Hi,
I'm a little into BG2 now, with my fighters having an AC of around -23.
Should I stop at this and be looking to get equipment with +Resis now?
Thanks.
Gameplay: Acceptable AC?
Started by Arjento, Oct 27 2009 05:07 AM
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Miloch
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 10:03 PM
Well, being as how the maximum AC range is supposedly -20 to 20, you should've stopped a few points ago 
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 11:03 PM
I got -26 or -28 when I used a blade a few years ago. But you should have stopped some time ago. 
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 04:18 AM
I believe -26 is as low as BGII can go, but it really makes no difference whether your AC is -20 or -26, an opponent can only hit you on a critical hit regardless.
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 05:09 AM
My PC kensai got -24, just insane. I always got 2 and a half tank. But now Mincs is just there for the talk. I can slaughter anything single handed and i love it 
and Im not even half way through SoA yet, im sure there is more nifty items out there.
and Im not even half way through SoA yet, im sure there is more nifty items out there.
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 07:26 AM
I believe -26 is as low as BGII can go, but it really makes no difference whether your AC is -20 or -26, an opponent can only hit you on a critical hit regardless.
Excluding enemies with negative Thac0 of course...
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Arjento
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 01:35 PM
Ok thanks for the replies.
I'll get my fighters AC's down to -20 and try some resis.
Which resis would you recommend to concentrate on?
I'll get my fighters AC's down to -20 and try some resis.
Which resis would you recommend to concentrate on?
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 03:18 PM
Which includes what, exactly? Dragons, Demogorgon (the prince of demons), and the Chromatic Demon? That's about it. Not exactly the type of encounters you need to stay prepared for on a daily basisExcluding enemies with negative Thac0 of course...I believe -26 is as low as BGII can go, but it really makes no difference whether your AC is -20 or -26, an opponent can only hit you on a critical hit regardless.
. Of the resistances, I prefer fire and magic because they complement my playing style.
Edited by Sam., 29 October 2009 - 03:19 PM.
"Ok, I've just about had my FILL of riddle asking, quest assigning, insult throwing, pun hurling, hostage taking, iron mongering, smart-arsed fools, freaks, and felons that continually test my will, mettle, strength, intelligence, and most of all, patience! If you've got a straight answer ANYWHERE in that bent little head of yours, I want to hear it pretty damn quick or I'm going to take a large blunt object roughly the size of Elminster AND his hat, and stuff it lengthwise into a crevice of your being so seldom seen that even the denizens of the nine hells themselves wouldn't touch it with a twenty-foot rusty halberd! Have I MADE myself perfectly CLEAR?!"
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 03:58 AM
Which includes what, exactly? Dragons, Demogorgon (the prince of demons), and the Chromatic Demon? That's about it. Not exactly the type of encounters you need to stay prepared for on a daily basis
Most Tob bosses for instance (at least with ascension installed), though I get your point about generic creatures. Magic resistance is a good all round defense.
Edited by OneEyedPhoenix, 30 October 2009 - 03:59 AM.
