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

[Azira]

 

[Storyfag]

MOAR!

Also, kind of sad there's no option to personally make Odryn pay for his deception. Sending him off to Demogorgon is meh.

 

[Unkillable Cat]

 

[Krraloth]

 

[MicoSelva]

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

Guess what? I lied!

And check this out, you are supposed to defeat them 'with ease'. Good luck!

Update #79: Reaching The Bottom, part V: Cheesecake

Update #79

Note: This is what you should be eating while reading this update:

I bet this will fetch a hefty price on the black market.

Hey, sister Garlena is dead. Does that mean I can loot everything I sold her off her body?

Alright, buddy, you and me, one on one, mano a mano. Bring it on!

Wow, you're one ugly moth-

This does not bode well.

Summon the what?

Okay...

Well, that was quick.

Death count: 338

Load.

-erfucker...

Wait, what just happened? Did you push the quick load button by accident?

This game does not have that. You just died.

Oh.

Let's see what he says to some pre-buffing.

I won't die so easily now.

I hope you're right.

Not as easy as you... WHAT THE FUCK!

I guess we will need bigger spells than that.

Death count: 339

Loading.

That fucker is cheating! He summoned half of hellish legions back there!

Well, he is the prince of demons.

I can summon stuff too, and better!

Like this.

Hey... Wait, is this some kind of your BDSM dungeon?

No, why would you... Oh! The chains and dead priests and priestesses! I get it. Well, no, but the idea is good.

And you stand there.

That time stop opener is annoying, but at least Demogorgon is targeting the planetar now.

I can stop time too, see!?

Uh... Why doesn't it work?

I guess he is just immune.

FFS.

Here, have some pierce magics.

And here's a little extra something!

BOOM, fuckers!

I did not sign up for this...

Alright, wish me luck!

...

Good luck.

I guess you're ready for ANOTHER ONE!

OH YEAH! Wait... Magic resistance?

Resist this!

You can start counting seconds until you die!

Wait, are these boobs?

The Codex just cannot into women.

Death count: 340

Reloading.

I got a pretty good look, even through the wall of fire!

Sometimes I really do not know why I even bother with you...

I guess I will summon even more help!

Someone should make an RPG where your party consists of an undead, a flying sword, your doppelganger and your guardian angel. That would subvert more tropes than Planescape: Torment.

Note that I cut casting pierce magic - which we had done twice.

What, you have this spell prepared twice?

Simple death will not save you from doing your job!

I wish I had a bow shooting this spell three times a round.

This might be a good moment to move to attack, seeing as that fucking Marilith is distracted.

How many whirlwind attacks do you need to change a lightbulb kill a demogorgon?

I guess we'll find out soon!

Have you woken up? Then help out!

Well, it's not like I've been on vacation!

Shit! Better him than me, though.

This is the last one!

Pretty woman, walking down the street, pretty woman...

Chaos. That is bad. Really bad.

It has been a sad day for all of us.

Death Count: 341

Load game.

And it was really close! I think.

Closest so far, for sure.

This time we have decided to try the wilting without lowering Demogorgon's resistances first.

As far as I can recall, it did not work that well.

Ungh. I'm dying!

No problem.

I have a spare you.

Fuck you!

My body is ready.

I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier...

Fucking chaos spell.

Yeah, yeah, yeah...

Death Count: 342

Loading that... Hm...

Let us do this instead.

How do win win here. I'm not seeing it.

I will tell you my idea off-screen. Listen...

[unintelligible whispers]

Yeah, this should work.

That time travel spell is awesome.

OOOOOH! Did that hurt? I bet it did!

Good job tanking there, planetar.

Seriously, we all appreciate it.

The weather is getting pretty crappy, I hope you've brought an umbrella.

Fuck your shit.

Great job, guys! Keep tanking!

I HATE EVERYTHING!

Oh, shut up. You don't see the planetar whining, do you?

I just have nothing to say to you.

Turns out pierce shield is much better than pierce magic. Who would've thought.

Not you, obviously.

NUKE 'EM!

And again!

And now, you die.

Crap. Well, it was a good attempt...

Indeed, it was.

Death Count: 343

Loading that save.

Any more ideas?

Actually, yes.

Ok. I've seen this used a million times.

Let's see how it works.

So, NOW we are going to use the spell I specifically learned for this encounter?

Stop nitpicking.

Let's get that magic resistance down!

Wish me luck.

Yeah, sure.

Alright, let's do this!

Fuck! Not again!

Shit.

Death Count: 344

RE-LOAD-ING.

So, what about that contingency?

I was just going to ask the same thing.

We might as well buff the planetar too. It is not going to help, but there is no reason not to.

And as much as the skeleton warrior is useless, there is no reason not to have it too.

As for the sword, I have no idea why we did not summon it for previous attempts.

I, however, have a pretty good idea.

Ok, this is it, I can feel it!

Pierced!

Breached!

Pierced again!

No, thanks, I prefer to nuke you!

Twice.

It's working!

And here's a little extra something!

Yes!

Ok, let's clean this place up!

Death fog is supposed to insta-kill summoned creatures.

I am not sure they count as those.

They do not...

Codex...?

Codex!?

For fuck's sake NO!

Death Count: 345

L.O.A.D.

I'm not even going to ask if you saved the game.

There was no-

That's why.

If I did it once, I can do it again.

Keep him occupied.

Very funny.

Boobs!

Stay focused.

That pierce shield should have been cast before the wilting.

You want to switch places? Be my guest.

Improved alacrity lets us cast spells so fast, that horrid wilting SFX is still on the screen.

Speaking of horrid wilting...

Good riddance.

Does fire hurt him?

Nope.

Time for a distraction.

I think you're still fucked.

Not if I do this!

Now or never!

Ok, one more try!

And again!

This is not looking good...

Son, I am disappoint.

Death count: 346

Re-load.

Can we just focus on re-creating that successful attempt maybe?

I hate this job!

Some help here?

Working on it.

I need to weaken him first.

Great!

Several times, in fact.

No hurry!

You're doing a great job, by the way.

Shut the fuck up!

Let's do this!

And again!

Nice!

I guess we can't just have a civilized conversation about what just happened?

Your funeral!

Note: we did this to get rid of her stoneskin, but she just renewed it.

We'll have to do this the hard way!

Ping, ping, ping...

Oh, fuck you!

Ah, I forgot about you...

You should have not reminded me.

I'm going to need something better than this!

Maybe just try to kill her one-on-one?

I guess it's worth a shot.

With enough precautions taken...

Ready-aim-

-SPLAT!

Well, that was easier than expected.

And the only loot here is what the priests dropped. What a rip-off.

Just die already.

Good.

My scroll! I guess undead apparitions sent by gods just can't be trusted.

Still, that was a job well done, if I'd say so myself!

Yes, except maybe letting Demogorgon come back to his realm.

Details. Anyway, I feel like I deserve a vacation after that, don't you think?

Agreed. And I know a pretty good spot for that.

Alright! Let's go then!

Next time: The Codex enjoys some well-deserved rest.

 

[Erebus]

This screenshot reminds me of certain scenes in Corruption of Champions...

 

[Azira]

I remember setting so many traps that Demogorgon never got off a turn. That's cheese.

 

[Andnjord]

The Beast has now fallen. Are there any foes left who could pose problems to Codex?

 

[MicoSelva]

I remember setting so many traps that Demogorgon never got off a turn. That's cheese.

I actually could have tried that using Simulacrum to double or even triple the number of traps. That would have been cool, I wish I had thought of that.

Oh well.

 

[Storyfag]

So, what now? We're left with the main quest alone, right?

 

[dextermorgan]

Defeated the most powerful enemy in the game and no loot dropped?

 

[MicoSelva]

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

But we did manage to win in the end.

Update #80: Afterthought

Update #80

What are you doing?

I want to try out those colored candies from that chick-spawning machine.

Okay, so this one cured me.

Did this... nothing?

It gave you infravision.

I already had that.

WHOA!

Right...

WHY WOULD ANYONE PUT A FIREBALL INTO A CANDY!?

Oh, fuck off!

I feel... more resistant towards shit.

How am I supposed to know what these do?

Maybe you are not?

What is the fucking point, then?

That was restoration, I think.

I suddenly feel very tired.

*sigh*

I mean, what's the purpose? Am I supposed to start gobbling these up at random when I'm in danger? Instead of using something I *know* is going to help?

I withdraw my previous question.

The most spicy candy EVER.

Sure, glue the dagger to the stick, what do I care.

I suddenly started caring.

character sheet update

What is the level cap, by the way?

Fourty I think?

I think we are in danger of breaking it.

If that happens we shall stop questing and just rush to the endgame. Maybe.

So, what about that rest? Unfortunately my favourite inn was closed due to sudden death of all drow, so I will need an alternative.

Graveyard? What sort of leisure can I expect there?

All sorts.

Oh, I forgot about you, to be honest.

Actually I've come here to... Waaaaait. I've come here to kill her, am I right?

What do you know, that machine *did* make you smarter after all.

But you promised me rest.

Actually, I promised you vacation. And what is better to wind down than to slaughter some vampires?

I'd say a weekend in a whorehouse, with all expenses paid upfront, but I guess this is the next best thing. Kind of a nostalgia trip.

Hey, the dungeon has become unexplored. That's actually quite cool.

Maybe it is amnesia?

More like dark descent.

They even made the effort to relock all the locks to grant me more XP. Such attention to detail.

And there's new loot inside! Awesome!

Hey, I wanted to say I appreciate everything that has been done to this place.

It's a pure pleasure to slaughter you all again.

Gibd.

Ah, you must be new here.

Del... Del... Where did I hear that before?

Oh, I know, there was this minstrel troupe, they were called Ctrl, Alt and Del.

Spoiler

There actually is a Polish band called Ctrl-Alt-Del, but I have never heard any of their songs.

I can do much more than just try.

See?

It's not like I'm new at this.

So many women here. It's almost sad they had to give up life to become shrieking bloodsuckers that fake beauty while being horribly rotten inside.

But I guess it's not much different to getting a husband.

Hi. Come here often?

Critical miss... Not surprising. That line never works.

I wish they stopped stealing my XP by turning into fog.

So many named vampires makes me think they have some kind of backstory.

I am sure it is explored in many a fan fiction.

Well, let's hope your unlife's ambition was to get exploded by a holy sword wielded by a dashing rogue.

O RLY?

Neat. I forgot about the holy water thing.

I guess that's good?

Ah, a lone victim unsuspecting of the fate that is coming for it...

Shit.

I know you all crave my autographs, but one at a time, okay?

I win!

Barely.

I still win!

Thought I forgot about you, did you?

Just a moment, I'll be right there with you...

What.

Death Count: 347

Load game.

We shall not speak about this. Ever.

Been there done that.

Stop doing that!

ThisIsTakingTooMuchTime. LetMeAccelerate!

We are using improved haste in-built in one of our magical items. Ring of Gaxx?

ILoveThese40PlusDamageCrits!

Unfortunately that improved haste lasts for a very short time.

But we can remedy that.

NowThatsBetter.

NoHardFeelingsUndeadAbomination.

NoSuddenStrikeVampiresThisTimeISee.

WhatWouldIWantToDoWith... OhIForgotItsABiowareGame.

Double fighter/thief level-up.

Mace proficiency? I see what you did there.

MOAR TRAPS, and whirlwinds.

HeyIGuessYoureTheSmellyOneNobodyLikes.

NoWorriesTheyreAllDeadToo.

WHOA.

LoLTalkingSkeleton.

LetMeShowYouMyNewMaceSKills.

CoolHuh?

HowDoesAnyoneLiveHere. OhWaitItsTheGraveyard.

Trash mob vampires, lol.

There are six of you. Talk about copy paste encounter design.

E-Z.

We're doing 'thees' and 'thys', now? Seriously?

Alright, do your worst.

That all?

Uh...

Oh, you're undead too?

Good to know.

There you go.

I hate walking on these spikes.

Fuck off.

Thanks, contingency. Perfect timing.

Note: the Codex got hit by the spikes/invisible trap.

Go away.

Okay...

Almost as good as the ones I found recently. In other words: complete crap.

Fuck!

Whew. I am not going back there. Ever.

Time to pay a visit to mistress of the house.

A less bold man would have taken a hint by now.

Are you sure you mean 'bold'?

Yes.

What, nobody's home? And they took off in such a hurry they even left their pet bats behind.

Oh, you're actually here. That will save me some legwork.

Bodhi talk

I literally could not care less.

What? Elf shall not kill elf? That's completely idiotic. And false. I've killed plenty.

I am impressed that you actually remember that you are an elf.

I've only remembered just now.

Wrong again.

tl;dr: A bunch of stuff that you either already know, or do not care, or both.

Oh, you fucking cheating bitch! How are you not undead?

She stole Imoen's soul, maybe that cured the vampirism?

Seems contrived.

Fuck. I need that stoneskin!

Yes!

We are not out of the fray yet!

'Fray'? Seriously?

And now for my disappearing vampires act...

TAADAAH!

You have one problem, Bodhi. You think you're big game. And you're not.

You're an afterthought.

What the fuck now?

Anyone else? Are we done?

So she IS a vampire still. The fuck?

Your guess is as good as mine.

The lanthorn?

It is what we came for.

We did?

Yeah, cute.

Prediction: the spells I already have and the sword will be shit.

Yup...

Hey, you finally conquered a girl's heart!

Har-dee-har-har.

Dispel illusions? Can't the elves just go where they remember the city was?

It is very well hidden.

BUT IT'S THEM WHO HAVE HIDDEN IT!

You were wrong, we do not have this spell.

Ok.

AHA!

Eh?

I will just leave those here. I don't need light reading for the moment, and I have my scrolls of wish for outhouse sanitary needs.

Let's take care of the serious stuff.

I will probably just keep taking Greater Evasion, Greater Whirlwind and that cool glowing trap until the end of the game - unless someone has any other suggestions?

Area completed.

Feels like we haven't done this in a while.

WHOA FAST TRAVEL!

Elhan talk

Ah... Someone's afraid of an info leak.

I am actually glad to be an outsider in this case. Or any case, to be honest.

I guess I will have to be the one-man army. AGAIN.

tl;dr: We are going to invade the city and take it back from the foul drow!

Foul drow would do wisely to retreat to their own city, which has a lot of free residential space right now.

Do what you have to do, just hurry up.

I apologize for the low visual quality of this screenshot. #downgradeisreal

Go ahead, I'll catch up. If I feel like it.

Hey, I've been here before...

The fuck did you come from?

Damn pests.

Next time: The Codex shall liberate the elven city, earning huge XPs in the process.

Let's see if we can break the game by exceeding the level cap as much as possible!

 

[t]

Firkraag is more powerfull than Demogorgon?

 

[Andnjord]

I'm sad, only one death in the whole update

 

[Modron]

I'm sad, only one death in the whole update

Eh will probably be that way until he gets to the boss of the besieged city in ToB and then death should become frequent afterwards.

Powering through Watcher's keep pretty much means the rest of SoA should be a bit of a cakewalk.

 

[~*´¨¯¨`*·~-.¸-AIN'T]

Is there a level cap after you mod out the XP cap? You already have over twice Throne of Bhaal's XP cap.

 

[Modron]

Is there a level cap after you mod out the XP cap? You already have over twice Throne of Bhaal's XP cap.

You can get xp tables all the way up to level 50 with unfinished business and other mods but I am unsure how this affects a multi-class so yeah there is a xp cap but I doubt a triple classed character could reach that xp even through all of ToB solo.

 

[MicoSelva]

Is there a level cap after you mod out the XP cap? You already have over twice Throne of Bhaal's XP cap.

You can get xp tables all the way up to level 50 with unfinished business and other mods but I am unsure how this affects a multi-class so yeah there is a xp cap but I doubt a triple classed character could reach that xp even through all of ToB solo.

50, huh? Challenge accepted.

 

[Abelian]

You can get xp tables all the way up to level 50 with unfinished business and other mods but I am unsure how this affects a multi-class so yeah there is a xp cap but I doubt a triple classed character could reach that xp even through all of ToB solo.

50, huh? Challenge accepted.

Just don't use the unlimited arrow xp farming in Saradush.

Also, I forgot to bet on the number of potions left over: my bet is 170 potions.

 

[MicoSelva]

Getting ahead a bit, The Codex has gone to hell (updates incoming), but I need YOU to help decide what will happen during the trials. This means another vote!

Please decide how you perceive The Codex by selecting up to three lines listed below (quote them or something). Based on the lines you choose, I will make a decision to put our hero through either good or evil path during the trials - although I reserve myself the right to just go the powergaming route and make decisions based on benefits we get.

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How do you see The Codex?(select up to three)

- cesspool

- ultimately, a force of good

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- mostly positive

- permanently butthurt

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- MWAHAHAHAHAHA!

- the best there is

- worse than 4chan

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- The Codex hates everything

- a bastion of sanity

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- kingcomrade

 

[Nevill]

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- permanently butthurt
- kingcomrade

 

[Azira]

- MWAHAHAHAHAHA!
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[ERYFKRAD]

- cesspool


- the best there is


- a bastion of sanity

 

[Darth Roxor]

o hey, images in spoiler tags got fixed

time to read up

EDIT:

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- MWAHAHAHAHAHA!
- the best there is

 

[Baron Dupek]

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- The Codex hates everything

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