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Alson · 06-28-2003, 09:21 AM

Really bad DEX? What's so bad about 17 DEX? Sure, you lose _single_ point of AC, but what's that in comparison to the +5 bonus to saves vs. wands, death and spells you get for being a dwarf with more than 17 CON? Answer: it's nothing. And the extra HP for 19 CON helps, too.

As for the Berserker... DON'T! Really don't. You know that annoying "Berseker state ends; X suffers 15 points of damage" message? Well, the damage is doubled when playing on Insane. Don't bother doing the math - that's 30 points of damage after every Berserking. Stay away of Berserkers for such a game.

The Fighter/Thief, on the other hand, is an excellent choice. Personally, I would choose a magic user as the PC for a Party No-Reloads game... but to each his own (yes, Rataxes, things changed [img]smile.gif[/img] ). Pick Katanas and Flails, use [Fury/Ages]+Easthaven. Equip JansenWear once you get UAI, and stock on other physical resistance items. Be sure to get a few Hardinesses, as well.

06-28-2003, 09:21 AM	#4
Alson Galvatron Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Israel Age: 38 Posts: 2,187	Really bad DEX? What's so bad about 17 DEX? Sure, you lose _single_ point of AC, but what's that in comparison to the +5 bonus to saves vs. wands, death and spells you get for being a dwarf with more than 17 CON? Answer: it's nothing. And the extra HP for 19 CON helps, too. As for the Berserker... DON'T! Really don't. You know that annoying "Berseker state ends; X suffers 15 points of damage" message? Well, the damage is doubled when playing on Insane. Don't bother doing the math - that's 30 points of damage after every Berserking. Stay away of Berserkers for such a game. The Fighter/Thief, on the other hand, is an excellent choice. Personally, I would choose a magic user as the PC for a Party No-Reloads game... but to each his own (yes, Rataxes, things changed [img]smile.gif[/img] ). Pick Katanas and Flails, use [Fury/Ages]+Easthaven. Equip JansenWear once you get UAI, and stock on other physical resistance items. Be sure to get a few Hardinesses, as well. __________________ In memory of Ilan Ramon - the first Israeli astronaut.<br /><br /><br />[url]\"http://members.chello.nl/~j.vanthull/BG2SR/Home.htm\" target=\"_blank\">BGII Spells Reference</a> - everything you ever wanted to know about spells!