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pritchke · 09-27-2002, 02:16 PM

I have a similar fighting style with a few differences.

I have a party of six on Heart of Fury mode now, as well. When I engage in a battle, the spells( from my party) start flying non-stop when I think it will be difficult.

Fighter (The Tank AC -13)
Ranger(Fighter, Some spells, Static)
Fighter/Thief(Really good fighter with armour which I remove for T&L)
Druid(Spell Caster, Shapeshifter Elementals)
Cleric/Mage(party booster, extra fighter)
Bard(the singer, the leader in towns)

The Fighter is my basic tank. Not much needs to be said about her.

The Fighter/Thief is used as a fighter almost as much as my fighter. I only use the Thief skills when I know traps are around or I need a lock picked. He does wear better armour than leather so I do have to remove it when I use those skills. Worst part is if I forget to put it back on.

The Ranger is another great fighter with some spells like Static charge and protection from evil. For some reason enemies seem to be attracted to him like a magnet so he is always the first to withdraw from combat but is good with the bow so he can fire off a few rounds before he his healed and heads back into melee.

The Druid is my favourite not only does she have great damage spells but if I get into a jam or overrun by enemies with slashing I can have my entire party retreat for range combat, have my druid turn into a water or earth elemental and fend of the works of them. A water elemental with static charge activated is a terrifying sight (30 crushing damage + 47 electric damage = 77 damage has been the highest damage she has done in one shot). So I do use her for combat as well. Fire Elemental she turns into against trolls.

The Cleric/Mage is a both offensive and defensive spell caster. The Cleric spells I use are mostly defensive, and the mage spells are mostly offensive. If I need another fighter she works well even with the lowest hit points due to the protective spells she can cast on herself.

Finally I have my Bard, the most non-combatant of them all. He usually just sings the war song, and only pause to cast a spell now and then before hastily resuming his singing. I seldom resort to his combat abilities even less than my cleric/mage. Due to my bard my Cleric/Mage can focus on offence instend of healing unless someone is severely injured due to the Bards healing war song.

[ 09-27-2002, 04:48 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

09-27-2002, 02:16 PM	#2
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	I have a similar fighting style with a few differences. I have a party of six on Heart of Fury mode now, as well. When I engage in a battle, the spells( from my party) start flying non-stop when I think it will be difficult. Fighter (The Tank AC -13) Ranger(Fighter, Some spells, Static) Fighter/Thief(Really good fighter with armour which I remove for T&L) Druid(Spell Caster, Shapeshifter Elementals) Cleric/Mage(party booster, extra fighter) Bard(the singer, the leader in towns) The Fighter is my basic tank. Not much needs to be said about her. The Fighter/Thief is used as a fighter almost as much as my fighter. I only use the Thief skills when I know traps are around or I need a lock picked. He does wear better armour than leather so I do have to remove it when I use those skills. Worst part is if I forget to put it back on. The Ranger is another great fighter with some spells like Static charge and protection from evil. For some reason enemies seem to be attracted to him like a magnet so he is always the first to withdraw from combat but is good with the bow so he can fire off a few rounds before he his healed and heads back into melee. The Druid is my favourite not only does she have great damage spells but if I get into a jam or overrun by enemies with slashing I can have my entire party retreat for range combat, have my druid turn into a water or earth elemental and fend of the works of them. A water elemental with static charge activated is a terrifying sight (30 crushing damage + 47 electric damage = 77 damage has been the highest damage she has done in one shot). So I do use her for combat as well. Fire Elemental she turns into against trolls. The Cleric/Mage is a both offensive and defensive spell caster. The Cleric spells I use are mostly defensive, and the mage spells are mostly offensive. If I need another fighter she works well even with the lowest hit points due to the protective spells she can cast on herself. Finally I have my Bard, the most non-combatant of them all. He usually just sings the war song, and only pause to cast a spell now and then before hastily resuming his singing. I seldom resort to his combat abilities even less than my cleric/mage. Due to my bard my Cleric/Mage can focus on offence instend of healing unless someone is severely injured due to the Bards healing war song. [ 09-27-2002, 04:48 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]