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RedballUK · 11-14-2002, 08:45 AM

Thanks for the thoughts. Keep them coming....

I must admit, I was tempted to go with the Aasimar Druid and Aasimar Paladin combo, but I think I'm leaving the Paladin as Human. I seem to remember another thread concerning Aasimar vs Human Paladins and (before it degenerated into a p!##!~@ contest over a Paly/monk combo - which I agree is weird for us non-power-gamers) the Human Paly stood up to some close inspection. I think if I were going with the Paly as my leader, I'd go with the Aasimar, but I'm going to push on with the Drow Bard as leader.

I note the Cleric point. My intuition is screaming that a Cleric is going to be a lot more useful than a Bard! I guess I'm more curious than strategic on this one. There selection of spells is limited, but I was intrigued to see that Bard's get healing. Can anyone comment on how effective a Bard is in general? Planning on using as a true jack-of-all-trades leader type. Will do all talking, some pick-pocketing when I fancy it, missile support (second to Rogue) and magic support. How do they fare later on the game? As a Drow, could give him some Wizard levels to beef up magic later on without incurring XP penalty - Is it worth it?

I think I'm going with the Tiefling Wizard and Human Rogue. I dont plan on multi classing the wizard, so with the high Dex and Int etc, can focus on being Nuker-mage.

For the Rogue, he's going to be the sneaker-sniper type. Gone with Human because I dont know how his multi classing will end up later. This way I dont have to worry about any potential XP penalties. Anyway 18 DEX is pretty good!Like the idea of two-weapon combo, but not a priority. If thats the case, should he just pick up some Fighter levels to improve martial prowess or is there another benefit to taking Ranger levels? Is it better to spend extra feat toward ambidexterity OR 2-w-combo rather than dedicating a level to Ranger just to get this? Do Rogues really become diluted once they hit 10th level? I hope not, they are typically my favourite class (I'm a rapier not a broadsword type).

Finally, how does the racial experience cap limits work in IWDII? Does it still go on race and class? Anywhere I can get a list?

11-14-2002, 08:45 AM	#3
RedballUK Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: London Age: 52 Posts: 19	Thanks for the thoughts. Keep them coming.... I must admit, I was tempted to go with the Aasimar Druid and Aasimar Paladin combo, but I think I'm leaving the Paladin as Human. I seem to remember another thread concerning Aasimar vs Human Paladins and (before it degenerated into a p!##!~@ contest over a Paly/monk combo - which I agree is weird for us non-power-gamers) the Human Paly stood up to some close inspection. I think if I were going with the Paly as my leader, I'd go with the Aasimar, but I'm going to push on with the Drow Bard as leader. I note the Cleric point. My intuition is screaming that a Cleric is going to be a lot more useful than a Bard! I guess I'm more curious than strategic on this one. There selection of spells is limited, but I was intrigued to see that Bard's get healing. Can anyone comment on how effective a Bard is in general? Planning on using as a true jack-of-all-trades leader type. Will do all talking, some pick-pocketing when I fancy it, missile support (second to Rogue) and magic support. How do they fare later on the game? As a Drow, could give him some Wizard levels to beef up magic later on without incurring XP penalty - Is it worth it? I think I'm going with the Tiefling Wizard and Human Rogue. I dont plan on multi classing the wizard, so with the high Dex and Int etc, can focus on being Nuker-mage. For the Rogue, he's going to be the sneaker-sniper type. Gone with Human because I dont know how his multi classing will end up later. This way I dont have to worry about any potential XP penalties. Anyway 18 DEX is pretty good!Like the idea of two-weapon combo, but not a priority. If thats the case, should he just pick up some Fighter levels to improve martial prowess or is there another benefit to taking Ranger levels? Is it better to spend extra feat toward ambidexterity OR 2-w-combo rather than dedicating a level to Ranger just to get this? Do Rogues really become diluted once they hit 10th level? I hope not, they are typically my favourite class (I'm a rapier not a broadsword type). Finally, how does the racial experience cap limits work in IWDII? Does it still go on race and class? Anywhere I can get a list?