Thieves

Arahar · Sun, 3rd Mar '02, 6:26am

Now heres a bonehead question but how do I make my thief backstab somebody, I've been through the game twice now(no cheating) and haven't figured it out yet.

Ragusa · Sun, 3rd Mar '02, 8:58am

Behind the link is some information about how backstabbing works in BG-1 and BG-2

at least I didn't notice any major difference compared to IWD

except one thing:

-Unlike BG-1/ 2 hide in shadows doesn't work instanteiously, you have to move into shadow and ou're only hidden when you finally succeeded.
http://www.sorcerers.net/Games/BG2/thieves.htm

ejsmith · Sun, 3rd Mar '02, 2:24pm

One of the walkthroughs tells you exactly how to do it. I think you also have to literally walk up behind them, and be hidden. There's some modifier or equipped item which negates this requirement, but it's been a long time since I really read through the walkthrough.

ArtEChoke · Tue, 5th Mar '02, 6:22pm

Actually, there is one other major difference that I've found with the thieves hide ability.

Unlike the other IE games, when your "move silently" skill is high enough, you can dissapear in plain sight of the enemy.

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Sun, 3rd Mar '02, 2:24pm	#3
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Tue, 5th Mar '02, 6:22pm	#4
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