Agree with @DreadKhan on BG2 high 'to hit' bonuses being invaluable for a backstabbing non-fighter thief. As noted, quarterstaff is a great option due to high 'to hit' being available early (Staff of… (View Post)

I usually go with set traps and then HS/MS first on my thieves unless solo'ing. I always try to have a back-up thief do the locks and traps until later levels so I can focus on the fun combat skills.… (View Post)

I often feel grudgingly compelled to finish Werewolf Island as a pseudo-completionist, rush through it as fast as possible, and count the minutes until it is done. But I enjoy immensely and look forw… (View Post)

I think the RR mod got it right on the BH and HLA traps thematically as well as trap's spot on the power curve as a thief levels up. They are still powerful enough since they bypass MR, but not in a … (View Post)

@billy_pilgrim are you using Rogue Rebalancing? This places the +3 sword later in the game before the Bodhi final battle. As I have learned after this happened to me in a recent game, SCS removes the… (View Post)