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Dundee Slaytern · 06-21-2006, 08:25 AM

This is a continuation thread from Rena Ryuuguu's journey in SoA. Rena is a Human pureclassed Assassin. Her companions include Imoen, Jaheira, Minsc, Sarevok, and Kelsey( a mod NPC).

Just like the SoA thread, this thread will contain lots of progressive spoilers within. If you do not wish to be spoiled, avoid reading on.

Otherwise, I hope you enjoy the ride!

Part of the experience so far has been the experimentations with lesser used spells and abilities. Additionally, I have been using this gamerun to brush up on my coding skills with regards to constructing the AI. Most of the battles were handled by AI Scripts. Manual handling was only done when necessary, usually in Boss-level fights, or Modded fights.

It has also been refreshing to use skills such as the Rogue HLAs, Avoid Death and Greater Evasion. They have been surprisingly useful, and allowed Rena to fight in melee, even though she is only a pureclassed Assassin. Multi/Dualclassed Fighter/Thieves should seriously consider getting some of these skills, instead of wasting their HLAs on Greater Whirlwinds.

Alchemy and Scribe Scrolls have been so-so. Of the two, I would say Alchemy is the better one. Most of the scrolls are pretty generic, and if it were not for my AI Scripts, they would rarely get used. The potions generated from Alchemy however, can indeed be very useful; especially if you manage to get either the Potion of Superior Healing, or the Rogue's Potion of Frost Giant Strength.

To my surprise, pureclassed Assassins can tank in most of the fights. Offensively however... Rena is better off picking off her targets with her Crossbow.

Sarevok packs a mean punch with the Firetooth Crossbow.

I simply cannot get enough of the Power Word:~ spells! Extremely low casting times, ignores enemies' saving throws, and has effects that can drastically turn the tides to your favour. I am torn between choosing Power Word Kill or Bigby's Crushing Hand for memorisation. The former has the cool instant-slay effect, the latter has the HAND. Power Word Stun is also devastating to opponents who are not immuned to stun.

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Soon to be posted, Rena's first ToB fight.

06-21-2006, 08:25 AM	#1
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	This is a continuation thread from Rena Ryuuguu's journey in SoA. Rena is a Human pureclassed Assassin. Her companions include Imoen, Jaheira, Minsc, Sarevok, and Kelsey( a mod NPC). Just like the SoA thread, this thread will contain lots of progressive spoilers within. If you do not wish to be spoiled, avoid reading on. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy the ride! Part of the experience so far has been the experimentations with lesser used spells and abilities. Additionally, I have been using this gamerun to brush up on my coding skills with regards to constructing the AI. Most of the battles were handled by AI Scripts. Manual handling was only done when necessary, usually in Boss-level fights, or Modded fights. It has also been refreshing to use skills such as the Rogue HLAs, Avoid Death and Greater Evasion. They have been surprisingly useful, and allowed Rena to fight in melee, even though she is only a pureclassed Assassin. Multi/Dualclassed Fighter/Thieves should seriously consider getting some of these skills, instead of wasting their HLAs on Greater Whirlwinds. Alchemy and Scribe Scrolls have been so-so. Of the two, I would say Alchemy is the better one. Most of the scrolls are pretty generic, and if it were not for my AI Scripts, they would rarely get used. The potions generated from Alchemy however, can indeed be very useful; especially if you manage to get either the Potion of Superior Healing, or the Rogue's Potion of Frost Giant Strength. To my surprise, pureclassed Assassins can tank in most of the fights. Offensively however... Rena is better off picking off her targets with her Crossbow. Sarevok packs a mean punch with the Firetooth Crossbow. I simply cannot get enough of the Power Word:~ spells! Extremely low casting times, ignores enemies' saving throws, and has effects that can drastically turn the tides to your favour. I am torn between choosing Power Word Kill or Bigby's Crushing Hand for memorisation. The former has the cool instant-slay effect, the latter has the HAND. Power Word Stun is also devastating to opponents who are not immuned to stun. ~~~~ ~~~~ Soon to be posted, Rena's first ToB fight.