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Old 06-10-2005, 05:20 PM   #2
Illumina Drathiran'ar
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If you've gone through it at least once or twice, you can really do the game with any party you want. People solo all the time, so party makeup really isn't a problem. Two Rangers is fine even for an inexperienced player. Got someone to cast Magic Missiles and Fireballs? Got someone to cast Heal? Got someone to pick locks? Got someone to wave a sword and absorb damage? You're good to go.
If you really want help, it sounds like you're leaning towards a good-aligned party... There are no really pureclass mages other than Edwin, I think... But don't let Aerie's dualclass nature fool you; she's a potent spellcaster. Aside from her, you have Nalia and Imoen. Imoen is also all the thief you'll need, though you need to get her back first. Yoshimo makes a good placeholder until you can pick her up.
There's no real need to get Minsc *and* Mazzy. Two rangers should be fine, especially if you pick up Jahiera as well... She's the best tank in the game, in my oh-so-humble opinion.

So your party makeup might look like this:
Archer PC
Minsc
Jahiera
Aerie
Yoshimo/Imoen

This gives you two healers, two arcane spellcasters, an archer, two tanks, and enough thief skills to get you through everything if the right equipment is used.

This also leaves you with an empty space.... You can pick up Mazzy if you really want, or you can get Edwin (Neutral Evil, by the way) and watch the fireworks. It really doesn't matter... You can even keep this slot open for people who want to join your party to do quests. Just have fun.

[ 06-10-2005, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: Illumina Drathiran'ar ]
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