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Originally posted by krunchyfrogg:
I just want to throw my two cents in here (and hey, howcome nobody's commenting on my party! waaa!  ):
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I'm getting there, I'm getting there.
Don't forget the multiclass F/T option - that's the class I prefer to use to get the thief class into my party. It's a great sniper and therefore fulfills at least two key roles in a party (thief, archer with longbow or crossbow). The sneak attack makes it a good secondary melee option, too, as long as you make sure it doesn't get swarmed. A spear or greatsword is also an option for this character in melee.
As a general comment on the party above, I'd give some serious thought to having a multiclass fighter in the second spot as opposed to a single-class fighter. I know grandmastery is very seductive and powerful, but it's nice to have a tank with ways to influence a fight other than with its brawn. My experience on Insane is that spells are vital to protect your characters and weaken the enemy. Therefore, it is nice to have as many spellcasting options in the party as you can, while making sure that almost every character is better than average in melee and ranged fighting (e.g. has fighter classes for multiple attacks per round, hit points, exceptional strength, and specialization). A fighter/mage or fighter/specialist (illusionist? transmuter?) would fit very well in here as either a multiclass or dualclass. The Cleric could become a multiclass Ranger/Cleric if you want an offensive melee juggernaut with healing capabilities (beware that it can be fragile if playing without a shield, as it should for the extra attack, so it should never be the focus of all enemy attacks if you can help it).
My most dominant party to date on Insane was a P, R/C, dc F[13]/M, F/D, F/T, and Bard. I am using substantially the same party lineup (with a mc F/M instead of the dc) on HoF mode, having started with lvl 1 characters at the beginning. I'm up to the Tiers of the Dead in Upper Dorns. For my play style (magic-heavy, weaponry-intensive, and tactically sound), this is what suits me the best.
[ 01-06-2006, 02:21 AM: Message edited by: Aerich ]