The only time I ever give anyone crossbow proficiency is when I come across random loot with a bolt of polymorphing. Totally worth it to turn some unsuspecting schmuck into a squirrel for the rest of… (View Post)

Just noticed this today - did you know that in the Thieves' maze at the end of BG1 there are greenish splotches on the walls that indicate that traps are nearby? They mostly come in pairs (though the… (View Post)

Or, if you really want to emulate a commoner, why don't you get out some dice and actually roll 3d6 for each stat and use that for your character. Like most real commoners, you are likely to have som… (View Post)

Been playing through BG2EE for the first time, and I've been struck by the lack of variety in the random encounters (the "you have been waylaid by enemies and must defend yourself" type). O… (View Post)

@Blackraven - I wasn't sure if I should include any summoning spells at all, but then, how different (thematically) is invisible stalker from spells like mislead, simulacrum, or project image? Differ… (View Post)