Who should be in my party?

pcgiant · 11-04-2002, 09:02 PM

Right. I am starting a new game of BG2. As some of you already know, I do not like playing with a party, and as such have not done so often. This time however, I am thinking of taking a party through BG2 and into ToB. Since I do not have much experience with parties, I was wondering if anyone could give me some recommendations. I am thinking of playing a sorceror, and I am definately taking Jan and Viconia (Jan for thieving skills, Viconia for romance ~ I want to have as few multi-classed characters as possible). Now, I was wondering who else I should have. I guess Keldorn's out because of V, and I don't really like Minsc. Any ideas for tanks? I would also like to have Mazzy with me as well.

Any thoughts would be welcomed.

EDIT: because I said that I do not like playing with a "game".

[ 11-04-2002, 09:04 PM: Message edited by: pcgiant ]

Gypsey · 11-04-2002, 09:23 PM

Cerned is a shapeshifter with magic, he's alright.
Mazzy is great! A good tank.
Yoshimo is a bounty hunter who can be duled, but if you don't want that you don't have to.
Just some thoughts.........

Lord Lothar · 11-04-2002, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Mazzy is great! A good tank.

You use Mazzy as a tank?

Mazzy is used best sniping in the rear lines with a bow.

Balhifet · 11-04-2002, 09:26 PM

Korgan should add alot of fire power to your party.

Valygar is quite ok.

Edwin IS a nice conjurer.

Balhifet · 11-04-2002, 09:28 PM

Korgan should add alot of fire power to your party.

Valygar is quite ok.

Edwin IS a nice conjurer.

pcgiant · 11-04-2002, 09:38 PM

Isn't there a conflict between Valygar and Viconia?

Lord Lothar · 11-04-2002, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pcgiant:
Isn't there a conflict between Valygar and Viconia?

I believe that if you talk to a harlot, they will argue and attack each other.

Grammar · 11-04-2002, 09:53 PM

Some spoilers
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Then don't talk to a Harlot =)
To my knowledge, there's no conflict between them.... Valygar is a pretty quiet guy.
Some thoughts -
Cernd owns with the Shapeshifter rebalance (Overpowered IMO)
Kelsey/Edwin - Pretty good Casters. However, you already have yourself, so it depends upon if you like having more than one Mage type. I'd recommend Kelsey if you want to take another caster since I now far prefer Sorcs to Mages.
Keldorn - If you download the happy groups script
Anomen - Get him to Chaotic Neutral and he's O.K. (Personality wise, he's a better priest if you make him Lawful Good though, I think)
Korgan - Great fighter. Berserk is very nice. Along with summons he'll typically do fine along w/ Cernd until you get to ToB. Then throw in Sarevok for support and whip those monsters.
Sarevok - I know you can't pick him up in SoA but he's great when you get to ToB.
Yoshimo - I can't really recommend him b/c of you know what
Minsc - NOT LIKE MINSC? GO FOR THE EYES BOO, GO FOR THE EYES!!

Phiro · 11-04-2002, 09:56 PM

If you can't decide on the right npc's and you don't mind cheating just ctrl+q a few characters and go with them. It kind of makes it interesting fighting a lich with a bunny rabbit.

Lord Lothar · 11-04-2002, 09:57 PM

Where do you get the Shapeshifter rebalance?

11-04-2002, 09:02 PM	#1
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 38 Posts: 1,268	Right. I am starting a new game of BG2. As some of you already know, I do not like playing with a party, and as such have not done so often. This time however, I am thinking of taking a party through BG2 and into ToB. Since I do not have much experience with parties, I was wondering if anyone could give me some recommendations. I am thinking of playing a sorceror, and I am definately taking Jan and Viconia (Jan for thieving skills, Viconia for romance ~ I want to have as few multi-classed characters as possible). Now, I was wondering who else I should have. I guess Keldorn's out because of V, and I don't really like Minsc. Any ideas for tanks? I would also like to have Mazzy with me as well. Any thoughts would be welcomed. EDIT: because I said that I do not like playing with a "game". [ 11-04-2002, 09:04 PM: Message edited by: pcgiant ] __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

11-04-2002, 09:23 PM	#2
Gypsey Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 26, 2002 Location: Australia Age: 41 Posts: 40	Cerned is a shapeshifter with magic, he's alright. Mazzy is great! A good tank. Yoshimo is a bounty hunter who can be duled, but if you don't want that you don't have to. Just some thoughts......... __________________ \"nonsence, nonsence, simply can\'t do without it.\"

11-04-2002, 09:26 PM	#4
Balhifet The Magister Join Date: October 16, 2002 Location: SULDANESSELLAR Age: 38 Posts: 139	Korgan should add alot of fire power to your party. Valygar is quite ok. Edwin IS a nice conjurer. __________________ <br />\"The Lord of Murder shall perish,<br />but in his doom he shall spawn a score of mortal progeny.<br />Chaos shall be sown from their passage....\"<br />-So Sayeth the wise Alaundo

11-04-2002, 09:28 PM	#5
Balhifet The Magister Join Date: October 16, 2002 Location: SULDANESSELLAR Age: 38 Posts: 139	Korgan should add alot of fire power to your party. Valygar is quite ok. Edwin IS a nice conjurer. __________________ <br />\"The Lord of Murder shall perish,<br />but in his doom he shall spawn a score of mortal progeny.<br />Chaos shall be sown from their passage....\"<br />-So Sayeth the wise Alaundo

11-04-2002, 09:38 PM	#6
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 38 Posts: 1,268	Isn't there a conflict between Valygar and Viconia? __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

11-04-2002, 09:53 PM	#8
Grammar Zhentarim Guard Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Washington Age: 38 Posts: 301	Some spoilers ~ ~ ~ Then don't talk to a Harlot =) To my knowledge, there's no conflict between them.... Valygar is a pretty quiet guy. Some thoughts - Cernd owns with the Shapeshifter rebalance (Overpowered IMO) Kelsey/Edwin - Pretty good Casters. However, you already have yourself, so it depends upon if you like having more than one Mage type. I'd recommend Kelsey if you want to take another caster since I now far prefer Sorcs to Mages. Keldorn - If you download the happy groups script Anomen - Get him to Chaotic Neutral and he's O.K. (Personality wise, he's a better priest if you make him Lawful Good though, I think) Korgan - Great fighter. Berserk is very nice. Along with summons he'll typically do fine along w/ Cernd until you get to ToB. Then throw in Sarevok for support and whip those monsters. Sarevok - I know you can't pick him up in SoA but he's great when you get to ToB. Yoshimo - I can't really recommend him b/c of you know what Minsc - NOT LIKE MINSC? GO FOR THE EYES BOO, GO FOR THE EYES!!

11-04-2002, 09:56 PM	#9
Phiro Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: New York Age: 40 Posts: 5	If you can't decide on the right npc's and you don't mind cheating just ctrl+q a few characters and go with them. It kind of makes it interesting fighting a lich with a bunny rabbit. __________________ \"One is most dishonest to one\'s god: he is not allowed to sin.\" -Friedrich Nietzsche

11-04-2002, 09:57 PM	#10
Lord Lothar Quintesson Join Date: August 7, 2002 Location: Oakville (next to the T.O.), Ontario, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 1,097	Where do you get the Shapeshifter rebalance? __________________ \"King Kong ain\'t got NOTHING on me!\"

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