Archer or monk

Finn McCool · 03-12-2002, 02:58 PM

I'm just about to finish BG2 (as soon as I "get some" from Jaheira). I've not experimented w/ any character classes other then the basics and I'm wondering which of the above 2 would be more fun to play with. I'm leaning towards the archer since there are a lot of good bows to use. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Sir Exxon · 03-12-2002, 03:04 PM

Personally, I think the Monk is the coolest class.
I dont know why, maybe because they are such cool fighters... [img]tongue.gif[/img]
But if you're thinking equipment, I'd go for the Archer, since the Monks are better without weapons, and cant use armour.
So, if I were you, I'd be going for the Archer.

see ya!

Gimlee · 03-12-2002, 03:06 PM

The monk and the archer are good characters. I think that for team play, an archer will be better. But, from my experiments, a monk is more fun, Because playing an archer is too easy. My lvl 11 archer has a thaco of -11, so he hits everything. You won't get a lower thaco elsewhere at same level .

WhirlingDervish · 03-12-2002, 03:18 PM

I think you should make the choice based on you preffered style of play. TACTICAL (mage, Thief, Archer, Bard) or DIRECT (fighter types, monk, cleric). Of course you can employ complex tactics with direct type characters, but generally this will only be for especially tough opponents.

My two cents anyway.

[img]graemlins/1druid.gif[/img]

Finn McCool · 03-12-2002, 03:59 PM

If I dual the archer to a thief, will I be prohibited from using long bows (even after i'm a higher level thief)?

Daniel · 03-12-2002, 06:21 PM

The monk has my Vote a great class

quote:
Originally posted by Finn McCool:
If I dual the archer to a thief, will I be prohibited from using long bows (even after i'm a higher level thief)?

more than likey unless you have TOB in which case you can get the thief ability use any item.

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 03-12-2002, 06:31 PM

archers suck if u ask me go for the monk, monks are really fun.

03-12-2002, 03:06 PM	#3
Gimlee Elminster Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: Québec,Canada Posts: 403	The monk and the archer are good characters. I think that for team play, an archer will be better. But, from my experiments, a monk is more fun, Because playing an archer is too easy. My lvl 11 archer has a thaco of -11, so he hits everything. You won't get a lower thaco elsewhere at same level . __________________ <br />See the ravaging effects of smoke!

03-12-2002, 06:21 PM	#6
Daniel Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: England Age: 42 Posts: 1,203	The monk has my Vote a great class quote: Originally posted by Finn McCool: If I dual the archer to a thief, will I be prohibited from using long bows (even after i'm a higher level thief)? more than likey unless you have TOB in which case you can get the thief ability use any item.

03-12-2002, 06:31 PM	#7
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 44 Posts: 2,217	archers suck if u ask me go for the monk, monks are really fun. __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

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03-12-2002, 02:58 PM	#1
Finn McCool Dungeon Master Join Date: January 25, 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 50	I'm just about to finish BG2 (as soon as I "get some" from Jaheira). I've not experimented w/ any character classes other then the basics and I'm wondering which of the above 2 would be more fun to play with. I'm leaning towards the archer since there are a lot of good bows to use. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

03-12-2002, 03:04 PM	#2
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	Personally, I think the Monk is the coolest class. I dont know why, maybe because they are such cool fighters... [img]tongue.gif[/img] But if you're thinking equipment, I'd go for the Archer, since the Monks are better without weapons, and cant use armour. So, if I were you, I'd be going for the Archer. see ya!

03-12-2002, 03:18 PM	#4
WhirlingDervish Dungeon Master Join Date: September 10, 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 62	I think you should make the choice based on you preffered style of play. TACTICAL (mage, Thief, Archer, Bard) or DIRECT (fighter types, monk, cleric). Of course you can employ complex tactics with direct type characters, but generally this will only be for especially tough opponents. My two cents anyway. [img]graemlins/1druid.gif[/img]

03-12-2002, 03:59 PM	#5
Finn McCool Dungeon Master Join Date: January 25, 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 50	If I dual the archer to a thief, will I be prohibited from using long bows (even after i'm a higher level thief)?

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