Party forming experts attention!!!!

Link · 05-15-2001, 07:57 AM

Well, as i'm reading all the topics here, i'm kinda worrying about my group.. I know i made the big mistake to take a multiclass character (at least my friends think it's a big mistake), but i need some advice about the rest of my party:

My group:
Link (me): fighter/thief/mage
Aerie : cleric/ mage
Minsc : ranger
Jaheira (think about losing her, and get Mazzy)
Jan : thief/illusionist
Yoshimo (lose him as well and get Haer Dalis)

All the stuff about Keldorn made me a little unsure about whether or not to take him with me instead of someone, so i definitely need some advice here.

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In the foul darkness one figure will emerge to save the world from evil and despair.... Light flashes as his sword comes down, and thunder rolls through the sky when he points his sword up to heaven to signal his victory....People whisper his name as he walks by, evil tries to hide as they sense his presence nearby.... His name? Link......

Black Knight · 05-15-2001, 08:08 AM

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Originally posted by Link:
Well, as i'm reading all the topics here, i'm kinda worrying about my group.. I know i made the big mistake to take a multiclass character (at least my friends think it's a big mistake), but i need some advice about the rest of my party:

My group:
Link (me): fighter/thief/mage
Aerie : cleric/ mage
Minsc : ranger
Jaheira (think about losing her, and get Mazzy)
Jan : thief/illusionist
Yoshimo (lose him as well and get Haer Dalis)

All the stuff about Keldorn made me a little unsure about whether or not to take him with me instead of someone, so i definitely need some advice here.

Link, huh . . .Zelda fan? Anyways, don't worry about not having one npc or another. All the NPCs work well in one combo or another. First question is what is your alignment? Certain NPCs work better with certain alignments. Also, not a BIG thing to multiclass, just makes it a reaaaaaaaaaaaalllllll long time to level up. Your choice. Are you going for a most mage party? You also seem to be collecting thieves. I like a balanced party, so I would keep Jaheria. Good spells, gives you access to the higher level druid spells, plus you are gonna want her blunt weapon skills. Keep Yoshimo. Great Katana, excellent traps, plus he makes the storyline interesting. . . if you HAVE to have Keldorn, think about who is in your party magic wise, healing wise, and fighter wise. Keep Boo. Much to fun, especially with a certain sword you will find.

Hopefully this helps. Remember, you are the one playing. No way is wrong, some just more interesting to play.

BK

Gimlee · 05-15-2001, 08:13 AM

It could work. Try it. But playing with Haer Dalis could be hard. Maybe you'll need a stronger fighter than Mazy.

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See the ravaging effects of smoke!

Cayle · 05-15-2001, 08:28 AM

Link,

Think about keeping Jaheira if it is your first time through. She can summon fire elementals early in the game. Fire elementals rock! Do you plan on romancing anyone? Two of you current party members are options and one of them gives you a big subquest.

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- Cayle

Dreamer128 · 05-15-2001, 08:34 AM

Just take a party you like and that goes with you´re aligment.

Link · 05-15-2001, 08:39 AM

Yeah thanks. Problem is that Jan is far better in setting traps than Yoshimo....Another thing is that Yoshimo has been tossed out of the group before, and thus lost all (didn't know that would happen) abilities (now only 2 trap, instead of 6).. And as for Gimlee: I though Mazzy was one of the strongest fighters??? Korgan = better???
So the group should be:
Link
Keldorn (dunno about that)
Aerie
Mazzy
Jan
Minsc
Haer Dalis is out of the question? And what do you think about Korgan or Edwin???

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In the foul darkness one figure will emerge to save the world from evil and despair.... Light flashes as his sword comes down, and thunder rolls through the sky when he points his sword up to heaven to signal his victory....People whisper his name as he walks by, evil tries to hide as they sense his presence nearby.... His name? Link......

Link · 05-15-2001, 08:41 AM

I know about the Fire Elementals.. But Jaheira makes you miss 150.000 XP!!!!!

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In the foul darkness one figure will emerge to save the world from evil and despair.... Light flashes as his sword comes down, and thunder rolls through the sky when he points his sword up to heaven to signal his victory....People whisper his name as he walks by, evil tries to hide as they sense his presence nearby.... His name? Link......

Shrylia · 05-15-2001, 08:47 AM

I am not an expert, but I do have Korgan in my party. He has turned out to be a great batterer and overall killer dude. He has a bit of a nasty attitude toward Jaheria, but then I think she is a bit stuffy too. My party is a balance of good/evil - with myself (chaotic good), Minsc, Jaheria,Edwin, Korgan and Jan.

Pennance · 05-15-2001, 10:06 AM

My strategy for party assembly is to get a decent combo or Ranged/Melee attackers and Spellcasters/Healers. My party currently stands as such...

Pennance (me): Fighter/Mage
Minsc & Boo: Ranger & Hampster
Viconia: Cleric (Only single classed Cleric in the game)
Valygar: Ranger (Was Archer, but with Celestial Fury is now a Melee fighter)
Yoshimo: Thief (Detect/Remove Trap is essential)
Aerie: Mage/Cleric (Walking medkit and Fireball tosser)

Keep a balanced party and you should be fine. Try and get 3-4 Melee attackers and 2-3 Ranged attackers. You'll probably want to keep Aerie because later in the game spells like Breach are essential and as a Fighter/Mage/Thief I'm not sure if you'll be able to get it. Jaheira is also important early on because of her Fire Elemental summoning spell, but can be ditched later on. I also try and keep 2 Healers. The key, though, is to keep it balanced. Hope that helps.

Link · 05-15-2001, 10:20 AM

Pennance: i suggest you try the skills of Jan.. he's far better than Yoshimo in detecting/removing traps.. It will depend on how long u have Yoshimo however.. As for my character Link: he has a level 8 (not sure) spell Summon Air Elemental, so he might compete with Jaheira's Fire Elementals, but I'm not sure about that... Can anybody tell me who's better; Korgan or Mazzy?

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In the foul darkness one figure will emerge to save the world from evil and despair.... Light flashes as his sword comes down, and thunder rolls through the sky when he points his sword up to heaven to signal his victory....People whisper his name as he walks by, evil tries to hide as they sense his presence nearby.... His name? Link......

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05-15-2001, 07:57 AM	#1
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	Well, as i'm reading all the topics here, i'm kinda worrying about my group.. I know i made the big mistake to take a multiclass character (at least my friends think it's a big mistake), but i need some advice about the rest of my party: My group: Link (me): fighter/thief/mage Aerie : cleric/ mage Minsc : ranger Jaheira (think about losing her, and get Mazzy) Jan : thief/illusionist Yoshimo (lose him as well and get Haer Dalis) All the stuff about Keldorn made me a little unsure about whether or not to take him with me instead of someone, so i definitely need some advice here. ------------------ In the foul darkness one figure will emerge to save the world from evil and despair.... Light flashes as his sword comes down, and thunder rolls through the sky when he points his sword up to heaven to signal his victory....People whisper his name as he walks by, evil tries to hide as they sense his presence nearby.... His name? Link......

05-15-2001, 08:13 AM	#3
Gimlee Elminster Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: Québec,Canada Posts: 403	It could work. Try it. But playing with Haer Dalis could be hard. Maybe you'll need a stronger fighter than Mazy. ------------------ See the ravaging effects of smoke!

05-15-2001, 08:28 AM	#4
Cayle The Magister Join Date: March 16, 2001 Location: From NJ, USA IN Wiesloch Germany Posts: 141	Link, Think about keeping Jaheira if it is your first time through. She can summon fire elementals early in the game. Fire elementals rock! Do you plan on romancing anyone? Two of you current party members are options and one of them gives you a big subquest. ------------------ - Cayle

05-15-2001, 08:34 AM	#5
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Just take a party you like and that goes with you´re aligment.

05-15-2001, 08:39 AM	#6
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	Yeah thanks. Problem is that Jan is far better in setting traps than Yoshimo....Another thing is that Yoshimo has been tossed out of the group before, and thus lost all (didn't know that would happen) abilities (now only 2 trap, instead of 6).. And as for Gimlee: I though Mazzy was one of the strongest fighters??? Korgan = better??? So the group should be: Link Keldorn (dunno about that) Aerie Mazzy Jan Minsc Haer Dalis is out of the question? And what do you think about Korgan or Edwin??? ------------------ In the foul darkness one figure will emerge to save the world from evil and despair.... Light flashes as his sword comes down, and thunder rolls through the sky when he points his sword up to heaven to signal his victory....People whisper his name as he walks by, evil tries to hide as they sense his presence nearby.... His name? Link......

05-15-2001, 08:41 AM	#7
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	I know about the Fire Elementals.. But Jaheira makes you miss 150.000 XP!!!!! ------------------ In the foul darkness one figure will emerge to save the world from evil and despair.... Light flashes as his sword comes down, and thunder rolls through the sky when he points his sword up to heaven to signal his victory....People whisper his name as he walks by, evil tries to hide as they sense his presence nearby.... His name? Link......

05-15-2001, 08:47 AM	#8
Shrylia Manshoon Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Burlington,VT Posts: 163	I am not an expert, but I do have Korgan in my party. He has turned out to be a great batterer and overall killer dude. He has a bit of a nasty attitude toward Jaheria, but then I think she is a bit stuffy too. My party is a balance of good/evil - with myself (chaotic good), Minsc, Jaheria,Edwin, Korgan and Jan.

05-15-2001, 10:06 AM	#9
Pennance The Magister Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: Greensboro Posts: 129	My strategy for party assembly is to get a decent combo or Ranged/Melee attackers and Spellcasters/Healers. My party currently stands as such... Pennance (me): Fighter/Mage Minsc & Boo: Ranger & Hampster Viconia: Cleric (Only single classed Cleric in the game) Valygar: Ranger (Was Archer, but with Celestial Fury is now a Melee fighter) Yoshimo: Thief (Detect/Remove Trap is essential) Aerie: Mage/Cleric (Walking medkit and Fireball tosser) Keep a balanced party and you should be fine. Try and get 3-4 Melee attackers and 2-3 Ranged attackers. You'll probably want to keep Aerie because later in the game spells like Breach are essential and as a Fighter/Mage/Thief I'm not sure if you'll be able to get it. Jaheira is also important early on because of her Fire Elemental summoning spell, but can be ditched later on. I also try and keep 2 Healers. The key, though, is to keep it balanced. Hope that helps.

05-15-2001, 10:20 AM	#10
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	Pennance: i suggest you try the skills of Jan.. he's far better than Yoshimo in detecting/removing traps.. It will depend on how long u have Yoshimo however.. As for my character Link: he has a level 8 (not sure) spell Summon Air Elemental, so he might compete with Jaheira's Fire Elementals, but I'm not sure about that... Can anybody tell me who's better; Korgan or Mazzy? ------------------ In the foul darkness one figure will emerge to save the world from evil and despair.... Light flashes as his sword comes down, and thunder rolls through the sky when he points his sword up to heaven to signal his victory....People whisper his name as he walks by, evil tries to hide as they sense his presence nearby.... His name? Link......

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