Larian Studios Forums Divine Divinity (English) Technical Problems New patch...old problem...help!

I just applied the new patch and the problem I had when I last played the game (October) is still present.

First, a question: are the skill bonuses of items suppose to add to the skill points spent when a character levels? For example, I have a character with level 1 in magical might. Later in the game, I found a shield with magical might +1. So, when I'm using the shield should my level in magical might be 1 or 2?

My problem is this: If I load a game in which the shield was not equipped and then equip it, I get a level 2 in magical might. The problem is if I save the game while the shield is equipped, quit, and then load this saved game the level in magical might is only 1 (even though the shield is still equipped). In order to get the level 2 back, I have to remove the shield and reequip it.

This is just an example--I've noticed the problem with many different items and skills. Also, the problem occurs when two different items are worn that apply the same skill. Once again, loading a saved game in which both items are worn gives a level of 1, not 2, in that skill.

Has anyone else noticed this problem? If not, try experimenting like I did above and see if you encounter the same problem--I'd like to know if this is a problem for everyone or just me.

Lastly, do you think that starting the game over from the beginning (with the new patch applied) would solve this problem?

Sorry, i can't reproduce this. I have experienced with many Items, but the Skills works correct.

Try it. If the Savegame are corrupted the problem will not solved with any patch. Try to start a new game with new savegames.

I don't think it's worth to start all over because of that problem, I'm playing for the second time now and it's still there. It is a little annoying when you have to reequip the items, but the skill level comes back. In my case patch doesn't fix it, don't worry to much, unless all of your items have bonus skills, that might get really annoying.
P.S.: Does it happen every time you reload or just the first time as you're starting the game (as in my case)?

I think it happens every time I reload. You only experience the problem when you first start playing? For example, you start playing, reequip the items to get the correct bonuses, play for a while, and then load a saved game and the problem is gone?