I usually bring Nathyrra and Valen (replaced with Aribeth later, but Valen is a VERY solid companion) in my party, with myself as a pure Wizard. I largely use Valen/Aribeth as my primary melee bruise… (View Post)

The later Infinity Engine games did this a lot. ;) Throne of Bhaal famously borrowed the Marilith sprite from Icewind Dale, for example. I think SoA also did the same for Orogs and such. (View Post)

I'm pretty sure that Volo IS 7th level or thereabouts, at least back in 2nd Ed. I remember reading his stats somewhere and going "Huh, Volo's pretty low level to be pal'ling around with the like… (View Post)

Yep, definitely pick up a perma-Haste item when you can. (Usually from Boots of Speed. There are a few other items around that grant a permanent Haste effect, but they're usually unusable by Wizards/… (View Post)

Yep! In fact, considering that regardless of which ending you choose, you STILL get the final cutscene at the end with Not-BuzzAldrin telling the kid about "the Shepard", it actually sugges… (View Post)