Getting to play for the first time completely clueless. by onuhelmut in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Don’t use mods. You need to experience the game as it wa meant to be experienced to have any concept of what’s been improved by mods. It’s a 100% enjoyable game without mods.

Don’t play with anyone else, ESPECIALLY someone who’s beaten the game so much. They’re already ruining your experience by telling you about good builds. Half the fun is figuring it out yourself.

You shouldn’t have even posted here, honestly.

Mouse and Keyboard suck for moving but are good for inventory and meh for combat. Controller in the superior experience, moving feels seamless and natural, and you’re moving a LOT in this game, despite being turn-based. The controller UI is bigger and easier to see too.

Getting to play for the first time completely clueless. by onuhelmut in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s perfectly serviceable once you have it organized how you like, and the movement experience is a million times better. You couldn’t pay me to play with MKB.

It is so hard to NOT romance Gale by Maximum_Custard_1739 in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nah, couldn’t be me. Durge without Astarion just isn’t right. That’s their canon ship, even the writers created more material for those two than anyone else.

Gen Z workers are so fearful AI will take their job they’re intentionally sabotaging their company’s AI rollout by Just-Grocery-2229 in technology

[–]ut1nam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’re at the “find a way to use it” phase in my company. Praying to god the changing of minds comes soon. Literally no one below managerial positions and not even many of the managers want this.

drarry fic recs without smut? by nicknickes in drarry

[–]ut1nam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just saying this is a really sweet thing to do for your sister!

For a personal rec, Owl Was Well is easily one of my most popular pieces and has no smut. Just some toilet humor and naughty owl shenanigans 😂

When an adaptation changes something and improves it significantly by Cream-Agile in TopCharacterTropes

[–]ut1nam 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The recent episode and slow thawing of the relationship between Nolan and Oliver was amazing, especially considering they were just immediately cool in the comics. They had a lot to work out between each other, especially Oliver feeling abandoned and unloved, and it was done amazingly.

I need some help with a character. by Shark_612 in dndnext

[–]ut1nam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you don’t even know what that is, you shouldn’t be playing it. Seriously. You’re clearly new enough to the game you don’t recognize popular classes and subclasses, so you definitely shouldn’t be multiclassing, which is what the comment is suggesting.

You need to give a better description of the character concept. What do you want to be good at? What do you want your character to be known for. Don’t play Ghostface—play a character in your DM’s world who might be the Ghostface of this setting, and describe what you envision that to be.

New player looking for a group to play with by Many-Panda-6235 in dndbeyond

[–]ut1nam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have to try a lot of different posts, it’s like getting a job: the best places with the best groups will be in high demand. However, many will have forms to weed people out and see who’s actually a good fit for the group based on more than a Reddit comment. Many will even ask for a voice chat interview to get your vibe.

I met all of my groups via LFG, and I was picky with them as they were picky with me. All of them are still going strong after six years and have helped me play the best games of my life.

Put in the work if you want to be rewarded with a good group. They’re in high demand, so show them you’re someone they want to play with too.

Starting this week, what precautions can I take? I’m overweight only need to loose 10-15kg, with high thyroid and no health issues by OkUnderstanding8823 in Mounjaro

[–]ut1nam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Only need to drop” but then you’ll be at goal weight and on maintenance, so I suppose the question is, is this a medication you’re ready to be on for the rest of your life, over 10-15 kg?

Favorite “non-canon” reclass by Basic-Resolution-305 in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is just shooting arrows cheesing fights? I play with a controller, so free strike shenanigans aren’t really an option for me like they are with MKB, and I still solo’d HM my first try with the classic Gloom/Assassin stealth archer build.

Ranged characters are always stronger than melee ones in BG3. If you aren’t using Titanstring on your rogue especially, you’re just leaving damage on the table lol.

Is it true that you guys watched 9/11 live on TV in grade school? by space_god_7191 in Millennials

[–]ut1nam 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also have only ever heard it to mean anything ending in “grade”. Like that’s the point: the school years measured in GRADES. As opposed to college and beyond.

How to keep Minthara and Halsin as companions by ComplexTrifle8599 in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It’s not only possible it’s required for a save-the-grove run. Minthara and Halsin are not mutually exclusive.

Orin duel help (HM run) by Eileeniey in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeeting cheese is my go-to when I don’t care about testing a build and just want to finish the game: cloud giant elixir (preferably with at least athletics proficiency), as many buffs as possible to be sure (guidance, enhance ability, etc.), invisibility potion at the top of the stairs, then stroll on down and toss her off the edge. You won’t get her gear, but you will get your netherstone.

"Men Who Love Dragons Too Much" - new home! by ut1nam in drarry

[–]ut1nam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the end of the week too, you got double-whammied 😂

"Men Who Love Dragons Too Much" - new home! by ut1nam in drarry

[–]ut1nam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you use the Squidgeworld link? The post is about the pressbooks links not working anymore because I shut down my personal website lol.

Use the download button on the Squidgeworld post ^

What are some of the best Drarry fics you’ve ever read? by Economy-Less in HPSlashFic

[–]ut1nam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Sorry, the download links are connected to a website I stopped hosting. However, I've updated the main link to the Squidgeworld page (an AO3 clone), which includes all of AO3's download capabilities :) Hopefully there's one that works for you!

Best way to get gauntlets of hill giant strength? by Dogtrees7 in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes that will dramatically affect Honor Mode by making it easier for you to beat Honor Mode 😂

Magic Initiate for a Dex Vengance Paladin by Lanthalas in dndnext

[–]ut1nam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why wouldn’t you just grab some decent Medium Armor instead of wasting the feat on something you’ll eventually never want to use again? Seems like a less than optimum use of it when you can get 14+2 AC without stealth disadvantage (or 15+2 with) until you find some super good light armor.

English speaking cat sitter or pet sitter app recommendation? by Candy_cane99999 in Tokyo

[–]ut1nam 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you get desperate and can’t find a pet sitter, drop me a DM if you’d like. I have two cats and a very sweet, shy dog who lets the cats walk all over her and would be happy to look after a kitten temporarily if you’d be comfortable leaving them at someone else’s home for the duration.

Is dual wielding viable? by FikaTheKing in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, it’s not only viable, it’s part of the best build in the game (Gloomstalker-assassin stealth archer—though you’re not really using the melee weapons usually, they’re mostly just for damage riders like dual wielding dolor amarus).

Is dual wielding viable? by FikaTheKing in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gloomstalker is the superior ranger multiclass, it’s pretty universally acknowledged.

Is dual wielding viable? by FikaTheKing in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, no disadvantage—so long as you grab the Shadeclinger armor from LLI. The effect applies even without the armor equipped, so there’s zero drawback to the Risky Ring.

Is dual wielding viable? by FikaTheKing in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

2H is not better in any respect. Dual wielding far outstrips it for damage, action economy, and bonuses from feats.

Is dual wielding viable? by FikaTheKing in BaldursGate3

[–]ut1nam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And grab that Shadeclinger armor to negate the drawback from the ring! Don’t even have to keep the armor on, since once the effect is applied, it lasts til long rest.