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petertmorgan · 10-16-2003, 11:44 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by allstargoaly:
[QB] Petertmorgan, I was also thinking about your party.

You said that you have 3 characters in the front row and the Alcem in the middle. Stop right there...

Put the Ranger on the outside and the Valk on the outside. The Ranger should be just fine on the outside (uses long range). The Valk should be fine too (assuming that you are using a EXTENDED WEAPON, a.k.a. polearm). The Valk can still hit in melee from the side because the EXTENDED WEAPON can reach from there. This way you can inclose the Alcem. (protecting his low health butt).

If not put the Ranger next to the Alcem in the middle (pushing the Alcem to the right side of the middle). This will allow the Ranger to still attack from long range; as well as, protect the Alcem (sort of). Basically the only way you can damage the Alcem is from behind or from the right side (if he is on the right side of the middle).

See if that doesn't work better in protecting the Alcem.
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Thanks for the advice. I thought about those kinds of arrangements but I haven't so far for a few reasons. First, none of my three front-liners is really strong enough (hit points/armor/melee killing power) to hold a formation slot alone (with all three together then it's less likely one will get ganged-up on). Second, I am developing dual weapons for the ranger, so I don't want her to miss out on front-line combat. Also, I'm concentrating on magic for ranged attacks, so ranged combat/bow is going up slowly in the ranger. I think I will take your advice when the party is stronger and each of the front three are more deadly. So far, I haven't had too many situations where my Alchemist was exposed on the side for more than a round or two.

10-16-2003, 11:44 AM	#27
petertmorgan Dungeon Master Join Date: August 13, 2003 Location: CT Age: 54 Posts: 69	[QUOTE]Originally posted by allstargoaly: [QB] Petertmorgan, I was also thinking about your party. You said that you have 3 characters in the front row and the Alcem in the middle. Stop right there... Put the Ranger on the outside and the Valk on the outside. The Ranger should be just fine on the outside (uses long range). The Valk should be fine too (assuming that you are using a EXTENDED WEAPON, a.k.a. polearm). The Valk can still hit in melee from the side because the EXTENDED WEAPON can reach from there. This way you can inclose the Alcem. (protecting his low health butt). If not put the Ranger next to the Alcem in the middle (pushing the Alcem to the right side of the middle). This will allow the Ranger to still attack from long range; as well as, protect the Alcem (sort of). Basically the only way you can damage the Alcem is from behind or from the right side (if he is on the right side of the middle). See if that doesn't work better in protecting the Alcem. ------- Thanks for the advice. I thought about those kinds of arrangements but I haven't so far for a few reasons. First, none of my three front-liners is really strong enough (hit points/armor/melee killing power) to hold a formation slot alone (with all three together then it's less likely one will get ganged-up on). Second, I am developing dual weapons for the ranger, so I don't want her to miss out on front-line combat. Also, I'm concentrating on magic for ranged attacks, so ranged combat/bow is going up slowly in the ranger. I think I will take your advice when the party is stronger and each of the front three are more deadly. So far, I haven't had too many situations where my Alchemist was exposed on the side for more than a round or two.