Why are you assuming that SoD has 'failed'? The game has been out less than 3 months. I see no reason to think that it has 'failed'. (View Post)

In addition to the mislead trick, there's also the bard's hat (a new SoD item that imports to BG2) that causes the effects of a bard's song to continue for 2 rounds (iirc) after s/he stops singing. S… (View Post)

There's a mod that gives bards the same spell chart that they have in IWD (access to level 7 & 8 spells) if you want HD to have a bit more arcane 'firepower' (not that he really needs it IMO). (View Post)

To answer the OP, cats are useful for scouting and ferrets for picking pockets. Rabbits are okay for finding traps. So if you're not going to have a thief, these familiars can help out a bit. I would… (View Post)

M’Khiin Grubdoubler is probably my favourite overall. She's an interesting character, and I like the shaman class. (My heart broke a little every time she muttered, "This is so much better than … (View Post)