what skill do you play?

Ionut · 01-18-2002, 02:45 PM

i belive that playing on core(like me) is the best thing
i've been playing on core evere since i started the game?

Barry the Sprout · 01-18-2002, 05:01 PM

I am not very good at the game myself. I tend to not use my party very efficiently and rely on melee all the time. So I usually play on core. It just depends what you find challenging and fun. If you are new then core is definately the way to go - it makes the game more fun. If you want a real challenge and are prepared to put the time in then I recommend trying something harder.

fable · 01-18-2002, 06:07 PM

There isn't a best or a worst: it's whatever you find most enjoyable for the strategies you employ, and the party you field. That's all that matters. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Dundee Slaytern · 01-18-2002, 11:11 PM

I started on Core, than moved to Normal, then back to Core, then went to Insane and stayed there.

Erydian · 01-19-2002, 04:56 AM

My first game was a "normal" game. My second, and every one after that, has been on insane.

It really depends on your familiarity with the game, and what you prefer to play. Personally I like to start easy. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Barlik Longbeard · 01-19-2002, 12:12 PM

Ooooohh.... which to choose...

I believe that core is the best. The easiest you can get without incurring a penalty on what experience you get. None of my friends play on normal or above because the games are soooooo long that having to reload the game 15 times just so that lady luck favours you on the 16th time isn't what I call fun, but I use the DVD version og BG2 so everything loads a lot slower.

I'd stick with core, unless you think that you can handle someone like Bhodi or the Children of Bhaal with harsher rules.

Arathor · 01-20-2002, 10:38 PM

Barlik, it says in the manual that the only experience penalty comes on easy. Are you sure core is the lowest you can go without being penalized, cuz i am playing on normal and i hope i am not getting shafted on my xp.

Lord Ludtke · 01-21-2002, 01:47 AM

I think it depends on the enjoyment of the game. With a sorcerer, things never hit you anyway with stoneskin and MI, so go for insane (200% of 0 = 0). If they get through you are screwed no matter what level.

Monks and kensai's(such as my duo game) are melee and have no armour. Very bad on insane, and make for a less enjoyable game. Took it down a notch, and it was doable.

Don't suffer through insane just because some people think it is "cool" to do so. Games are supposed to be fun.
*steps down from soapbox*

Big Red · 01-21-2002, 06:27 AM

I started and finished SoA on the middle setting (not sure if that's Normal or Core). I then installed ToB and started replaying from about the end of Chap5 or beginning of Chap6 and increased the difficulty up a level to hard for more of a challenge.

After chronic restart syndrome for a solo game (about 5 different restarts), I finished up with a solo Cleric/Mage on hard. I'm about to put it up to insane as it's getting far too easy again.

Play with whatever you're happy with. If you never die, then it's probably too easy.

Sir Wes Iron Grasp · 01-25-2002, 05:33 AM

Like in every game start easy and work your up

01-18-2002, 02:45 PM	#1
Ionut Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 6, 2002 Location: romania Posts: 10	i belive that playing on core(like me) is the best thing i've been playing on core evere since i started the game? __________________ =under construction=

01-18-2002, 05:01 PM	#2
Barry the Sprout White Dragon Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: York, UK. Age: 42 Posts: 1,815	I am not very good at the game myself. I tend to not use my party very efficiently and rely on melee all the time. So I usually play on core. It just depends what you find challenging and fun. If you are new then core is definately the way to go - it makes the game more fun. If you want a real challenge and are prepared to put the time in then I recommend trying something harder. __________________ [img]\"http://img1.ranchoweb.com/images/sproutman/certwist.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br /><i>\"And the angels all pallid and wan,<br />Uprising, unveiling, affirm,<br />That the play is the tragedy, man,<br />And its hero the Conquerer Worm.\"</i><br /> - Edgar Allan Poe

01-19-2002, 04:56 AM	#5
Erydian Manshoon Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: the great beyond Posts: 172	My first game was a "normal" game. My second, and every one after that, has been on insane. It really depends on your familiarity with the game, and what you prefer to play. Personally I like to start easy. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Erydian<br />

01-19-2002, 12:12 PM	#6
Barlik Longbeard Manshoon Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: England Age: 40 Posts: 182	Ooooohh.... which to choose... I believe that core is the best. The easiest you can get without incurring a penalty on what experience you get. None of my friends play on normal or above because the games are soooooo long that having to reload the game 15 times just so that lady luck favours you on the 16th time isn't what I call fun, but I use the DVD version og BG2 so everything loads a lot slower. I'd stick with core, unless you think that you can handle someone like Bhodi or the Children of Bhaal with harsher rules. __________________ \"Revere the ancestors, obey your king, bear yours arms with pride, fear no foe, hate the Greenskin, mistrust the Elf, and you can do no wrong.\" - An Old Dwarf Saying

01-21-2002, 01:47 AM	#8
Lord Ludtke Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 21, 2001 Location: canada Posts: 319	I think it depends on the enjoyment of the game. With a sorcerer, things never hit you anyway with stoneskin and MI, so go for insane (200% of 0 = 0). If they get through you are screwed no matter what level. Monks and kensai's(such as my duo game) are melee and have no armour. Very bad on insane, and make for a less enjoyable game. Took it down a notch, and it was doable. Don't suffer through insane just because some people think it is "cool" to do so. Games are supposed to be fun. steps down from soapbox __________________ Do not pray for an easy life.<br />Pray for the strength to endure <br />a tough one.<p>:warrior1:

01-18-2002, 06:07 PM	#3
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	There isn't a best or a worst: it's whatever you find most enjoyable for the strategies you employ, and the party you field. That's all that matters. [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-18-2002, 11:11 PM	#4
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	I started on Core, than moved to Normal, then back to Core, then went to Insane and stayed there.

01-20-2002, 10:38 PM	#7
Arathor The Magister Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Indiana, US Age: 39 Posts: 121	Barlik, it says in the manual that the only experience penalty comes on easy. Are you sure core is the lowest you can go without being penalized, cuz i am playing on normal and i hope i am not getting shafted on my xp.

01-21-2002, 06:27 AM	#9
Big Red Dungeon Master Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 63	I started and finished SoA on the middle setting (not sure if that's Normal or Core). I then installed ToB and started replaying from about the end of Chap5 or beginning of Chap6 and increased the difficulty up a level to hard for more of a challenge. After chronic restart syndrome for a solo game (about 5 different restarts), I finished up with a solo Cleric/Mage on hard. I'm about to put it up to insane as it's getting far too easy again. Play with whatever you're happy with. If you never die, then it's probably too easy.

01-25-2002, 05:33 AM	#10
Sir Wes Iron Grasp Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 20, 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 45	Like in every game start easy and work your up __________________ <br />Fear smiles in the face of Every Man All We can Do Is Smile back... or Smash its face in <br /> <br />THE WORDS OF THE GREAT Sir Exxon..modified a bit<p>Sir Wes IronGrasp <br />leader of the <br />Assasians of Waterdeep<p>And <br />Bold Follower of <br />Sir Exxon:knightsmile:

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