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Kensais and ranged weapons

Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by -EnigmA-, Feb 11, 2003.

  1. -EnigmA- Gems: 1/31
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    Heya...
    It's my first time on these boards so hi everyone! :)

    My brother is currently playing with a Kensai, it says in the kit-description that a kensai can't use any ranged weapons but in the game throwing daggers and -axes can be wielded. Is this a bug? It's not that it has a great effect on the game but it is a little weird. :hmm:

    I first thought that they weren't considered ranged weapons, but you can't equip them while dualwielding so...
     
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    First of all welcome! :)
    The thing happens because the weapons you're writing about can be used either as melee weapon and a ranged weapon. I guess it's not a bug :)
     
    Misiek, Feb 11, 2003
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    Welcome indeed. Your observation is correct. It seeingly is so that trowing a weapon is considered part of the mastery the kensai is able to achieve with his weapon. The same exception applies to Cavaliers as well btw.

    Whatever is the reason that made them handle it that was, it is intended and not a bug.
     
    Ragusa, Feb 12, 2003
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    Thanks for the welcome!

    Now that you mention it I do recall my very first game with a Cavalier, I believe I had him use throwing-axes. But considering just how bad my English skills were back then, I doubt I had even read the kit-description properly.
     
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    Hi!
    AFAIK the game counts bows(short,long,composite)
    and crossbows as missile weapons.
     
    Khelben, Feb 12, 2003
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