Poor BG1 kensai. That inability to use gauntlets or bracers really undermines their ability to do the only thing they're good at. As the game goes on, their bonuses increase and AC becomes less cruci… (View Post)

It's probably worth it if you use a speed offhand. Otherwise no. (View Post)

Minsc's Dex and Con are definitely not as good in BG1 as in BG2, but he still gets a bonus from both. That's pretty significant. Especially considering he's the only NPC in BG1 to have both an 18 (or… (View Post)

I don't charm many enemies, but just recently I charmed Centeol at the start of her fight. Her own spiders tore her apart. It was pretty fantastic. (View Post)

It's also worth noting that Minsc's stat total is low because of stats that have no bearing on his mechanical effectiveness. Entertainment value aside, Minsc has the second-highest strength score in … (View Post)