Illithid Powers

[Ragnar]

Fextralife video revealed that we are going to have Illithid Powers tree with 24 powers. And these are unlocked with inserting more and more tadpoles.

In the video below you can see some of them when he hovered his mouse pointer over them. Also you can see that the outer ring has locked symbols. So maybe either they are unlocked by a special way or just need the closest inner tier unlocked.

That means that instead of trying to remove the tadpoles, you will start adding more and more of them inside your eye so they can have a little party inside your brain.

https://youtu.be/rSHgtd2JALk?t=575

[Raï 𓆣]

The PC is mad. MAD! Why would anyone put creepy crawlies, with hundreds of sharp tiny silver teeth, into their eyes that directly affect the brain, let alone create a nest of these things. Big yikes.

There was a day an insect, I perceived as large, flew into my eye and I hated it. >_>

It looks visually very interesting though and it implies something might happen to your brain, as it slowly is changing. I don't know if that is true though.

[Teratus]

Does that mean we're... Squidborn O.O

[Hub]

Isn't it our goal from the beginning to get him out?

[boo_guy]

Originally posted by Raï 𓆣:

The PC is mad. MAD! Why would anyone put creepy crawlies, with hundreds of sharp tiny silver teeth, into their eyes that directly affect the brain, let alone create a nest of these things. Big yikes.

You can wimp out and inset them rectally but you only get half the power from doing that.

[Foolswalkin]

This was a pet theory I had post PFH that I am glad to see pan out - you're making something similar to a tiny elder brain in your nog by combining tadpoles, is the answer to "why, yuck!" Plus you can restock your party with non-implanted hirelings after you om nom nom nom.

[Raï 𓆣]

Originally posted by boo_guy:

Originally posted by Raï 𓆣:

The PC is mad. MAD! Why would anyone put creepy crawlies, with hundreds of sharp tiny silver teeth, into their eyes that directly affect the brain, let alone create a nest of these things. Big yikes.

You can wimp out and inset them rectally but you only get half the power from doing that.

How is that the better alternative? 😱

[Raï 𓆣]

Originally posted by Foolswalkin:

This was a pet theory I had post PFH that I am glad to see pan out - you're making something similar to a tiny elder brain in your nog by combining tadpoles, is the answer to "why, yuck!" Plus you can restock your party with non-implanted hirelings after you om nom nom nom.

But doesn't the PC lose themselves in the process? How isn't it coupled with some existential dread? I can't imagine choosing to do it, unless you're a nihilist to the extremes. Or if it's a tik tok challenge (jk).

Creating a tiny elder brain seems to imply suicide.

[Foolswalkin]

Originally posted by Raï 𓆣:

Originally posted by Foolswalkin:

This was a pet theory I had post PFH that I am glad to see pan out - you're making something similar to a tiny elder brain in your nog by combining tadpoles, is the answer to "why, yuck!" Plus you can restock your party with non-implanted hirelings after you om nom nom nom.

But doesn't the PC lose themselves in the process? How isn't it coupled with some existential dread? I can't imagine choosing to do it, unless you're a nihilist to the extremes. Or if it's a tik tok challenge (jk).

Creating a tiny elder brain seems to imply suicide.

We don't know these tadpoles, in EA they say they aren't acting normal. I'm guessing our character's personalities will have plot armor. Or maybe the ship crashes before the software download is complete, but after the “please do not turn off your ship” warning page happened.

[parent child bowl]

Originally posted by boo_guy:

Originally posted by Raï 𓆣:

The PC is mad. MAD! Why would anyone put creepy crawlies, with hundreds of sharp tiny silver teeth, into their eyes that directly affect the brain, let alone create a nest of these things. Big yikes.

You can wimp out and inset them rectally but you only get half the power from doing that.

Just insert double the amount. Problem solved.

[dolby]

they kinda look strong... to say the least hehe but they will sure help with how little choices 5e has on level up. I guess larian was lisening when complained about that on forums

[zenebatos1]

I do like the fact that Larian included a new way to progress the character outside the DnD norm

Cause lets be honest here 5e ain't really a ruleset that is prone to make different builds.

Every character tends to feel the same, from a vengeance Paladin to a Ancients paladin, there ain't much differences.

Now Larian allready took some steps with the itemisation, where the gear you can pick up can make some divers and interesting Builds.

Now they push it further with this.

I like it, i like it a lot, now to see the PLot/lore ramifications for implanting more and more tadpoles in your brain to unlock more powers.

Not sure if the Passives available are Universal( same ones for everyone) or if it is class dependant like the few illithid powers you could have during EA.

[Farsha]

Yea wonder if something will happen if we won't use them.
I don't mind being weaker, but I hope the story will reflect that I really reject the Squid in me.

[zenebatos1]

Originally posted by Foolswalkin:

Originally posted by Raï 𓆣:

But doesn't the PC lose themselves in the process? How isn't it coupled with some existential dread? I can't imagine choosing to do it, unless you're a nihilist to the extremes. Or if it's a tik tok challenge (jk).

Creating a tiny elder brain seems to imply suicide.

We don't know these tadpoles, in EA they say they aren't acting normal. I'm guessing our character's personalities will have plot armor. Or maybe the ship crashes before the software download is complete, but after the “please do not turn off your ship” warning page happened.

SPOILERS



Apparently not only the Tadpoles where tampered with ancient Netherese magic, making them way different than classic tadpoles.

The Relic that SHadowheart is walking around with it, actually had an influence on the Tadpoles, helping the player party to protect themselfs against the influence of the Tadpoles.

[Raï 𓆣]

Originally posted by zenebatos1:

Cause lets be honest here 5e ain't really a ruleset that is prone to make different builds.

Every character tends to feel the same, from a vengeance Paladin to a Ancients paladin, there ain't much differences.

As a non-d&d player that is rather disappointing to hear. The difference lies mostly in RP? I thought the oaths were rather all-encompassing for a paladin.

[Farsha]

Originally posted by Raï 𓆣:

As a non-d&d player that is rather disappointing to hear. The difference lies mostly in RP? I thought the oaths were rather all-encompassing for a paladin.

Depends on a class, Paladin general gameplay is always the same.
But there are classes that have bigger differences in subclasses.
Rogue Arcane trickster plays very differently from Thief.
But in general DnD 5e is simplified system that focuses on roleplay and same will go for BG3.