New to game

oldbittercraig · 06-05-2002, 01:49 PM

New to Icewind Dale, but I have played Shadows of Amn/Throne of Bhall all the way through.

Any advice?

Also, anyone know of any editting software, like Shadowkeeper?

Azred · 06-05-2002, 03:21 PM

If you have Heart of Winter, make at least one druid or fighter/druid and have one character be a bard. Also, make one cleric single-classed, as there are undead here and there. IWD is combat-heavy, so load up on fighters. Anyone who can use a ranged weapon should use a ranged weapon. Good luck! [img]graemlins/awesomework.gif[/img]

andrewas · 06-05-2002, 03:58 PM

Always have a multi cleric/mage and give them the elven chain when you get it. It really help to have a character that versatile. Never pass up a chane at conversation - most times it a dead end but on a few occasions you can get a small quest or some XP. Not as often as in BG though.

About the Shadowkeeper - there is a program called Dalekeeper by the same person. Same deal, different game. Google should show it up quickly enough.

Ar-Cunin · 06-05-2002, 05:11 PM

My favourite party

Paladin
Cleric
Ranger
Fighter lvl 7 dual to mage
thief lvl 7 dual to mage
bard

You'll have some trouble right at the time you dual, but once they reach lvl 8 the party 'rules supreme'

oldbittercraig · 06-05-2002, 07:36 PM

Thanks all.

Ar-Cunin, my current level 1 line up is similar what you suggested, only I have a mage in place of a bard.

Finn an Ruadh · 06-05-2002, 09:06 PM

Hi everyone!
One quick question: Why a bard? I tried one & she was nearly useless, except for her bow.
I'm at the towers & mowing down elves by the tribe. Not too happy 'bout hackin' elves, but needs must!
Have a good week!

Finn

Micah Foehammer · 06-05-2002, 09:46 PM

Bards have decent magic capabilities; but their real benefit lies in the songs. THe War Chant of Stith allows the party to regenerate lost hit points fairly rapidly, freeing up clerical spell slots for something OTHER than healing. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Hayashi · 06-06-2002, 02:53 AM

With HoW, bards get some neat songs, including one that regenerates HPs for all party members. Another one casts Resist Fear as it is played.
Bards make good secondary mages.
They have the highest lore and you don't have to rely on Identify spells/scrolls or merchants.

Azred · 06-06-2002, 11:12 AM

The War Chant of Sith also gives a 10% resistance to slashing attacks; a lesser-known benefit of that song. There is another song that gives resistance to sonic attacks that comes in quite handy on Burial Isle.... Bards and druids really shine in HoW.

Finn an Ruadh · 06-06-2002, 07:57 PM

Thanks everyone! If/when I do another party, I'll try a bard. Is Burial Isle in HoW?
Have a good weekend!

Finn

06-05-2002, 01:49 PM	#1
oldbittercraig Elminster Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ, us Posts: 435	New to Icewind Dale, but I have played Shadows of Amn/Throne of Bhall all the way through. Any advice? Also, anyone know of any editting software, like Shadowkeeper? __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[rant]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/rant.gif\" />

06-05-2002, 03:21 PM	#2
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	If you have Heart of Winter, make at least one druid or fighter/druid and have one character be a bard. Also, make one cleric single-classed, as there are undead here and there. IWD is combat-heavy, so load up on fighters. Anyone who can use a ranged weapon should use a ranged weapon. Good luck! [img]graemlins/awesomework.gif[/img] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

06-05-2002, 03:58 PM	#3
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 43 Posts: 4,774	Always have a multi cleric/mage and give them the elven chain when you get it. It really help to have a character that versatile. Never pass up a chane at conversation - most times it a dead end but on a few occasions you can get a small quest or some XP. Not as often as in BG though. About the Shadowkeeper - there is a program called Dalekeeper by the same person. Same deal, different game. Google should show it up quickly enough. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-05-2002, 05:11 PM	#4
Ar-Cunin Ra Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Age: 54 Posts: 2,326	My favourite party Paladin Cleric Ranger Fighter lvl 7 dual to mage thief lvl 7 dual to mage bard You'll have some trouble right at the time you dual, but once they reach lvl 8 the party 'rules supreme' __________________ Life is a laugh <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[biglaugh]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/biglaugh.gif\" /> - and DEATH is the final joke <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[hehe]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/hehe.gif\" />

06-05-2002, 07:36 PM	#5
oldbittercraig Elminster Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ, us Posts: 435	Thanks all. Ar-Cunin, my current level 1 line up is similar what you suggested, only I have a mage in place of a bard. __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[rant]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/rant.gif\" />

06-05-2002, 09:06 PM	#6
Finn an Ruadh Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 1, 2002 Location: Jax, FL Age: 58 Posts: 47	Hi everyone! One quick question: Why a bard? I tried one & she was nearly useless, except for her bow. I'm at the towers & mowing down elves by the tribe. Not too happy 'bout hackin' elves, but needs must! Have a good week! Finn __________________ Bona na Croin!<br /> Laoich Draoi<br /><br />Evolve, DAMN it!

06-05-2002, 09:46 PM	#7
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Bards have decent magic capabilities; but their real benefit lies in the songs. THe War Chant of Stith allows the party to regenerate lost hit points fairly rapidly, freeing up clerical spell slots for something OTHER than healing. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

06-06-2002, 02:53 AM	#8
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 64 Posts: 1,699	With HoW, bards get some neat songs, including one that regenerates HPs for all party members. Another one casts Resist Fear as it is played. Bards make good secondary mages. They have the highest lore and you don't have to rely on Identify spells/scrolls or merchants. __________________ I visit IW occasionally...

06-06-2002, 11:12 AM	#9
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	The War Chant of Sith also gives a 10% resistance to slashing attacks; a lesser-known benefit of that song. There is another song that gives resistance to sonic attacks that comes in quite handy on Burial Isle.... Bards and druids really shine in HoW. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

06-06-2002, 07:57 PM	#10
Finn an Ruadh Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 1, 2002 Location: Jax, FL Age: 58 Posts: 47	Thanks everyone! If/when I do another party, I'll try a bard. Is Burial Isle in HoW? Have a good weekend! Finn __________________ Bona na Croin!<br /> Laoich Draoi<br /><br />Evolve, DAMN it!

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