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Gromnir · 09-16-2002, 08:27 AM

Can anyone help me decide as to what kit I should choose since i am starting a new game.

TaSSaDaR · 09-16-2002, 08:37 AM

You'd better choose the class first

Choose the style of play you prefer - melee, archery, spellcasting whatever. According to that, choose the class. There is no best class/kit in the game, nearly all of them are playable, balanced, and interesting to play. In my opinion, it would be cool to RP an evil, Irenicus-like mage. You know, ignorance for those pathetic peasants... My next solo char will be an evil sorcerer

Zarr · 09-16-2002, 09:39 AM

If you like melee type characters play a beserker if not try an archer or sorcerer [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 09-16-2002, 09:40 AM: Message edited by: Zarr ]

Sir Krustin · 09-16-2002, 10:29 AM

As one other posted, it would help if you chose a class first!

If hack and slash is your thing, think about the kensai (fighter)
If they have high enough stats, they make a kickass melee fighter even without magical weapons. My kensai routinely dishes out 25+ hp per blow. The main drawback is you can't use armour, shields, or helms. This means you'll have to rely on your dex, potions, spells, and magical rings/amulets to improve your ac.

The archer kit can work too, if you want to stand back (esp. if you plan on dualing to mage later) just make sure you have a tank to block for you.

Personally, I thought the Bard kits weren't worth the effort. My strategy with Bards is to use them for pickpocketing and casters, to supplement both the
mage(s) and thief(ves) in the party. The bard kits, as I recall, all reduce those capabilities in favour of other advantages. YMMV.

Indemaijinj · 09-16-2002, 10:46 AM

Eh, dualing an archer to a mage?? Though I thin everyone would love to do this I rember that rangers (including archers) are only able to dual to clerics.

[ 09-16-2002, 10:47 AM: Message edited by: Indemaijinj ]

Dundee Slaytern · 09-16-2002, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by Indemaijinj:
Eh, dualing an archer to a mage?? Though I thin everyone would love to do this I rember that rangers (including archers) are only able to dual to clerics.

You remember correctly.

Gromnir · 09-16-2002, 12:52 PM

Thanks everybody I'll keep all these things in mind

Jim · 09-16-2002, 01:12 PM

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Try a chaotic evil barbarian

I tried one, and by the time I had hit level 40 and finished ToB(taking all possible evil routes for challenges) he had a natural CON score of 22 and well over 300HP. Combine this with a permament 40% physical damage resistance (see Dundee's post regarding the Defender of Easthaven +3) the rage ability and plenty of hardiness abilities and even on insane difficulty it would take an entire army of enemies to take him down! Good fun!

DJG · 09-16-2002, 03:42 PM

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Try a chaotic evil barbarian[QB]

Oh, also as a Chaotic Evil, with the Ascension Mod (Which Gromnir Has) the Barbarian has the Regeneration Ability in ToB, which means any damage you manage to do is quickly regenerated!

Oh, and Gromnir, you know what I suggest! Sorceror! Don't forget your Shadow Door, Spell Immunity: Abjuration and Divination! Also, Spell Trap and Immunity: Abjuration means Spell Trap cannot be dispelled! Ruby Ray of Reversal only works up to level 8!

True_Moose · 09-16-2002, 06:31 PM

Take a berserker or barbarian. Tons o' fun. You might also want to try a d/c like Swashbuckler/Mage or something, since there's all of ONE good NPC thief in the game (maybe 2 if you're generous)

09-16-2002, 08:27 AM	#1
Gromnir Dungeon Master Join Date: July 15, 2002 Location: Land of the Tea Pots Age: 22 Posts: 69	Can anyone help me decide as to what kit I should choose since i am starting a new game. __________________ Thinking of death while living,<br />This is the warrior\'s way<br />thinking of pain when in pleasure.<br />keeps you alive from day to day<br /><br />Time is a great teacher, and then kills all it\'s students.<br /><br />DJG\'s first official helper and second in command. <br /><br />

09-16-2002, 08:37 AM	#2
TaSSaDaR Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 27, 2002 Location: Russia Age: 39 Posts: 734	You'd better choose the class first Choose the style of play you prefer - melee, archery, spellcasting whatever. According to that, choose the class. There is no best class/kit in the game, nearly all of them are playable, balanced, and interesting to play. In my opinion, it would be cool to RP an evil, Irenicus-like mage. You know, ignorance for those pathetic peasants... My next solo char will be an evil sorcerer __________________ En taro Adun!<br />En taro, mighty Tassadar!

09-16-2002, 09:39 AM	#3
Zarr Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 19, 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 41 Posts: 1,330	If you like melee type characters play a beserker if not try an archer or sorcerer [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 09-16-2002, 09:40 AM: Message edited by: Zarr ] __________________ Minsc - \"Don\'t ask questions better left to aged sages\"<br /><br />\"You must gather your party before venturing forth\". BANG shoots him dead

09-16-2002, 10:29 AM	#4
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	As one other posted, it would help if you chose a class first! If hack and slash is your thing, think about the kensai (fighter) If they have high enough stats, they make a kickass melee fighter even without magical weapons. My kensai routinely dishes out 25+ hp per blow. The main drawback is you can't use armour, shields, or helms. This means you'll have to rely on your dex, potions, spells, and magical rings/amulets to improve your ac. The archer kit can work too, if you want to stand back (esp. if you plan on dualing to mage later) just make sure you have a tank to block for you. Personally, I thought the Bard kits weren't worth the effort. My strategy with Bards is to use them for pickpocketing and casters, to supplement both the mage(s) and thief(ves) in the party. The bard kits, as I recall, all reduce those capabilities in favour of other advantages. YMMV. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

09-16-2002, 10:46 AM	#5
Indemaijinj Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 15, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 44 Posts: 1,163	Eh, dualing an archer to a mage?? Though I thin everyone would love to do this I rember that rangers (including archers) are only able to dual to clerics. [ 09-16-2002, 10:47 AM: Message edited by: Indemaijinj ] __________________ The Bleak Caballero<br /><br />Proud and original member (and secret admirer) of the Pro-Mazzy movement.

09-16-2002, 12:52 PM	#7
Gromnir Dungeon Master Join Date: July 15, 2002 Location: Land of the Tea Pots Age: 22 Posts: 69	Thanks everybody I'll keep all these things in mind __________________ Thinking of death while living,<br />This is the warrior\'s way<br />thinking of pain when in pleasure.<br />keeps you alive from day to day<br /><br />Time is a great teacher, and then kills all it\'s students.<br /><br />DJG\'s first official helper and second in command. <br /><br />

09-16-2002, 01:12 PM	#8
Jim Quintesson Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Age: 45 Posts: 1,088	May contain some mild ToB spoilers * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Try a chaotic evil barbarian I tried one, and by the time I had hit level 40 and finished ToB(taking all possible evil routes for challenges) he had a natural CON score of 22 and well over 300HP. Combine this with a permament 40% physical damage resistance (see Dundee's post regarding the Defender of Easthaven +3) the rage ability and plenty of hardiness abilities and even on insane difficulty it would take an entire army of enemies to take him down! Good fun!

09-16-2002, 06:31 PM	#10
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 37 Posts: 2,563	Take a berserker or barbarian. Tons o' fun. You might also want to try a d/c like Swashbuckler/Mage or something, since there's all of ONE good NPC thief in the game (maybe 2 if you're generous) __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

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