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SixOfSpades · 05-21-2003, 08:59 PM

Coran can actually be recuited very early, if you're willing to abuse some game knowledge and zip right to him. In one of my games, I entered the Bandit Camp when my PC (a Fighter) was only Level 1, and it's possible to beat the Bandit Camp without killing *anybody* (although you do have to fight 1 person). After that, it's just a matter of finishing Coran's quest in time.

I expect lots of people recruit Monty and Xzar, if only to increase the number of possible targets for Tranzig's damned Cheating Magic Missile (which Nimbul also knows). Either one (or both) of them are actually quite good for the long haul, though, if you don't mind their Alignment.

I'm not really worried about Quayle lagging behind, EXP-wise (although there's certainly enough EXP in the Chapters 1-4 areas to leave him in the dust), it's just that after a month with my current party, it seems a shame to toss somebody out to make room for the new guy that you just met. (Also consider the fact that you've had NO control over Tiax and Alora's Thieving skills.)

05-21-2003, 08:59 PM	#31
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	Coran can actually be recuited very early, if you're willing to abuse some game knowledge and zip right to him. In one of my games, I entered the Bandit Camp when my PC (a Fighter) was only Level 1, and it's possible to beat the Bandit Camp without killing anybody (although you do have to fight 1 person). After that, it's just a matter of finishing Coran's quest in time. I expect lots of people recruit Monty and Xzar, if only to increase the number of possible targets for Tranzig's damned Cheating Magic Missile (which Nimbul also knows). Either one (or both) of them are actually quite good for the long haul, though, if you don't mind their Alignment. I'm not really worried about Quayle lagging behind, EXP-wise (although there's certainly enough EXP in the Chapters 1-4 areas to leave him in the dust), it's just that after a month with my current party, it seems a shame to toss somebody out to make room for the new guy that you just met. (Also consider the fact that you've had NO control over Tiax and Alora's Thieving skills.) __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.