Soon I am going to go through the whole BG serries. From BG 1 to ToB. I am only having one problem. I cant decide on a character. I usally play Ranger or Paladines but I think I might try somthing new.

I am usally Human or Elf but I think I might change that as well. Anyone got any suggestions?

I've just finished the whole series for the 2nd time (1st as a Paladin, 2nd as a Ranger) and I know where you are coming from ;)

I was going to do a dwarven cleric but then I'd lose out on a romance - Viconia's all I've got left to do (apart from Anomen...bleeech)
I'm thinking a half elf thief/mage or an Elven Druid, Dunno, I always spend ages trying to decide what class/character to play.

I love spellcasting so I would do it as a mage. Plain old vanilla, non-specialized mage. And actually now that NwN won't be out until the summer I might do just that.

I've heard druids get enormously powerful in BG2. I might consider that also. Although I could not bring myself to roleplay an environmental wacko Avenger which is probably the most powerful kit. I would have to pick Shapeshifter, I think.

I've recently gained a new appreciation for bards. I really like playing them now. Not sure what the best kit would be though.

<font color="cyan">I'm doing it with a Half-ling Theif....

But for some reason, Dwarven fighters I like a lot...I get visions of Gimli!!!

Druids also are cool!</font>

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Grand-Ranger:
Soon I am going to go through the whole BG serries. From BG 1 to ToB. I am only having one problem. I cant decide on a character. I usally play Ranger or Paladines but I think I might try somthing new.

I am usally Human or Elf but I think I might change that as well. Anyone got any suggestions?<hr></blockquote>

Paladins are awesome in SoA and ToB; they are probably among the strongest of characters. Rangers are good, too, especially if you play as an archer type (like Kivan), or dual-class to cleric. Mages are probably the hardest to finish BG1 with, but become very powerful in SoA and ToB. Just think of a good concept for your character, then choose accordingly. You will get more satisfaction this way.

I'm trying just a neutral cleric. it's pretty fun

That's a good question, Grand-Ranger, and one that I've been trying to find out the answer to for a long time... I'd recommend playing a character that is somewhat underpowered, or at least one that has a flaw, a chink in his armor. These characters prove to be more interesting in the long run in my experience and you can be more proud of their victories and accomplishments if you have to struggle some and find ways around your weaknesses.

For those of u whove seen all my posts in the ToB forum, u'll know im a half-elf fighter/mage freak. theyre good for soloing! but ya druids are awesome in ToB, i have 2 in my current party and they rock

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Lady Blue03:
all my posts <hr></blockquote>

<font color="cyan">Lol, ALL my posts.

Just kiddin!! I'm thinkin about startin a game as a druid!! I know they get good later on! </font>

If you want fun, go for a bard. If you want to be powerful, play a mage or a fighter/cleric (both cases human). I try a lot of combinations and possibilities but always usually come back to either one of the aforementioned classes.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Arledrian:
If you want fun, go for a bard. <hr></blockquote>

<font color="cyan">How so? I've never played a Bard, can you explain their "fun" points?</font>

I agree with Lavindathar - how is a Bard fun. Funny perhaps prancing around in his tights and plucking his harp (yes, that's right, a male).
I cried in my ale that evening and vowed never to allow a bard in my party. We halflings have some pride (almost as much as dwarves).
My mate is a Druid and boy you don't want to get on the wrong side of him. Mother nature can make a terrible foe.
Paladins are wonderful fighters and really good looking. We have a human female in our party and if I was just a little taller, well umm I'm not going to dwell on that thought. I'm still trying to convince her that good things come in small packages.
Whilst we're on the subject of Paladins, how come they have to be human!!!! Bunch of racists if you ask me.

I'm going back to me ale now and brush up on this new GROWTH spell I'm trying to master...

I'm on my first run through at the moment (I owned a P133 until
a week ago..) and playing a paladin - I've always liked that
class and they're outstanding for self-reliance.

My friends who have finished the game swear by fighter/clerics,
either dwarf or elf. Good hit points, weapon specialization and
a great selection of weapons, spellcasting with armor...you don't
miss out on much. If you like skulking, I think half-elves or elves
can be cleric/rangers.

Those classes sound like a good go to me, when you need a break from
the obligatory white anglo-saxon heterosexual paladin.

My favorite BGII by far is the Monk. Sadly, no monk in BGI, so I'm going with a Paladin. The Paladin's name is Alanzo Quexana, anyone recognize the name?

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Nerull:

Rangers are good, too, especially if you play as an archer type (like Kivan), or dual-class to cleric.
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You can dual a cleric to ranger (after which the character will be restricted to using a cleric's weapons) but not the other way around. Rangers cannot dual class. ;)

I always try to get a little variety but I always end up playing as an elf sword fighter/archer. I always fancy the name Alasdair Deagon for my elf, not very original but seems to roll off the tongue.