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Decline J_C fails his Codex check...again - Betrayal at Krondor is the best RPG ever, but I'm not feeling it

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Need a little help here. One of my characters, Locklear constantly getting poisoned without any good reason. We are on the road, resting, he gets poisoned. I go to the temple, they heal him, but he gets poisoned when I try to rest to get his health back. I have no clue why is this happening.
You probably picked up some poisoned rations. Read the description of the rations, I think it gives you some hints that they're poisoned or spoiled.
 

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Strap Yourselves In Serpent in the Staglands Shadorwun: Hong Kong Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Steve gets a Kidney but I don't even get a tag. Pathfinder: Wrath I'm very into cock and ball torture I helped put crap in Monomyth
Need a little help here. One of my characters, Locklear constantly getting poisoned without any good reason. We are on the road, resting, he gets poisoned. I go to the temple, they heal him, but he gets poisoned when I try to rest to get his health back. I have no clue why is this happening.
Goodammit J_C, watch what you're eating.
 

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What? Rations can be spoiled or poisoned? Dammit, should have thought about that. Thanks everyone!
 

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Jesus Christ, I had around 60 rations with me, and 50 was poisoned from those. I was eating poisoned rations for days now. It's a small miracle that my guys survived this long.
 

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On a forum with so many jaded gamers, it's fun to see someone blunder cluelessly into classical newbie mistakes.
 

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I must say this game has its moments. It is really cool that the higher my barding ability is, the better the guy plays his songs, and you can listen to it.
 

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Codex Year of the Donut Serpent in the Staglands Dead State Divinity: Original Sin Project: Eternity Torment: Tides of Numenera Wasteland 2 Shadorwun: Hong Kong Divinity: Original Sin 2 A Beautifully Desolate Campaign Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Pathfinder: Kingmaker Pathfinder: Wrath I'm very into cock and ball torture I helped put crap in Monomyth
J_C Eventually you will figure out how many rations you can carry at a time without ever having any extras that end up spoiling.

These old RPGs liked throwing extraneous little bits of simulationist mechanics at you. Fun stuff when it wasn't too intrusive.
 

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The poisoned/spoiled rations should be easy to spot since they don't stack with regular rations, so you see odd numbers.
Yeah, all I saw that there were a bunch of rations that didn't stack with eachother, and I was going to say that this shitty game doesn't know how to stack items. :D It turned out the game was doing what it supposed to do. :D
J_C Eventually you will figure out how many rations you can carry at a time without ever having any extras that end up spoiling.

These old RPGs liked throwing extraneous little bits of simulationist mechanics at you. Fun stuff when it wasn't too intrusive.
Yeah, I'm having more and more fun with the game, I must admit.

So why make a thread when you're barely out of Act 1 or something.
Why not?
 

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Codex Year of the Donut Serpent in the Staglands Dead State Divinity: Original Sin Project: Eternity Torment: Tides of Numenera Wasteland 2 Shadorwun: Hong Kong Divinity: Original Sin 2 A Beautifully Desolate Campaign Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Pathfinder: Kingmaker Pathfinder: Wrath I'm very into cock and ball torture I helped put crap in Monomyth
Raise your hand if you ever explored the entire world map exhaustively in every single chapter to find new stuff (and there always was!)
 

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Raise your hand if you ever explored the entire world map exhaustively in every single chapter to find new stuff (and there always was!)
Did you? I know I tried to revisit many locations form chapter to chapter, but saying that I visited every nook and cranny would be an overstatement.
 

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If I had played the game in 1993 I probably would have explored all of it. But when I played it a few years ago, I decided to mostly role play it instead. You miss some things, but I think the overall gaming experience is better if you don't go OCD.
 

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Act I of BaK can take about 40 hours if you want
I'm actually not going to Krondor in Act 1, I decided that I do the whole trip around the Kingdom. I finished the western half of the "circle", now I'm on the eastern part.

I'm liking the game now, if only it had a better control, it would be a favourite of mine.
 

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Raise your hand if you ever explored the entire world map exhaustively in every single chapter to find new stuff (and there always was!)

I lawn-moved the shit out of that world once I got my hands on the item which reveals hidden caches.

One thing that made the game great was the amount of writing and detail that was put into little tucked away things. Anyone remember the "dream house" that you'd come across somewhere on the Southern road? James would approach it with a sense of dread, he knew that something was wrong about it, but couldn't quite put his finger on why. If memory serves you find a sword (rapier?) behind the house. You never find out what was up with it and it really creeped me out. Little things like that gave the world this wider sense so lacking in RPGs of being a very small actor in a very large and living world.

Plus Owyn randomly stumbling across a fortune-telling dragon who drops this on you:

"In the days to come, you may stand at a critical juncture between Rythar and Mythar and if that comes to pass you should know this: A time comes for all things to die."
 

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At some point, probably when you finish your playthrough, or you're stuck, or you want to drop the game again, you may want to check out Wyrmlord's LP of BAK.

It's an excellent LP, pretty thorough, shows many things you have probably missed and makes some nice story connections and observations. It's definitely his best contribution to this site.
 

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Lone wolf seventh sense does something similar to that suggestion of a almost unfiltered journal - not that the game needs it. Depicted as a literal quest journal, instead of something where you record quests, it records every single thing you did on the text sections but written first person-esque, like:
[1] Traveled through the Shadow gate, woved returning and recapturing the Moonstone.
[2] Dodged the giant centipede creature hauling ore wagons, noticed the glowing minerals in the wagons.
[3] Hid beneath Shamath's throne, noticed the Pool of Sorrows and the Gates of Darkness, run to the Gates and spilled blood into the Pool.
[4] Met spirit of Cadak, suffered psychic attack (-3 EP)
[5] Survived the volley of arrows, recalled the script in Tome of Darkness about Nza'pok secret name, tried to guess it.
[6] Tried to pick up Kekataag's axe to destroy Alyss's prison.
[7] Noticed the wagons and centipede-like tracks in the tunnel, saw a dark shape in the tunnel closing in.
[8] Dug free from the mire (-5 EP, lost 3 backpack items). Saw a stone hut, cleaved a path to it and took cover inside.
[9] Waited until the bridge is clear of traffic, made a dash across.
[10] Opened the trapdoor, sensed the magical shield have disappeared, climbed into the nest.
[11] Ensnared the creature using the Spell Net, opened the portal using Kai skills, hurried inside.
[12] Destroyed Alyss's prison with one blow from Kekataag's axe, saw a host of monstrous horrors closing in.
[13] Killed Nza'pok, hurried down a beach, discovering a canoe, paddled away from the shore, entered magical mist - border of Nza'pok's realm, sucked into the maw of a titanic whale-like creature.
[14] Not discovered by the dragon, landed close to the main temple, escaped towards it.
[15] Hit by the flame (random EP loss). Recognized Jantoor and shouted his secret name, tried to guess the name of the other Künae.
[16] Traveled to the Plane of Darkness, helped Elder Magi to aid their efforts to steer your journey.
[17] Descended towards the column of light, healed yourself, tried to avoid the Lavas.
[18] Recognized the spirit of Cadak.
[19] Defeated the blood-sucking vines, spotted a patrol of winged reptiles, ecsaped to the ruins of a settlement, noticed hyena-like statue, sensed a doorway under the statue.
[20] Not trusted Cadak's plea, destroyed the giant worm he have summoned, tried to find a way out of the chamber.
[21] Suffered psychic assault, tried to shield your mind.
[22] Enraged Shamath, read in her mind about her punishment for her failure to resurrect Vashna. Discovered by Shamath.
[23] Wandered through the tunnels in Zantaz's realm, saw the decorations that celebrate the forces of Evil, came to the chasm with tongue-bridge to the dragon-gate. Crossed the bridge, saw Zantaz.
[24] Tried to force way through the vines, attacked by the vines (-3 EP), fought the Haemodyls (CS 49 EP 45).
[25] Spotted by Lavas on the bridge, attacked and defeated.
[26] Viewed Zantaz, failed to find his weak spot, tried to defeat him at a distance.
[27] Your spirit lifted by Lord Ardan and Lord Rimoah admiration of the Sommerswerd.
[28] Defeated the maggot swarm, offered a false Künae Ring by Cadak's ghost.
[29] Defeated Kekataag, sensed he was punished by Naar to eke out upon the Plain of Despair, feeled Naar's wrath.
[30] Levitated, saw three arachnids below, descended when the spell wear off, fought the Avagnids (CS 48 EP 40).
[31] Not discovered by the dragon, landed close to the main temple, escaped towards it.
[32] Fought Chaos-mutants (CS 45 EP 37).
[33] Read the Tome of Darkness, learned about Zantaz and his realm. Continued along the tunnel, arrived at a junction.
[34] Deflected most of the Shamath's psychic attack (-2 EP).
[35] Tried to escape the vines (-2 EP).
[36] Defeated Ghazoul, opened the portal.
[37] Tried to hide before Tzor.
[38] Discovered that the insect is susceptible to mind control.
[39] Dodged the flame. Recognized Jantoor and shouted his secret name, tried to guess the name of the other Künae.
[40] Saw Alyss imprisoned, moved to rescue her.
[41] Deciphered the runes on the floor of the chamber, examined the portal, discovered three slots.
[42] Sensed by the dragon, tried to hide in its cargo.
[43] Casted the Shield spell, tried to shield from the volley of arrows.
[44] Rebounded the flame. Recognized Jantoor and shouted his secret name, tried to guess the name of the other Künae.
[45] Not successful to command the dragon, landed close to the chasm.
[46] Fought the Haemodyls (CS 49 EP 42).
[47] Witnessed three comets with human faces.
[48] Used Deliverance for life-burst (+20 EP), rushed through the portal of flame, used the Platinum Amulet's power (+random EP), emerged in hot, cindery ground.
[49] Dug free from the mire (-2 EP). Saw a stone hut, cleaved a path to it and took cover inside.
[50] Took the Skarn-ska and Korlinium Scabbard.
[51] Aimed at the beast's snout and fired.
[52] Implored by Alyss, took a running leap to the Shadow Gate and escaped at the eleventh hour.
[53] Presented your own Platinum Amulet to Lord Rimoah, obtained the Tome of Darkness.
[54] Recovered after psychic struggle with Shamath and her minions, deflected their second psychic assault, and damaged them heavily. Run to the portal and froze Shamath by shouting her secret name. Heared a terrible sound.
[55] Tried to dodge the giant creature, tripped, crushed to death by long line of ore wagon it was hauling.
[56] Shouted wrong Nza'pok secred name - with no effect. Tried to search Tome of Darkness for the right name. Killed by more than a dozen lances.
[57] Passed through the gate of Dazganon. Lost Scarab, Ring, and Amulet. Detected Alyss life-force and followed it to the heart of Dazganon. Successfully evaded enemies' attention for an hour. Reached very busy section of Dazganon. Tried to pass through.
[58] The gout of flame, targeted at your ilusory double, veers in mid-air and came towards you.
[59] Shielded your mind for defence. Trying to deflect Dentaag psychic attack.
[60] Escaping Shamath's realm. Entering a vast star-filled void. Consulted the Tome of Darkness. Learned about Avarvae and her realm.
[61] Striked out at the vine creature. Tried to pull upright and staggered away. Were blocked by more of the vines.
[62] Sensed that the dragon had detected you in its cargo. Tried to distract the dragon.
[63] Kidnapped by winged creatures in a net. Transported away for more then an hour. When landing, saw a primitive settlement and many creatures of two species: humanoid, and insect.
[64] Took cover before Huan'zhor, but were spotted. Fought Huan'zhor the Dragonlord (CS 56 EP 60).
[65] Examined all three holes of the door, detected magical energy of the lock.
[66] Distracted Lavas by throwing buckets of lava to the chasm. Made a dash across the open bridge.
[67] Went by the causeway, suddenly realized it being a fortified wall of an ancient city drowned in this swamp. Tried to seek a shelter from sudden acid rain.
[68] Leaped to your feet and awaited Naar's attack. Saw his champion, Kekataag.
[69] Fought Nemagog swarm (CS 40 EP 32) summoned by spirit of Cadak.
[70] Wounded Huan'zhor, shouted his secret name, and drove him away. Saw several dozen Lavas approaching.
[71] Defiantly standed against Nza'pok's horde. Suddenly recalled the power of Nza'pok secret name. Tried to recall the name.
[72] Conjured a thick mist to escape guarding Lavas, sprinted towards the tower.
[73] Used Teleport to escape the giant creature. Noticed the glowing minerals in wagon it is hauling.
[74] Fought Ghazoul (CS 50 EP 38)
[75] Crouched before bolts behind Shamath's throne. Noticed the Pool of Sorrows. Dropped a blood to the pool.
[76] Performed a Spirit-walk, scanned the portal for danger. Heared a growl, hastily returned to your physical body (-2 EP unless at least Sun Lord). Descended the steps, spotted a creature.
[77] Saw Huan'zhor approaching. Frantically searched for the Scarab.
[78] Hurried towards the knoll, got stuck knee-deep in the mud.
[79] Recognized the spirit of Zahda, and many spirits of your slain enemies.
[80] Used your skills to repel the beast. Deciphered secret code of the portal and opened it.
[81] Dodged the psychic shock wave, Unsheathed your weapon and awaited for Kekataag's coming.
[82] Deflected most of the psychic attack (-1 EP).
[83] Hit by the flame (random EP loss). Recognized Jantoor and shouted his secret name, tried to guess the name of the other Künae.
[84] Recognized Shamath's domain, consulted the Tome of Darkness, learned Shamath's secret name and the manner of escape from her realm.
[85] Arrived at the beach, abandoned canoe, scanned the dark jungle ahead.
[86] Consulted the Tome of Darkness, learned about Huan'zhor and his realm, secret name, and the manner of escape.
[87] Used Counterspell to open the portal.
[88] Listened to the ore train as it disappeared, walked back along the tunnel. Rested in an empty cavern.
[89] Declined to accept Rimoah's sword, Took Platinum Amulet and the Tome of Darkness.
[90] Traveled through Shadow Gate, arrived in the evil-permeated realm of mud. Consulted the Tome of Darkness, learned about Nza'pok and his realm, secret name, and the manner of escape. Warned before hidden enemies.
[91] The comet-faces transformed back into flames and disappeared. Saw Bridge of the Damned. The shadowy riders returned escorting an astral creature.
[92] Tried to use Grand Mastery to stop the maggot-tide. Fought Nemagog swarm (CS 36 EP 30).
[93] Detected by the Lavas, Fought Lavas sentry (CS 45 EP 45).
[94] Fought Avagnids (CS 50 EP 40).
[95] Raced across the bridge unseen. Covered in a newly-constructed dwelling.
[96] Shouted wrong name, killed by the maggot swarm.
[97] Recognized Dentaag, remembered their strong psychic powers.
[98] Being pushed nearer to the warrior. Used Kai power-word against him.
[99] Using spirit-walk in the void (-2 EP), escaped Avarvae and her minions. Reached the Bridge of the Damned.
[100] Escaped the Künae's realm. Noticed a number on Künae's ring. Arrived in the deep mine tunnel. Noticed something huge approaching.
[101] Detected and attacked by the insects.
[102] Successfully persuaded the dragon to not pay attention to you, landed safely and made your way to the temple.
[103] Inserted a coin into the square slot, suffered damage (-6 EP). Correctly inserted second coin and entered the portal.
[104] Noticed magical phial, revealed its healing properties.
[105] Correctly guessed Nza'pok's secret name, froze him, and drove all his minions away.
[106] Leaped into the well (-4 EP), descended through a column of azure light. Emerged atop a large flat-roofed building. Spotted a Lavas.
[107] Recognized Daemonaks, thought of having met one in the Temple of Maaken.
[108] Shattered the sorcerous prison holding Alyss, followed her to the Shadow Gate she created, escaped in eleventh hour.
[109] Tried to guess the right slot, prepared to insert a gold coin into it.
[110] Run to the Gates of Darkness, tried to dodge bolts. Hit by one of them (-3 EP). Hurled yourself head-first into the void.
[111] Made a lasso from your rope and pulled yourself over dry land before Levitation spell run out, and escaped arachnids. Forced your way through the vegetation, spotted the ruins of a settlement, and curious statue of hyena-like beast.
[112] Waited inside the hollow for the rain to abate. Spotted leaves spattered with honey-like substance. Warned by Kai senses of its poisonous nature. Also warned of approaching danger.
[113] Detected the outline of distant beetle-like creature. Realized the necessity to avoid or escape it.
[114] Successfully persuaded the dragon to not pay attention to you, landed safely and made your way to the temple.
[115] Decided to explore the undergrowth's perimeter, found an old track. Followed it. Arrived at a curtain of thick vines. Used Kai mastery to move them aside, then recognized them being animals. Being attacked by them.
[116] Waited till tunnel traffic dies down, then hurried across the tunnel. Explored deep into Naar's stronghold. Entered Naar's inner sanctum.
[117] Tried to leap from the wagon, succumbed to the insidious effect of radioactive ore, made hastily jump, suffered injuries (-4 EP).
[118] Used Psi-screen, absorbed much of the attacking mindforce, leaved in a state of psychic shock (-8 EP).
[119] Killed the Lavas and hid its body. Stopped when trying to leave.
[120] Reached firm ground, escaped arachnids. Forced your way through the vegetation, spotted the ruins of a settlement, and curious statue of hyena-like beast.
[121] Drew Sommerswerd and fought Kekataag the Avenger (CS 60 EP 58).
[122] Sought for a shelter before closing beast, noticed the supporting beams criss-crossed the tunnel ceiling.
[123] Got stuck knee-deep in the mud, evaded thanks to Kai abilities. Made your way to the distant knoll. Noticed a stone hut, took a cover inside from the acid rain.
[124] Stepped out from the transporter beam, entered cavern. Consulted the Tome of Darkness, learned about Shamath, her secret name, and the manner of escape from her realm.
[125] Observed volcanic landscape, remembered being here before when fighning Vaxagore. Warned by Kai senses of approaching fire-storm. Searched for a cover.
[126] Hurried down a beach, discovering a canoe, paddled away from the shore, entered magical mist - border of Nza'pok's realm, sucked into the maw of a titanic whale-like creature.
[127] Recognized the faces of the three comets being souls of Lord Paido, Lord Adamas, and Sebb Jarel, pleading for salvation.
[128] Touched the ring, which transformed to the giant worm, and bit your whole arm off. Being deceived by Cadak's spirit, you died in the dreaded Hall of the Künae.
[129] Successfully defeated the ghoulish horde, got stuck in a mud when trying to escape. Forced down by flying attackers, lost a possession (random: backpack item or all money).
[130] Threw yourself to the ground, singed by the approaching fire-column.
[131] Being lashed by the supernatural fire-storm (-2 EP).
[132] Rapidly raged the hyena-like creature. Attacked by it.
[133] Retreated into the forest of flames, trying to escape Tzor's dread gaze.
[134] Leaved the causeway, advanced through the knee-deep mire. Agitated a host of winged insects.
[135] Cast Lightning Hand, hit the warrior. He quickly recovered and released a surge of electrical energy from his sword. Being dragged towards him, the fight was imminent.
[136] Spotted by Lavas and attacked by them. Fought bravely but defeated.
[137] Used your skills to command the creature to run away. Deciphered secret code of the portal and opened it.
[138] Prayed to the God Kai to release the trapped souls form their torment (-4 EP). The God Kai interventioned and saved them. Spotted the Bridge of the Damned, the shadowy riders returned escorting an astral creature.
[139] Picked up Nza'pok's amulet, noticed a number engraved on it.
[140] Noticed an open archway at the base of the tower. Considered the possibility to reach it.
[141] Noticed the giant beetle-like creature approaching. Realized the necessity to avoid or escape it.
[142] Noticed a reptilian guard at the bridge. Decided to throw it down form the bridge to distract other creatures.
[143] Dragged yourself to your feet. Used Kai healing skills. Picked another coin and tried to use another slot.
[144] Difficult advance to the distant crater (random -4 or -5 EP).
[145] Lord Rimoah summoned a secret council, which would help you to reach Naar's realm through the Shadow gate in Toran.
[146] Got scared of Avarvae's suspected terrible powers. Tried to escape to the Bridge of the Damned.
[147] Fought Zantaz (CS 52 EP 50).
[148] Detected by the dragon. Landed close to the edge of the chasm.
[149] Detected by the dragon. Tried to persuade it to not pay attention to you.
[150] Crossed over the Bridge of the Damned, consulted the Tome of Darkness, learned about Naar's realm and fortress, and about his closest minions. The Tome of Darkness disappeared.
[151] Successfully evaded the ghoulish horde, got stuck in a mud when trying to escape. Forced down by flying attackers, lost a possession (random: backpack item or all money).
[152] Successfully deflected the psychic attack of the Demoness and Lieutenants of Night. Damaged them heavily. Run to the portal and froze Shamath by shouting her secret name. Heared a terrible sound.
[153] The fire column roared through the body of your double and impacted harmlessly. Recognized Jantoor and shouted his secret name, tried to guess the name of the other Künae.
[154] Scraped by one of the spears (-1 EP).
[155] Entered the beam. Descended deeper and encountered terrible coldness. The Scarab was protecting you. Noticed the number on it. Emerged in an icy cavern.
[156] The flying insect prepared to launch an attack.
[157] Leaped into the well, descended through a column of azure light. Emerged atop a large flat-roofed building. Spotted a Lavas.
[158] Watched the ore train disappear, explored the new passageway. Rested in an empty cavern.
[159] The creature detected Muntaag honey. Hurled the honey to distract it. Deciphered secret code of the portal and opened it.
[160] Emerged in a dimly lit vault. Recognized being in the Necropolis of Tyso. Sought Baron Tor Medar. Returned to the monastery. Consulted Rimoah and Ardan about retrieving the Moonstone. Vowed to return to the Plane of Darkness for Alyss and the Moonstone.
[161] Flew with the dragon as it dropped its cargo. Being seen by the dragon, leaped from the net and took cover in the hope of avoiding Lavas.
[162] Tried to use Grand Mastery to free from the mud.
[163] Successfully performed a Kai Exorcism to release the trapped souls form their torment. Spotted the Bridge of the Damned, the shadowy riders returned escorting an astral creature.
[164] Inserted a Dagger into the slot. Hit by energy bolt (-4 EP). Lost the Dagger but opened the portal.
[165] Used Kai mastery to speed the progress to the distant crater. Suffering minor injuries (-3 EP).
[166] Leaped into the air and grabbed for one of the beams.
[167] Used Kai-blast (-4 EP). Agitated the swarm. It rose up and attacked.
[168] Was struck by psychic shock wave (-3 EP).
[169] Used Counterspell to open the portal. Suffered damage from the slot (-2 EP). Opened the portal.
[170] Spotted the demonic spectre of Tzor. Detected his psychic probes. Tried to hide.
[171] Shouted wrong Nza'pok secred name - with no effect. Tried to search Tome of Darkness for the right name. Killed by more than a dozen lances.
[172] Tried to ignore the combination lock, warned by Kai Sixth Sense. Randomly entered code. Activated an alarm, attracted a host of Lavas. Defeated by the Lavas.
[173] Tried to avoid the cracling lance of fire.
[174] Reached successfully the archway. Lavas failed to detect you. Descended the spiral stairway.
[175] Sent an arrow to the creature's head but it was deflected. The beast spat a virulent saliva at you. You neutralized it using Nexus, which made the beast anxious.
[176] Recognized Shadow Reavers.
[177] Advanced towards the stairwell, scanned for traps. Inspected sealed portal. Heared a sound.
[178] Tried to will the insects to fall asleep, sensed strong resistance.
[179] Descended the spiral stairs and made your way through the settlement. Observed Lavas and dragons at work. Hid among the blocks of stone, being lifted with the cargo. Feared being spotted by the dragon.
[180] Had Platinum Amulet already. Picked the Tome of the Darkness.
[181] Leaped into the last wagon (-2 EP). Noticed glowing minerals and its insidious effect. Prepared to jump out of the wagon.
[182] Cast Invisible Fist, made the beast unconscious. Opened the portal using Kai skills, hurried inside.
[183] Saw sleeping female giant-person. Guessed her to be Demoness Shamath. Heared footsteps, took cover and masked your presence.
[184] Cast Invisible Shield to deflect the deluge of spears.
[185] Huan'zhor approached. You did not dare to escape without the Scarab. Fought Huan'zhor the Dragonlord (CS 56 EP 60).
[186] Killed Zantaz. Observed his fall into the pit. Realized the necessity to escape.
[187] Absorbed much of the psychic attack, leaved in a state of psychic shock (-6 EP).
[188] Drawing Sommerswerd caused an anxiety among the Künae. One of them sent a gout of fire at you.
[189] Failed to hide. Discovered and captured by Naar's minions, killed by thousands of vengeful spirits. Doomed to be forever upon the Plain of Despair.
[190] Sensed the right slot. Not having coins, tried to open it by other means.
[191] Successfully made the insect fall asleep. Discovered Muntaag honey. Saw a flock of winged creatures.
[192] Approached Alyss. Being telepathically warned of danger. Prepared to fight.
[193] Drew your magical blade. Fought Haemodyls (CS 47 EP 47).
[194] Reached the crater. Recognized similarities between it and the Tahou Cauldron.
[195] Pressed the coin into a circular slot. Opened the portal.
[196] Successfully crossed the bridge unseen. Hid in a dwelling. Rested here.
[197] Fought Avagnids (CS 48 EP 40).
[198] Noticed magical phial. Considered picking it up.
[199] Using Nexus, focused on the circular slot. Suffer damage from the slot (-2 EP), but opened the portal.
[200] Met Zantaz. Sensed his absolute defence against psychic attack.
[201] Tried to escape from the Shamath's Throne Room, now being filled by her minions. Took cover behind Shamath's great table.
[202] Traveled through morass for more than a mile. It started to rain. Discovered the rain being acidic. Used Nexus. Tried to find a shelter.
[203] Hit the creature with an Arrow. It scrambled away. Deciphered secret code of the portal and opened it.
[204] Hanging below the roof beam, watched for the ore train to disappear, pressed on along the tunnel. Rested in an empty cavern.
[205] Sensed by the dragon, tried to mask your presence.
[206] Being struck by lances (-3 EP).
[207] Recognized the spirit of Gnaag, and many spirits of your slain enemies.
[208] Found out the door's magical protection. Cast Counterspell.
[209] Entered the beam. Suffered an unbearable icy chill. Not having the Scarab, froze to death.
[210] Passed through the portal. Suffered vile stench of putrefaction (-1 EP). Explored the twisting maze of passageways, finally arrived at a vast circular chamber.
[211] Drew Skarn-Ska, fought Kekataag the Avenger (CS 60 EP 58).
[212] Turned backwards, fell into the swamp (-2 EP). Fought Muntaag swarm (CS 47 EP 40).
[213] Feverishly searched for the Scarab. Prayed to Ishir. Found the Scarab, escaped through the transporter beam.
[214] Pressed the coin into the square slot. Suffered damage (-4 EP).
[215] Observed volcanic landscape. Warned by Kai senses of approaching fire-storm. Searched for a cover.
[216] Entered the estuary, scanned the jungle for a danger. After more than a mile up river, leaped to the grassy bank. Sinked knee-deep in the mud. Saw three spider-like monstrosities preparing to attack.
[217] Managed to hold on to a beam. Noticed long line of wagons the beast was hauling.
[218] Seven glowing shadowy creatures appeared, armed with lances wreathed with flames.
[219] Absorbed and deflected much of the psychic attack (-3 EP).
[220] Approached temple unseen. Lured the guards away and entered. Ascended to the uppermost tier of the temple. Noticed the trapdoor, warned of magical energy by Sixth Sense.
[221] Suffered insidious effect of raduioactive ore (-2 EP), Jumped out of the wagon uninjured.
[222] Expertly killed the creature. Canceled the spell and returned to the shore. Found the remnants of a track. Followed it, spotted the ruins of a settlement, and curious statue of hyena-like beast.
[223] Accompanied the members of the secret council in a chamber below the Guildhall, at a Daziarn Portal. Informed by Elders about helping you to get to the Plane of Darkness. The preparations began.
[224] The warrior released a surge of electrical energy from his sword. Being dragged towards him, the fight was imminent.
[225] Took Avarvae and her minions totally by surprise. Escaped to the Bridge of the Damned.
[226] Fought Haemodyls (CS 49 EP 47).
[227] Alerted and raged Shamath. Suffered psychic attack from her and her two lieutenants.
[228] Saw two ghastly forms of the Künae, and rings fixed upon the fingers of their right hands.
[229] Suffered from noxious fumes (random -3 or -5 EP).
[230] Used Kai mastery to speed the progress to the distant crater. Suffering minor injuries (-3 EP).
[231] Tried to grab the beam but slipped and fell. Crushed to death by the creature and the wagons it was hauling.
[232] Entered a new realm of the Plane of Darkness. Consulted the Tome of Darkness. Learned about the Künae and their realm, secret names, and the meaning of escape from their realm.
[233] Run to the Gates of Darkness, hit by one bolt (-5 EP). Hurled yourself into the void.
[234] Heavily hit the beast, but not repelled it. Fought Ghazoul (CS 50 EP 40).
[235] Successfully avoided Lavas. Reached the base of the tower. Stopped when seeing something.
[236] Successfully psychically injured and repelled the insect. Discovered Muntaag honey. Saw a flock of winged creatures.
[237] Kekataag emerged, prepared for a fight.
[238] Summoned a thick fog, obscuring you from the sight of the swarm. Hid in their now-empty nest.
[239] Discovered the combination lock protecting the trapdoor. Tried to decipher it.
[240] Attempted to alter your weight to free the arachnids.
[241] Spotted when running across the bridge. Attacked and killed by the Lavas.
[242] Formed a mind shield against Dentaag's psychic attack.
[243] The incoming creatures waited for the Demoness to wake up. Listened to the conversation about her vengeance against Avarvae. Being detected by Shamath.
[244] Inserted an Arrow into the slot. Hit by energy bolt (-4 EP). Lost the Arrow but opened the portal.
[245] Reached the crater using Teleport (-2 EP).
[246] Escaped arachinds using Teleporte. Rushed into the jungle. Found the remnants of a track. Followed it, spotted the ruins of a settlement, and curious statue of hyena-like beast.
[247] Directed a powerful Kai-blast at the insects.
[248] Beyond the Bridge of the Damned, entered Naar's realm. Saw the fortress of Dazganon, recognized the Plain of Despair, and millions of evil souls trapped there.
[249] Successfully deflected Cadak's mind attack. Cadak pleaded you for forgiveness, offered you the ring of the Künae.
[250] Explored the fiery nest of Huan'zhor, recognized transport beam. Searched for the Scarab.
[251] Used Levitation to hold in the ceiling, escaped the giant creature. Noticed the glowing minerals in wagon it is hauling.
[252] Watched the score of winged creatures encircling you. Shocked by another danger at hand.
[253] Grabbed the phial, wounded by a bolt (-1 EP). Crouched before bolts behind Shamath's throne. Noticed the Pool of Sorrows. Dropped a blood to the pool.
[254] Fought Zantaz (CS 52 EP 52).
[255] Decided to explore the undergrowth's perimeter, found an old track. Followed it. Arrived at a curtain of thick vines.
[256] Throwing Shamath Potion on Avarvae's face, grievously wounded her. Escaped to the Bridge of the Damned.
[257] Pulled yourself to your feet, using Kai healing to heal the wounded arm. Took another coin and chose a slot.
[258] Presented your own Korlinium Scabbard. Ardan offered you a Platinum Amulet.
[259] Descended the spiral stairs and made your way through the settlement. Observed Lavas at the bridge. Waited for the proper moment do cross it.
[260] Entered armoury hall. Discovered some usable weapons.
[261] Lost blood by the bloodsucking vines, desperately defended yourself.
[262] Detected and captured by Tzor, killed by thousands of vengeful spirits. Doomed to be forever upon the Plain of Despair.
[263] Sensed a life in a hollow. Cautiously advanced. Saw a host of winged insects.
[264] Noticed a guard at the bridge. Threw it over the bridge, thus distract other guards. Made a dash across the bridge.
[265] Recognized similarity between this hall and Cadak's Throne Hall. Deciphered the runes engraved on the walls. Crossed the chamber to the door with three slots.
[266] Sought for a shelter before closing beast, noticed the supporting beams criss-crossed the tunnel ceiling. Saw the beast closing in.
[267] Psychically attacked the Demoness and her Lieutenants, damaged them heavily. Run to the portal and froze Shamath by shouting her secret name. Heared a terrible sound.
[268] Saw a hyena-like beast. Recognized that it was starving, and ready for attack.
[269] Alerted for a valuable mineral hidden in the hut. Found Blue Diamond. Saw a flock of bat-winged creatures.
[270] Saw the subterranean domain through the wall of the tower. Noticed busy alien city, and, behind a fiery chasm, the Nest of Fire. Considered two routes across the chasm to reach it.
[271] Successfully used a bow to kill two arachnids. Tried to kill the third one.
[272] Saw Avarvae the Tormentess closing in a chariot, then moving effortlessly towards you.
[273] Created an illusory double of yourself. Caused an anxiety among the Künae.
[274] Entered the Shadow Gate, your progress guided by efforts of the magicians in Toran. Suffered damage during that painful journey (-5 EP).
[275] Saw a vaulted cavern with pillars of ice. Saw a throne, a pool nearby, and a creature sitting at the massive marble table.
[276] Severely wounded by fight with Zantaz. Tried to use Grand Mastery.
[277] Hit by one lance (-2 EP).
[278] Waited for Lavas do leave. Trapped in the column of light. Being sent out of the crater, into a raging fire-storm.
[279] Runthrough the tunnel before the creature, saw a junction ahead, tried to reach it.
[280] Encountered host of undead creatures. Tried to face them, one of the flying creatures sent a smoking bundle at you. Consumed by acid smoke. Used Nexus to save you.
[281] Used spell Strength, rushed towards the portal, leaped through the dragon-gate. Restored life from Platinum Amulet (random EP x2). Emerged in a not, cinder ground.
[282] Sensed Naar's presence. Fought Kekataag the Avanger (CS 60 EP 58).
[283] Used Levitation, brought yourself above arachnids.
[284] Sensed dragon's resistance to your mental commands. It descended towards the edge of the chasm.
[285] Killed most of the insects and repelled the rest of them. Discovered Muntaag honey. Saw a flock of winged creatures.
[286] Grabbed the phial. Crouched before bolts behind Shamath's throne. Noticed the Pool of Sorrows. Dropped a blood to the pool.
[287] The beast spat a virulent saliva at you. You neutralized it using Nexus, which made the beast anxious.
[288] Suffered from the violent fire-storm (-8 EP).
[289] Tried to shout the name of the other Künae - with on effect. Killed by the second lance of flame.
[290] Thrown to the pit. Surrounded by Dentaag and other creatures. Standed against Nza'pok and his horde, noticed his amulet. Nza'pok ordered them to kill you with lances.
[291] The third Arrow missed. Desperately sent all remaining arrows at the beast and killed it. Struggled towards the bank, rushed into the jungle. Found the remnants of a track. Followed it, spotted the ruins of a settlement, and curious statue of hyena-like beast.
[292] Hastily shielded before mental attack. Leaved in a psychic shock (-5 EP).
[293] The creature swiftly became enraged and attacked.
[294] Cast power-word, hit the warrior. He quickly recovered and released a surge of electrical energy from his sword. Being dragged towards him, the fight was imminent.
[295] Discovered protective power of the Blue Diamond. Discharged the magical trapdoor shield with it.
[296] Took Platinum Amulet and the Tome of Darkness.
[297] Successfully masked from Tzor. Entered Dazganon, approached the wall of black flames.
[298] Cast Teleport, escaped the beetle-like creature. Noticed the wagons with minerals it is hauling.
[299] Fought Haemodyls (CS 47 EP 47).
[300] Opened the Gates of Darkness with your blood. Rushed to it, trying to evade the hail of missiles.
[301] Being brought to the settlement. Noticed horde of undead beings and strange insectoids. Descended into their midst. Hit by a powerful mind attack.
[302] Recognized Demoness Shamath. Heared footsteps, took cover and masked your presence.
[303] Rushed towards the portal, leaped through the dragon-gate. Restored life from Platinum Amulet (random EP x2). Emerged in a not, cinder ground.
[304] Cut your way through the vines. Found out them to be living creatures (-1 EP). Fought Haemodyls (CS 49 EP 47).
[305] Detected by the dragon. Landed close to the edge of the chasm.
[306] Caused an anxiety among the Künae. One of them sent a gout of fire at you.
[307] Being offered the Skarn-Ska.
[308] Watched Lavas for several minutes before made your move.
[309] Inserted a coin into the triangular slot. Suffered damage (-6 EP). Cradled your twice-injured arm. Used circular slot. Opened the portal.
[310] Drew your magical sword. Fought Zantaz (CS 50 EP 46).
[311] Shout the name of the other Künae and froze him. Retrieved one ring. Escaped from the Hall leaping into the cave-like hole.
[312] Hit by two lances (-4 EP).
[313] Using spirit-walk, you escaped Avarvae and her minions (-4 EP). Reached the Bridge of the Damned.
[314] Hurried down a beach, discovering a canoe, paddled away from the shore, entered magical mist - border of Nza'pok's realm, used Amulet to evade a titanic whale-like creature.
[315] Discovered healing properties of Shamath's Potion.
[316] Killed all arachnids. Rushed into the jungle. Found the remnants of a track. Followed it, spotted the ruins of a settlement, and curious statue of hyena-like beast.
[317] Fired an Arrow, failed to kill the reptilian. Lavas raised an Alarm. Decided to make a dash across the bridge.
[318] Fought Muntaag swarm (CS 47 EP 40).
[319] Deflected the fire column with your magical blade. Recognized Jantoor and shouted his secret name, tried to guess the name of the other Künae.
[320] Witnessed the ghostly shape to arise and draw closer. Recognized it to be the spirit of Cadak.
[321] The beast prepared to attack. Sensed the necessity to act quickly.
[322] Successfully evaded all crossbow bolts. Leaped into the void.
[323] Agitated the insects. They prepared to attack.
[324] Approached Naar's inner sanctum.
[325] Not managed to get to the dragon-gate. Crushed by the stone beam.
[326] Cast Net, imprisoned the beast. Opened the portal using Kai skills, hurried inside.
[327] Saw approaching Huan'zhor. Tried to find the Scarab psychically. Discovered the Scarab.
[328] Evaded the fire column. Recognized Jantoor and shouted his secret name, tried to guess the name of the other Künae.
[329] Banedon announced finished preparations. The ritual began. Enetred the Shadow Gate.
[330] Retreated to the causeway. For an hour travelled though the morass. It started to rain. Discovered the rain being acidic. Tried to find a shelter. Lost the last three items from the Backpack.
[331] Detected the reduced gravity in the shimmering pool. Decided to descend into the crater.
[332] Inserted a coin into the triangular slot. Suffered damage (-4 EP).
[333] Discovered the beast gaining on you. Drew stamina for last attempt to reach the junction.
[334] Decided to explore the undergrowth's perimeter, found an old track. Followed it. Arrived at a curtain of thick vines. Used Kai mastery to move them aside, then recognized them being animals. Being attacked by them.
[335] Tried to shield your mind against Shamath and her Lieutenants attack.
[336] Drew an Arrow and aimed at the warrior. Sent an Arrow. It shattered harmlessly. Tried to defeat the warrior from a distance.
[337] Saved by Grand Mastery from the noxious fumes. Used infravision to counter the blinding smoke. Saw undead creatures approaching.
[338] Successfully masked from Tzor. Entered Dazganon, approached the wall of black flames.
[339] Approached crater, discovered it to be artificial. Noticed the shimmering blue light from inside.
[340] Not seen by the Lavas. Escaped towards the main temple.
[341] Took the Korlinium Scabbard.
[342] Tried to leap form the wagon. Suffered nausea and crashed heavily (-10 EP).
[343] Opened the portal. Entered the vaulted corridor lined with nightmarish paintings. Approached vast chamber, sensed the presence of three spirits.
[344] Wouded the Dragonlord. Shouted his secret name and repelled him. Discovered by Lavas. Walked towards the transporter and stepped in.
[345] Fought Haemodyls (CS 49 EP 47).
[346] Not able to lift Kekataag's axe. Captured by Naar's minions, killed by thousands of vengeful spirits. Doomed to be forever upon the Plain of Despair.
[347] Drawing Skarn-ska caused an anxiety among the Künae. One of them sent a gout of fire at you.
[348] Settled in an empty hut. Warned of a danger. Saw a host of strange bat-winged creatures.
[349] Cast Invisible Fist, made the beast unconscious. Opened the portal using Kai skills, hurried inside.
[350] Entered the newly-created Shadow Gate. Escaped from the Plane of Darkness. Took a Moonstone from Alyss. Achieved a great and lasting victory over the forces of Evil.

Only works well because of linearity i guess. Most quality rpgs have quest journals that do the same thing only they only record quests and the last quest state, like the pc is constantly erasing the journal to write over it.

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Failed to hide. Discovered and captured by Naar's minions, killed by thousands of vengeful spirits. Doomed to be forever upon the Plain of Despair.
i can just see lone wolf writing that in the plain of despair :lol:
 
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 BattleTech Bubbles In Memoria A Beautifully Desolate Campaign Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Steve gets a Kidney but I don't even get a tag. My team has the sexiest and deadliest waifus you can recruit. Pathfinder: Wrath
At some point, probably when you finish your playthrough, or you're stuck, or you want to drop the game again, you may want to check out Wyrmlord's LP of BAK.

It's an excellent LP, pretty thorough, shows many things you have probably missed and makes some nice story connections and observations. It's definitely his best contribution to this site.

I am in chapter 3 of BaK now and was not particularly impressed with the story so far, but reading up on that LP (only the parts I already played) I can not help but admit that the blame is on me. There is a huge number of details and subtleties to the story that I just completely and utterly missed. I guess I really gotta pay much more attention to everything from now on.
 

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I do kind of agree on some of the criticism on the OP, at least partly. A quest journal would be asking too much, but I wish there was a way to make notes in-game. Combat is pretty fun but very simplistic, and there are spells that are either so powerful or just mandatory in some way that many fights are won or lost on the very first turn. The movement isn't really ideal either, as even though moving from A to B is very fast because you can lock on roads, the exploration can get slightly tedious at times, especially if you try to find the right spot that triggers an event or a piece of dialogue. Still, these are only minor flaws, and in my opinion BaK is one of those rare games that don't outright suck on any department but manage to do everything reasonably well while being just awesome in some areas.

In any case, this thread made me reinstall the game.
 

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