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Zink Whistlefly · 08-31-2005, 05:15 AM

The easiest way to get a +1 Longsword is to take the Weapon Focus: Longsword feat. Certain bosses and treasure chests drop magical weapons based on what you are focused in. Alternatively, you might be able to purchase one from one of the many merchants in NWN - a few to try - The Half Orc above the blacksmith's (City Core), or you could try the 20 in a Quiver store in the Docks area.

As for hints and tips for a paladin - you've chosen very nicely rounded stats, whilst not excelling in any one area you've made sure that you have no penalties and can use all you abilities well. Since charisma powers the paladins many special abilities (Turning undead (there are LOTS of undead in NWN!), smiting evil, divine shield etc) I'd concentrate on that at first, but jacking up your strength is probably also a good thing. You could try putting your first two points from levels 4 and 8 into Charisma, and then the points from levels 12 and 16 into strength (since you'll be slugging around heavy armour and possibly a tower shied which is 70 lb's already!) which will raise your BAB, damage and carry weight ability. Finding and equipping items that bolster your strength and charisma should supersede any others (such as a Nymph cloak and a girdle of strength). Don't bother taking Extra Turning as a feat since you can just rest if you run out, and there are far better feats available. Aim for Knockdown and Improved Critical next.

EDIT: just seen you're level 3 already...are you human, and if so what was your third feat choice?

[ 08-31-2005, 05:23 AM: Message edited by: Zink Whistlefly ]

08-31-2005, 05:15 AM	#2
Zink Whistlefly Avatar Join Date: March 20, 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, England Age: 45 Posts: 520	The easiest way to get a +1 Longsword is to take the Weapon Focus: Longsword feat. Certain bosses and treasure chests drop magical weapons based on what you are focused in. Alternatively, you might be able to purchase one from one of the many merchants in NWN - a few to try - The Half Orc above the blacksmith's (City Core), or you could try the 20 in a Quiver store in the Docks area. As for hints and tips for a paladin - you've chosen very nicely rounded stats, whilst not excelling in any one area you've made sure that you have no penalties and can use all you abilities well. Since charisma powers the paladins many special abilities (Turning undead (there are LOTS of undead in NWN!), smiting evil, divine shield etc) I'd concentrate on that at first, but jacking up your strength is probably also a good thing. You could try putting your first two points from levels 4 and 8 into Charisma, and then the points from levels 12 and 16 into strength (since you'll be slugging around heavy armour and possibly a tower shied which is 70 lb's already!) which will raise your BAB, damage and carry weight ability. Finding and equipping items that bolster your strength and charisma should supersede any others (such as a Nymph cloak and a girdle of strength). Don't bother taking Extra Turning as a feat since you can just rest if you run out, and there are far better feats available. Aim for Knockdown and Improved Critical next. EDIT: just seen you're level 3 already...are you human, and if so what was your third feat choice? [ 08-31-2005, 05:23 AM: Message edited by: Zink Whistlefly ]