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Gems and Ale

Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by the assassin, Dec 17, 2002.

  1. the assassin Gems: 8/31
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    Remove all ads!
    For about 98% of the Gems in the game, you just sell them right?
    Does anybody actully get drunk in the game? Seems like a waste of money just for some extra morale. Its not like your party members talk like drunkards!
     
    the assassin, Dec 17, 2002
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    reepnorp Lim'n Lime Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    I sometimes have drinking contests, and get everyone drunk.
     
    reepnorp, Dec 17, 2002
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  3. DarkGoddess Gems: 9/31
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    Yeah, just sell most of the gems. I mean, you only really need a diamond, a bejuril, and a rogue stone. Although, if you wanna upgrade some items, you'll need an assortment of other expensive gems, not to many, and chances are, you'll have the gems before you know it.
     
    DarkGoddess, Dec 17, 2002
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  4. Aces Gems: 19/31
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    Sell them all to the same shop.
    If you need one go back and buy it.
     
    Aces, Dec 17, 2002
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  5. Erebus Gems: 16/31
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    Wait, what do you use diamonds and rogue stones for?
     
    Erebus, Dec 17, 2002
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  6. Vermillion Gems: 18/31
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    [​IMG] The rogue stone can be used to open a portal to The Twisted Rune encounter (high levels needed) and also upgrade some weapons at the forge, as can diamonds a few other gems. That said, gems are pretty common and you will probably have an abundance of them, but it's always nice to know whats money, and what makes weapons etc better ;) .
    Don't have the lists I made to hand right now, but my advice would be to keep a couple of rogue stones handy and a few couple of other valuable gems around too IIRC.
    Strangely the only thing I can remember that needs a diamond to upgrade it is the horn that summons warriors in SoA.
     
    Vermillion, Dec 17, 2002
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    You need alot of stuff to upgrade for ToB.
     
    reepnorp, Dec 17, 2002
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  8. Errol Gems: 23/31
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    [​IMG] I always stick them into a Gem back for savings, and when I really really want something, I dig into the savings. Hehhe.
    Jeez, I'm so sad.
    :rolleyes:
     
    Errol, Dec 17, 2002
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  9. komei Gems: 5/31
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    Yes I think the Bard Gloves need 5 gems (can't remember which ones) and a three-pronged dagger of the star needs 3 or 5 gems to upgrade (again not sure which gems) - I think it is mainly emeralds and rogue stones - so for safety keep 5 of each.

    Also as someone else said, 1 Bejural and 1 Diamond for the Horns.
     
    komei, Dec 17, 2002
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  10. dmc

    dmc Speak softly and carry a big briefcase Staff Member Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    The gems you need for TOB item upgrading include diamonds, rogue stones, emeralds, star sapphires and king's tears. This does not include the gems and such you need for the item upgrade mod. The dagger requires 5 star sapphires itself.
     
    dmc, Dec 17, 2002
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