Arguably there could be different strains of Lycanthropy, some more potent or difficult to control than others. If such a thing were possible that could also explain (at least from a lore standpoint) why the werewolf forms for a shapeshifter are less powerful than their wild counterparts.
But its definitely something I'll look into for my Eve of War mod (I'm already reexamining the island).
The reason why Elminster has such good Armor Class is because he's secretly wearing armor made of elminsterfullerene, the strongest material in existence.
Did you know that if you play a lawful good dwarven defender and beat Raasad's ToB quest without a single npc dwarf dying, then at the end of ToB you have the option of joining the dwarven pantheon?
If you choose an elven portrait for your dwarven character, the fist thing you see after the opening narration is a dialogue between this character and the player (you) with lots of dwarven exclamations you don't understand.
Er ... hang on a moment, @semiticgod, that rings a vague bell from some other source ... I think that one is actually true (and therefore shouldn't be in this thread!)
Mind Flayers became what they are known as today because of a typo. Originally they where called Mind Flailers, which is also why they happen to be so lanky. They'd flail their arms and tentacles in the air to confuse their pray.
Have you noticed that the narrator's voice when you're traveling to and from the werewolf island doesn't sound like a voice a normal human would have? That's because the narrator is a werewolf!
Golems have different abilities based on what their base components can do. For instance, Stone Golems can slow their enemies because stone moves really slow, whereas Iron Golems can spit poison clouds because iron is toxic in large amounts.
Likewise, Clay Golems can haste themselves because clay is so fast-moving in nature. Clay Golems also can make their victims immune to healing magic with their "Cursed Wound" attacks because clay causes hemophilia.
Viconia only left the Underdark because she was afraid of spiders.
Nalia dual-classed to mage so she could cast Imprisonment on Isaea Roenall.
Valygar is a Stalker instead of a Wizard Slayer because he wanted to be able to cast some weak mage spells.
Anomen was allowed to dual-class to cleric despite his low Wisdom because his father pulled some strings for him.
Jaheira didn't want to raise Khalid after his death because she thought a Reincarnation spell might give her a shot at a more attractive husband, but when it went a tad awry, she had to hide her mistake. She only romances you to cover up the fact that she keeps Khalid's new halfling body hidden in her pillowcase.
Minsc never suggests raising Dynaheir because Boo told him not to.
Mazzy never raises Patrick because she wanted an excuse to take his Darkmail armor.
Imoen knew she was in Athkatla when she cast that Magic Missile at Irenicus. She got herself kidnapped so you'd start paying more attention to her.
Jan hates turnips and long stories, but pretends to like them because he feels that as a gnome he's supposed to be wacky and off the wall.
Cernd only became a werewolf because he wanted to score with druid ladies, like Taylor Lottner.
Mekrath didn't really hypnotize Haer'dalis. Haer'dalis was just staying away from the troupe in the hopes that the Lady of Pain would arrest Biff the Understudy instead of him.
Korgan just pretends to be a bloodthirsty maniac because he's afraid of showing his sensitive side. If you remove him from your party and try to get him back, he demands gold because he wants to know he's appreciated.
Keldorn decided to become an Inquisitor because he heard the class was super overpowered.
Yoshimo decided to become an adventurer to make the most use of his katana, which he won from a Wu-Jen master in an epic three-day thumb wrestling contest.
Aerie shows you her scars because she knows they're crazy hawt.
The Red Wizards of Thay were going to expel Edwin for sporting facial hair until he showed them how soft and luxurious his beard was.
(Arghh, where's the ROFLMAO button for that last one by @semiticgod?)
Did you know that this forum has a ROFLMAO button alongside Like, Agree and Insightful, but you only get access to it if the moderators think you're a poster of really discerning taste?
Did you know that the "Promote" button isn't available to lowly forum members because of a bug in the forum software? It hasn't been fixed yet because nobody posted a bug report for it.
Did you know that the ROFLMAO button is called a "Promote"?
Actually, a serious question (sorry, I know, wrong thread!) ... but I don't actually understand what "Promote" means. (I know I've had one a couple of times, but I've never known what it implies.)
A promote is a reaction that a moderator/developer can give, although this kind of a reaction is not given every now and then. It counts as five "points", so a promoted post automatically goes into the "Best" section of the forum.
Did you know that the ROFLMAO button is called a "Promote"?
Actually, a serious question (sorry, I know, wrong thread!) ... but I don't actually understand what "Promote" means. (I know I've had one a couple of times, but I've never known what it implies.)
It's also used when we want to draw attention to a post as the post is moved to the first places in the Best Of page.
Did you know that the ROFLMAO button is called a "Promote"?
Actually, a serious question (sorry, I know, wrong thread!) ... but I don't actually understand what "Promote" means. (I know I've had one a couple of times, but I've never known what it implies.)
It's also used when we want to draw attention to a post as the post is moved to the first places in the Best Of page.
Yep. Like there is a sale on or something to that effect. I normally only use it when there is a sale on or someone is assisting from a promotional standpoint. So like Bengoshi's thread about everything confirmed in SoD.
Did you know that the ROFLMAO button is called a "Promote"?
Actually, a serious question (sorry, I know, wrong thread!) ... but I don't actually understand what "Promote" means. (I know I've had one a couple of times, but I've never known what it implies.)
It's also used when we want to draw attention to a post as the post is moved to the first places in the Best Of page.
Did you actually know, that I know where the Best Of page is... but my friend doesn't and he asked for a link.
Did you know that if you're playing BG when December, 24, becomes December, 25, Elminster spawns next to your party, dressed in a red suit with a white beard, called Santa Elminster, and asks you if you were naughty this year. If you have a high reaction score, he can give you his hat.
Did you know that if you're playing BG when December, 24 becomes December, 25, Elminster spawns next to you party, dressed in a red suit with a white beard, called Santa Elminster, and asks you if you were naughty this year. If you have high reaction score, he can give you his hat.
Santa Elminster hat: All rolls get +2 bonus.
But on the negative side, once you have 2,000 years' of experience plus a pointy hat, Edwin will challenge you to a duel. (The duel is scripted to end with you turning Edwin into a woman who goes off to Waterdeep to work as a barmaid. She becomes a bitter, bitter woman.)
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But its definitely something I'll look into for my Eve of War mod (I'm already reexamining the island).
Originally they where called Mind Flailers, which is also why they happen to be so lanky.
They'd flail their arms and tentacles in the air to confuse their pray.
See here for some early concept art:
Likewise, Clay Golems can haste themselves because clay is so fast-moving in nature. Clay Golems also can make their victims immune to healing magic with their "Cursed Wound" attacks because clay causes hemophilia.
Nalia dual-classed to mage so she could cast Imprisonment on Isaea Roenall.
Valygar is a Stalker instead of a Wizard Slayer because he wanted to be able to cast some weak mage spells.
Anomen was allowed to dual-class to cleric despite his low Wisdom because his father pulled some strings for him.
Jaheira didn't want to raise Khalid after his death because she thought a Reincarnation spell might give her a shot at a more attractive husband, but when it went a tad awry, she had to hide her mistake. She only romances you to cover up the fact that she keeps Khalid's new halfling body hidden in her pillowcase.
Minsc never suggests raising Dynaheir because Boo told him not to.
Mazzy never raises Patrick because she wanted an excuse to take his Darkmail armor.
Imoen knew she was in Athkatla when she cast that Magic Missile at Irenicus. She got herself kidnapped so you'd start paying more attention to her.
Jan hates turnips and long stories, but pretends to like them because he feels that as a gnome he's supposed to be wacky and off the wall.
Cernd only became a werewolf because he wanted to score with druid ladies, like Taylor Lottner.
Mekrath didn't really hypnotize Haer'dalis. Haer'dalis was just staying away from the troupe in the hopes that the Lady of Pain would arrest Biff the Understudy instead of him.
Korgan just pretends to be a bloodthirsty maniac because he's afraid of showing his sensitive side. If you remove him from your party and try to get him back, he demands gold because he wants to know he's appreciated.
Keldorn decided to become an Inquisitor because he heard the class was super overpowered.
Yoshimo decided to become an adventurer to make the most use of his katana, which he won from a Wu-Jen master in an epic three-day thumb wrestling contest.
Aerie shows you her scars because she knows they're crazy hawt.
The Red Wizards of Thay were going to expel Edwin for sporting facial hair until he showed them how soft and luxurious his beard was.
Did you know that this forum has a ROFLMAO button alongside Like, Agree and Insightful, but you only get access to it if the moderators think you're a poster of really discerning taste?
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/19413/how-does-one-get-a-promote
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/314/what-does-promote-do
I hit it when Like, Agree or Insightful is simply not enough.
Santa Elminster hat: All rolls get +2 bonus.