Advice on New Character - please

Timber Loftis · 03-11-2003, 04:57 PM

I have played or am playing:

Stalker (NG)(finished ToB)

Thief/Fighter (NE)(dual - Th is later) (Currently seek Rynn Lanthorn)(note this character is not really evil b/c being NE he always does what is best for himself, which is usually the *good* thing)

Kensai/Mage (LN)(dual - Mage is later) (Currently running about 5 strongholds which are keeping him exceedingly busy and have delayed siding with either Thief Guild in Athlatka).

I want to start a new campaign. It will include some mods - maybe TDD (which works with Weimer mods???) My moded version is on another drive, so no worries.

Advice for characters to play?? Cavalier seems cool, so does Archer. I don't think I could stomach being a bard. I'm thinking if I don't play a thief I'll try to use the "Flesh to Stone in Brynnlaw" tactic on a certain "friend."

Anyway, which is most fun? Is a SORCERER fun? Is it too much like a mage? I usually shy away from this because I consider BGII to have a better repertoire of spell-casting NPCs than tank NPCs.

All replies appreciated.

Link · 03-11-2003, 05:02 PM

If I were you, I'd try a magic caster. You've already tried fighting your way through SoA and ToB, so maybe magic will show a different side of the story (other ways of beating the enemy).

I'm currently trying the fighter/mage, who is doing just fine. And as you mentioned yourself, a sorcerer could be fun too, but I haven't tried that yet, so I can't tell.

daan · 03-11-2003, 05:04 PM

Sorcerers are extreme fun, especially with ToB .. as you're insanely powerfull.
This allows you to play with enemies,.. be creative .. and also the added bonus of all those pretty sparkles and explosions that fill the screen after a time-stop ( have the auto-pause after spell is cast on to maximize your spell-output during a time-stop with Improved Alacrity ).

There's the slim chance of getting bored with it .. but with all the new mods and it being your first sorcerer I'd say go for it [img]smile.gif[/img]

Angelousss · 03-11-2003, 05:31 PM

play a ranger/cleric

Xen · 03-12-2003, 10:20 AM

SORCERER ALL THE WAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xEN

StarVid · 03-12-2003, 10:30 AM

A wild mage with nothing but Reckless in your 1st level slots.

By the way, Chaos Shield is for wussies.

Annatar · 03-12-2003, 12:47 PM

Wild Mage (I'm planning to create one in my next game... love to see those wild surges), Sorcerer... they are Powerhouse!!

It's a little borring when a Time-Stop stops and all your oppenents are destroyed but... sometime's it give's you that al mighty Bhaal feeling when you do that

.

Go for sorcerer..

[ 03-12-2003, 12:52 PM: Message edited by: Annatar ]

daan · 03-12-2003, 12:50 PM

Strongest magic-user = sorcerer
Strongest melee = ranger/cleric ( 100+ physical resistance, ironskins, kai-ability with extra features that lasts a long time etc. )

Alson · 03-12-2003, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by daan:
Strongest melee = ranger/cleric ( 100+ physical resistance, ironskins, kai-ability with extra features that lasts a long time etc. )

I still hold by my opinion that a well played Fighter/Mage beats a well played Ranger/Cleric. The Sorcerer is, indeed, the strongest magic user - this is an axiom.

daan · 03-12-2003, 02:52 PM

Well.. to be honest I sortof forgot the fighter/mage [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Although a ranger/cleric is probably protected from more stuff -longer- .. thats hardly a bonus since a figher/mage doesnt fight long fights.
I guess a well played fighter/mage would indeed be more powerfull against most SoA and ToB enemies .. although I'd be interested to see who wins in a 1 on 1.

[img]graemlins/dance2.gif[/img] Ranger/cleric <---> Fighter/mage [img]graemlins/dance2.gif[/img]

I'd go for the ranger/cleric personally .. if well decked out, I see very little oppertunities for the Fighter/mage to hurt the ranger/cleric.

But I'm anxiously awaiting your reply [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 03-12-2003, 02:54 PM: Message edited by: daan ]

03-11-2003, 04:57 PM	#1
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I have played or am playing: Stalker (NG)(finished ToB) Thief/Fighter (NE)(dual - Th is later) (Currently seek Rynn Lanthorn)(note this character is not really evil b/c being NE he always does what is best for himself, which is usually the good thing) Kensai/Mage (LN)(dual - Mage is later) (Currently running about 5 strongholds which are keeping him exceedingly busy and have delayed siding with either Thief Guild in Athlatka). I want to start a new campaign. It will include some mods - maybe TDD (which works with Weimer mods???) My moded version is on another drive, so no worries. Advice for characters to play?? Cavalier seems cool, so does Archer. I don't think I could stomach being a bard. I'm thinking if I don't play a thief I'll try to use the "Flesh to Stone in Brynnlaw" tactic on a certain "friend." Anyway, which is most fun? Is a SORCERER fun? Is it too much like a mage? I usually shy away from this because I consider BGII to have a better repertoire of spell-casting NPCs than tank NPCs. All replies appreciated. __________________

03-11-2003, 05:02 PM	#2
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	If I were you, I'd try a magic caster. You've already tried fighting your way through SoA and ToB, so maybe magic will show a different side of the story (other ways of beating the enemy). I'm currently trying the fighter/mage, who is doing just fine. And as you mentioned yourself, a sorcerer could be fun too, but I haven't tried that yet, so I can't tell. __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

03-11-2003, 05:04 PM	#3
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 39 Posts: 1,644	Sorcerers are extreme fun, especially with ToB .. as you're insanely powerfull. This allows you to play with enemies,.. be creative .. and also the added bonus of all those pretty sparkles and explosions that fill the screen after a time-stop ( have the auto-pause after spell is cast on to maximize your spell-output during a time-stop with Improved Alacrity ). There's the slim chance of getting bored with it .. but with all the new mods and it being your first sorcerer I'd say go for it [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ <strong> Odi et Amo. Quare id faciam facisse requires ? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior </strong><br /><br /><strong> Amantem cogit amare magis, sed bene velle minus </strong>

03-11-2003, 05:31 PM	#4
Angelousss Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: August 23, 2002 Location: come play with my wings Age: 41 Posts: 821	play a ranger/cleric __________________ Just because your paranoid<br />Don\'t mean they\'re not after you<br />Kurt Cobain

03-12-2003, 10:30 AM	#6
StarVid Elminster Join Date: September 23, 2001 Location: Istanbul (not Constantinople) Age: 46 Posts: 486	A wild mage with nothing but Reckless in your 1st level slots. By the way, Chaos Shield is for wussies. __________________ \"Has anyone seen my legs? They\'re not where I usually keep them, which is under my waist.\"

03-12-2003, 10:20 AM	#5
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	SORCERER ALL THE WAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xEN

03-12-2003, 12:47 PM	#7
Annatar Mephistopheles Join Date: January 7, 2003 Location: Holland Age: 38 Posts: 1,402	Wild Mage (I'm planning to create one in my next game... love to see those wild surges), Sorcerer... they are Powerhouse!! It's a little borring when a Time-Stop stops and all your oppenents are destroyed but... sometime's it give's you that al mighty Bhaal feeling when you do that . Go for sorcerer.. [ 03-12-2003, 12:52 PM: Message edited by: Annatar ] __________________ <br />Nau Tagnik\'zur zhal fre\'sla wun ussta i\'dol. -Annatar

03-12-2003, 12:50 PM	#8
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 39 Posts: 1,644	Strongest magic-user = sorcerer Strongest melee = ranger/cleric ( 100+ physical resistance, ironskins, kai-ability with extra features that lasts a long time etc. ) __________________ <strong> Odi et Amo. Quare id faciam facisse requires ? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior </strong><br /><br /><strong> Amantem cogit amare magis, sed bene velle minus </strong>

03-12-2003, 02:52 PM	#10
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 39 Posts: 1,644	Well.. to be honest I sortof forgot the fighter/mage [img]tongue.gif[/img] Although a ranger/cleric is probably protected from more stuff -longer- .. thats hardly a bonus since a figher/mage doesnt fight long fights. I guess a well played fighter/mage would indeed be more powerfull against most SoA and ToB enemies .. although I'd be interested to see who wins in a 1 on 1. [img]graemlins/dance2.gif[/img] Ranger/cleric <---> Fighter/mage [img]graemlins/dance2.gif[/img] I'd go for the ranger/cleric personally .. if well decked out, I see very little oppertunities for the Fighter/mage to hurt the ranger/cleric. But I'm anxiously awaiting your reply [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 03-12-2003, 02:54 PM: Message edited by: daan ] __________________ <strong> Odi et Amo. Quare id faciam facisse requires ? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior </strong><br /><br /><strong> Amantem cogit amare magis, sed bene velle minus </strong>

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