Dungeon Siege Cheats

Dungeon Siege Cheats +potionaholic

2010-02-07T12:29:00.000-08:00

Ok, if you need a potion quick and don't want to run back to the nearest store Dungeon Siege allows you to use the potionaholic code.

From the console type "+potionaholic"

You will get 3 super mana potions and 3 super healing potions.

Not the most broken cheat code for Dungeon Siege, but one that can be used to save a bit of time without ruining the game play experience.

Purists will of course scoff at the use of any cheat in any game, but this one is more of a time saver than a cheat. It doesn't really get you any money, and won't save you from death in most cases, but it can save you a bit of time because you won't have to run back to town every other second.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Cheats +rings

2010-01-10T11:44:00.000-08:00

This isn't so much a cheat code for Dungeon Siege as it is a user preference option. You can use "+rings" or "-rings" to turn on or off the selection rings.

This can be very useful if you get annoyed easily or if you just want to get a better look at the stunning artwork.

If you are new to the game, then I recommend not using this cheat code because it can make playing Dungeon Siege a bit difficult to manage. Afterall the designers designed the user interface to make the game as easily playable as possible.

If you are really looking to customize your game play experience keep in mind the +gui and -gui codes as well. Combined these codes will allow you to pretty much play the game with nothing on the screen except your character, which can be kind of cool. The only problem is that if you don't know your shortcut key it can get to be a problem. Also if you have a large party of characters you can forget who is selected and who is not etc. Keep these details in mind before you start fiddling too much with the interface.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege 2 Cheat list

2009-12-14T08:37:00.000-08:00

Quick List of Cheats for Dungeon Siege 2

Invincibility ... +drlife
Instant kill ... +quwhba
Teleport ... +bushsux-oluaowr
Silver ring ... +iraqsux-eszaryz
Moreitems ... +luvtana-aeviyaa
Ring of knowledge ... +opnauticus
Less chunky ... +krisrox-lzjlcoj
More chunky ... +superchunky
Record a movie ... +movie
Display version ... +version

Dungeon Siege Cheats +checksinthemail

2009-11-15T07:24:00.000-08:00

Every Dungeon Siege cheat code has the potential to really ruin your game play experience, but this one really can make the game pointless in a hurry. Getting a ton of gold quickly is one way of making your character far more powerful than she should be. On the other hand it can be an easy way of getting an item that you need pretty badly in order to keep playing.

I can't say that I recommend using it unless you have already beaten the game, in which case go ahead - you've already been there and done that. Using cheat codes to help find all the little nooks and crannies of a game - especially one as deep as Dungeon Siege is a perfectly fine use for them and one that I think ultimately brings more enjoyment and value to the experience.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheat Codes page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthrough.

Dungeon Siege 2 - Invincibility

2009-10-14T08:34:00.000-07:00

Tired of getting hacked to pieces? Just want to run through the game unhindered.

Then activate your game console and type in "+drlife"

No more worrying what the bad guy is going to do because whatever it is won't hurt you.

This cheat only works for dungeon siege 2.

Dungeon Siege Hint - Using Regenerating Monsters

2009-09-15T12:51:00.000-07:00

This is a hint, not a cheat per se. So if you have some moral compunction against typing in a cheat code or if doing so ruins the fun for you, then this is a hint that can get you some experience and money for your Dungeon Siege party.

The concept is pretty simple, find a regenerating monster and make many kills.

The first best place to do this is in the eastern swamp. There are summoners out there, and yes you do get XP for killing each summoned creature. Set yourself at a safe distance, set the skill that you want to train, and watch the experience points roll in.

Now remember that as you get higher in level it requires more XP to advance, and as you become more powerful you get less XP for killing weaker monsters so this method has significantly diminishing returns.

On the other hand it will get you a strong leg up if you are willing to put in the time. It also has the added benefit of item drops from the kills so it is possible to get in some extra gold.

For myself I also use this method to round out a character's stats if I am going for a specific build like melee fighter/nature mage or whatever it happens to be.

Be forewarned this can take quite a bit of time.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Screen Cap

2009-08-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

Dungeon Siege Hint: Free XP

2009-07-10T12:57:00.000-07:00

Dungeon Siege, like other click based skill builders in the past has one flaw that can be exploited by the savvy (or determined) gamer. That is repeatedly spamming a skill use will build that skill.

For the purposes of Dungeon Siege, however, this really only applies to magic. You don't get XP for repeatedly shooting your bow or swinging your sword at nothing. Also you can firebolt the wall all you want but it will do nothing for you. The key is finding an activity that builds skill experience and spam it to death.

So, which activities do that? Casting beneficial spells does this. Armor spells, healing spells, etc. Any sort of protective spell will do.

Which are the best? Why healing spells of course. You get XP in relation to the amount healed. So ideally if you can find a spell that causes you damage (such as from certain combat magic spells) and run it in combination with a spell that heals you (such as from certain nature magic spells) you could in theory raise your combat/nature magic skills fairly quickly.

Does this theory work? Yes it does. The only drawback is mana. You will need mana potions, but those are relatively inexpensive.

This process does take time, but it isn't "cheating."

Nearly Useless Dungeon Siege Cheat Code +faertehbadgar

2009-05-20T07:33:00.000-07:00

Yes this is a nearly useless code. Getting all the newbie gear pretty much seems like a waste of time. There is one use for it, however, and that is to be able to....

Nope, I'm not giving it away. There is in fact a secret use for the gear but I'm going to make you poke around on the internet some more before you can figure it out (though I have a sneaking suspicion that you already have). In any event this is, in my opinion the single most valuable cheat code that Dungeon Siege has to offer because it actually does something useful without spoiling the game.

Most other cheat codes are just there for fluff or else give your character powers that end up ruining the experience, but this one can actually be very, very useful, and it in no way undermines the game play experience.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Cheat +maxjooky

2009-03-20T07:28:00.000-07:00

Here is another plain old fun cheat code for Dungeon Siege. This one won't help you win the game, in fact it can make it a bit tougher to play, but it is still pretty cool. It makes you super big which is kind of fun.

You get to walk around the world like some kind of giant - like Gulliver with the liliputians.

Like any cheat code this will make your Dungeon Siege experience very different and may not be so much fun after a while. I would recommend trying it only after you have already gone through the entire game on your own or with the help of a walkthrough. Then you will have experienced what the game has to offer and will appreciate more fully the cheat codes.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Cheats +resizelabels

2009-02-13T12:33:00.000-08:00

Ok, this one is pretty easily the least useful of all the Dungeon Siege cheat codes that I know of. You use it to resize the labels over your character - assuming that you are playing with the labels enabled in the first place.

For me personally I never have the labels up so +resizelabels is useless.

If you are near sighted (which I hear can happen if you sit in front of a computer for excessive amounts of time) then making the labels bigger will help - assuming you need the labels in the first place.

One of the great things that I like about Dungeon Siege is the quality of the graphics. Not only are they nice to look at, but because of their level of detail things like labels are unnecessary. Because all of the characters look different I don't really need the labels to tell me who is who or what is what.

But it is a cheat code and this wouldn't be a complete site without listing it.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Cheats +movie

2009-01-14T12:24:00.000-08:00

The Dungeon Siege cheat code +movie is not so much a cheat as a fun little trick you can use to keep track of a memorable moment or to demonstrate something interesting.

As with many game cheats I am sure that this one originated because the testers during development wanted a way to be able to quickly and easily show the programmers what was going on when something went wrong. Being able to make a recording of the session is a very quick, easy, and useful way of accomplishing this that saves time and money.

At home I doubt that you will find a whole lot of use for it other than amusing yourself and your friends, which is use enough.

If you do have something of particular interest then why not share it?

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Making Money With Adbrite

2008-12-18T13:24:00.000-08:00

Ok, yes there are off-topic posts now and again. Hey I do have other things to do besides play Dungeon Siege.

I'm sure you have other things to do as well. If one of those things is blog or manage a web site of any kind then you may want to consider Adbrite.

Why? Well very simple. They pay better than google adsense. Yep, that's pretty much it.

Also that is an affiliate link so of course there is something in it for me. But really its because they pay better than adsense and are just as easy to use.

You may have noticed the adbrite ads on this site. Yep that's a hint that I'm not here just puffing sunshine into your face. I use their service. I make money with their service. (And I'll make more money if you click the affiliate link and sign up already).

The point being that if you have a blog you can make money with their service as well.

Oh, did I mention that it costs nothing to sign up? Its really simple, really easy, and really fast.

Yep, its pretty cool.

Dungeon Siege Cheats +version

2008-12-14T10:58:00.000-08:00

Ok, I'm not sure how knowing the game version could be considered a cheat, but it is a code that the developers put into the game so I'm going to tell you how to do it.

Press enter and type "+version" and press enter again. Pretty simple.

If you are looking to beat the game in 5 minutes then of course this will do you absolutely no good whatsoever. If on the other hand you just want to be sure that the game version you are using is compatible with the character builder that you downloaded off of some warez site then this may well be useful.

Either way enjoy.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Throne of Agony

2008-12-07T13:46:00.000-08:00

Can't get enough Dungeon Siege?

I don't blame you. Really. It is a very fun game. I love the look, the story, the character building. Yep, it's great.

Want more? So do I.

Enter Dungeon Siege Throne of Agony.

More bad guys to kill. More worlds to explore. More quests to finish.

Don't believe me? Still don't think its worth it? Click the link to see what others have said about the game. Then you decide.

What is Cheating?

2008-12-06T10:47:00.000-08:00

There are many levels of cheating in any game. But when you are playing by (with) yourself at a solo video game or going it solo on a MMORPG or something, what does cheating really mean?

There are no other players involved. There is no reward other than your own personal enjoyment, so what then is cheating.

In a card game, cheating could be defined as any action not allowed by the rules. Some people would extend that definition to any action not allowed by the rules which gives one player an advantage over the others. I.e. they may not consider doing stupid things which are not directly covered by the rules but which give them a disadvantage or no advantage to be cheating.

But in a video game environment there is nobody there but you. Who then are you cheating? Are you cheating the designers? The developers? You certainly aren't cheating the sound guy who made up the nifty door opening sound effect. You probably aren't cheating the artists who spent hours making those spell effects.

Once you have paid for the game, really the only person you can cheat is yourself.

So what does it mean to cheat on oneself?

My definition would be any action that detracts from the enjoyment of the game experience.

This definition does not apply to everyone, because I am not everyone. But if your enjoyment of the game is lessened by some action that you have taken, then you are cheating yourself out of the valuable time you are putting into the game.

Some people enjoy cheat codes. Some people find that after they have used a cheat code they enjoy the game less. Some cheats save time. Some forms of cheating don't involve using codes at all, just exploits in game design. Is it still cheating? Yes - if it lessens your enjoyment of the game.

What is your definition of cheating? How does your cheating behavior affect your game play and enjoyment?

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Cheats +shootall

2008-12-05T10:42:00.000-08:00

The +shootall cheat for Dungeon Siege is another one that can make the game very un-fun very quickly.

Just open the console (press Enter) and type +shootall.

Now you won't have to click to kill the bad guys you just automatically shoot everything. If combined with drdeath or zool, this can become pretty boring.

On the other hand if you get tired of clicking very quickly then maybe this will help you out. Not a cheat that personally I use much, but then I'm not you. Give it a whirl.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Cheats +zool

2008-12-04T09:23:00.000-08:00

Interested in completely making Dungeon Siege un-fun to play?
Maybe you're just stuck somewhere a bit tough to get through.
Maybe you've already beat Dungeon Siege once and just want to quickly get to a place you want to see again.
Perhaps you are trying to record a little movie of your gameplay.

If any of these options apply to you then open the Dungeon Siege console by pressing Enter and then type +zool

This cheat makes you invincible so you won't die. Which makes the game completely pointless to play because there is no zero challenge to it. On the other hand this can be very useful if you are trying any of the options I listed previously or if you are just looking to speed up some part of the game this cheat code can be very useful.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Hint - Building a Party

2008-12-02T09:47:00.000-08:00

From the start of the game you should consider what your Dungeon Siege party will look like. This is one major aspect that makes this game different from Diablo and similar games. You can try to go it alone, but you will find yourself struggling very quickly if you do.

The first character you will meet in Dungeon Siege is Ulora. She will join your party, and there really isn't a reason to leave her behind.

Now consider what you need in a character to compliment your strengths. If you have been playing a melee fighter, then you will need either an archer or a healer. Ulora's stats are good for either one. If you have been playing an archer then you will need a melee fighter or a healer. Again, Ulora can become whatever you need, but I would recommend using her as a healer or even combat mage in this situation because you will find a better fighter soon.

The idea here is to consider what your party is going to be like. It is highly doubtful that you started of with a character specializing in healing. If you did you have had a rough time. After all it is hard to kill things with cure spells. So be thinking what you want your recruits to do and how they will interact. Choosing someone to compliment your skills is the best way to go.

Off Topic - Entrecard - Free Traffic For You

2008-11-30T13:23:00.000-08:00

A lot of bloggers have heard about Entrecard. Some of you probably haven't.

You can see that I have their widget on my site. I am under no obligation to blog about them, but I do it out of courtesy because quite frankly they are a good service and deliver exactly what they say they will.

Also they are free. Yep, you heard it 100% free - so long as you count free in terms of not having to pay a single cent to use the service.

The drawback? Well, if you consider it a drawback then yes you only get out of Entrecard what you put into it. You earn credits by visiting other blogs. You click on their widget, meet some cyberfolks and move on with your life.

In return other cyberfolks come and visit you, click on your widget and see what's up in your part of cyberspace.

So does it work? Is it effective?

If I didn't like them I wouldn't use them. If I didn't like them I wouldn't have the widget. Its that simply.

So, can you trust someone who spends their time blogging about cheating?

Um, sure you can.

Dungeon Siege Characters - The Combat Mage

2008-11-27T09:41:00.000-08:00

I love playing mages. I play a lot of games and I usually go the magic route. Which is why I was really disappointed in the combat mage.

They are not super effective - at least not as effective as fighters and archers tend to be at killing stuff. They do get pretty good at it, but not for quite a while. If you are planning on playing a solo game I don't recommend picking combat mage as your primary focus.

They have low strength which leads to low health, as well as low dex which leads to low armor class. Combined with some of the armor restrictions and this makes for a very vulnerable combination.

If you do play a combat mage, then find the best summon spells that you can. You will need minions. They keep you from getting hit as well as dishing out some damage. After that focus on finding the best damage spells that you can.

Keep yourself out of combat as much as possible. Put yourself behind the fighters. Let them soak up damage while you pummel the enemy at a distance if you can. And like the archer, if things get too close for comfort, run away.

Dungeon Siege Cheats +xrayvision

2008-11-24T11:17:00.000-08:00

Dungeon Siege has a lot of little cheat codes that do very little as far as actually cheating the game goes, but which are kind of fun.

Having worked in the video game industry in the past it is my guess that many of these were invented to speed up testing of various aspects of the game and had no intention of doing much.

+xrayvision is most likely one such cheat. Turn on the console by pressing enter. Type "+xrayvision" and press enter.

This will turn off textures which means that in essence you see through everything. This is a pretty useful tool for diagnostic purposes and can be fun to run around this way for a bit. I don't recommend playing for long periods of time with this cheat activated as it can do some funny things to you eyes. Also there can be some collision errors without textures, so be prepared for some interesting stuff.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Hint - Restock Points

2008-11-22T09:53:00.000-08:00

Restock whenever you can. You won't get a better deal by hanging on to stuff for later in the game so sell it all. Then buy the best gear that money can afford.

In general, the stuff you can find in the store is better than the stuff you are wearing or the stuff you will find. There are exceptions, of course, but unlike some other games, the stores in Dungeon Siege are useful for more than just dumping junk and getting gold.

You will still need to dump all the useless stuff you picked up along the way, but more importantly check out the gear that you can buy and plan ahead.

Always give your characters the best that they can afford. There is no reason to short yourself. It will make a difference down the road. The better equipped you are then the easier of a time you will have.

If you have to skimp on something, then choose the areas that won't affect you as much. Your mage, for example, needs the best spells but not necessarily the best armor. Your archer needs good armor, but that backup melee weapon can be anything. Your fighter needs the armor more than he needs the weapon.

Get only the spells that you need. The temptation to buy and try every spell out there can be pretty high but be sure to compare the stats on the spells. If you won't do more damage then it may not be worth it to get the next spell. Also, play around with the spells that you find before going to the store. The price is the same new or used, so figure out what you want to keep before restocking.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Character - The Archer

2008-11-20T09:35:00.000-08:00

I like the archer, probably more than the other characters, though I also really enjoy combat mages.

Making a solid archer is as simple as picking up a bow and killing stuff with it.

A good archer won't get hit very often. If you combine a good archer with a couple of good fighters then you won't be spending all of your mana healing the archer. Which is good because they don't have anywhere as much health as fighters do. If the enemies start to get close, then the archer's motto should be "run away and fight again another day."

Archers will have good dexterity and moderate strength and intelligence. They can multiclass fairly easily into fighters or mages, but there are advantages to keeping them as ranged attackers only.

If you do decide to add magic to an archer, either school can be useful. An archer that also summons pets can work out very well because they come with a built in bio-shield which keeps them from taking damage.

Healing archers don't tend to work out so well because they can't heal during the heat of the battle, but there are plenty of useful nature magic spells out there that can make this a great combination.

Dungeon Siege Cheats - Console Commands

2008-11-19T21:14:00.000-08:00

These Dungeon Siege cheats are used during game play from the console. Press enter to activate the dialogue mode and then enter + and the code. To disable a Dungeon Siege cheat code press enter to activate the console and enter - and the code.

These Dungeon Siege cheats are given out with the understanding that if they screw up your game it is your own fault so don't whine to me when the fun stops.

CODE EFFECT
sixdemonbag 150 more demons
checksinthemail 999999 gold
chunkey Always chunky
maxjooky Big character
superchunky Chunk factor
shootall Clicks not required
version Display game version
mouse Enable mouse
rings Enable selection rings
zool Invincibility
drdeath Maximum damage
movie Record a movie
loefervision Remove fog of war
xrayvision Remove textures
minjooky Small character
faertehbadgar Full set of badger weapons, armor, items
sniper 100 meter range for all bows
potionaholic 3 Super Health and 3 Super Mana potions
resizelabels Slightly larger labels over head; only if character labels are active

Other Dungeon Siege cheats:

Code: -gui/+gui will turn off all the extra crap on the screen that gets in the way of game play.

You can also do a variety of other nifty tricks with Dungeon Siege by using these command line options:

Windowed mode: fullscreen=false
Bypass Inro: intro=false

If you don't know how to do command line options then buy windows for dummies.

Those are all the Dungeon Siege cheats that I am aware of. If you find more, post them here.

Dungeon Siege Characters - The Fighter

2008-11-18T09:28:00.000-08:00

Making a fighter in Dungeon Siege is pretty simple. You pick up a melee weapon, equip it, and then bash stuff in the head with it.

Fighters are fun and easy to play. You just walk around and kill anything you don't like (and even most things you might like).

Fighters develop high strength and high melee combat skills very quickly. They don't do so well with dexterity or intelligence.

Because of their high strength, fighters end up with more hit points than other characters. This is a good thing and means they can last longer in combat. It also means that they are going to get hit a lot more often and will need healing. In all likelihood they will be the most likely to get killed if you aren't careful.

If you do decide to dabble in magic with your fighter, then I recommend nature magic for its buffs and heals, though you will most likely want to recruit a good healer that focuses on healing wind almost exclusively.

Pick any melee weapon you want. Remember that you don't get the protective bonuses of a shield if it is darkened on the inventory screen, but you do get any ability bonuses it provides.

If you like to smash face then a Dungeon Siege fighter is what you want.

Dungeon Siege Nature Mage

2008-11-17T14:16:00.000-08:00

Ok, the Nature Mage is by far my least favorite character to play. Why?

Well because I like to kill stuff and nature mages suck at it. Yes there are more powerful spells later in the game, but the truth is they suck at killing things. They aren't combat mages.

They buff stuff and they heal stuff and that is pretty much it.

The upside of a nature mage? They are the easiest characters to build up fast. You can spam almost all of their spells, and each casting gets them experience points. Which makes them better healers which makes them more useful.

To play one effectively, have them cast all of their buff spells on all party members when in town. Be sure to cast enough to have the duration last until the next store where they can refill. Yes it takes time, but it is worth it. Nothing like having your buffs wear off in the middle of a big fight.

Next, switch on the heal spell and have them follow the rest of the party around. They will heal as necessary while everyone else does the killing.

Like I said, not my cup of tea. But they are very useful. And if you have a character that needs a boost of intelligence (like a combat mage) then having them cast nature spells is the way to go. It will boost intelligence faster than any other way.

Dungeon Siege Hint: Levers and Attackable Objects

2008-11-16T09:23:00.000-08:00

This is a bit of a trick than can be confusing if you aren't paying close attention to what is going on, especially if you have disabled the help feature (which can be annoying).

Some walls/objects in the game can be attacked and destroyed. This is important because some of them hold the key to making progress in the game. Be sure to hover the cursor over everything that you see so that you find the walls that can be destroyed.

The same goes for levers. A lot of times they are hidden and not super easy to find. Be sure to keep your eyes open so that when you do find one you don't forget about it. A good rule of thumb is to simply pull all levers as soon as you find them. Unlike real life, a lever in a game is generally there to be pulled and only pulled once.

If you do feel that you have missed something or found a dead end, go back and look for any levers that can be pulled or blocked passages that can be knocked down.

Dungeon Siege Hint: The megamap

2008-11-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

Dungeon Siege comes with a built in big map that you can toggle. You can zoom way out and control much of the action this way.

I recommend that you get used to using the megamap early on because it will really help out in difficult situations. If you get lost/confused which can happen in Dungeon Siege, the megamap can be your ticket out.

Also, because items stay around, and they will show up on the megamap (press ALT) it can be a quick way to check for missed or forgotten loot along the way.

When you reach some of the more tedious areas of the game, like the swamps, the megamap is truly invaluable because it becomes very easy to get lost.

Dungeon Siege Cheats +drdeath

2008-11-14T11:06:00.000-08:00

What does "+drdeath" do when entered into the Dungeon Siege console?

Pretty simple. It eliminates the unnecessary random damage that you may otherwise do. You will do maximum damage with whatever weapon/spell that you happen to have active. This can be very useful for dealing with otherwise difficult bosses.

It will not make the game completely stupid but truthfully it does make it quite a bit less challenging and can in-fact make the game un-fun to play.

If you don't like the random damage then drdeath is the Dungeon Siege cheat code that you are looking for.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege 2 Broken Worlds Expansion Pack

2008-11-13T14:57:00.000-08:00

If you can't get enough of Dungeon Siege II, then try the expansion pack - Broken Worlds.

You get a couple new classes, which is cool, and you don't have to start all over again.

So many expansion sets out there make you start from scratch, especially where a party is involved. Not so here.

Broken Worlds delivers hours more entertainment without the headache of dealing with starting over.

If you do want to make new characters, you can do that as well. They start out at the appropriate level so you don't have to struggle and get killed a dozen times all over again.

Graphics, storyline, gameplay all on par with the original.

Dungeon Siege Hints: Your Character Titles

2008-11-12T08:33:00.000-08:00

For some reason many people are interested in what the character titles mean in Dungeon Siege.

The answer is pretty simple. They reflect the path that your character has chosen to follow.

Example:

If you use melee weapons exclusively, then your titles will progress as follows:

Level 1-4 Squire
Level 5-10 Soldier
Level 11-19 Warrior
Level 20-49 Knight
Level 50-99 Champion
Level 100-150 Grand Champion

There are corresponding titles for all classes and mixes of classes including those who master all four areas - melee, ranged, nature magic and combat magic.

A word on multi-classing. If plan to multi-class in Dungeon Siege, be sure to start at the very first level. Otherwise you will find yourself in some real trouble later on. Raising any of the core attributes Strength, Dexterity, or Intelligence is very difficult once there is a large gap between them.

Skill Retraining

2008-11-11T14:50:00.000-08:00

Ok, so you are half-way or more through Dungeon Siege and now you realize that you aren't playing the kind of character that you wanted to play.

How does skill re-training work in Dungeon Siege.

It doesn't.

I mean yes it is possible to retrain your mage into a fighter by handing him a sword and having him hack his way at monsters, but he will probably die repeatedly and you won't see progress for a very, very, very, very, very long time.

That is because XP is weighted according to some rather complicated charts and when one skill or ability gets more than 5 levels beyond another retraining them to be equal (or reversed) just takes too much experience.

You also have to factor in that using a sword trains intelligence and using magic trains strength. This means that if you get half way through the game and now want your intelligence to be higher than your strength you are screwed. Can't do it. Forget it. Cast all the nature magic you want - the strength will still grow.

And as for switching from bows to swords - yeah, forget it.

Which means that if you want to multiclass - do it from the start. Start from the first monster at the first level and work it steadily from there. And monitor it constantly.

And if you want to switch classes. Then start over. It won't happen and you'll just frustrate yourself.

Dungeon Siege Cheat Code +loefervision

2008-11-10T07:20:00.000-08:00

The Dungeon Siege cheat +loefervision can be useful - not only because on slower machines it can actually increase your frame rate but it makes it a bit easier to find some of the pesky critters that are trying to kill you. I like to use it primarily to help navigate some of the trickier areas of the game, though really I don't use it much.

For slower machines though, this code can be the difference between playable and unplayable and I do recommend it if you are stuck using an older computer. Just like any cheat code, though, use it wisely or you are apt to spoil all of your game play. Try playing Dungeon Siege both with the code activated and with it not activated to see if you like it.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Extending Spell Durations

2008-11-09T14:45:00.000-08:00

All of the buff spells have a duration on them. This duration is determined by the level of the caster at the time the spell is cast.

If the same caster casts the same spell again at the same level, then the duration of the spell will be extended.

What this means is that when you are in town, you should go through and cast all of your buff spells for a duration as long as you will need in order to get to the next town or store.

What happens if the caster level changes?

This causes a couple of things to happen. If you recast a spell on a character that was originally buffed at a lower level, then the spell duration will change - usually it will decrease. The duration will not reset to a single casting, but will decrease in proportion to the increased bonus of the spell at the new level. So it will still have an increased duration (though not what it was) but will also have the increased benefits of the higher spell level.

This can be a bit inconvenient because the character earns experience for casting buff spells. So it is possible to level up mid-buff and then have to go back and re-buff someone to get to the desired duration.

Dungeon Siege Hints: Quick Party Setups

2008-11-08T20:41:00.000-08:00

The Control+# quick key setup shortcut can really save your bacon as well as save you time.

Do a party setup for different setups and then switch as needed.

Something like:
melee
melee
melee
ranged
healing wind

or
melee
melee
melee
fire rain

or
ranged
ranged
ranged
healing wind
healing wind

Obviously you can pick and choose what works for you, but the point is that if you don't set them up they won't be there when you need them. Being able to switch to a different configuration instantly can make the difference between survival and loading a saved game.

Dungeon Siege Cheats +minjooky

2008-11-07T11:33:00.000-08:00

+minjooky gives you a very small character.

This cheat code won't make Dungeon Siege any easier to play, but it is somewhat entertaining.

Unlike drdeath or zool, it doesn't change any of the core aspects of the game, so it is possible to turn on this cheat and just play all the way through the game without significantly altering the game play experience or the design intentions of the game.

I'm not super sure why anyone would want to do it that way, but its there so you can. I know that the artists spent a ton of time perfecting every detail they could and personally the art is one of the strongest aspects of this game. Otherwise it is a pretty straightforward clickfest.

The Spacebar - Dungeon Siege's Secret Weapon

2008-11-06T15:17:00.000-08:00

Especially in the beginning, Dungeon Siege can get a bit complicated. When you hit your first major battle it can be pretty easy to get flustered and then get killed.

Use the spacebar.

Hit the spacebar and pause the game. This gives you time to look around, check out where that damage is coming from, spot the enemies, switch up spells/weapons and get your plan together.

Too many times I've died because I just didn't take time to think it through.

The spacebar is your best friend, and hey, what are friends for if not to be hit on when you need help.

Off Topic - The Widgeteers Free Traffic to Your Site or Blog

2008-11-05T13:15:00.000-08:00

If you have a blog, then I recommend that you join up with The Widgeteers. Why?

Well first and foremost because by referring you I get a benefit.

But just in case you aren't out to serve my purposes and you have some ambition to help yourself, then you may just want to do it because its free and it is a free hands off way of building a bit of traffic for yourself.

Everyone wants traffic. Everyone needs traffic. Everyone likes traffic. The Widgeteers can help you get that traffic (and did I mention its free?)

Yes there are paid options with The Widgeteers (they have to make money somehow), but who want to pay? Ok, if you are serious about getting some traffic you might want to. But if you are more or less like the rest of us cheap skates out there then just doing it because it is free is reason enough.

You make a widget. You make some ads. (Takes about a minute to do). And then you walk away. You don't have to do anything else ever.

No clicking on other people's sites you aren't interested in. No jumping through pointless hoops. No reading spam. Just go on about your life.

If you feel like promoting it then promote it. If you feel like referring people then refer them. If not, no worries. Just go about your merry way and let the widget do its own thing.

Dungeon Siege Hint: Getting Gold

2008-11-04T20:34:00.000-08:00

One of the many resources that you have to manage in Dungeon Siege is gold. Initially it can be a bit tough to come by.

There are a couple of ways to manage your gold.

First, pick up everything. Eventually you will run out of space - even after you get mules you will continue to run out of space.

In order to maximize your gold, discard items that are essentially worthless. Keep only the potions that you use and save that space for valuable stuff.

Consolidate spells into spellbooks. Spells can bring in a pretty penny. You can save a ton of space by putting those spells into spellbooks. Anyone can carry a book even if the character has no intention or need to use them.

Use the transmute spell. You aren't going to get a ton of gold here. Something to keep in mind here is that by transmuting the least expensive items you will lose the least amount of gold (versus selling). If you transmute the more expensive stuff in essence you are giving up gold you could have made by selling.

Summoned Creatures

2008-11-03T14:40:00.000-08:00

Summoned creatures in Dungeon Siege can be a very effective way of augmenting your party's damage dealing capabilities.

On the other hand none of them are powerful enough to replace a character.

Unlike the necromancer from Diablo II, the summoned creatures in Dungeon Siege won't take out swaths of enemies quickly. You are limited to one, and typically it will only be around to absorb damage and cause a distraction rather than to deal damage or defeat enemies.

That said, I recommend finding one that is solid at melee. Getting something in the face of the enemy is a better option than having one that tries to maintain distance and shoot. They simply won't do enough damage to be effective, whereas every point of damage they absorb is a point of damage you don't have to heal later.

Leave the killing to your fighters, archers, and combat spells. Keep a pet around to take hits while you get better position.

Running Away

2008-11-02T20:26:00.000-08:00

What makes the difference between life and death in Dungeon Siege?

Great gear?
Great stats?
Tons of XP?

Nope, nope, and nope.

Running away will keep you alive when everything else fails. If the bad guys can't hit you then they can't kill you. So the lesson that you need to take away is to go cautiously.

Especially early in the game, be careful when entering an area that you haven't been through before. If you aren't sure what is around the next corner, go slowly and be prepared to turn back around and get out.

For some games the best strategy is to run in, get all the mobs stirred up and then run back out and pick them off at some funnel like a doorway. This is not a good strategy in Dungeon Siege. You are much, much better off picking off the enemies one at a time. If you do start to get surrounded or run into a mob that is more powerful, be prepared to run away and then come back more carefully later.

Dungeon Siege Cheats -GUI

2008-11-01T07:04:00.000-07:00

The -GUI cheat code isn't so much a cheat for Dungeon Siege as it is an option for game play. Personally I like to activate the code and play with it essentially all the time. It takes away a lot of the distractions of the console interface and makes it much simpler to navigate.

Of course there are times when it is helpful to have some of the buttons active, but it is simple enough to reverse with the +GUI code so no big deal.

Either way you decide to play the game, have fun with it!

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Cheat +Chunkey

2008-10-20T07:13:00.000-07:00

The +Chunkey Dungeon Siege code is just a bit of fun, but it can be quite entertaining. Running around as a super fat character is kind of cool. It doesn't help you beat the game in any way, but if you are just looking for a bit more entertainment from an already cool game this cheat is one that you'll want to try out.

I wouldn't recommend it for doing tough combats, so make sure that you have already cleared out the area (or are invincible) before activating the +Chunkey cheat code. Because you probably won't be used to looking at your character in this way it will take some time before you can navigate well.

Like all Dungeon Siege cheats, this one can spoil your game in a hurry so use it with caution.

For a full list of cheats see Dungeon Siege Cheats page.
Here you can find links to Dungeon Siege Walkthroughs.

Dungeon Siege Walkthrough

2008-10-19T21:41:00.000-07:00

I don't have an original Dungeon Siege walkthrough. There are several good Dungeon Siege walkthroughs already published, but here I have made a few links to those that I think are the best.

If one of these Dungeon Siege walkthroughs doesn't meet your standards then post a comment and let everyone know.

planetdungeonsiege has I think the best Dungeon Siege walkthrough.
Tom Church's text only (and long) walkthrough.

There are other Dungeon Siege walkthroughs available if you do some poking around on google and so forth, but really you're wasting your time. These are the best Dungeon Siege walkthroughs and are comprehensive enough to get you through the game without any problems.

Making Money With Namedrive

2008-10-15T13:32:00.000-07:00

Ok, this post is definitely not for everyone out there. But for those of you who have been around cyberspace for a while, step up and listen.

If you are like me, then you've probably registered more than one domain and probably regretted it. You have domains that you don't want to manage and aren't making money.

But like relatives you can't get rid of them either.

Maybe you have no intention of ever doing anything with them. Maybe you do but you don't have time right now. Maybe you did but now you don't and you have 10 months left before they expire.

Perhaps the registration service conned you into a 10 year agreement and you've already paid it.

Now what?

Enter NameDrive.

What is NameDrive? It is nothing more and nothing less than a way to get money from a domain name that you have registered. And you do absolutely nothing with it.

No writing articles. No making widgets. No posting code. You set your DNS servers with your registrar (godaddy, dreamhost etc.) and then you are done.

NameDrive offers options to optimize your domain, and you can customize the look and feel - all of which takes less than a minute. But you don't even have to do that much if you don't want.

Then what? You go on about your life and pick up some change here and there. Yep. You get money for doing nothing.

Do I use NameDrive? Yes I do. And I'm taking that to the bank.