How do I 'start' TotSC?

keeB · Post by **keeB** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:12 pm

So I just completed the Dukes quest and I am at the front door of Candlekeep with just myself and Dynaheir. My PC is a Fighter/Cleric lv6/7 and Dynaheir is around the same level.

I remember reading/hearing a while back that as soon as you enter Candlekeep you cannot go back. I'm not ready for this game to end, yet.

Am I ready to start TotSC?

I haven't had any quests/journal entries that said I need to visit Firewine Bridge but it's on my map. Should I go there (& Durlags Tower?) Is there anything in the game that sends me there?

Thanks in advance!

RPGguy · Post by **RPGguy** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:28 pm

There is no definable start point. Unlike most other expansion packs, it just adds new areas, quests and content to BG1...it's pretty seamless as well.

I won't spoil it for you but there are a few new areas where this content is focused. If you want, you can check the Game Banshee 'walkthru' section and it will tell you specifically what's what.

TIP: do everything you possibly can BEFORE confronting Sarevok at the temple. After you defeat him, you are done.

keeB · Post by **keeB** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:42 pm

If it's upcoming then awesome. I just don't want to miss anything substantial like TotSC.

Sounds like I am not in danger of doing that yet.

RPGguy · Post by **RPGguy** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:57 pm

keeB wrote:If it's upcoming then awesome. I just don't want to miss anything substantial like TotSC.

Sounds like I am not in danger of doing that yet.

No, don't misunderstand me. There is no plot trigger to the expansion content, not from the main quest line anyways.

You control when you access it by visiting these 'added' areas. You can visit them anytime, once you've discovered their whereabouts.

keeB · Post by **keeB** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:22 pm

That's really unfortunate. I had hoped there would be someone who says 'hey, go to these areas because something bad is happening.' It doesn't have to be connected to The Iron Throne to be interesting.

I am just now experiencing Candlekeep again. Fun fun.

Ode to a Grasshopper · Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:08 pm

keeB wrote:That's really unfortunate. I had hoped there would be someone who says 'hey, go to these areas because something bad is happening.' It doesn't have to be connected to The Iron Throne to be interesting.

I am just now experiencing Candlekeep again. Fun fun.

Hey, go as far North as you can to the small hamlet of Ulgoth's Beard because something bad is happening. But finish up any other areas

Spoiler

besides the post-Candlekeep return to Baldur's Gate

because it is pretty bad.
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Better?

keeB · Post by **keeB** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:10 am

Much. I'll materialize you as an NPC in the game for more immersion.

Ode to a Grasshopper · Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:22 am

In BG terms I'm a CN elf ranger (archer if you're on Tutu) with *****longbow/**longsword and decked out in elven chain and pretty much all the other elf-, archer- or ranger-specific gear available.
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