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LordSephiroth · 03-26-2003, 01:35 AM

The key to winning when your enemies are stronger is simple...dont fight fair. Backstabbing can heavily wound a single strong opponent and is a great anti-assasin technique. Also spells like hold, stinking cloud, confusion, command die... all these spells allow you to effectively take several monsters out of the fight. As an added bonus monsters under the effect of these spells are far easier to hit. Also destroying spell casters early is very important. If you are able to attack an unprotected mage, preist or spell slinging monster do so. Youll find that bows, slings and throwing daggers are perfect for this. Also do not underestimate the power of poison. One of the best investments you can make is a venomous dagger. Simply have youre thief stab someone in the back and run off. The poison not only hurts them but impedes their pursit as the seem to...well convulse actually. Defense is equally important, I know its tempting to select your entire party and tell them to attack the kobolds. However you run the risk of your mage running out front and getting cut down. Dont forget that every character should play to their stengths and defend their weaknesses. Final advice make sure you have a diverse party, I like to have at least 4 different character classes in my party at all times. This opens up a whole load of new options. Oh yeah, and sometimes you just cant win....so runnings good to. [img]smile.gif[/img]

03-26-2003, 01:35 AM	#7
LordSephiroth Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 5, 2003 Location: texas Age: 42 Posts: 13	The key to winning when your enemies are stronger is simple...dont fight fair. Backstabbing can heavily wound a single strong opponent and is a great anti-assasin technique. Also spells like hold, stinking cloud, confusion, command die... all these spells allow you to effectively take several monsters out of the fight. As an added bonus monsters under the effect of these spells are far easier to hit. Also destroying spell casters early is very important. If you are able to attack an unprotected mage, preist or spell slinging monster do so. Youll find that bows, slings and throwing daggers are perfect for this. Also do not underestimate the power of poison. One of the best investments you can make is a venomous dagger. Simply have youre thief stab someone in the back and run off. The poison not only hurts them but impedes their pursit as the seem to...well convulse actually. Defense is equally important, I know its tempting to select your entire party and tell them to attack the kobolds. However you run the risk of your mage running out front and getting cut down. Dont forget that every character should play to their stengths and defend their weaknesses. Final advice make sure you have a diverse party, I like to have at least 4 different character classes in my party at all times. This opens up a whole load of new options. Oh yeah, and sometimes you just cant win....so runnings good to. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ If his unpleasant wounding has in some way enlightened us to the grim finish beneath the glossy veneir of criminal life the his wounds carry with them a supreme glory. We should all be so lucky. You say poor Toby, I say poor us.