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GenXCub · 03-02-2002, 08:37 PM

The reason I like Bishops in Wiz 8 better than "single book" casters (I couldn't get into Wiz 7 too much) is because you can fill at least 2 of the necessary roles with 1 character.

Keep in mind, this is with MY playing style, so your mileage may vary. During battle, I don't waste my spellcaster's time with healing spells, They're offense/buff all the way. Any healing can be done with my bard and the Dulcimer of Mending. With those two as the support of the party, I can have 4 offensive classes. Or 3 with a Gadgeteer. Right now I run
Sam-Fig-Ran-Gad-Bar-Bis with RFS-81 and Vi as extras. Most often I can start a round with the bard and the Sirens Wail, the Gadgeteer using the Porta Potty and the Bishop firing off something nasty like Ego Whip or Fire Bomb. After the first round, Bard and Bishop can take care of the party and the rest can clean up what's left.

That's my usual go. I've gone through several parties before I found one I like, and I'm sure that I'll try a few others just to cover everything.

03-02-2002, 08:37 PM	#2
GenXCub Drow Warrior Join Date: January 30, 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 251	The reason I like Bishops in Wiz 8 better than "single book" casters (I couldn't get into Wiz 7 too much) is because you can fill at least 2 of the necessary roles with 1 character. Keep in mind, this is with MY playing style, so your mileage may vary. During battle, I don't waste my spellcaster's time with healing spells, They're offense/buff all the way. Any healing can be done with my bard and the Dulcimer of Mending. With those two as the support of the party, I can have 4 offensive classes. Or 3 with a Gadgeteer. Right now I run Sam-Fig-Ran-Gad-Bar-Bis with RFS-81 and Vi as extras. Most often I can start a round with the bard and the Sirens Wail, the Gadgeteer using the Porta Potty and the Bishop firing off something nasty like Ego Whip or Fire Bomb. After the first round, Bard and Bishop can take care of the party and the rest can clean up what's left. That's my usual go. I've gone through several parties before I found one I like, and I'm sure that I'll try a few others just to cover everything. __________________ \"I\'m sure I\'d be quite upset if I weren\'t under such heavy sedation.\" - David St. Hubbins