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Arcanum

Discussion in 'Playground' started by gollum, Dec 15, 2001.

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  2. Blackthorne TA

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    Thanks what do you play as good or evil and do you use magick or tec?
     
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    [​IMG] I have fallen deeply in love with beautiful Arcanum!!!

    For the last couple days, I have experienced one of the most excellent games I have ever played.

    To answer your question (or blunt statement, I guess): I always pump my guy up with melee and strength, dexterity, never mess around with techno or magic. Game is simpler, although less fun, that way.
     
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    Well, I think thieving skills are pretty useful in the game. But for the choice between magick and tech, I'd choose magic.

    Why? Because magick rocks. Period. Oh, and the teleportation spell is extremely useful.
    But this doesn't mean you shouldn't play with a techie. Nice gaming as well.

    As for the good/evil choice, you can choose whichever you want. The game presents equal opportunity for both extremes.
     
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    Can you explain the hole apperence master expert thing??
     
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    Have you ever played the might and magic games?

    It works exactly like that (the Expert and Master thing)
     
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    [​IMG] No I have not played the might and magic games. After I become an apperentance I build up melee up every level but it say apperentance still when its more than 1/2 red?
     
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    You have to have someone train you to become an Apprentice, Expert or Master, and they won't train you unless your skill is high enough (the red line is long enough).

    As to your other question, my character ended up a Master of Melee, Dodge and Bow with a 22 Dex and 100% Magic Aptitude.

    [This message has been edited by Blackthorne TA (edited December 16, 2001).]
     
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    [​IMG]
    Have any of you ever used the WorldEd feature? I am having problems accessing the MapList.mes file, as when I save a mod, there is no directory in the modules folder, merely a .DAT file
     
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    Xaelifer, you need newest patch. Read all about it on the page you're downloading that patch from.
     
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    Alright, I give up. I need help.

    After many times trying, I can't beat the game by the peaceful solution. Even with a 20 in persuasion, and the master status, whatever I say to him leads to a fight.

    I dislike asking people for solutions but I'm beat. To anybody who succeded, know which conversation threads you used and what were your stats then?

    [This message has been edited by Rhythm (edited December 16, 2001).]
     
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    I'm not too sure, for I haven't got that far (I stopped playing the game for a while), but I would imagine that you would need a high charisma or intelligence.
     
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    Wait a minute, did I say 20 in persuasion? I meant 20 in charisma. I also have a 20 in intelligence as well as beauty. All talk no action kind of guy.
     
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    20 in Charisma, Beauty and Intelligence, as well as master in persuasion? Wow, did you use your character poinst in anything but stats? ;) :p

    Hmm.. I have no idea, as I said, I haven't got that far. Best wait for someone like Extremist who knows the game well to see this.

    [Edit] Rhythm (In regard to your comment below): LOL! :lol: [/Edit]

    [This message has been edited by Wildfire (edited December 20, 2001).]
     
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    Yep, he's the epitome of a charming, handsome and intelligent character. That means he's a wussy and can't even hold a sword right. ;)
     
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    Who are you talking about here? I don't understand - "you can't beat the game". The game contains number of possible enemies to deal peacefully.
     
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    Whoops, sorry, my mistake. I forgot to mention who I was talking to. I meant the end-boss (what's his name again?). You know, you can either fight him or talk your way out of it.

    [This message has been edited by Rhythm (edited December 21, 2001).]
     
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    Not exactly.

    At the end you must choose to join Arronax or that other "life hating" guy (*shrug* I forgot his name)...
    You can't avoid the last battle. You simply can't. Either you fight first one or the other one.

    Who told you that there is a peaceful solution anyway?
     
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    WHAT?! My friend told me he won with the peaceful solution (though he wouldn't tell me how). Are you sure about that Ex? There is a conversation thread to try and persuade him. My 'friend' said if you manage to persuade him, he'll let you use the Vendrigoth device on him. If it makes a difference, Arronax joined me.
     
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