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Mouse
Village Dweller
Joined: 24 Mar 2002
Posts: 11
Location: Scotland |
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Just a couple of general questions.....
Alchemy I'm playing a merc and due to ignorance happily munched virtually all the dragonroots I found in ch1 (only 1 left  ). At this point, I have more than enough Kings Sorrel, but am I going to find enough dragonroots in the remainder of the game to make it worthwile investing 20 LPs in Alchemy to make permanent +5 strength potions?
Forging I have got the basic skill, and am wondering whether to use any more LPs to raise it. My basic aim at this point is to go for 100% 2h proficiency, and as I already have Dragonslicer, I'm wondering if forging at the highest level will enable me to obtain the best 2h weapons in the game (or can they simply be bought in later chapters)?
TIA
Mouse
P.S. Mods - if you feel this verges on a spoiler request, please move 
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SirDeity
Gothic's Loyal Hero
Joined: 14 Jan 2002
Posts: 602
Location: Maine, USA |
You should check out a map that highlights all the locations for herbs. I'm sure someone here can provide you with an URL.
Forging doesn't work like that. You only learn each forging skill once, and that's it. You can't improve your current forging skill, you can only learn new forging skills, but only at certain points in the game. Each different forging skill will enable you to create a new type of sword. The most basic forging skill is Self Forged Swords. In other words, there is no percentages involved. It's the same way with skills such as pickpocketing, lockpicking, sneaking, and trophies. (The only difference is none of your attributes will effect your proficiency.)
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Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:50 am |
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Mouse
Village Dweller
Joined: 24 Mar 2002
Posts: 11
Location: Scotland |
Thanks for the reply.
What I really meant to ask is if the "better" forging skills eventually enable you to create a sword with stats above what can be bought. If, say, by spending 5LPs every time I meet a new smith to learn their skill I could eventually be in a position to forge a sword that is considerably better than any I can find/buy, then I'd consider it .
As for the herb map, I await the url in a fever of anticipation  |
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Sun Aug 24, 2003 9:29 am |
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SirDeity
Gothic's Loyal Hero
Joined: 14 Jan 2002
Posts: 602
Location: Maine, USA |
Paladins and Mercenarys have a special sword they can make near the end of the game, which is better than any swords you can buy from a vendor. You shouldn't ask for more details unless you want to ruin the surprise. 
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Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:50 am |
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Mouse
Village Dweller
Joined: 24 Mar 2002
Posts: 11
Location: Scotland |
Ooooooh - go, spoil me |
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Mon Aug 25, 2003 4:31 pm |
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Heerschap
Village Dweller
Joined: 25 Jul 2003
Posts: 10
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As for the dragonroot question... you can get a LOT more of those from looting the Orc Elites that are camping around the castle. For best results clear all Orc camps around the castle in Chapter 2 (difficult, but not impossible), because more Orcs will be re-added later in the game. |
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Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:55 pm |
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EDV
High Emperor
Joined: 12 Mar 2003
Posts: 654
Location: The Netherlands |
quote:
Originally posted by Mouse
Ooooooh - go, spoil me
The most powerful sword I found in the game is a Large Ore Dragon Slayer I'm playing as a mercenary and forged it myself.
It's a 2 handed weapon, 110 damage, 100 strenght needed. |
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Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:07 am |
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