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Headbomb's big list of weapons and items issues [Part 1]

HeadbombHeadbomb Member Posts: 213
edited January 2013 in Fixed
@Avenger_teambg & @Jalily and others

I've spent some time with Near Infinity, and decided to just do an "Item Grind" like I did with my Skyrim Weapons and Armor fixes (http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/4719), based on version 1.0.2011. AKA, review everything, and flag everything that looked weird to me. Now I'm not saying everything in here is a bug, because some of those might be enemy-specific items that you'll never encounter in the game, and that the inconsistancies are just there because someone needed a 3 Strength Two-Handed sword for an enemy and couldn't be bothered to update the description. But I've tried to filter out those cases as best I could so the devs could focus on what would actually need attention.

I give devs and mods full permission to edit anything below the dashed line and use this post as a tracking list if they want, striking what's fixed, or what's not actually a bug.


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Edit: Slightly tweaked to incorporate comments from below.

Throwing Axe +2 (AX1H06)
* Lore 0
Also this axe is listed with a price of 4500, whereas AX1H05, also a Throwing Axe +2, has a price of 2500 and Lore

of 65. I really can't see why the two differ from each other. Might not be encountered in game.

Beruel's Retort +1 (AX1H18)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

Belt of Antipode (BELT16)
* Not flagged as magical
Also the price is listed as 3, which seems terribly low for this item.

Club +1 (BLUN36)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

Mighty Oak +2 (BLUN37)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

Club+1 (BLUN38)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0
Also this club should probably be renamed Night Club per its description.

Chanserv's Fish +2 (BLUN40)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

Worn-out Boots (BOOT06)
* Flagged as magical, despite being plain old boots

Gargoyle Boots (BOOT12))
* Lore 0

The Paws of the Cheetah (BOOTDRIZ)
* Not flagged as magical

Bracers to the Death (BRAC03)
* For some reason, the description has a "Equipped abilities:" line going against what is done for BRAC01 and BRAC02

Gloves of Healing (BRAC20)
* Lore 0

Bullet of Fire (Bull07)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

Bullet of Ice (Bull08)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

Bullet of Electricity (Bull09)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

Mail of the Dead +2 (CHAN03)
* Other non-mithral chain mails requires 8 strengh. This one has requirement of 7 for some reason. Not necessarilly a bug, but worth lookign into.

Chain Mail +3 (CHAN07)
* Does not mention the 6 Strength requirement
Also the spacing in the descriptions of CHAN## are inconsistent between each other.

Nymph Cloak (CLCK07)
* Lore 0

Robe of the Evil Archmagi (CLCK17)
* Price is 10500 wheras Good/Neutral prices are 20500

Knave's Robe (CLCK18)
* Not flagged as magical

Cloak of Bravery (CLCK30)
* Lore 0

Improved Cloak of Protection +2 (CLCK31)
* Lore 0

Soultaker Dagger (DAGG10)
* Lore 0

Suryris's Blade +2 (HALB03)
* Other Halberds have a 13 Strength requirement, this one has a 11 Strength requirement. Given that this is was a minotaur's halberd, this doesn't seem to make much sense...

The Chesley Crusher +2 (HALB13)
* Lore 0

Backbiter (HALBRD01)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0
* Strength requirement should be given as 13 and not 5

The Knee-capper +1 (HAMM04)
* Lore 0

Mirror Helm (HELM35)
* Lore 0
Also the description is odd, so this might not be used in-game.

Studded Leather Armor +1 (LEAT05)
* Does not list the 6 Strength requirement

Telbar's Studded Leather Armor +2 (LEAT07)
* Does not list the 6 Strength requirement

Karajah's Leather Armor +3 (LEAT09)
* Does not list the 3 Strength requirement

Hide Armor (LEAT10)
* Does not list the 9 Strength requirement

The Horn of Kazgaroth (MISC73)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

The Dream Potion (MISC76)
* Not flagged as magical

Adoy's Belt (NEBELT01)
* Not flagged as magical

Helmet of the Noble +1 (PALHELM)
* Lore 0

Ankheg Plate Mail (PLAT06)
* Does not list the 8 Strength requirement

The Practical Defense +3 (PLAT08)
* Strength requirement is 11, not 12

The Magma Bulwark +2 (PLAT24)
* Lore 0

Small Shield +1 (SHLD02)
* Does not list the 4 Strength requirement

Small Shield +1 (shld02A)
* Does not list the 4 Strength requirement

Sartessa's Vengeance +1 (shld07P)
* Not flagged as magical

Buckler (SHLD09)
* Does not list the 4 Strength requirement

Buckler (shld09A)
* Does not list the 4 Strength requirement

Buckler +1 (SHLD17)
* Lore 0

Buckley's Buckler (SHLD33)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

Medium Shield (SHLD32)
* Does not list the 9 Strength requirement
* Strength requirement should be adjusted to 12 for constitency with description and other medium shields

Sling of Unerring Accuracy (SLNG11)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

The Ossifier (STAF25)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0

Moonblade +3 (SW1H13)
* Lore 0

Shortsword (SW1H07)
* Strength requirement should be listed as 5 and not 4

The Shadow's Blade +3 (SW1H10)
* Strength requirement should be listed as 4 and not 5

Perdue's Shortsword (SW1H17)
* Strength requirement should be listed as 5 and not 4

Shortsword (SW1H21)
* Strength requirement should be listed as 5 and not 4

Wakizashi +1 (SW1H47)
* Not flagged as magical

Drusus +1 (SW1H78)
* Not flagged as magical

Two-handed Sword +1 (SW2H02)
* Strength requirement should to 14 for constitency with description and other two-handed swords

Gold Digger +1 (SW2H22)
* Not flagged as magical
* Lore 0
* Lacks an icon

Wand of Magic Missiles (WAND12)
* Lore 0

Heavy Crossbow (XBOW01)
* Other heavy crossbows (XBOW02 & XBOW03) have a Strength requirement of 11, this one has one of 12. I don`t know which is right, but they should be consistent between each other.


Post edited by Jalily on

Comments

  • HeadbombHeadbomb Member Posts: 213
    Placeholder for updates if needed.
  • hook71hook71 Member, Developer Posts: 582
    I reported some of the description issues here: http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/12711/typos-item-descriptions
  • JalilyJalily Member Posts: 4,681
    edited December 2012
    Thanks, I've fixed the description issues for all mentioned items except SW2H02, which requires a new string, and HELM35 and HALBRD01, which aren't used. HALBRD01's description is also shared with SPER03, the real Backbiter, which does have a Strength requirement of 5.
    Headbomb said:

    Medium Shield (SHLD32)
    * Does not list the 4 Strength requirement
    * Strength requirement should be ajusted to 12 for constitancy with description and other medium shields

    Actually, the requirement is 9. Makes sense to adjust it, though. @Avenger_teambg?
    Headbomb said:

    Suryris's Blade +2 (HALB03)
    * Other Halberds have a 13 Strength requirement, this one has a 11 Strenght requirement. Given that this is was minotaur's halberd, this doesn't seem to make much sense...

    Heavy Crossbow (XBOW01)
    * Other heavy crossbows (XBOW02 & XBOW03) have a Strength requirement of 11, this one has one of 12. I don`t know which is right, but they should be consistant between each other.

    This may or may not be the reason, but the ones with lower Strength requirements also weigh less.

    Good job on these!

    Note that if you edit a nametag into your post, it won't send a notification. I had no idea you tagged me until I read this topic. :)
  • CamDawgCamDawg Member, Developer Posts: 3,438
    Thanks, but we could have saved you a lot of time. I've already submitted patches for the magical flags and enchantment levels, and I know @Avenger_teambg looked at missing lore scores.

    Unused: ax1h06, halbrd01, helm35, misc76, palhelm
    Already fixed: ax1h18, blun36, blun37, blun40, boot06, boot12, clck18, nebelt01, shld07p, shld33, sw1h47, sw1h78
    Headbomb said:


    Belt of Antipode (BELT16)
    * Not flagged as magical
    Also the price is listed as 3, which seems terribly low for this item.

    Magical flag already fixed. It's downsides are nearly as bad as its upside, so I believe the thinking here is to price it as a cursed item.
    Headbomb said:

    The Paws of the Cheetah (BOOTDRIZ)
    * Not flagged as magical

    These aren't obtainable by the player, so it really doesn't matter.
    Headbomb said:


    Gloves of Healing (BRAC20)
    * Lore 0

    Cloak of Bravery (CLCK30)
    * Lore 0

    Improved Cloak of Protection +2 (CLCK31)
    * Lore 0

    The Horn of Kazgaroth (MISC73)
    * Not flagged as magical
    * Lore 0

    Buckler +1 (SHLD17)
    * Lore 0

    The Ossifier (STAF25)
    * Not flagged as magical
    * Lore 0

    Legit, but only sold in stores identified, so not an issue. Magical flags already fixed as well.
    Headbomb said:

    Mail of the Dead +2 (CHAN03)
    * Other non-mithral chain mails requires 8 strengh. This one has requirement of 7 for some reason. Not necessarilly a bug, but worth lookign into.

    Suryris's Blade +2 (HALB03)
    * Other Halberds have a 13 Strength requirement, this one has a 11 Strenght requirement. Given that this is was minotaur's halberd, this doesn't seem to make much sense...

    Heavy Crossbow (XBOW01)
    * Other heavy crossbows (XBOW02 & XBOW03) have a Strength requirement of 11, this one has one of 12. I don`t know which is right, but they should be consistant between each other.

    In general, if an item's stated requirements match the actual requirements it's fine.
    Headbomb said:


    Nymph Cloak (CLCK07)
    * Lore 0

    The Knee-capper +1 (HAMM04)
    * Lore 0

    Given to the player, so they need to remain 0 lore so they don't come unidentified.
    Headbomb said:

    Soultaker Dagger (DAGG10)
    * Lore 0

    Given that this is a non-magical quest item, no lore is appropriate.
    Headbomb said:

    Moonblade +3 (SW1H13)
    * Lore 0

    Wand of Magic Missiles (WAND12)
    * Lore 0

    Only available with joinable NPCs; no lore needed.

    And now for the actual bugs:
    Headbomb said:

    Club+1 (BLUN38)
    * Not flagged as magical
    * Lore 0
    Also this club should probably be renamed Night Club per its description.

    Bracers to the Death (BRAC03)
    * For some reason, the description has a "Equipped abilities:" line going against what is done for BRAC01 and BRAC02

    Chain Mail +3 (CHAN07)
    * Does not mention the 6 Strength requirement
    Also the spacing in the descriptions of CHAN## are inconsistant between each other.

    Studded Leather Armor +1 (LEAT05)
    * Does not list the 6 Strength requirement

    Telbar's Studded Leather Armor +2 (LEAT07)
    * Does not list the 6 Strength requirement

    Karajah's Leather Armor +3 (LEAT09)
    * Does not list the 3 Strength requirement

    Hide Armor (LEAT10)
    * Does not list the 9 Strength requirement

    Ankehg Plate Mail (PLAT06)
    * Does not list the 8 Strength requirement

    The Practical Defense +3 (PLAT08)
    * Strength requirement is 11, not 12

    Small Shield +1 (SHLD02)
    * Does not list the 4 Strength requirement

    Small Shield +1 (shld02A)
    * Does not list the 4 Strength requirement

    Buckler (SHLD09)
    * Does not list the 4 Strength requirement

    Buckler (shld09A)
    * Does not list the 4 Strength requirement

    Medium Shield (SHLD32)
    * Does not list the 4 Strength requirement
    * Strength requirement should be ajusted to 12 for constitancy with description and other medium shields

    Shortsword (SW1H07)
    * Strength requirement should be listed as 5 and not 4

    The Shadow's Blade +3 (SW1H10)
    * Strength requirement should be listed as 4 and not 5

    Perdue's Shortsword (SW1H17)
    * Strength requirement should be listed as 5 and not 4

    Shortsword (SW1H21)
    * Strength requirement should be listed as 5 and not 4

    Magical flag and lore already fixed for blun38. The string issues are for @Jalily. plat08 seems to be correct at 11 strength, so just a description update is needed. shld32 already has the correct strength minimum (9) for medium shields, so we just need a description update here as well.
    Headbomb said:

    Bullet of Fire (Bull07)
    * Lore 0

    Bullet of Ice (Bull08)
    * Lore 0

    Bullet of Electricity (Bull09)
    * Lore 0

    Also lacking their magical flags, which I had already submitted. Still need lore.
    Headbomb said:

    Robe of the Evil Archmagi (CLCK17)
    * Price is 10500 wheras Good/Neutral prices are 20500

    Good catch.
    Headbomb said:


    The Chesley Crusher +2 (HALB13)
    * Lore 0
    The Magma Bulwark +2 (PLAT24)
    * Lore 0
    Sling of Unerring Accuracy (SLNG11)
    * Not falgged as magical
    * Lore 0

    @Avenger_teambg, a few more missing lores.
    Headbomb said:


    Two-handed Sword +1 (SW2H02)
    * Strength requirement should to 14 for constitancy with description and other two-handed swords

    Yep.
    Headbomb said:


    Gold Digger +1 (SW2H22)
    * Not flagged as magical
    * Lore 0
    * Lacks an icon

    Already flagged as magical, lore is not an issue since it's a store item, and NI simply doesn't understand its BAM (check it in game, it's fine). Now it does a different issue in that the icon for its melee ability is a generic 2h sword instead of its custom one.
  • wildwild Member Posts: 43
    buckley's buckler only lists mages in its unusable list and can be used by my kensai
  • CamDawgCamDawg Member, Developer Posts: 3,438
    Avenger's already nabbed that one, too.
  • HeadbombHeadbomb Member Posts: 213
    edited December 2012
    @CamDawg, with regards to the Belt of Antipode, the item isn't actually cursed, and if you know you're going to run into say a pack of winter wolves (i.e. the ice caves where Shandallar transports you), you can certainly equip it and it's all benefits. I know I certainly found that belt useful, although I never kept it on at all times on account of not wanting fireballs to be even deadlier than they already are.

    Also with a couple of those items, while they may not be used in BG1, maybe they used are in BG2 and possibly some mods. I'm mostly listing these out of concerns of being comprehensive. Whether the BGEE team wants to fix those (since it's a rather quick fix, and it's always nice to update things in the master, rather than in mods) or leave it to modders to fix, I'll leave up to you. Doesn't really bother me since I'm playing with an unmodded BGEE and I don't plan on running BGEE mods in the near future.
  • CamDawgCamDawg Member, Developer Posts: 3,438
    edited December 2012
    Headbomb said:

    @CamDawg, with regards to the Belt of Antipode, the item isn't actually cursed, and if you know you're going to run into say a pack of winter wolves (i.e. the ice caves where Shandallar transports you), you can certainly equip it and it's all benefits. I know I certainly found that belt useful, although I never kept it on at all times on account of not wanted fireballs to be even deadlier than they already are.

    I hadn't considered this--good point.
    Headbomb said:

    Also with a couple of those items, while they may not be used in BG1, maybe they used are in BG2 and possibly some mods. I'm mostly listing these out of concerns of being comprehensive. Whether the BGEE team wants to fix those (since it's a rather quick fix, and it's always nice to update things in the master, rather than in mods) or leave it to modders to fix, I'll leave up to you. Doesn't really bother me since I'm playing with an unmodded BGEE and I don't plan on running BGEE mods in the near future.

    Nah, the only one of those that's used in BG2 is palhelm. Like bootdriz, it's undroppable so the lore doesn't matter.

    Everything's been submitted to the bug tracker. And since I forgot in my OP: thanks!

    edit: fixed broken quote tags
  • HeadbombHeadbomb Member Posts: 213
    edited December 2012
    @CamDawg No problem, it's great to be working with a dev team that appreciates bug reports and actually fix them in a timely manner, unlike some other nameless developpers which I will not mention. Nothing's more frustrating than spending hours hunting and documenting bug for free for a game you love and have devs ignore you.

    No idea if the patch containing those fixes will roll out before or after your Christmas break, but in all cases a merry christmas to y'all, stuff your faces with turkey and remember to leave the fruitcake alone.
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