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Can a Thief use the Light Crossbow of Speed?

Discussion in 'Baldur's Gate (Classic)' started by Klorox, Sep 27, 2006.

  1. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    Klorox, Sep 27, 2006
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    Felinoid Who did the what now?

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    Yup, thieves can use light crossbows (not heavy). But he still can't backstab with it. ;)
     
    Felinoid, Sep 27, 2006
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    I didn't think they could use any sort of crossbow in the original only in the sequel?
     
    Fly2tHeSkY, Sep 27, 2006
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    Felinoid Who did the what now?

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    No, I'm sure they can use light crossbows in BG1. I always check these things before I post.
     
    Felinoid, Sep 27, 2006
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    Fly2tHeSkY Southern Comfort Veteran

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    AS it states in the BG manual, only Fighters, Rangers, Paladins and Bards can use crossbows, small or otherwise but NO thieves.

    I've been playing for a while and always got annoyed because I couldn't use crossbows with my vanilla thief.

    You might be reffering to Tutu or something Fel ...
     
    Fly2tHeSkY, Sep 28, 2006
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    The manual is wrong.
     
    Fallen Paladin, Sep 28, 2006
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    Dont ever disagree with FEL. I dont care what the creator told you! Fel is always right period
    he even helps me with my math homework...
     
    w.d., Sep 28, 2006
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    Ok then, the manual is wrong ...

    So then WHY can't my thief equip ANY light crossbow?
     
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    I have just installed Baldur's Gate again to check this out - it turns out you need the TotSC expansion pack if you want a thief to use a crossbow.
     
    Fallen Paladin, Sep 28, 2006
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    I can't remember the last time I played BG1 without TotSC expansion - so Fallen Paladin could very well be correct. AFAIK, I've never had any difficulty in equipping a thief with a light crossbow, but as I've said, it's been somewhere around 6 or 7 years since I've played BG1 no expansion.
     
    Aldeth the Foppish Idiot, Sep 28, 2006
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    Well well, I guess SILVERSHIELD was right!!!

    Thieves can't use ANY sort of crossbow in the original, only the expansion it seems ...

    Thanks FP!!!
     
    Fly2tHeSkY, Sep 28, 2006
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