Completed Let's solo Baldur's Gate 2 on Insane (feat. The Codex)

[Tigranes]

At the forum image size, Sendai just looks like an Indian belly dancer.

 

[MicoSelva]

Bros, I have another game-stopping bug. Abazigal stays at Near Death forever. I have dealt over 100 damage to him in this state and he still does not die. Apparently it is some kind of script problem, and I am not the first one to encounter it:

http://www.sorcerers.net/community/index.php?threads/abazigal-refuses-to-die.45695/

No idea what to do. Maybe I will just uninstall Ascension to somehow finish the game. Pretty disappointed about that.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Maybe just console kill him?

 

[Wayward Son]

Did you try dealing 101 damage?
But really, do whatever you think you should, just as long as you post up the gory details of finding this bug.

 

[Aeschylus]

No idea what to do. Maybe I will just uninstall Ascension to somehow finish the game. Pretty disappointed about that.

You could try the console cheats and use the hotkey for instakilling an enemy. Might work.

 

[Baardhaas]

http://www.sorcerers.net/community/index.php?threads/abazigal-refuses-to-die.45695/

No idea what to do. Maybe I will just uninstall Ascension to somehow finish the game. Pretty disappointed about that.

Weird. In the thread you linked to, DavidW (author of SCS) states that he caused the bug and posts a fix. But you don't play with SCS installed, right? Anyway, if you do have the abazdrag.ssl file, you could make a copy and try to apply the fix he posts.

 

[MicoSelva]

I have beaten him. Now to sort the 600+ screenshots and we are good to go.

Maybe just console kill him?

You could try the console cheats and use the hotkey for instakilling an enemy. Might work.

That would be a last-resort approach.

But really, do whatever you think you should, just as long as you post up the gory details of finding this bug.

The story is not that interesting. I used a Time Stop spam + Whirlwind spam to fight him, and he stayed at Near Death forever, even after the Time Stop expired.

In the thread you linked to, DavidW (author of SCS) states that he caused the bug and posts a fix. But you don't play with SCS installed, right? Anyway, if you do have the abazdrag.ssl file, you could make a copy and try to apply the fix he posts.

I do not have SCS, but Ascension can also confilct with Unfinished Business, and I have that. I did not need to modify the file after all, as I had another idea to get around the bug, which worked.

 

[Wayward Son]

I have beaten him. Now to sort the 600+ screenshots and we are good to go.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

 

[Azira]

 

[Storyfag]

Why yes, we're just 8 posts away from the next page. Why do you ask?

 

[Baron Dupek]

You're right, only 7 pages to go

 

[Storyfag]

<codexian grognard> Do you remember when the Playground was set to 20 posts per page? It made this sort of thing much easier. But this new XenForo shite... it's pure decline </codexian grognard>

 

[Storyfag]

Just a few steps more.

 

[Baron Dupek]

rama rama hary hary

 

[Storyfag]

humpty bumpty

 

[Wayward Son]

Bu-Bu-Bu-Bu-Bu-Bump! That's all folks!!!!

 

[Azira]

 

[Wayward Son]

Bu-Bu-Bu-Bu-Bu-Bump! That's all folks!!!!

 

[MicoSelva]

Last time on Let's Insane Solo Baldur's Gate 2:

That is why you should never let a woman touch you.

Update #106: A Farewell to Dragons, part I - Ego of Draconis

Update #106

What? Where...? Are you an angel? Am I dead?

I do not think you would be seeing angels after death.

Fuck you, I have a spotless reputation.

And a body count in the thousands.

But they were all monsters, or bad guys!

Alright, almost all...

Fucking A. I have always felt like someone out there has been actively trying to make my life difficult. Now I have confirmation.

Get on with it.

You look familiar...

Like I have any choice.

Are you really Future Me...?

Do I get lots of poon after this questline ends?

Yeah, bro, I know I am the good guy. It is everyone else who seems to have a problem with this.

Not every souls's life is as railroaded as mine.

Well, it would.

I thought she would never leave.

I think we've got a short circuit here. Where's the maintenance when you need it...?

Yeah, yeah.

Aaaaand back to business.

Let's see what you've been fighting with, Sendai.

Wong Fei Hung?! Hell yeah!

Getting hit never seemed like a winning strategy to me.

Either I forgot to kill those before, or this place gets infested really fast.

Time to leave.

Ah, fresh air, finally. When I am making my evil lair, remind me to get some proper ventilation, or just never bring any myconids inside. The spores are EVERYWHERE.

I think I've earned a good night's sleep, in a real bed, don't you think?

I am inclined to agree.

character sheet update

We might consider sacrificing a couple of THAC0 bonuses for AC/HP. The Codex never misses anyway.

I think it is too late to try and invest into dual-wielding, which is a bit of a bummer, but no big deal.

Crom Faeyr/Blackrazor combo would be SWEET, though.

Yeah, it would.

We could use more elemental resistances, but I am not sure which items would be best for that.

I did enjoy my fire immunity when I had it.

We have actually surpassed 3000 kills, and will soon reach 15 million kill XP.

This is a good setup for trash mobs, when we do not need to cast spells.

I truly needed that. Especially the bath.

Now I have a thing or two to deal at home.

I don't think I'm using that any more.

You do not get better backstabbing tool than Blackrazor. You just do not.

15% chance to drain one level. Bitch, please.

That, I am using. Sometimes.

Disappointingly, no new abilities. Just all the +5s changed into +6s.

I didn't even remember I had this.

Too gimmicky.

I vaguely remember this one.

Actually pretty cool. I can finally put that crappy anti-undead mace to rest.

In before we never meet any undead again.

Is it a short bow?

What do you know, it is a short bow. Too bad it sucks. 5% resistance. Not sure if that's funny or sad.

Okay, let's see what's in the basement.

Seriously, 'people appearing out of nowhere' got old a while ago. If I played a drinking game every time this happens, I would die of alcohol poisoning long ago. DESPITE BEING IMMUNE TO POISON.

You are who?

No, seriously. I never needed you in the past, and I doubt I am going to in the future.

Somehow, I doubt that...

Spoiler

I still fail to see why I would need doubt, though.

The funny sad thing is, refusing is the only option. What even was the fucking point of this conversation?

Oh, look, a slayer.

Giving us a slayer to kill at this point is like saying 'we got nothing' by the designers.

Hey, at least it's not fucking Sarevok.

Bored now.

Either I am very unlucky here, or he is immune to vorpal hits.

Sadly, it is probably the latter.

Spoiler

And what is worse, this becomes an annoying standard from now on.

Let's see if he is immune to backstabs too.

Yep. Also, dat damage reduction. So cheap.

Here is a proof of vorpal hit immunity.

This is when I switch to Blackrazor.

Hey, finally an opportunity to use a different ability. (Not that it will help much.)

Finally!

Hey, I got a new power!

Spoiler

Dark Taint (Necromancy)

Range: 20 feet
Duration: 1 turn
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: Negates

Through this spell, the Bhaalspawn can expel the taint of their evil sire onto a victim, poisoning those who fail their save vs. death. The effects depend upon the caster's level and are detailed below:

7-9th level: 2d8 + 2/round, slow for 12 seconds, save at -2
10-12th level: 3d8 + 3/round, slow for 12 seconds, save at -2
13-14th level: 4d8 + 4/round, slow for 12 seconds, save at -2
15-16th level: 6d8 + 5/round, slow for 24 seconds, save at -2
17-21st level: 8d8 + 6/round, slow for 24 seconds, save at -4
25th level: 8d8 + 6/round, slow for 36 seconds, save at -4, affects group of targets

Finally, a mod change that is actually beneficial for us.

MOAR SPELLS!

Heh, we have reached Greater Whirlwind ability use cap (20), we can only take regular Whirlwind from now on.

Alright, let's move on! Bhaalspawns won't kill themselves!

Man, remember when I was waylaid by enemies all the time.

I guess by now most predators sense that attacking you would be unwise. And the sentient beings know you by reputation.

My reputation is flawless!

Flawless Destroyer Of Everything That Stands In Your Way, maybe.

Look at the size of these stairs, the owner must be compensating for something. Or be a giant.

Oh, wait. Not a giant. A dragon, right?

Yeah, I thought you would figure this one out pretty fast.

With a name like Draconis, it's is not even funny.

Now I know why dragons grow so large. They wouldn't be able to contain their ego otherwise.

I notice a jarring lack of wings and claws.

I think you need to defeat his human form first.

Human form. Dragon form. I knew you'd eventually find a way to turn this LP into a DBZ fanfiction.

It is not even me! Bioware must had been going through their 'multi-stage boss' phase when they designed these parts.

Mislead?

That will not protect you!

Okay, this will...

I did not expect time stop here.

You can stop hacking at invisible stalkers now. He used time stop, so his protection from magical weapons is gone now.

Ah, cool.

Any last words?

I shouldn't have asked.

I guess I've got what I wanted.

Not much I can do when he is immune to my weapons. Can't really cast spells in this armor.

You could try fighting him with a regular sword.

Now that's just silly.

So, does that protection spell still work?

AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! IT BURNS!!!

Whoa, that acid breath is a bit OP.

This should help.

Well, it did help. Let's remember this after we reload.

Yup, it was too late to salvage this situation.

Death Count: 392

Load.

The guy is relentless, I'll give him that.

I shouldn't even leave home without stoneskin on.

Okay, I'm ready. Bring on the wings and shit.

I am going to witness the future. But you aren't.

Oh, yeah, invisible dragons. That's definitely new.

There you are. Prepare to die!

Urk.

This guy is fucking annoying.

STOP WITH THE ACID BREATH ALREADY!

Fuckdamnit. He's dead at last. Not a moment too soon.

And what's with this invisible stalker entourage?

And what do we have here?

These are like a counterpart to Wong Fei's stone.

I didn't even realize I was barred from entry.

Oh, fuck off already!

Five gold pieces say the other side of this door will not accommodate dragon size.

Next time: The Codex will get some sink or swim treatment.

Spoiler

Next update was planned for tomorrow, but will most likely happen near the end of the month.

 

[Baardhaas]

Good going. Just one death in the battle with Draconis makes it look like it was rather easy. I'm curious about Abazigal though.

Alright, let's move on! Bhaalspawns won't kill themselves!

What a blatant lie.

 

[Azira]

End of the month? Oh well, you know we'll be waiting..

 

[Erebus]

In vanilla ToB, Draconis was amusingly a lot more dangerous than his father.

 

[Wayward Son]

Alright, I got my BG fix for the week. No wait! End of the month?

 

[Baron Dupek]

Ego Draconis? That was the only Larian game that I managed to finish (only 20h long). Still p.gut but need to clean some stuff (backlog) before venturing into Flames of Vengeance.
I'm amazed that you managed to beat him despite all that acid bombardment and effects. But that's because I'm mediocre d&d player more than that.
P. gut update as always.