Temple of Elemental Evil discussion thread (merged)

[Hypersmurf]

Hyper, could you tell me at what point I had Nulb appear on my map, as I seem to have missed that? Was it Lareth's Journal!? I don't think I've read anything about Nulb in there... Hmm...

I'm still on my own first run-through, so I'm afraid I can't remember where the topic of Nulb came up, sorry.

I was there already, but have to go explore further, as the first quest I accepted was pretty suicidal (catching that fish with a 4th level party doesn't really work well)!

That's what Enlarge Person, Bull's Strength, and Power Attack are for...

I wonder why Spugnoir is still with me, tho (have dismissed the other NPCs I tried (one fighter from the inn in Hommlet and a wandering bard) pretty quick as they are too expensive and it's too annoying that they just rack up on armors until they cannot move anymore )[/b]

That's something else the Circle of Eight patch tweaked - NPCs take a share of coinage, but they don't claim items. So it's only their own gear they refuse to drop.

Just be careful equipping them with a bunch of nifty stuff and then talking to a merchant - they have a habit of selling everything in their inventory.

I've found Otis is very handy to have around, though!

-Hyp.

 

[Thanee]

Havn't met Otis, but heard of him, where do I find his shop?

I only have Spugnoir with me, who unfortunately doesn't seem to learn any new spells despite the tons of scrolls he gets as his share... So even with 6th level he can only do Magic Missile (only 2nd level spell is Cat's Grace and he has NO 3rd level spells)...

Anyways, I'm inside this Temple (oEE) now, and would like to get back to the surface, but can't get out (there is no exit anymore it seems). Well... guess I'll have to run through it then with what I have...

Another thing... did anyone try Metamagic with a Sorcerer? I have Heighten Spell (to be able to use my lower level spells in higher level slots), but the game crashes whenever I try to do anything with those in the spell preparation screen.

Bye
Thanee

 

[KnowTheToe]

How in the world do you read things in this game. I have L's journal and a sheet of paper and I can't read it.


As far as when Nulb shows up on the map, (assuming good party) it is when you have been to the moathouse and then talk to Black Jay again.

 

[Thanee]

Use Item? I think it works like that. Drop the Journal on that Use Item button below the inventory.

Bye
Thanee

 

[Mort]

exit to main temple level?

Ok stupid question. (there are spoilers in the actual question re: the 2nd temple level sorry).





I’m on the temple's second level and want to get back to the main level. I’ve found 3 stairs to the 3rd level, but can’t seem to find the exit back (this is actually pretty stupid because I freed the elves and told them how to get out, but I can’s seem to find the way myself). So, where, exactly is the way back to the main temple level?

thanks

 

[Joseph Elric Smith]

Ok stupid question. (there are spoilers in the actual question re: the 2nd temple level sorry).





I’m on the temple's second level and want to get back to the main level. I’ve found 3 stairs to the 3rd level, but can’t seem to find the exit back (this is actually pretty stupid because I freed the elves and told them how to get out, but I can’s seem to find the way myself). So, where, exactly is the way back to the main temple level?

thanks

ANy one else having a problem Reading some people post? it is almost as if some one is editing, peoples responses.
Ken

 

[DM2]

ANy one else having a problem Reading some people post? it is almost as if some one is editing, peoples responses.
Ken

Its the 'spoiler' tag the board has as a vB code option.

People put the spoiler tags around a section of text that contains spoilers, and it makes it appear totally black. If you want to see the hidden text, you drag your mouse across it, and the actual text shows up as a highlight.

Later,

DM2

 

[DM2]

I just picked up the game last week, and even with the few hours I've managed to deveote to it, I love the game.

It is a dream for anyone who really enjoys the strategic battle aspect of D&D. Heck, I guess thats pretty much the whole rules forum on these boards

My party:

f human Cleric of St. Cuthbert 2
m human Fighter 2 (longspear, cleave, combat reflexes, yaaa)
m gnome Druid 2
m elven Rogue 2
f human wizard 2

Hardly an ideal party, but I'm really surprised at how well good tactics and judicious use of spells can win battles for me, even venturing into the moathouse.

Very nice to be able to construct a suboptimal party and have every member shine ...


After reading this thread (at work, all 8 pages, today) I'll definitely install the co8 patch tonight as well, though I am a bit worried about what happens in 2 months when I need to uninstall it to install the official one.....
DM2

 

[Joseph Elric Smith]

Its the 'spoiler' tag the board has as a vB code option.

People put the spoiler tags around a section of text that contains spoilers, and it makes it appear totally black. If you want to see the hidden text, you drag your mouse across it, and the actual text shows up as a highlight.

Later,

DM2

thanks a lot, I was a bit confused,but then again that happens easily to me.
ken
who is looking forward to christmas this year.

 

[DM2]

On Druids..anyone know if they correctly implemented gaining the wildshaped creature's natural attack routine?

i.e. Will my gnome druid get a claw/claw/bite routine when he can turn into a black or brown bear?

Good to know before banking on it for the first 5 levels.

DM2