[Angelousss]

basically, yeah, you get such an increase in xp that character becomes a one man army. as for handling every situtation it becomes a matter of adapting you character. mages(meaning mages and sorcers) proably have it the easist, between mirror image, protection from magic or normal weapons, stoneskin, spell immunity, you can absorb just about anything. fighters just walk over traps and absorb the damage. bards get a nice mix of fighting, spells, and thieving

also don't limit yourself to what other players define as soloing. do what you think will make the game the most fun for you.