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Butterfingers · 04-04-2003, 11:47 AM

Been thinking about the next project, a Big Beefy Barbarian.

After a lot of thought, I started thinking about which race makes for the best Barbarian.

Mind you, I am playing a good Barbarian.

Humans? No save bonuses. Only 18 dex, will be 17 later, which means loss of AC. Plus, I can't stand how humans look in chain mail type armors. They looked cool in BG1. They look um, rather dorky in SoA. Nope. I um, really don't like humans.

Dwarves. Great con, poor dex. Loss of dex point hurts even worse. Barbarians are rather low AC to begin with. Potentially huge hit points make up for this however. No romance options. But they look good in chain mail. Awesome Dwarven resistances. Also, could do sword and shield set up and use the awe inspiring Dwarven Thrower. (I just wished it worked as advertised and actually threw the Dwarf... T'would be brutally effective)

Gnomes. Pretty much a Dwarf. Slighty better dex. Can romance Aerie. Once again, great resists.

Half Orc. Good for strength, which is a moot point, and for con. Nullified by lousy saving throws. (No bonuses) No romance options, but, you do get some interesting dialog from Nalia when you talk about a marriage of convienance. All things considered, a strong stocky fighter, a mean green fighting machine. Strength enhancing items could be used for other party members, leaving many options open.

Halflings. Low strength. Moot point. Strength enhancing items abound. All romance options open. Great saves. With 19 dex, the loss of one point wont lower AC values. They look scary with two handed weapons like swords or halbreds. With out 19 con though, hit points will be slightly lower then they could be. Slightly higher AC value might offset this. Plus, Halflings look fabu in chain mail type armors. Halflings are generally known for being docile, kind, and mild mannered. Would be entertaining to see one go into a rage and suffer from a very unhalfling like bout of temper.

Elves. Also 19 dex, lower con, but, exceptional strength. Looks decent in chain mail. Resist to charm and sleep is a moot point with Barbarian Rage. Gains racial bonus of +1 with long swords and bows. However, Elves are creatures of great emotional control (Hence the resistance to mind altering spells) and in a role playing sense, not likely to go berserk really. Well, a Wilder Elf might.

So, what makes a good Barbarian?

04-04-2003, 11:47 AM	#1
Butterfingers Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: November 30, 2002 Location: Five Flagons Inn Posts: 633	Been thinking about the next project, a Big Beefy Barbarian. After a lot of thought, I started thinking about which race makes for the best Barbarian. Mind you, I am playing a good Barbarian. Humans? No save bonuses. Only 18 dex, will be 17 later, which means loss of AC. Plus, I can't stand how humans look in chain mail type armors. They looked cool in BG1. They look um, rather dorky in SoA. Nope. I um, really don't like humans. Dwarves. Great con, poor dex. Loss of dex point hurts even worse. Barbarians are rather low AC to begin with. Potentially huge hit points make up for this however. No romance options. But they look good in chain mail. Awesome Dwarven resistances. Also, could do sword and shield set up and use the awe inspiring Dwarven Thrower. (I just wished it worked as advertised and actually threw the Dwarf... T'would be brutally effective) Gnomes. Pretty much a Dwarf. Slighty better dex. Can romance Aerie. Once again, great resists. Half Orc. Good for strength, which is a moot point, and for con. Nullified by lousy saving throws. (No bonuses) No romance options, but, you do get some interesting dialog from Nalia when you talk about a marriage of convienance. All things considered, a strong stocky fighter, a mean green fighting machine. Strength enhancing items could be used for other party members, leaving many options open. Halflings. Low strength. Moot point. Strength enhancing items abound. All romance options open. Great saves. With 19 dex, the loss of one point wont lower AC values. They look scary with two handed weapons like swords or halbreds. With out 19 con though, hit points will be slightly lower then they could be. Slightly higher AC value might offset this. Plus, Halflings look fabu in chain mail type armors. Halflings are generally known for being docile, kind, and mild mannered. Would be entertaining to see one go into a rage and suffer from a very unhalfling like bout of temper. Elves. Also 19 dex, lower con, but, exceptional strength. Looks decent in chain mail. Resist to charm and sleep is a moot point with Barbarian Rage. Gains racial bonus of +1 with long swords and bows. However, Elves are creatures of great emotional control (Hence the resistance to mind altering spells) and in a role playing sense, not likely to go berserk really. Well, a Wilder Elf might. So, what makes a good Barbarian?