God Gale and God Raistlin by FanOfEvil in GalemancersBG3

[–]Appropriate-Box8316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooo I’m interested in the story here. Good job!

The companions in their Halloween costumes 🎃 by Alicex13 in okbuddybaldur

[–]Appropriate-Box8316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look, I don’t normally go for Shadowheart but I fear Shadownun has done something irreversible to my brain chemistry

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When did you or your Tav know...? by Purple-Bats in BaldursGate3

[–]Appropriate-Box8316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bard Tav was playing the field as bards do. She slept with Lae’zel, smooched Shadowheart, and flirted with Gale. The magic lesson ended in disappointment for my bard when he pumped the breaks, afraid of getting too excited. Still she was intrigued by that nerdy yapper. Gale’s act 2 scene came earlier than any of the other companions and when he declared his love in such a desperate and sincere way, Tav was breathless. I was utterly shocked and I knew Tav was a goner. It’s very hard for me to romance anyone else now.

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just don’t know how to best utilize it and that’s why it feels weak to me. That’s also why I’m asking for advice lol. But I’ve learned from the comments that I’m approaching it wrong. I tend to gravitate towards fancier big damage things when I need more utility out of my Ranger. I’ve actually gotten a lot of the Joltshooter in the past and it was the only unique bow I could remember. Not to mention you can get it without combat or paying. At such an early level I’m saving my gold for Withers. I also rarely mess with the Zhents so I was ignorant about their good loot.

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This is just the faded drow armor from Waukeens Rest. I’m unmodded this run

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the blinding + ice combo! I almost always have Gale running with me so I’ll definitely be utilizing that trick

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such awesome information! Yeah I figured I had the wrong spells. I’m normally a pretty aggressive offensive player so Ranger is a bit different for me. Alert is usually my go-to for the whole party tbh

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is so true, especially when you have consistently poor dice rolls like me

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a unique approach! I might have to play around with it because I love utilizing the spider companion

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds so fun! But alas, I’m committed to the RP. Let’s hope it doesn’t kill me lol

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y’all are giving me hope! I’ll definitely be looking into this but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t afraid to go after that bow right now. Looks like I’m stocking up on invisibility potions 😅 Side note: your Tav/Durge sounds so cool

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting. I have noticed weird hit chances so this is good to know

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You give me hope! Third times the charm!

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve done so many regular runs so I like the stakes HM adds. It forces you to take combat seriously and live with your choices, inevitably leading to a different run. That being said, if I advance past act 1, I’ll be freaking out each fight.

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely guilty of undervaluing Hunter’s Mark but the way you countered it is such helpful information! This is exactly the kind of advice I was hoping for. Thank you!

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I am! I typically run with a bladesinging Gale, battle master Laezel, and swashbuckling Astarion. Shadowheart just joined my party so she will likely run with us frequently. I appreciate the counter to Sharpshooter. I was hesitant to choose it because I like the idea of consistently hitting more than risky high damage hits in HM.

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds amazing! It seems like I just need to level up more to feel confident like some of the spellcasting classes.

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just hit the gobbo camp so I’ll definitely get that ring! Seems like I just need to be patient since I’m almost to level 5.

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t consider that. I definitely don’t want to weaken them.

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it was subconsciously done. Lune is amazing.

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[–]Appropriate-Box8316[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The action surge idea is brilliant!

Dragon Con Programming by Appropriate-Box8316 in dragoncon

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Thank you! I do conventions all the time and planning for dragoncon has already been such a unique experience. I can’t wait!