13-02-2005 14:44									#61
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I wouldn't blame radeon. mine works fine

and I don't have to use internet explorer

	13-02-2005 15:29									#62
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Yeah, don't just blame your hardware. Update drivers, Direct X, check for spyware or other malicious intruders (particularly given the browser crash, which is a key symptom) and then see what happens.

	13-02-2005 19:51									#63
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Yeah, I know. There's even a name for my problem: infinite loop. And I'm starting to feel it will be a ***** to solve. I have been on the ATI website and tried most of the software-related solutions they suggest. I have the latest drivers, the latest bios, the latest DirectX...

quote: check for spyware or other malicious intruders (particularly given the browser crash, which is a key symptom) and then see what happens.

You're maybe on to something here.

	13-02-2005 23:55									#64
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I see a lot of people have problems with ATI- especially with KOTOR2 if you are thinking of buying it.

I have an ati though, I really haven't had too many problems *knocks on wood*. It's tough to say what it is, certain setups and configurations combined with certain drivers seem to cause problem.

I'm using older catalyst drivers which work great for me. they always say to update drivers, but many people are finding the older drivers work with KOTOR2. I'm using 4.11 drivers right now. The for stands for 2004, so that lets you know how old they are.

My next card will probably be nvidia though. They seem to have less problems. Unfortunately they are more expensive.

many games seem to be programmed for them. In the that case it was programmed for the X-box, which I heard uses an nvidia type graphics card.

	14-02-2005 00:22									#65
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I don't think that ATI card owners have more problems, overall, than those with nvidias. Yours works fine. One of my friends has a Radeon 9550, just like mine, and he didn't have a single problem. And remember that my problem, the infinite loop problem, is not specific to ATI.

As for KOTOR 2, if I buy it (I don't think I will), I'll get the Xbox version. That's one of the things I like about consoles: you don't have to put up with crap like this.

	14-02-2005 00:40									#66
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quote: Originally posted by nostromo I don't think that ATI card owners have more problems, overall, than those with nvidias. Yours works fine. One of my friends has a Radeon 9550, just like mine, and he didn't have a single problem. And remember that my problem, the infinite loop problem, is not specific to ATI. As for KOTOR 2, if I buy it (I don't think I will), I'll get the Xbox version. That's one of the things I like about consoles: you don't have to put up with crap like this.

but then you never get patches . I'm not sure if it needs a patch, but I know the first one had a few minor issues.

anyways, I'm getting a little off-topic here. sorry.

	14-02-2005 17:08									#67
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Apply poison (I think it's called) is a skill, but assassins get it at level 1 anyway*.
None of the shops that I have been to so far have sold poison - I always check the other items screen just in case.

* Well maybe they don't get the skill per se, but they automatically succeed in applying poison to weapons, which is even better.

	14-02-2005 18:41									#68
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Maybe it wasn't called poison, but rather 'spider venom' or some such. I never used it, but somebody sells it in the SP campaign. Seperated into things like 'mild' and 'strong.' If I weren't at this place called "Work" (whatever that means) I'd check, but I'll have to wait until I go home.
I know I didn't dream it.

	14-02-2005 23:51									#69
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I believe you can buy poison in the official campaign of Hordes of the Underdark. In chapter 1 in the shop in the city (waterdeep)

It didn't seem that great. But poison isn't that great in this game. Posion should take off hitpoints, I don't know what they were thinking.

	15-02-2005 04:25									#70
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Poison is really strong. Sometimes you have to rest, and even maybe use 1 whole antidote.

	15-02-2005 04:41									#71
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike Poison is really strong. Sometimes you have to rest, and even maybe use 1 whole antidote.

one part where poision is strong (or annoying) is when fighting that giant spider thing. I believe it was in HOTU- can't remember which chapter.

	15-02-2005 12:34									#72
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I dunno guys. In MP as my sorc I live in fear of con drain poison. Theres a few nasty scouts about that can nail you with a high DC one of those, and youre down to 3 con. Or hit you with a strength one and you cant run away. Maybe better for PvP than for any real use in single player though.

	15-02-2005 17:11									#73
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The trouble is that I'm playing SoU, and assassins (and presumably the ability to use poison) weren't introduced until the HotU expansion.
I suppose that if I really wanted to use it then I could always: press the ~ key, type poisoned jam(ski), and then use that on my weapon as I suddenly find my pack full of poison.

I tidied up the first level of the stinger caves last night, and am ready to descend into the next level. Trouble is, it's far less difficult now that I've picked up an amulet of health and cannot be affected by poison, which makes the fights with stingers too easy. But I'm not going to take it off!

	15-02-2005 20:40									#74
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The Blackguard can poison weapons also.

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	15-02-2005 22:18									#75
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Did that kit come with HotU or SoU though?

	15-02-2005 22:18									#76
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	16-02-2005 00:16									#77
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quote: Originally posted by Snotty I dunno guys. In MP as my sorc I live in fear of con drain poison. Theres a few nasty scouts about that can nail you with a high DC one of those, and youre down to 3 con. Or hit you with a strength one and you cant run away. Maybe better for PvP than for any real use in single player though.

Heal kit works if you are fast, or just pop an antidote and you are away.

	16-02-2005 20:10									#78
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quote: Originally posted by Dissident one part where poision is strong (or annoying) is when fighting that giant spider thing. I believe it was in HOTU- can't remember which chapter.

Not by chance the 3 instances of the bloated dire spider in chapter 1 of the original campaign? 2 of them are in the Harbor District and one in Beggars Nest. They are really annoying, because you are still low on level (5-7), really don't have much HPs, and these things use poison and in addition are real knockdown masters. The only way to fight them reliably well is by wearing a Thieves Hood (protects from both poison and knockdown), but these sell for ~8000, which is quite an investment that early in the game and can only be worn if you have either at least one rogue level (which you should anyway), or are a bard with a high enough UMD.

	17-02-2005 00:34									#79
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quote: Originally posted by Sir Ralph Not by chance the 3 instances of the bloated dire spider in chapter 1 of the original campaign? 2 of them are in the Harbor District and one in Beggars Nest. They are really annoying, because you are still low on level (5-7), really don't have much HPs, and these things use poison and in addition are real knockdown masters. The only way to fight them reliably well is by wearing a Thieves Hood (protects from both poison and knockdown), but these sell for ~8000, which is quite an investment that early in the game and can only be worn if you have either at least one rogue level (which you should anyway), or are a bard with a high enough UMD.

nope, I'm talking about a different spider. It's been a while since I played the original campaign, I don't remember having much trouble with these.

This spider you have to sneak around (you have to find a way to open up a back route) and decipher these stone columns. I think it's easier to fight the spider after you do that.

	17-02-2005 01:22									#80
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Oh the Bebilith is a demon. Just LOOKS like a hugeass spider. That whole antimagic dungeon is a pain anyway, and thank god they made it optional.

-Jam

	17-02-2005 02:17									#81
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Yeah if you are a caster it suxors.

	17-02-2005 04:48									#82
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luckily my mage had the strong fighter type NPC (the male drow iirc) at the time. I let him do all the killing. . I just sat back and watched.

	17-02-2005 08:39									#83
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So what is your favorite module so far? I'm playing the original campaign right now. I'm still in the first chapter, in Blacklake district. Can't say I'm impressed so far. Too much hack and slash for my taste. And Lady Aribeth is soooo annoying. I'd love to cut her throat.

	17-02-2005 13:28									#84
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IIRC that "male drow" is a tiefling with absolutely insane stats.

	17-02-2005 17:15									#85
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Original campaign spoiler:

spoiler(highlight to read): Just be patient nostromo, just be patient.

Can anyone recommend a module that would be easy to download (not an enormous file please) in which I can use some different character races. I'm tempted to be an ogre mage, or something equally odd, but can't play Folderol or any of the servers with additional races.

	17-02-2005 18:24									#86
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@ duke's spoiler

	18-02-2005 01:07									#88
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quote: Originally posted by nostromo So what is your favorite module so far? I'm playing the original campaign right now. I'm still in the first chapter, in Blacklake district. Can't say I'm impressed so far.

I played the expansions first. I'm glad I did because they are much better than the OC.

	18-02-2005 01:18									#89
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the expansions are less hack and slash than the OC of the first game.

But you will find some slow downs in other chapters, where you will have more dialogue, and decisions to make. They don't have a huge impact on the game though, it's just a role playing thing.

	18-02-2005 01:20									#90
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I'm playing a fan-made module called Caereena- Krakona Risng that is very good for a higher level module.

It's been fairly tough so far.

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