The best way to boost missile defense, of course, is to close to melee range. That's -8 to hit for them, so an ankheg is at effective THAC0 21. Even without a Dex bonus, splint mail and a large shiel… (View Post)

Another issue with that "more consistent Breach" component: Rakshasas, liches, and demiliches get their immunity items modified to grant specific immunity to level 5 spells rather than blan… (View Post)

If you can't run the game, it doesn't matter whether your old saves are still there. You kind of have to fix the main problem first. That said, the saves are stored in a separate folder from the game… (View Post)

Stat-wise ... the Unit is basically +11 full plate, with no class restrictions, that can be used with protection items. Then add on backstab immunity and a bit of magic resistance. For anyone that do… (View Post)

Actually, your fists are nonmagical until level 9 - either SoD or SoA. That means that for BG1, you need a plan for enemies that can only be hit by magical weapons; I usually use the Cloak of the Wol… (View Post)