The blood of the gods runs through you! Well, one god anyways. - Page 20

RobinStarwing · 08-21-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Flarecobra

Continue doing it?

I second this motion!

Mainly cause one can dance to it!

*does the Smiley dance*

Thadius · 08-22-2010, 04:43 PM

Okay so clue me on on this cunning plan of yours.

Simple. You use that Nymph's Cloak of yours to charm all the guards and the civilians, I take the telescope and we get out of there before anyone's the wiser.

That actually sounds doable. Okay, let's give it a shot.

Darn it, she's here for...oh, not the telescope. Just other valuables.

And you're not going to leave her either of those, are you?

Hello? Thief?

Fair point. Let's just go get the reward for this, then.

Oh, well this is interesting, what does it d-

...I think I may have to revoke Kahlid's privileges for shouting 'I AM THOR.'

Imoen, do you...know that person?

He's a thief. Probably a member of the Shadow Thief Guild. They're bound to have good stuff and jobs for us.

Oh well I don't know, the Sorcerer's Sundries is still pretty ni-

But now that I think about it I may be willing to give them a shot...

If you want the best loot in town, always find the thieves guild, because they stole it already.

So THERE you are! Why'd it take so long for you to show up?

Other obligations. Back to work for you, though. There's plenty to do yet in the town.

Like, for example, making Imoen an apprentice member of the guild.

This is important?

Very.

Man guard duty sucks. It's so boring...

One very brisk jog back to base later...

This is sounding more interesting by the minute.

Oooh, this could be very profitable...

I'm surprised that worked.

I have a new name for ye, by the way.

Oh? What is it?

The Cat Burglar!

This sounds like a very lucrative and dangerous task.

Along with a true test of my skills.

It's all three, now get going. Unless you somehow missed the fact that there is a time limit on it?

Now where was that scroll...Ah yes...

Well, Mary and the owner of the statues may be disappointed, but I have done no small measure of good today.

Meanwhile, in another ~~castle~~ building altogether...

Too easy. Now time to go back to the guild...

Oh you son of a b-

Narlen, you wonderful ba-

Let's just get going, okay?

In another building, we find scared children...

Elderly mages...

And druids. Unable to choose a side, Mary uses a Detect Alignment spell on the mage...

Oh bugger.

And it does not end well for him.

After which we go on a toy-finding spree!

Huh. It actually was where his scroll said it would be. But it also made reference to a cloak...

And if the cloak is anything like the helm, it would be well worthwhile!

This is a fun little wa-

I take that back. THIS is a fun wand.

Well that was easy.

And now we have both items of Balduran!

You assume there are only two.

There's MORE? We must go find them, then!

...You'll regret that later...

For now it's time to kick the other resident's mage behind. Ground floor, delusions of grandeur.

Second floor, Mustard Slimes.

Third floor, Ghasts/Ghouls. I honestly don't care and it doesn't really matter.

Fourth floor, Hobgoblin Elites.

Fifth floor, Kobold Commandos.

Top floor, more delusions and gibs.

Mine mine mine mine MINE!

...Do you really need that many-

Question hastily withdrawn.

How very smart of you.

More power! Yes!

It's not a bad ring, but eh. I'd have preferred another ring of wizardry. Pick up a copy of 'History of the Unicorn Run,' while you're up here, you'll need it in a few minutes.

Well that was fast.

And thus begins another timed quest.

What do you mean?

Head over to the circus in the middle of town, quickly.

SON OF A-

I know how to fix this, so just listen. Into the tent with you!

Aw man, I was gonna ask where I could find MORE POWER, but since I've been poisoned, I guess I have to try and help the guy.

Quickly now, to the appropriate temple and charm them out of that book!

I'm surprised I can't charm the leaders of the city into letting me control it.

We can put it on the list of things to do eventually.

Now quickly, find the guy and give him his cure!

Well I was planning on killing them both for the cure, but this saves me the trouble of killing him I suppose. Now to get rid of his partner...

...Who puts up a fight for all of two seconds before he was Minsced.

New bow, awesome!

And everyone is cured. Let's head back to the Sorcerer Sundries and sell off...

That sounds like chanting coming from up above...

Oh I thought you'd never ask!

WHY DOES IT BURN SO MUCH? OH GODS I WASTED MY LIFE!

Anyways let's head into the sewers now, mainly because you've exhausted everything to do aboveground.

...He's joking. He has to be. There is no other explanation.

Kahild finds and decides to pick up a body. I've stopped questioning him.

I was hoping you could show me a few tips about Necromancy, I'm getting a little rusty myself.

I would, but I'm kinda busy getting my ill-defined revenge over here.

Ah, I'll leave you to it then.

We decide to rest in an inn...

Apparently the main course tonight is Jello, followed by death. Heading to the Flaming Fist Headquarters...

We find that someone was looking for a piece of jewelery that's not all that difficult to find, really. But hey, XP is XP. Upstairs...

Plotdump ahoy! Interesting note: Talking to Duke Eltan before Scar makes Scar sort of...disappear. You can't get any rewards for any of his quests, but the creatures in question will remain. DON'T DO THAT.

Ye gods not more of those horrible...things...

Yup, another ~~spy~~ doppleganger infestation. Kahlid gets to shine here.

Talking to this guy reveals nothing we didn't already know.

Especially considering that his employees are very interested in our faces.

Sadly I do have that small issue of NOT HAVING SCAR EXIST. Back in the sewers...

Another big ol' cluebat upside the head gets dumped on us. Onwards!

What did Imoen DO to that Ogre Mage?

I handed her an Arrow of Slaying. One shot, one kill.

And that is what you use it for. Unless you left the Greatest Ogre Mage or any other Ogre Mage alive. Then you use it for that.

Anyway, time to clean out the merchant's guild. Actually, while we're on a roll...

Let's do the Iron Throne Headquarters as well!

The way to get through with minimal fuss is to alternate your bribery...

...With your outright lying.

Rinse...

...And repeat...

And soon enough they do half the lying for you.

This. FUCKING. BATTLE. Without Scar in existence on my file, I was underleveled. Without the right amount of power it took me too long to do properly. These guys have too many mages/archers/priests, and they take up too wide a space. It's nigh impossible to win without dying, but that's what I did.

Though not without scraping against Death's Doorway.

Never before has Minsc felt this much pain...

I'm afraid to sneeze. I might burst a blood vessel and bleed to death.

It would be easier to heal the both of you if you weren't so blasted magic resistant!

New toy for Minsc, since he loves two-handed weapons...

New toy for Imoen, because she's the only one with free spots on her fingers...

Go on, tell me where they are and you might live.

That's...not...possible...

Uh-oh, I think she's broken. Again.

Quickly we take this man's suggestion...

...head back to Duke Eltan for our reward...

...And Chapter Five is done and dusted!

Next Time on Baldur's Gate - No really, you can't do that. Stop trying.

Grimpond · 08-22-2010, 08:37 PM

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

Great Cartoonist · 08-23-2010, 05:48 PM

Next chapter: In which Bioware borrows plot elements from Snatcher

tacticslion · 08-26-2010, 07:01 PM

Huzzah!

RobinStarwing · 08-26-2010, 07:28 PM

HK-47 demands more death.

Flarecobra · 08-26-2010, 07:51 PM

And watch as just for that, he goes and rescues people and lets them live.

Ravashak · 08-27-2010, 01:26 AM

But how will Necromancy come into this, we've been waiting for the non-Evil Dead for ages. (by Mary's own creation, naturally)

Flarecobra · 08-27-2010, 02:22 AM

I don't think she ever will...

Until she escapes the game that is.

tacticslion · 08-27-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravashak

But how will Necromancy come into this, we've been waiting for the non-Evil Dead for ages. (by Mary's own creation, naturally)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flarecobra

I don't think she ever will...

Until she escapes the game that is.

At that point, she can upgrade to 3.5 and thus gain the power to create undead with the greenbound template attached! So they'd be living plants... that were actually undead creatures... that are alive because they're plants... that are dead because they're corpses... that may or may not be incorporeal... um... and are lawful good! Yeah! Totally lawful and good! And neutral. And neutral evil. Huh. Being a Lawful Good necromancer is hard! Lousy spoilers giving semi-spoilers, when we want not spoilers!

Personally, I'm curious about the justification for Mary Worth being able to perceive, hear, and even target Thaddius. She's vaguely indicated that she he may be a demigod of plot or some such, which is fascinating. I'm wondering if he's like her genus, or madness, or somesuch.

08-22-2010, 04:43 PM	#192
Thadius BEARD IMPACT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MANLY ANGER Posts: 1,977	Zzzzzzzzonk Huhwha? New page? Okay so clue me on on this cunning plan of yours. Simple. You use that Nymph's Cloak of yours to charm all the guards and the civilians, I take the telescope and we get out of there before anyone's the wiser. That actually sounds doable. Okay, let's give it a shot. Darn it, she's here for...oh, not the telescope. Just other valuables. And you're not going to leave her either of those, are you? Hello? Thief? Fair point. Let's just go get the reward for this, then. Oh, well this is interesting, what does it d- ...I think I may have to revoke Kahlid's privileges for shouting 'I AM THOR.' Imoen, do you...know that person? He's a thief. Probably a member of the Shadow Thief Guild. They're bound to have good stuff and jobs for us. Oh well I don't know, the Sorcerer's Sundries is still pretty ni- But now that I think about it I may be willing to give them a shot... If you want the best loot in town, always find the thieves guild, because they stole it already. So THERE you are! Why'd it take so long for you to show up? Other obligations. Back to work for you, though. There's plenty to do yet in the town. Like, for example, making Imoen an apprentice member of the guild. This is important? Very. Man guard duty sucks. It's so boring... One very brisk jog back to base later... This is sounding more interesting by the minute. Oooh, this could be very profitable... I'm surprised that worked. I have a new name for ye, by the way. Oh? What is it? The Cat Burglar! This sounds like a very lucrative and dangerous task. Along with a true test of my skills. It's all three, now get going. Unless you somehow missed the fact that there is a time limit on it? Now where was that scroll...Ah yes... Well, Mary and the owner of the statues may be disappointed, but I have done no small measure of good today. Meanwhile, in another ~~castle~~ building altogether... Too easy. Now time to go back to the guild... Oh you son of a b- Narlen, you wonderful ba- Let's just get going, okay? In another building, we find scared children... Elderly mages... And druids. Unable to choose a side, Mary uses a Detect Alignment spell on the mage... Oh bugger. And it does not end well for him. After which we go on a toy-finding spree! Huh. It actually was where his scroll said it would be. But it also made reference to a cloak... And if the cloak is anything like the helm, it would be well worthwhile! This is a fun little wa- I take that back. THIS is a fun wand. Well that was easy. And now we have both items of Balduran! You assume there are only two. There's MORE? We must go find them, then! ...You'll regret that later... For now it's time to kick the other resident's mage behind. Ground floor, delusions of grandeur. Second floor, Mustard Slimes. Third floor, Ghasts/Ghouls. I honestly don't care and it doesn't really matter. Fourth floor, Hobgoblin Elites. Fifth floor, Kobold Commandos. Top floor, more delusions and gibs. Mine mine mine mine MINE! ...Do you really need that many- Question hastily withdrawn. How very smart of you. More power! Yes! It's not a bad ring, but eh. I'd have preferred another ring of wizardry. Pick up a copy of 'History of the Unicorn Run,' while you're up here, you'll need it in a few minutes. Well that was fast. And thus begins another timed quest. What do you mean? Head over to the circus in the middle of town, quickly. SON OF A- I know how to fix this, so just listen. Into the tent with you! Aw man, I was gonna ask where I could find MORE POWER, but since I've been poisoned, I guess I have to try and help the guy. Quickly now, to the appropriate temple and charm them out of that book! I'm surprised I can't charm the leaders of the city into letting me control it. We can put it on the list of things to do eventually. Now quickly, find the guy and give him his cure! Well I was planning on killing them both for the cure, but this saves me the trouble of killing him I suppose. Now to get rid of his partner... ...Who puts up a fight for all of two seconds before he was Minsced. New bow, awesome! And everyone is cured. Let's head back to the Sorcerer Sundries and sell off... That sounds like chanting coming from up above... Oh I thought you'd never ask! WHY DOES IT BURN SO MUCH? OH GODS I WASTED MY LIFE! Anyways let's head into the sewers now, mainly because you've exhausted everything to do aboveground. ...He's joking. He has to be. There is no other explanation. Kahild finds and decides to pick up a body. I've stopped questioning him. I was hoping you could show me a few tips about Necromancy, I'm getting a little rusty myself. I would, but I'm kinda busy getting my ill-defined revenge over here. Ah, I'll leave you to it then. We decide to rest in an inn... Apparently the main course tonight is Jello, followed by death. Heading to the Flaming Fist Headquarters... We find that someone was looking for a piece of jewelery that's not all that difficult to find, really. But hey, XP is XP. Upstairs... Plotdump ahoy! Interesting note: Talking to Duke Eltan before Scar makes Scar sort of...disappear. You can't get any rewards for any of his quests, but the creatures in question will remain. DON'T DO THAT. Ye gods not more of those horrible...things... Yup, another ~~spy~~ doppleganger infestation. Kahlid gets to shine here. Talking to this guy reveals nothing we didn't already know. Especially considering that his employees are very interested in our faces. Sadly I do have that small issue of NOT HAVING SCAR EXIST. Back in the sewers... Another big ol' cluebat upside the head gets dumped on us. Onwards! What did Imoen DO to that Ogre Mage? I handed her an Arrow of Slaying. One shot, one kill. And that is what you use it for. Unless you left the Greatest Ogre Mage or any other Ogre Mage alive. Then you use it for that. Anyway, time to clean out the merchant's guild. Actually, while we're on a roll... Let's do the Iron Throne Headquarters as well! The way to get through with minimal fuss is to alternate your bribery... ...With your outright lying. Rinse... ...And repeat... And soon enough they do half the lying for you. This. FUCKING. BATTLE. Without Scar in existence on my file, I was underleveled. Without the right amount of power it took me too long to do properly. These guys have too many mages/archers/priests, and they take up too wide a space. It's nigh impossible to win without dying, but that's what I did. Though not without scraping against Death's Doorway. Never before has Minsc felt this much pain... I'm afraid to sneeze. I might burst a blood vessel and bleed to death. It would be easier to heal the both of you if you weren't so blasted magic resistant! New toy for Minsc, since he loves two-handed weapons... New toy for Imoen, because she's the only one with free spots on her fingers... Go on, tell me where they are and you might live. That's...not...possible... Uh-oh, I think she's broken. Again. Quickly we take this man's suggestion... ...head back to Duke Eltan for our reward... ...And Chapter Five is done and dusted! Next Time on Baldur's Gate - No really, you can't do that. Stop trying. __________________ ANGER HAS NEVER BEEN MORE MANLY THAN THIS. Last edited by Thadius; 08-22-2010 at 11:45 PM.

08-23-2010, 05:48 PM	#194
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08-26-2010, 07:01 PM	#195
tacticslion Regulator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,842	The joy you feel is real Huzzah! __________________ Make the best decision ever. I look forward to seeing you there! You should watch this trailer! It's awesome! (The rest of the site's really cool, too!) I have a small announcement to make. And another!

08-26-2010, 07:28 PM	#196
RobinStarwing C.M.B.A.S.O.B Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Everywhere until you look at me. Posts: 737	Statement: This Let's Play could use more Meatbag elimination. HK-47 demands more death. __________________ *NPF's resident Crazy Magnificent Bastard Ass Son Of A Bitch (CMBASOB)* Accept No Substitutes Also known as "The Least Interesting Man in The World" according to multiple surveys

08-26-2010, 07:51 PM	#197
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	And watch as just for that, he goes and rescues people and lets them live. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

08-27-2010, 01:26 AM	#198
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08-27-2010, 02:22 AM	#199
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	I don't think she ever will... Until she escapes the game that is. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.