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What Good is a Familliar?

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Ishmael, Dec 29, 2007.

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  1. Ishmael Gems: 4/31
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    I'm playing as a mage for the 1st time, and I'm wondering what is the value of travelling with a familliar.

    Be'elzebub, my NE Kensai/Mage, travels with Luc, a right mean Dust Memphit. But, it seems the main thing is keeping the little guy out of danger, at the risk of losing a point of CON during any battle.

    Any insights into the long-term value of little Luc?
     
    Ishmael, Dec 29, 2007
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    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    Put him in your backpack.

    The only time I've ever used a familiars power is the one that casts Invisibility 10' Radius.

    Keep it secret... keep it safe!
     
    Klorox, Dec 29, 2007
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    Free HP... that's about all that does any good. Some can scout for you with good hide in shadows and another can pick-pockets; that's about the extent that I use them.
     
    ChickenIsGood, Dec 29, 2007
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    LN gets you a ferret, which is good if you want to pickpocket.
    CN gets you a cat, which can be used as a scout and for pickpocketing.
     
    Redrake, Dec 29, 2007
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    Yeah the odd spell and a bit of backup whilst still in Irenicus' dungeon, other than that keep it in your backpack (1st slot) - if your inventory is full and you're given a quest item you may be lucky enough to drop it somewhere (outcome->bonus hp without loosing an inventory slot)
     
    Stu, Dec 29, 2007
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    Cal Jones I'm not dead yet

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    Ferrets really are thieves, the little b*****s! My fella has two and he's forever losing things like remotes and keys and then finding them in the ferrets' cage...

    As for the question, no, never really had a use for mine, it just stayed in the backpack.
     
    Cal Jones, Jan 7, 2008
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    lol i don't know how he stops himself from killing them, would be funny to film & watch them stealing your **** lol
     
    Rockem sockem robots, Jan 28, 2008
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    You can also talk to your familiar for advice according to the chapter you are in. But that's about it.
     
    Silverstar, Jan 30, 2008
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    And the unquestionable cute factor... :)
     
    Colthrun, Jan 30, 2008
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    Stress relief :evil:
     
    Stu, Feb 1, 2008
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    You can abuse your familiar, and you won't end up like Mikey Vick.
     
    Leverage87, Feb 6, 2008
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    good answers?

    Are the familiars answers good enough to be a reason to have one?
     
    Draspin, Mar 14, 2008
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    Shaitan Always forgive your enemies; it annoys them so

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    After so many years? No
     
    Shaitan, Mar 14, 2008
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    Rabain at Border Kingdoms has a mod to enhance familiars. Eventually, to enhance their conversation, too.
     
    cmorgan, Mar 14, 2008
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    i looked around on the site for the file. i found "WTPFamiliarsV0.5". is that the right file? if not can you provide a link? i seem to have a hard time finding things for some reason.
    what does "WTP" stand for?
     
    Eyebreaker7, Aug 21, 2008
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    I believe that would be What The Ph*ck

    :p
     
    Splunge, Aug 21, 2008
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    WTP = World Transition Project, if I'm not mistaken.
     
    The_Curt_Jester, Aug 22, 2008
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    why did they name the file world transition project familiars? what does the wtp have to do with familiars. doesn't sound like it fits. lol
     
    Eyebreaker7, Aug 22, 2008
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    I have no idea unless it was going to be integrated into the World Transition Project. Either that or there are two WTPs.
     
    The_Curt_Jester, Aug 22, 2008
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    The imp can polymorph into a mustard jelly, which can then be used to soak up spells.
     
    countduckula, Aug 26, 2008
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