A new type of challenge.... (Spoilers are definitely possible) - Page 2

Dundee Slaytern · 09-10-2002, 03:46 PM

Aerie.

Jafin · 09-10-2002, 03:57 PM

Ok, with all of the discussion here, I think the way to go would be the Half-Elf Cleric/Ranger. And, to answer True_Moose, no I'm not going solo. While that may be true in PnP, I'll consider them my Henchman [img]smile.gif[/img] .

I'm going to try to do all the quests (well, most anyways, ones that fit the character) and I'm going to try to go relatively quickly too. I'm going to try to role-play my character while still not dying. This is gonna be tough.

I'm a little nervous about starting this game though, 'cuz like I said, if I die ONCE it's all over, and I MUST prove to my friend that it CAN be done LOL! Well, wish me luck [img]smile.gif[/img]

Oh, and about this elves not being resurrected thing, in normal AD&D rules, that is correct, well, the raise dead spell can't anyways. However, in BG elves CAN be raised, it even says that specifically in the spell description.

-Jafin

SixOfSpades · 09-10-2002, 05:23 PM

Just a little note......

If I were playing this game, I would allow myself to Reload if:
1) My main character got Imprisoned, and there's a good chance that my party members would be able to Free me within a reasonable amount of time, or
2) My main character got Petrified, and there's a reasonable chance that my party members would be able to Stone to Flesh me before my statue got shattered.

It's not your fault that the game has those "bugs."

--Twilight-- · 09-10-2002, 06:34 PM

Hello,
paladin (undead hunter) and work those NPCS really well, or a straight mage and stay well back, with protection spells ready, ready ready! Also possible: cleric you stays back with spells and slings...

- Twilight

Jafin · 09-11-2002, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SixOfSpades:
Just a little note......

If I were playing this game, I would allow myself to Reload if:
1) My main character got Imprisoned, and there's a good chance that my party members would be able to Free me within a reasonable amount of time, or
2) My main character got Petrified, and there's a reasonable chance that my party members would be able to Stone to Flesh me before my statue got shattered.

It's not your fault that the game has those "bugs."

Hmmmm..... I'm gonna have to ask my friend about that one and see if he'll see reason with that one... I totally agree with that point of view... perhaps only if I had items/spells that would cure those things on hand or if they could be acquired relatively quickly. I'm DEFINITELY going to have to ask about that. Anything to save me a lot of grief later on

-Jafin

[ 09-11-2002, 01:26 AM: Message edited by: Jafin ]

daan · 09-11-2002, 10:56 AM

completely agree with cleric/ranger

Bill26 · 09-11-2002, 01:24 PM

What henchmen would stay with you if they took the brunt of the damage while you stay back?

Jafin · 09-11-2002, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill26:
What henchmen would stay with you if they took the brunt of the damage while you stay back?

Ummmmm......... MY HENCHMAN!!! LOL! But if I'm staying in the back and supporting them with w/ protection/healing spells that wouldn't really be just sitting there, and I'll throw sling stones too, so I'd definitely be helping in the fight. I'd understand if you played as an Abjurer using the tactics presented by Dundee, then they'd have a problem. Besides, I'm sure I'll go into melee plenty.... just not when there are big things with huge weapons that will easily turn me to goo (as the ogres say "We will crush! Crush you to goo!!!"). Besides, if your henchman was a warrior and you were a mage, would they blame you for not going toe-to-toe? I don't think so. Or how about an archer shooting arrows from the back? Again, not likely they'd leave just because you're using your class abilities. Besides, who ever said that the NPC's know exactly what your class is? They might just think I'm a cleric, not a cleric/ranger....

-Jafin

Bill26 · 09-12-2002, 11:15 AM

So then you are their henchman.

Suzaku · 09-12-2002, 12:25 PM

Put less of a risk on uself by *expending* some NPC's u don't like as much [img]tongue.gif[/img]

09-10-2002, 03:57 PM	#12
Jafin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: The Lands of Forever Age: 40 Posts: 1,132	Ok, with all of the discussion here, I think the way to go would be the Half-Elf Cleric/Ranger. And, to answer True_Moose, no I'm not going solo. While that may be true in PnP, I'll consider them my Henchman [img]smile.gif[/img] . I'm going to try to do all the quests (well, most anyways, ones that fit the character) and I'm going to try to go relatively quickly too. I'm going to try to role-play my character while still not dying. This is gonna be tough. I'm a little nervous about starting this game though, 'cuz like I said, if I die ONCE it's all over, and I MUST prove to my friend that it CAN be done LOL! Well, wish me luck [img]smile.gif[/img] Oh, and about this elves not being resurrected thing, in normal AD&D rules, that is correct, well, the raise dead spell can't anyways. However, in BG elves CAN be raised, it even says that specifically in the spell description. -Jafin __________________ [img]\"http://publish.hometown.aol.com/wolviejon/myhomepage/new_sig_image.jpg?mtbrand=AOL_US\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Proprietor of the Boogre Bar<br />And this is Bob, Chief Mischief Preventer of the Boogre Bar <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[elf]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/elf.gif\" />

09-10-2002, 05:23 PM	#13
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	Just a little note...... If I were playing this game, I would allow myself to Reload if: 1) My main character got Imprisoned, and there's a good chance that my party members would be able to Free me within a reasonable amount of time, or 2) My main character got Petrified, and there's a reasonable chance that my party members would be able to Stone to Flesh me before my statue got shattered. It's not your fault that the game has those "bugs." __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

09-10-2002, 06:34 PM	#14
--Twilight-- The Magister Join Date: May 16, 2002 Location: The fantasy wonderland that is Ohio Age: 55 Posts: 132	Hello, paladin (undead hunter) and work those NPCS really well, or a straight mage and stay well back, with protection spells ready, ready ready! Also possible: cleric you stays back with spells and slings... - Twilight __________________ I\'m NOT stuck on level one again - I just enjoy circles....

09-11-2002, 10:56 AM	#16
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 40 Posts: 1,644	completely agree with cleric/ranger __________________ <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>

09-12-2002, 12:25 PM	#20
Suzaku Drow Warrior Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Canada, AB Age: 40 Posts: 264	Put less of a risk on uself by expending some NPC's u don't like as much [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ <br />Irresponsibility: No single raindrop will believe that it is to blame for the resulting flood. -Anonymous <br />IW PT Sig-Artist

09-10-2002, 03:46 PM	#11
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Aerie.

09-11-2002, 01:24 PM	#17
Bill26 Dungeon Master Join Date: July 30, 2002 Location: U.S. Age: 61 Posts: 90	What henchmen would stay with you if they took the brunt of the damage while you stay back?

09-12-2002, 11:15 AM	#19
Bill26 Dungeon Master Join Date: July 30, 2002 Location: U.S. Age: 61 Posts: 90	So then you are their henchman.

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