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Krull · 06-27-2003, 04:38 PM

Thanks for all the replies.

I don't like dual classing much for the same reasons that EEWorzelle gave. By the way, EEW, can I say how much I enjoy your posts both here and on the VN Boards, lots of insightful advice and good reasoning.

I have toyed with class changing when the Bishop gets all her spells. Snag is, what to? I tend to go for maces with my Bishop so perhaps change her into a Fighter. Not enough time to get dual weapons up so also spend some points on Shield. Plus, of course, she can then wear an Infinty Helm. Snag is her strength will be low and so probably won't reach Power Strike. What do you think, leave her as a Bishop or class change to a Fighter?

I've never dual classed any of my bards, basically as I've never reached level 18 with any of them! Anyway, I've seen both arguments for and against dual classing Bards to Rogues (or Fighters).

Good point about the lack of ranged combat early on, I did worry about that but then they can use their magic instead once they have a few points under their belts.

The Lord is dual wielding maces. Can't see a Dwarf using a sword, and axes seem weak in this game, whereas I can see Dwarfs using Maces. There's the Mauler and Diamond Eyes to look forward to, this seems an awesome combination to me.

Samurai will get Bloodlust until Fang comes along and then perhaps give Bloodlust to the Bard until something better comes along. Would like a Light Sword but, like most of you I suspect, haven't seen one yet.

The Monk will use Martial Arts but will put some points into Staff in case I get the Zatochi? Bo.

I'm putting points into Staff for the Alchemist for the Staff of Doom eventually.

For the Bishop, I started her as a Bishop, gave her a level of Mage at level 2 for the extra spell points, and then back to Bishop for the rest of the game.

By the way, I picked a Rawulf for a monk as I read on the VN Boards that they could use the Ring of Beasts or whatever it's called which gives a boost to their Senses which seems logical to help with Psionics. Snag is, I've got a magic heavy party going as well, which includes a Rawulf Psionic, and I'm in the last third of the game (I think) and, to perpetuate the conspiracy theory, haven't got one yet. Needless to say, I have got it when I have no Felpurrs or Rawulfs in the party.

What do you think?

Thanks.

06-27-2003, 04:38 PM	#7
Krull Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: Sheffield, UK Age: 75 Posts: 322	Thanks for all the replies. I don't like dual classing much for the same reasons that EEWorzelle gave. By the way, EEW, can I say how much I enjoy your posts both here and on the VN Boards, lots of insightful advice and good reasoning. I have toyed with class changing when the Bishop gets all her spells. Snag is, what to? I tend to go for maces with my Bishop so perhaps change her into a Fighter. Not enough time to get dual weapons up so also spend some points on Shield. Plus, of course, she can then wear an Infinty Helm. Snag is her strength will be low and so probably won't reach Power Strike. What do you think, leave her as a Bishop or class change to a Fighter? I've never dual classed any of my bards, basically as I've never reached level 18 with any of them! Anyway, I've seen both arguments for and against dual classing Bards to Rogues (or Fighters). Good point about the lack of ranged combat early on, I did worry about that but then they can use their magic instead once they have a few points under their belts. The Lord is dual wielding maces. Can't see a Dwarf using a sword, and axes seem weak in this game, whereas I can see Dwarfs using Maces. There's the Mauler and Diamond Eyes to look forward to, this seems an awesome combination to me. Samurai will get Bloodlust until Fang comes along and then perhaps give Bloodlust to the Bard until something better comes along. Would like a Light Sword but, like most of you I suspect, haven't seen one yet. The Monk will use Martial Arts but will put some points into Staff in case I get the Zatochi? Bo. I'm putting points into Staff for the Alchemist for the Staff of Doom eventually. For the Bishop, I started her as a Bishop, gave her a level of Mage at level 2 for the extra spell points, and then back to Bishop for the rest of the game. By the way, I picked a Rawulf for a monk as I read on the VN Boards that they could use the Ring of Beasts or whatever it's called which gives a boost to their Senses which seems logical to help with Psionics. Snag is, I've got a magic heavy party going as well, which includes a Rawulf Psionic, and I'm in the last third of the game (I think) and, to perpetuate the conspiracy theory, haven't got one yet. Needless to say, I have got it when I have no Felpurrs or Rawulfs in the party. What do you think? Thanks.