It's not common sense. A mage is not the biggest threat simply because he's a mage. He can be out of truly consequential spells, he can be low-level, or he simply can be less dangerous than front lin… (View Post)

They're quite common and effective, so they're the usual players' choice. You're free to choose crossbows, darts or throwing daggers if that's what you want. Don't be obsessed with powergaming. (View Post)

I think it depends on your party make-up. In Baldur's Gate 1, composite longbows are better than their short counterparts. However, in BG2 the most powerful bows are shortbows. If you intend to solo … (View Post)

Just because some players are biased and will only remember the toughest moments doesn't mean the game should be labeled "trial and error". Remembered or not, kobolds encounters are still t… (View Post)

Well... sure, it's a totally legit way of playing the game. Go for it ! However, choosing to depend on rolls WILLINGLY is incompatible with saying that it's a trial and error game. (View Post)