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Artemis · 06-08-2001, 12:54 PM

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First: Let's watch the spoilers folks...some people might not have gotten to the part in the game where they realize that Imoen is your sister. Although it's pretty obvious from early on...but the main point of this board is to help people, not to ruin that first time game. If you are going to use spoiler info to make a point, just label it at the beginning so people can avoid it if they want. Nothing is a bigger bummer than reading along happily, getting some good advice, and BAM, somebody tells you something that happens two chapters later and ruins the suspense.

Now on to your question...I don't think you can bring on Keldorn with what seems to be a fundamentally evil party, you're asking for a fight. Sad, but true. Keldorn is a lawful good paladin, and Edwin is just evil, so they'll eventually have issues. Although you could make an argument that Viconia is only 'evil' due to being a Drow, and that her nature and being an outcast from the Drow is evidence that she is not evil, Keldorn can't see beyond that. As an evil party, I'd pick up Korgan as you need another front-liner and he's the best tank in the game. Then I'd strongly consider Imoen, although she's technically 'good', she's your sister and childhood buddy, so won't leave no matter what you do. After Edwin, she's the best mage in the game, so you'll be very mage strong if that's what you want. Also consider Jaheira, who, as you point out, will benefit from the druid upgrade in TOB. I think she's a good back-up tank because of the high AC you can get with her. Her druid spell insect swarm is the best anti-mage spell in the game. I also like giving her that sling (can't remember name) which allows for strength damage and putting one of the strength enhancing items on her (i'm using girdle of frost giant strength). Best missile combination in the game short of having an archer as the principal character. Haste her and she's a freaking Gatling gun doling out major damage around the board.

Hope this helps.

[This message has been edited by Artemis (edited 06-08-2001).]

06-08-2001, 12:54 PM	#4
Artemis Dungeon Master Join Date: March 6, 2001 Posts: 50	SPOILER - - - - - First: Let's watch the spoilers folks...some people might not have gotten to the part in the game where they realize that Imoen is your sister. Although it's pretty obvious from early on...but the main point of this board is to help people, not to ruin that first time game. If you are going to use spoiler info to make a point, just label it at the beginning so people can avoid it if they want. Nothing is a bigger bummer than reading along happily, getting some good advice, and BAM, somebody tells you something that happens two chapters later and ruins the suspense. Now on to your question...I don't think you can bring on Keldorn with what seems to be a fundamentally evil party, you're asking for a fight. Sad, but true. Keldorn is a lawful good paladin, and Edwin is just evil, so they'll eventually have issues. Although you could make an argument that Viconia is only 'evil' due to being a Drow, and that her nature and being an outcast from the Drow is evidence that she is not evil, Keldorn can't see beyond that. As an evil party, I'd pick up Korgan as you need another front-liner and he's the best tank in the game. Then I'd strongly consider Imoen, although she's technically 'good', she's your sister and childhood buddy, so won't leave no matter what you do. After Edwin, she's the best mage in the game, so you'll be very mage strong if that's what you want. Also consider Jaheira, who, as you point out, will benefit from the druid upgrade in TOB. I think she's a good back-up tank because of the high AC you can get with her. Her druid spell insect swarm is the best anti-mage spell in the game. I also like giving her that sling (can't remember name) which allows for strength damage and putting one of the strength enhancing items on her (i'm using girdle of frost giant strength). Best missile combination in the game short of having an archer as the principal character. Haste her and she's a freaking Gatling gun doling out major damage around the board. Hope this helps. [This message has been edited by Artemis (edited 06-08-2001).]