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Aleta_Delryn
Acolyte
Australia
38 Posts |
 Posted - 03 Nov 2004 : 07:40:54
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Poll Question:
Who is your favourite Baldur's Gate 2: Shadow of Amn character?
I've only got 6 slots to fill- so my apolgies to anyone who's favourite character isn't there.
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Edited by - Alaundo on 03 Nov 2004 08:33:14
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2004 : 08:31:25
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| I went for Minsc. Somehow I can't turn down the furry hamster of his and his funny personality. You should have Minsc and Boo as a pair Aleta. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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Aleta_Delryn
Acolyte
Australia
38 Posts |
Posted - 08 Nov 2004 : 06:39:25
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| I would have thought that Minsc & Boo went without saying- I mean they're completely inseperable (though it's funny when Jan tries to steal him & how pissed Minsc gets) |
If at first I don't succeed...the wife won't let me forget |
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 08 Nov 2004 : 16:58:50
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| Other than my character,Minsc is by far the funniest.Especially with his in game dialog. |
LIFE,BIRTH,BLOOD,DOOM---THE HOLE IN THE GROUND IS COMING ROUND SOON----BLS |
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arilyn742
Seeker
Ireland
54 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2004 : 15:21:01
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The popularity of Edwin frightens me more than a little.
I voted Aerie. |
Yonde iru, mune no doko ka oku de
Itsumo kokoro odoru yume wo mitai
Kanashimi wa kazoekirenai keredo
Sono mukou de kitto anata ni aeru |
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Valdar Oakensong
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2004 : 21:22:42
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Go for the eyes boo, go for the eyes  |
Guns don't kill people, magic missiles do. |
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1272 Posts |
Posted - 11 Nov 2004 : 05:46:06
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Edwin, only because of his funny personality and dialogue. I love it when he turned into a woman and the rest of the party made fun of him, such as Yoshimo commenting on Edwin's bust size and the Red Wizard actually enjoyed the compliment. Lol.
I also liked how the elf at the Copper Cornet tried to seduce "Edwina" and ends up getting a face full of magic missiles!
Thumbs up to this Red Wizard... |
"Trust in the shadows, for the bright way makes you an easy target." -Mask |
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Aleta_Delryn
Acolyte
Australia
38 Posts |
Posted - 11 Nov 2004 : 10:30:54
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I found a way to repedidly (sp?) have that conversation
I paused right after they finished & then imediantly reclicked him- though to go somewhere you've got to click on someone in the distance who has nothing good to say & then 'Edwina' loses intrest- but it was funny.
I agree with arilyn742- his popularity is rather creepy
Personally I voted for Anomen because I needed the cleric spells, the fighting ability & my character's are mostly female (need I say any more) Though his whining sometimes got on my nerves (especially in the middle of a battle- like he did & ended up killing Imoengrumble) |
If at first I don't succeed...the wife won't let me forget |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2004 : 09:15:34
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Since I'm still in the middle of gameplay... I'll have to recruit Edwin into my next party and see what happens.  |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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Ashara
Acolyte
13 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2004 : 17:15:58
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| Valygar :) |
There is nothing better than imagining other worlds [...] to forget the painful one we live in. At least so I thought then. I hadn't yet realized that, imagining other worlds, you end up changing this one.
- Umberto Eco, Baudolino
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Alparon
Seeker
Turkey
67 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2004 : 09:38:04
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| SAREVOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
I am Cyric, the One and the All, God of Murder and Intrigue, Patron of Deception and Chaos, Prince of Lies, the Dark Sun, rightful Lord of the Dead, Cyric-on-a-stick, and known to some as "the Mad God." I welcome you to The Land of the Dead... |
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aragorn II
Learned Scribe
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2005 : 21:18:45
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| Kelsey Coltrane!! (Or Keto Riven.) |
There can be only one. |
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Winterfox
Senior Scribe
895 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2005 : 03:46:20
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I've never understood the appeal in Minsc. Really. His lines get tired and worn after a while.
I voted for Edwin, though it's hard to pick between him and Viconia. And if mod NPCs were on the list, I too might have picked Kelsey. |
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1272 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2005 : 05:51:51
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| Well, some of Minsc's best lines are involved with like other NPCs. For example, I found the conversation that he has with Aerie in ToB asking her to make a cream to cure a rash that he and Boo has quite amusing. However, one of my favourites has to be when you try to convince the Pirate Lord to let you into Spellhold and you unleash Minsc on him! |
"Trust in the shadows, for the bright way makes you an easy target." -Mask |
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2005 : 10:53:15
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| Minsc was amusing for a while but I never had him in my party in BG or BGII. Aerie was my favourite in BGII, Imoen in BG - I was disappointed she bacame a mage in BGII. |
Life is either daring adventure or nothing. |
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1272 Posts |
Posted - 10 Feb 2005 : 00:03:34
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| Minsc is actually a must-have, regardless of the amusing conversations. Every time I start a new game, I always have Minsc because he's a great NPC to have covering your back in melee. |
"Trust in the shadows, for the bright way makes you an easy target." -Mask |
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Rudar Dimble
Learned Scribe
131 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2005 : 11:41:19
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Well, it's a cliche, but I voted Minsc. He's just he coolest computer-NPC I've ever seen!  |
Jesus saves... and takes ½ damage |
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2005 : 20:39:29
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| I chose Minsc because of his funny dialogue.The only thing that I didn't like about him was that you couldn't put Boo away,and use that slot for a weapon or potion. |
LIFE,BIRTH,BLOOD,DOOM---THE HOLE IN THE GROUND IS COMING ROUND SOON----BLS |
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Rudar Dimble
Learned Scribe
131 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2005 : 20:44:55
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quote:
Originally posted by VEDSICA
I chose Minsc because of his funny dialogue.The only thing that I didn't like about him was that you couldn't put Boo away,and use that slot for a weapon or potion.
Actually, that was one of the coolest thing IMHO . I tried to remove Boo several times, because it made me laugh everytime to see he can't be removed. |
Jesus saves... and takes ½ damage |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 03:20:34
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quote:
Originally posted by VEDSICA
I chose Minsc because of his funny dialogue.The only thing that I didn't like about him was that you couldn't put Boo away,and use that slot for a weapon or potion.
Yes I find that annoying too. It's too bad that you can't summon a giant Boo to help out with the fighting. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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jebeddo
Seeker
Canada
69 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 04:16:08
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Minsc, he's a no-brainer. Here's some of his quotes I found at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0224637/quotes :
-Make way villain! Hero coming through!
-I trust those who prey on children no farther than they can be thrown, even if I manage to throw them pretty far!
-I won't cry for the dead! I won't! Well, maybe a little... but I will staunch the tears with righteous fury!
-What? Boo is outraged! See his fury! It's small, so look close. Trust me, it's there.
-Minsc will be free! These bonds will not hold my wrath! Butts will be liberally kicked in good measure!
-This is silly! Buttons are not how one escapes dungeons! I would smash the button and rain beatings liberally down on the wizard for playing such a trick!
-I would hate being forgotten in a bottle. It might depend somewhat on the type of bottle, but overall I expect the effect would be similar. (Upon meeting a genie)
-Magic is impressive but now Minsc leads. Swords for everyone!
-Butt kicking for goodness!
-[before going berserk] Despair not! I shall inspire you by charging BLINDLY ON!
-Feel the burning stare of my HAMSTER and change your ways!
-Boo points, I punch - it's a very simple relationship, but it is effective!
-Minsc will lead with blade and boot! Boo will take care of the details.
and lastly, the best one and the last one:
I grow tired of shouting battle cries when fighting this mage. Boo will finish his eyeballs once and for all, so he does not rise again! Evil, meet my sword! SWORD, MEET EVIL!!
forgive me, if you think I have gone a bit overboard with things... |
"Only half-orcs rush in where devas fear to tread." |
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The Blue Sorceress
Learned Scribe
107 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 04:40:59
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Yoshimo! I was sad when he died. He was one of the few characters that seemed to have a sense of humor (as opposed to just being funny unintentionally because they were strange... Jan, Minsc, Edwin, ) and he was also ridiculously useful. He also has an absolutely hilarious dialogue with Keldorn that involves the singing of naughty songs.
Plus I have a weakness for rougish grins.
-Blue |
Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely.
I see your walrus and raise you a carpenter |
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Rudar Dimble
Learned Scribe
131 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 10:07:05
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quote:
Originally posted by jebeddo
Minsc, he's a no-brainer. Here's some of his quotes I found at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0224637/quotes :
-Make way villain! Hero coming through!
-I trust those who prey on children no farther than they can be thrown, even if I manage to throw them pretty far!
-I won't cry for the dead! I won't! Well, maybe a little... but I will staunch the tears with righteous fury!
-What? Boo is outraged! See his fury! It's small, so look close. Trust me, it's there.
-Minsc will be free! These bonds will not hold my wrath! Butts will be liberally kicked in good measure!
-This is silly! Buttons are not how one escapes dungeons! I would smash the button and rain beatings liberally down on the wizard for playing such a trick!
-I would hate being forgotten in a bottle. It might depend somewhat on the type of bottle, but overall I expect the effect would be similar. (Upon meeting a genie)
-Magic is impressive but now Minsc leads. Swords for everyone!
-Butt kicking for goodness!
-[before going berserk] Despair not! I shall inspire you by charging BLINDLY ON!
-Feel the burning stare of my HAMSTER and change your ways!
-Boo points, I punch - it's a very simple relationship, but it is effective!
-Minsc will lead with blade and boot! Boo will take care of the details.
and lastly, the best one and the last one:
I grow tired of shouting battle cries when fighting this mage. Boo will finish his eyeballs once and for all, so he does not rise again! Evil, meet my sword! SWORD, MEET EVIL!!
forgive me, if you think I have gone a bit overboard with things...
Somehow I found myself screaming those quotes when I read your post |
Jesus saves... and takes ½ damage |
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Griselame
Acolyte
France
18 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 15:25:10
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Anomen is an interesting character with an interesting background . And I like how selfish and unstandable he is ! Very similar to the Paladin I played some years ago...
BG2 characters are much better than those in BG1 (especially the voices !!!) I don't know how it was in English , but in French the characters in BG1 had an horrible off the limit-voice , sounding like all those stupid Disney pets....(especially Imoen , I wanted to kill her every time she opened her mouth...)
Ah good memories of an old and forgotten innnocent time....Must go back to work  |
By the power of Tyr !!! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 16:06:29
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quote:
Originally posted by jebeddo
-Feel the burning stare of my HAMSTER and change your ways!
Hmmm... I wonder... If I include this phrase in my signature, would scribes understand that I'm actually talking about a certain other mishievous hamster, and not the legendary Boo of Baldur's Gate 2 fame...  .
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 19:38:42
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quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by jebeddo
-Feel the burning stare of my HAMSTER and change your ways!
Hmmm... I wonder... If I include this phrase in my signature, would scribes understand that I'm actually talking about a certain other mishievous hamster, and not the legendary Boo of Baldur's Gate 2 fame... .
I'd know who you were talking about.  |
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jebeddo
Seeker
Canada
69 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 20:36:42
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Jaheria is quite useful if you want to summon lot of big things to crush other big things, Aerie is useful in that she gets lots of spells, Imoen is a must if you want a good storyline, and Edwin because he is the best wizard in the game.
My old party included: Me (of course), Aerie, Minsc, Edwin, Jaheria, and Imoen, but replacing Sarevok with one of the above works well, too. |
"Only half-orcs rush in where devas fear to tread." |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 10 May 2005 : 03:30:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Rudar Dimble
quote:
Originally posted by jebeddo
Minsc, he's a no-brainer. Here's some of his quotes I found at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0224637/quotes :
-Make way villain! Hero coming through!
-I trust those who prey on children no farther than they can be thrown, even if I manage to throw them pretty far!
-I won't cry for the dead! I won't! Well, maybe a little... but I will staunch the tears with righteous fury!
-What? Boo is outraged! See his fury! It's small, so look close. Trust me, it's there.
-Minsc will be free! These bonds will not hold my wrath! Butts will be liberally kicked in good measure!
-This is silly! Buttons are not how one escapes dungeons! I would smash the button and rain beatings liberally down on the wizard for playing such a trick!
-I would hate being forgotten in a bottle. It might depend somewhat on the type of bottle, but overall I expect the effect would be similar. (Upon meeting a genie)
-Magic is impressive but now Minsc leads. Swords for everyone!
-Butt kicking for goodness!
-[before going berserk] Despair not! I shall inspire you by charging BLINDLY ON!
-Feel the burning stare of my HAMSTER and change your ways!
-Boo points, I punch - it's a very simple relationship, but it is effective!
-Minsc will lead with blade and boot! Boo will take care of the details.
and lastly, the best one and the last one:
I grow tired of shouting battle cries when fighting this mage. Boo will finish his eyeballs once and for all, so he does not rise again! Evil, meet my sword! SWORD, MEET EVIL!!
forgive me, if you think I have gone a bit overboard with things...
Somehow I found myself screaming those quotes when I read your post
I too found myself screaming for no apparent reason. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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Sandergin
Acolyte
Poland
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Posted - 13 May 2005 : 08:46:52
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| I like Jaheirea the most, in fact I liked her in BG1, when she was with Khalid, and after when he died in BG2 i fell sory about her, and of course made with her a romance :) She is the best character in the game, from heroes who can "play" with us, and I don't think about her ability to fight, or defend, but her "inside" ;] |
"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me.. You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies, You annoint my head with oil, my cup overflows, surely goodness and love will follow me.." |
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 18:20:27
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| Gotta be Minsc. When I was playing BG2, he was probably one of my strongest characters other than my character and Jaheira. Nalia isn't half bad. But I prefer Imoen over her. |
"What's that," asked Mogget.
"Sardines," said Sam. "I knew they were standard rations, so I got a few tins for you."
"What are sardines?" Moggest asked suspiciously. "And why is there a key? Is this some sort of Abhorsen joke?"
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
"What you made a vampire...Pomeranian?!" --Hannibal King from Blade Trinity
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2005 : 18:53:40
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My favorite character was Aerie. I thought she had an interesting character that was pretty much straight forward... I guess in terms of crunch, she wasn't the best... but she had the best portrait by far.
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