Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast

K. Fields
2018-03-02T16:22:55-05:00
Video Games

After completing the main storyline in Baldur’s Gate, I proceeded to explore the areas in the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion. The expansion is seamlessly integrated into the Enhanced Edition of the game. However, I wanted to experience the story as gamers would have back in 1999. That is, Baldur’s Gate first and the expansion areas second. Tales of the Sword Coast added a decent amount of content. There was the town of Ulgoth’s Beard, which served as a focal point for new adventures. Two islands were introduced as well as Durlag’s Tower, a very large area to explore. The ruins of the tower were bigger than I expected. It had four stories and just as many basement levels below its cellar. After clearing the two islands rather quickly, finishing the tower took a while. After returning to Ulgoth’s Beard, there was one final plot line to wrap up involving a summoned demon. After defeating this last enemy, I consider my time with Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition complete.

There was quite a bit of experience to be had in these new areas. My character gained two levels after doubling his experience points. His dexterity is a natural 14; it is magically enhanced to 18 thanks to gauntlets of dexterity.

Kevin the Bard after Tales of the Sword Coast