bug - dual tech/magic player and stat problems occuring

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  1. godfeast

    godfeast New Member

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    I am currently playing a half tech/halfmagic user. I have used both magical and tech items throughout the game, some which alter the same stat.
    I float between +15 and -15 aptitude. I made an interesting discovery the other night. For some reason the game has reduced my base stats below normal after I take off all of the items I am wearing and it gives bonuses to this sta when I replace things, but the base stat is still reduced.
    ok, (and no, I have no permenant injuries/hexes/etc...) I have a base 8 dex. I put one point into it around 5 level. I then used gloves of dexterity(+2 dex) throughout most of the game. I also use two tech charged rings for most of the game as well. I know that the bouses change as my aptitude changes, depending on what item is giving me full bonuses... so I get to aptitude +1 and I see that my dex doesnt have all of the bonuses it should( I assume at 0-1 +/- aptitude, both should work at full effect...maybe...) But what I find out is that my dex is red and reduced to 7 after removing everything!
    I have a similiar problem with my PE.
    Anyone know a work around for this bug??? please?
     
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    Icairus New Member

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    Stock Reply

    Here are the responses to every technical question, because that is all I can give you.

    Make sure you have the latest patch and load back to before you had this problem and try again.

    It is always a possibility that you did not add those points in, perhaps you had to revert to an earlier save.
     
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    Shadygrove New Member

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    Look in your injury log, and also in blessings / curses. Have you handled the Blackstone Blade? It will lower DX permanintly each time you equip it. This does not show in the logbook.
     
  4. godfeast

    godfeast New Member

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    learned that from a previous character.
    No, I am actively seeking blessings from the gods, but have not gotten a curse( I know the order from previous experience).
    This is in fact a bug. I was just wondering if anyone had a work around?
    I cant even alter effect.mes to make it go away - it is my BASE stat which has been reduced, not a stat alteration. No injuries/curses/hexed items( I stay away from them with a passion).
     
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    Shadygrove New Member

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    Some blessings / curses do not come from the gods but show up in the logbook. The Gipsy blessing / curse & Stringy Peete's curse are only two. (Or is that three?) I know of no curse or cursed item that lowers PE.

    Start with the obvious.
    No helmet? O. K. didn't think so.

    Patched & not modded?

    Tried the repair option on the install disk?

    Do you have an eariler save? Any concept of where / when this started?

    I have heard of a lot of bugs, but this one is new on me.

    Try here also: http://community.sierra.com/WebX?13@96. ... 0@.ef2d7fa

    Or here: http://community.sierra.com/WebX?13@96. ... 0@.eea4074

    Two fourms, same place. Good luck.
     
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    godfeast New Member

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    I have tried it all. I just dont think that many other players have played a absolutley neutral magic/tech character before and thus, this hasn't shown up.
    I mean I make sure that every point spent that effects aptitude is balanced next point by an opposite one being spent. I use an equal number of stat enhancing tech/magic items... this obviously wasnt taken into full consideration somewhere...
    And as to when it started, looks like way back around when I started using the charged rings with the gloves of dexterity together( level 12 - I am at level 37 now) sigh....
    I have a very good knowledge of the game and it's mechanics, but this one has me by the prov. balls.
     
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    Shadygrove New Member

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    Have a friend who is running a dead neutral techno mage. Never more than 6 points off. Runs GoDX, Charged Rings & the Trapmaker's Specs. Never a problem. Others have run techno mages as well. I cherefuly mix gear on my neutral followers. This is not your punishment for mixing magic & tech. Some other problem & an unusual one at that.

    Try those forums.
     
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    godfeast New Member

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    somethings def. screwed in my game - I got the two naked guys in a field with a chest crash last night as well.
    I cant even get the cd to autorun either - so bringing up the fix option isnt happening.
    May just have to scrap this game altogether for now...
     
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    Use "run" to open the disk. It sounds like you may have issues beyond the game. Here is a good place to start looking. Do the Ctrl - Alt - Del thing to find out how much background clutter is running. All you need on to run the game is explorer & systray. having 4 or 5 tasks running is GOOD. 6 - 12 is average. Many have over 20 tasks going all the time, never knowing about it & desperately needing the system resources they suck up.

    Good luck.
     
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