Soloing?

Sinnestersteve · 11-13-2001, 05:20 PM

Ok,ive never really considered soloing.. but its starting to sound interesting. Just out of curiosity though, do the soloers play from the very first alone, or do they go solo later? Seems like some areas would be rather difficult alone, especially as a magic user of sorts. Any advice?

250 · 11-13-2001, 05:21 PM

my definition of solo is roll a character, then set out the adventure from the very beginning [img]smile.gif[/img] no items importing of any sort

Sinnestersteve · 11-13-2001, 05:29 PM

But what about the use of the NPC characters that you meet along the way, seems like it might make the game develop a lot less with out the subplots that invole the other chars.

250 · 11-13-2001, 05:31 PM

trade off

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 11-13-2001, 05:37 PM

thats one of the disadvantages. i am currently soloing with a jester, and its really really hard. i was thinking about getting cernd too or whatever his name is because druids are pretty wothless too, but i dont know whether i want to add another party, we'll have to see what the cards show.

Mitro Jellywadder · 11-14-2001, 03:34 AM

Soloing is actually easier than running a full party. You're not constantly worrying about what everyone is doing, who's taking damage, etc. You focus on yourself and you always know what's going on. Some of the battles are hard, but you learn a lot of new tricks that you hadn't thought of before.

If you take characters into your party, that defeats the purpose of playing the game solo.

Fuzzy Animal · 11-14-2001, 10:14 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Mitro Jellywadder:
Soloing is actually easier than running a full party. You're not constantly worrying about what everyone is doing, who's taking damage, etc. You focus on yourself and you always know what's going on. Some of the battles are hard, but you learn a lot of new tricks that you hadn't thought of before.

If you take characters into your party, that defeats the purpose of playing the game solo.

I'm just breezing through the game. You get higher level just by yourself quicker, and get to do quests with ease that were harder for a full party at lower levels. I really get a lot of satisfaction in destroying enemies in certain areas that have always been a pain before. Since I'm a sorcerer, I HAVE to rely on my spells instead of doing any melee, and I have learned a lot. If I play the game again with a full party, I will be just that better of a mage.

Dundee Slaytern · 11-14-2001, 12:34 PM

I do not recommend new starters to play the game solo. The game was designed for party interaction, and by starting off soloing immediately, you will miss out a lot of the game's interaction.

I played with a party for many, many rounds, before I finally decided to solo. I took the next step because by then, I had more or less experienced what having a party had to offer already. I needed a new challenge, and soloing was the next natural step.

Soloing may seen daunting at first, but if you have played the game before, you have the advantage of foreknowledge. You know what is going to happen, so you know what to prepare. It is actually a test of your skill and knowledge of the game, especially when you solo on Insane Difficulty.

Fuzzy Animal · 11-14-2001, 01:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern:
I do not recommend new starters to play the game solo. The game was designed for party interaction, and by starting off soloing immediately, you will miss out a lot of the game's interaction.

I agree new players should play with a party first for a full roleplaying experience. I'm just powergaming now for kicks. I've played several times with a party, and may again. I still haven't completed ToB.

Lucre · 11-14-2001, 02:48 PM

Don't you people get required NPC's just to get your strongholds?

11-13-2001, 05:37 PM	#5
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 44 Posts: 2,217	thats one of the disadvantages. i am currently soloing with a jester, and its really really hard. i was thinking about getting cernd too or whatever his name is because druids are pretty wothless too, but i dont know whether i want to add another party, we'll have to see what the cards show. __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

11-14-2001, 10:14 AM	#7
Fuzzy Animal Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Canton, OH USA!! Posts: 397	quote: Originally posted by Mitro Jellywadder: Soloing is actually easier than running a full party. You're not constantly worrying about what everyone is doing, who's taking damage, etc. You focus on yourself and you always know what's going on. Some of the battles are hard, but you learn a lot of new tricks that you hadn't thought of before. If you take characters into your party, that defeats the purpose of playing the game solo. I'm just breezing through the game. You get higher level just by yourself quicker, and get to do quests with ease that were harder for a full party at lower levels. I really get a lot of satisfaction in destroying enemies in certain areas that have always been a pain before. Since I'm a sorcerer, I HAVE to rely on my spells instead of doing any melee, and I have learned a lot. If I play the game again with a full party, I will be just that better of a mage.

11-14-2001, 12:34 PM	#8
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	I do not recommend new starters to play the game solo. The game was designed for party interaction, and by starting off soloing immediately, you will miss out a lot of the game's interaction. I played with a party for many, many rounds, before I finally decided to solo. I took the next step because by then, I had more or less experienced what having a party had to offer already. I needed a new challenge, and soloing was the next natural step. Soloing may seen daunting at first, but if you have played the game before, you have the advantage of foreknowledge. You know what is going to happen, so you know what to prepare. It is actually a test of your skill and knowledge of the game, especially when you solo on Insane Difficulty. __________________ Click On The Image For BG2 Information Land of the Psycho-moe

11-14-2001, 01:08 PM	#9
Fuzzy Animal Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Canton, OH USA!! Posts: 397	quote: Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern: I do not recommend new starters to play the game solo. The game was designed for party interaction, and by starting off soloing immediately, you will miss out a lot of the game's interaction. I agree new players should play with a party first for a full roleplaying experience. I'm just powergaming now for kicks. I've played several times with a party, and may again. I still haven't completed ToB.

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11-13-2001, 05:20 PM	#1
Sinnestersteve Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 31, 2001 Posts: 17	Ok,ive never really considered soloing.. but its starting to sound interesting. Just out of curiosity though, do the soloers play from the very first alone, or do they go solo later? Seems like some areas would be rather difficult alone, especially as a magic user of sorts. Any advice?

11-13-2001, 05:21 PM	#2
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 43 Posts: 2,674	my definition of solo is roll a character, then set out the adventure from the very beginning [img]smile.gif[/img] no items importing of any sort

11-13-2001, 05:29 PM	#3
Sinnestersteve Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 31, 2001 Posts: 17	But what about the use of the NPC characters that you meet along the way, seems like it might make the game develop a lot less with out the subplots that invole the other chars.

11-13-2001, 05:31 PM	#4
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 43 Posts: 2,674	trade off

11-14-2001, 03:34 AM	#6
Mitro Jellywadder Quintesson Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Florida Age: 53 Posts: 1,016	Soloing is actually easier than running a full party. You're not constantly worrying about what everyone is doing, who's taking damage, etc. You focus on yourself and you always know what's going on. Some of the battles are hard, but you learn a lot of new tricks that you hadn't thought of before. If you take characters into your party, that defeats the purpose of playing the game solo.

11-14-2001, 02:48 PM	#10
Lucre Elminster Join Date: October 20, 2001 Location: England Posts: 413	Don't you people get required NPC's just to get your strongholds?

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