After a long break (mostly consisting of playing Diablo II, the traitor that I am [img]smile.gif[/img] ), I'm back with the BG series. I need a character suggestion for someone to take through the entire series, with a full party. The characters that I'm interested in at the moment are:

-Berserker (for the role-playing aspect, inspired by this comic: http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=040710).
-Archer (I have a fetish for the ToB crossbow [Firetooth, I think it was], and I just like Archers in general. I might also limit myself to the Elven gear for as long as I can-the bow, boots, etc.).
-Some sort of Bard, preferably Blade or Skald.
-Pure Kensai, possibly using throwing daggers/axes.
-Swashbuckler.
-A Cavalier (last resort?).

That's it, for now. Unless someone can make me consider another non-uber class, dual or multi, it has to be one of these. Don't bother suggesting Sorcerers, Cleric/Rangers, Inquisitors, Kensai dual-classes, and so on.

I'd also like party recommendations for both BGI and BGII. I'm looking for the party with the most amusing interactions, dialogues, situations, etc.

I'm giving the BG series one last chance before I quit for months. I'm bored of every game that I currently have, and I don't know what I should buy. My faith in BG rests in your hands.

Bleh, as I can't edit, I have to post again. These comics tie in with the one posted:

http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=040703

http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=040706

http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=040708

They preceed the first.

Do you have any mods installed? I say go with the Blade. He`s very powerful. I`ve soloed one and had sooooo much fun. He is overpowerd when used right. I suggest you download the Banter pack to get good one`s.

Party:
PC - Blade
Jan Jansen
Edwin
Korgan
Viconia

Every time I come back, your post count rises by ~1500. Bleh.

You know that I've used a Blade countless times before, Xen. I should've mentioned this earlier, but they're right above the Cavalier in terms of how much I want to play one. Maybe below, for that matter.

Power doesn't matter nearly as much as how much fun I have, by the way.

LOL!

You want fun? Then play as a Beastmaster. You will never be powerful or overpowered and will have banter.


Nature-freaks party:
PC -BMaster
Cernd
Jaheira
Minsc
Imoen
Aerie :D

[ 07-30-2004, 04:55 PM: Message edited by: Xen ]

Played a woodhuggers party yet?

Some druid, Jaheira, Minsc, Valygar, Imoen...

Eww, Beastmaster. I soloed him once (inspired by Jim). I hate Beastmasters. I don't like Druids in general. I'd use a Shapeshifter, but as far as I know, even the Greater Werewolf can't hit every monster [img]smile.gif[/img]

I could try a themed party again, though. Last time I asked for a suggestion for it, I didn't get anything interesting.

*I hate Jahiera, by the way. Worthless, arrogant Harper -.-

I've played just about every "fun" party known on the forums, which is why I'm asking, instead of searching for a thread. That didn't work.

<font color=plum>Welcome back, <font color=yellow>Pyrenk</font>

I am currently playing my first ever solo game with a Bard. It's also the first time I've ever played a bard. I debated long and hard between using a Blade or a Skald. I finally chose the Skald kit because - while Blades get the Offensive Spin - that only lasts a few rounds and can only be done few times a day. A Skald, on the other hand, is +1 with every single weapon in the game all the time. So a +2 weapon acts as if it were a +3 and a +5 weapon actually gives the Skald the benefits of a +6 weapon.

I just cleared the Improved Druids Grove with him on solo and - so far - I haven't encountered any fight that I couldn't handle (except for a bug that kept pitting me against Improved Faldorn instead of Cernd - who I tried to have accept the challenge).

I gave him proficiencies in katana (for the Zerth Blade) and club (to take advantage of Illyich's weapon during that fight). Now that I have also gained Gnasher and Blackblood from Trademeet, my Skald will soon be wielding Pitchwife +5.

I did "cheat" and download an upgraded version of Zerth Blade from Arundor's Abode which is +5 and gave my solo Bard several extra spell slots. I wouldn't have been able to complete the Grove without those extra spells, but I plan to sheathe the blade and go with Blackblood and Gnasher now that I've finished that particular quest.

Another interesting character I created is a halfling Bounty Hunter. I plan to have him take proficiencies in short sword and dagger and travel with Mazzy, Aerie, Haer'Dalis and Jan. (all "little people" - except for Aerie).

I also thought about creating a half-orc Swashbuckler - but a gnome would be another good option.

One final "concept character" I created was a Neutral Evil Jester called "The Joker". I used SK to change his Bhaalspawn Abilities (eliminated Lorlach's Minor Drains and added "Poison Weapon" because the Joker had a penchant for poisoning his victims when he first appeared in the Batman comics.

Well, those are some ideas I've tossed around lately. Let us know what you finally choose.</font>

Just throwing some stuff out there from the top of my head:

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• Archer: great class throughout the series (and absolutely lethal in BG1). A good party in BG1 would be Dynaheir (using wands or scrolls to overcome any limitations in her spellcasting), Minsc, Yeslick or Branwen, Imoen, and one other of your choice. In BG2, take Minsc and Imoen to keep continuity (w/ Yoshimo filling in for a while ;) ), then Aerie, Anomen, and one other (Valygar would be a good fit).</font>
• Swashbuckler: one I've been playing in BG1, and a real good one. I purposely did this one not to have people that are part of the "main storyline" (no Minsc, Imoen, or Jaheira). The result is that my party in BG1 is Kivan, Ajantis, Yeslick, Coran (to do the backstabbing and scouting), Dynaheir (I just went and got her, and never talked to Minsc or Edwin) and Kivan. In BG2, I plan to take Aerie, Kelsey (if you don't have him installed, then Nalia), Mazzy, Valygar, and Keldorn.</font>
• Cavalier: Go with a "knight" party. You can't do so well in BG1; Ajantis, Imoen, Dynaheir and Yeslick all fit (the last two only because you need a mage and a cleric). In BG2, go with Mazzy, Keldorn, Anomen, Nalia (noblewoman) and Imoen (damsel in distress).</font>
• Berserker: very good in BG1. Your party pretty much depends on your alignment, but you will fine as long as you get at least one each of mage, cleric and thief.</font>

My first post:
I don't particularly care if the party isn't very useful, as long as the conversations are worthwhile. If I can solo an Insane/Tactics etc. game, I can manage with a useless party [img]smile.gif[/img]

Archer's looking good so far, but after watching the Three Musketeers, I'm being pulled back to a Kensai. I haven't used a pure Kensai yet (to complete the entire game, anyway), and they just have more style than Archers. I'm unsure as to the weapon, though.

I would do a Skald, but I don't like the "Norse mythology" idea. I haven't seen many Vikings in BG. I also need something more dependable for BGII. My weak party might support me then, but when Imp. Ilyich and the like come along, I'll need someone more...useful (even if I can support my party with the song). I don't like the idea of sitting back and singing while my party fights, either.

Question: how quickly will 25 CON make your HP regenerate, and what is the maximum regen. rate with items? List the items if you can, please.

Thanks for the suggestions, by the way.

[ 08-01-2004, 06:30 PM: Message edited by: Pyrenk ]

<font color=plum>I don't know what Difficulty setting you plan to use, <font color=yellow>Pyrenk</font>, but I defeated Improved Illyich 2.0 with my solo Skald - and didn't even use the Acorns until the very last part of the battle with the Glabrezu.

That was on Normal Difficulty, but if I could beat Improved Illyich in my first ever solo attempt with a class I've never played before, surely a more veteran player that decides to take along some party members would have an even easier time of it.</font>

ive noticed that regen items dont seem to stack with eachother unless they are the same regen rate (2 rings of regen is 2 per round). When i put on gaxx and ring of regen tho, i seem to get the 1 per .5 round all the time instead of 1, then 2, then 1 etc...

Sanchuudoki or whatever has highest regen rate of 3 per round along with axe of the unyeilding.

Cloak of the sewers indirectly has the troll function which is like 4-5 per round.

According to my ADnD 2nd edition manual, regeneration starts at con 20 at 1/6 turns up to 25 which is 1/turn.

Swashbucklers seem like a better fit for the musketeers, simply because kensais just cant wear armor and the game gets crazy when you cant wear armor. Also, the musketeers DID wear leather armor, though they didnt dual wield regularly. Maybe its just because i love thieves.

Actually, Sanchuudoku regenerates with speed 1 HP/2 seconds.
The AoU +3 regenerates 1 HP/round.
The AoU +5 regenerates 3HP/round.

Priest spell regeneration regenerates with 18 HP per round. :D

Do not forget that Haste increases your Regen~ as well.

Actually, Sanchuudoku regenerates with speed 1 HP/2 seconds.
The AoU +3 regenerates 1 HP/round.
The AoU +5 regenerates 3HP/round. </font>[/QUOTE]<span style="color: lightblue">Considering that a round is 6 seconds realtime, 1 HP/ 2 seconds is the same as 3 HP per round.

Assasins are pretty neat [img]smile.gif[/img]

I'm going to try this after I install The Darkest Day. Be a wizard. All of the mages who are not evil are dual-classed. Or a mage multi-class. (Fighter/Mage comes to mind) Or for more challenge, be a Wild Mage(only if you have ToB)
with a 5% chance everytime you cast a spell of a wild surge ocurring it can be tough.(Save Often! Wild Surges are very unpredictable. You may find yourself the target of your spell or that your spell has been cast multiple times or a number of other things,100 in all)

[ 08-03-2004, 09:29 AM: Message edited by: Neo the Warrior Cat ]

Sorry to be a spoilsport and all, but doesn't this take the fun out of being a "wild" mage? If you save too much you won't get to roleplay all those scenarios that crop up when your wild surge happens!

Well, given that it is possible, though highly unlikely, that you could drop 3 Fireballs on your party while trying to cast a simple Stoneskin, saving often is advised. [img]smile.gif[/img] Ignoring most detrimental effects is also advised, of course, for maximum enjoyment of the Wild Mage class.

- Imrahil

I know, I know but it isn't fun to lose around 8000 or so gold when you're just getting started.