming terrors on the battlefield. Most consider these skills lost forever, but they may still linger in forgotten corners of the world. Arcane warriors may learn to use their magic score to satisfy the strength requirement to equip higher-level weapons and armor.

The arcane warrior is one of four specializations available to a mage at levels 7 and 14. After acquiring the specialization, the character will gain access to four new talents and be granted +1 dexterity and +5 attack.

keg in kc · 11-03-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cookster50

Almost pre-ordered through direct2drive, but when I tried to pay with either paypal or credit card, it was declined and I had to open a support ticket. After thinking about it for a few minutes, I realized I don't want to be spending money at a place that forces me to open a freaking ticket and wait until a convenient time for said company to contact me. Give me a stinking phone number, especially to purchase the freaking game. So, I cancelled. Now I'll probably wait until after I finish Fallout3 before I buy this.

I had the same issue, they contacted me in about two days to authorize my CC (I'd tried ordering very late on a saturday). Of course, it wasn't a big deal since this was weeks before the game was released...

Basileus777 · 11-03-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I did my test mage run-through on normal. I'm going to restart later with my real mage on nightmare, I'll let you know how bad it is (or isn't).

You can change the difficulty at any time.

keg in kc · 11-03-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

looks tasty

Arcane Warrior

Among the ancient elves, there were mages who trained their magical arts to augment their martial prowess. They channeled magical power through their weapons and bodies, becoming terrors on the battlefield. Most consider these skills lost forever, but they may still linger in forgotten corners of the world. Arcane warriors may learn to use their magic score to satisfy the strength requirement to equip higher-level weapons and armor.

The arcane warrior is one of four specializations available to a mage at levels 7 and 14. After acquiring the specialization, the character will gain access to four new talents and be granted +1 dexterity and +5 attack.

That does sound cool.

I better get my ass off my pc and get some work done. It's national novel writing month, and I'm already a couple thousand words behind.

I don't see me sleeping much this week.

keg in kc · 11-03-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

You can change the difficulty at any time.

I'm making a new mage, doesn't have anything to do with the difficulty settings, has more to do with understanding how things work a little better after playing an hour or two, how I want to spend my initial points and so on.

I'm notorious for restarting games over and over until I find my sweet spot.

kaplin42 · 11-03-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I'm making a new mage, doesn't have anything to do with the difficulty settings, has more to do with understanding how things work a little better after playing an hour or two, how I want to spend my initial points and so on.

I'm notorious for restarting games over and over until I find my sweet spot.

LOL, I do the exact same thing. Play for a few hours get the feel of how it is supposed to work, and then go back and do it the right way.

It's the min/maxer in me i guess.

Mr. Laz · 11-03-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

That does sound cool.

I better get my ass off my pc and get some work done. It's national novel writing month, and I'm already a couple thousand words behind.

I don't see me sleeping much this week.

4 arcane warrior skills

Fade Shroud

Class(es): Mage

Category: Arcane Warrior

Type: Passive

Previous Talent: Shimmering Shield

Requires: Level 16

Friendly Fire: No

The arcane warrior now only partly exists in the physical realm while Combat Magic is active. Spanning the gap between the real world and the Fade grants a bonus to mana regeneration and a chance to avoid attacks.

Shimmering Shield

Class(es): Mage

Category: Arcane Warrior

Type: Sustained

Upkeep: 40

Fatigue: 5%

Cooldown: 30 seconds

Previous Talent: Aura of Might

Successive Talent: Fade Shroud

Requires: Level 14

Friendly Fire: No

The arcane warrior is surrounded by a shimmering shield of energy that blocks most damage and grants large bonuses to armor and all resistances. When active, however, the Shimmering Shield consumes mana rapidly.

Combat Magic

Class(es): Mage

Category: Arcane Warrior

Type: Sustained

Upkeep: 50

Fatigue: 50%

Cooldown: 10 seconds

Successive Talent: Aura of Might

Requires: Level 7

Friendly Fire: No

While this mode is active, the arcane warrior channels magic inward, trading increased fatigue for an attack bonus and the ability to use spellpower to determine combat damage. Aura of Might and Fade Shroud improve the effects. Additionally, regardless of whether the mode is active, an arcane warrior who has learned this spell may use the magic attribute to satisfy the strength requirement to equip higher-level weapons or armor.

Aura of Might

Class(es): Mage

Category: Arcane Warrior

Type: Passive

Previous Talent: Combat Magic

Successive Talent: Shimmering Shield

Requires: Level 12

Friendly Fire: No

The arcane warrior’s prowess with Combat Magic grows, granting additional bonuses to attack, defense, and damage while in that mode.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 11-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Installing, bitches!!! I haven't been this excited over a video game since Assassins Creed, and that wasn't a let down for me. I expect this to be epic!!!

Mr. Laz · 11-03-2009, 06:10 PM

"... no cross-class skills ..."

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 11-03-2009, 06:15 PM

AND IT BEGINS................

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Redrum_69 Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: your nightmares Casino cash: $10004900	I just got level 17, set the difficuly on Nightmare. The game isnt that difficult if you are a seasoned RPGer...those who arent should stick to normal or hardcore.
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11-03-2009, 05:21 PM	#109
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I did my test mage run-through on normal. I'm going to restart later with my real mage on nightmare, I'll let you know how bad it is (or isn't). The tactical system is really cool, by the way. You can really exercise a lot of control over your npcs, like saying "use a potion when under x health" or "cast this spell in this situation" although being an old BG player, I still like to directly control my groups.
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11-03-2009, 05:23 PM	#110
cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $3023622	Almost pre-ordered through direct2drive, but when I tried to pay with either paypal or credit card, it was declined and I had to open a support ticket. After thinking about it for a few minutes, I realized I don't want to be spending money at a place that forces me to open a freaking ticket and wait until a convenient time for said company to contact me. Give me a stinking phone number, especially to purchase the freaking game. So, I cancelled. Now I'll probably wait until after I finish Fallout3 before I buy this.
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11-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#111
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	looks tasty Arcane Warrior Among the ancient elves, there were mages who trained their magical arts to augment their martial prowess. They channeled magical power through their weapons and bodies, becoming terrors on the battlefield. Most consider these skills lost forever, but they may still linger in forgotten corners of the world. Arcane warriors may learn to use their magic score to satisfy the strength requirement to equip higher-level weapons and armor. The arcane warrior is one of four specializations available to a mage at levels 7 and 14. After acquiring the specialization, the character will gain access to four new talents and be granted +1 dexterity and +5 attack. __________________
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11-03-2009, 06:10 PM	#119
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	"... no cross-class skills ..." __________________
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