Your favorite? - Page 3

shadowhound · 11-30-2001, 04:09 AM

The first character i was, was a fighter-thief elf.
It did me well.

Anansi · 11-30-2001, 10:22 AM

I'm currently using a fighter-illusionist gnome

This has the following benefits: intelligence 19
extra spell for iluusionist
multiclass fighterOn the down side he has, no necromantic spells

.

But I like him so far! I think a mage is more fun to role play, they are so haughty and distinctly upper class!

Cerek the Barbaric · 11-30-2001, 11:22 AM

I will go along with Tabitha. I've always liked fighter classes. The Barbarian and Ranger were my favorites in the PnP days.

It's true that mages become more powerful and fighters become weaker as the game progresses, but I found a great solution to that - the Wizard Slayer fighter kit! I imported my character from BGI. He started out with 18 in both Str and Dex. I used the Tomes in BGI to bump both of these to 19!

The Wizard Slayer is limited in the types of magic items he can use (only weapons, armor, and healing potions - no rings, girdles, etc.), but he does get Magic Resistance that increases with each level. I also found some nice items on Arundor's Abode that compliment his fighting style.

He is now 15th level and can stand toe-to-toe with most mages he's met. He has a sword that causes Miscast Magic and guantlets that turn any spells below 7th level. It is SO gratifying to see a "supposedly" high powered mage disentegrate into "little foe shaped chunks of meat" (as Minsc would say). It would be even cooler if the magical energy they contained created some spectacular light show when I blast them apart...but I guess you can't have everything.

************************************************** *******************
Barbarian Magic Missile Throw a wizard at the nearest monster. Either way, something good is bound to happen!

Always remember, though, that the mage is the most valuable member of your party....so HE is the one you should trade to the Demon Lord in exchange for your freedom!!!

Sir Degrader · 12-02-2001, 04:42 AM

Paladins all the way!!
They can heal, they can summon skeletons and they can use all the weapons that fighters can.

huma · 12-02-2001, 05:04 AM

I,ve always been a fighter dual wielding long swords,daystar in one hand and whatever else the situation demands in the other. Or my cavalier dealing out justice with the holy avenger.I love magic users, They just cramp my style. I do plan to try out a sorceror in the near future.

12-02-2001, 09:43 AM

I like thieves and mages. So a dual classed mage/thief is definitely my favourite kind of character.

Gary Smith · 12-02-2001, 10:20 AM

What no-one said a bard!!! A skald to be particular. In PnP there a lifesaver in any battles just start singing and all your fighters mince through everyone. Also we bent the rules to allow me to be an elven bard so woohoo. Also in BG2 the bard quest has got to be the best on there is. And also no need for identify scrolls when you have a skald in your party. My Level 31 Skald with 330 lore haha.

Dundee Slaytern · 12-02-2001, 01:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Gary Smith:
What no-one said a bard!!! A skald to be particular. In PnP there a lifesaver in any battles just start singing and all your fighters mince through everyone. Also we bent the rules to allow me to be an elven bard so woohoo. Also in BG2 the bard quest has got to be the best on there is. And also no need for identify scrolls when you have a skald in your party. My Level 31 Skald with 330 lore haha.

I do like Blades... read my sig!

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

Robert Mcelroy · 12-02-2001, 03:08 PM

I have gone through the game 3 times,once as fighter thief,once as a mage,and once(my first time)as adwarf fighter beserker.
I've got to be honest ,the best character I played was the dwarf fighter.Nothing beats getting all tanked up and walking into aroom full of enemies wilst dual wielding axes and making mincemeat outa them.GRRRR.

Mages are for sissy's.

(just jokin')

Helios · 12-02-2001, 03:27 PM

I usually play as a monk. The only bad thing is that they are only good at high levels.

11-30-2001, 04:09 AM	#21
shadowhound Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 39 Posts: 3,281	The first character i was, was a fighter-thief elf. It did me well. __________________ Carpe Noctem: Ph’nglui mglw’nafh cthulhu r’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn.

11-30-2001, 10:22 AM	#22
Anansi Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 29, 2001 Location: Brussels Posts: 38	I'm currently using a fighter-illusionist gnome This has the following benefits: intelligence 19 extra spell for iluusionist multiclass fighterOn the down side he has, no necromantic spells . But I like him so far! I think a mage is more fun to role play, they are so haughty and distinctly upper class! __________________ \"He could not have known her less nor loved her more\"<p>

11-30-2001, 11:22 AM	#23
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	I will go along with Tabitha. I've always liked fighter classes. The Barbarian and Ranger were my favorites in the PnP days. It's true that mages become more powerful and fighters become weaker as the game progresses, but I found a great solution to that - the Wizard Slayer fighter kit! I imported my character from BGI. He started out with 18 in both Str and Dex. I used the Tomes in BGI to bump both of these to 19! The Wizard Slayer is limited in the types of magic items he can use (only weapons, armor, and healing potions - no rings, girdles, etc.), but he does get Magic Resistance that increases with each level. I also found some nice items on Arundor's Abode that compliment his fighting style. He is now 15th level and can stand toe-to-toe with most mages he's met. He has a sword that causes Miscast Magic and guantlets that turn any spells below 7th level. It is SO gratifying to see a "supposedly" high powered mage disentegrate into "little foe shaped chunks of meat" (as Minsc would say). It would be even cooler if the magical energy they contained created some spectacular light show when I blast them apart...but I guess you can't have everything. ************************************************ *************** Barbarian Magic Missile** Throw a wizard at the nearest monster. Either way, something good is bound to happen! Always remember, though, that the mage is the most valuable member of your party....so HE is the one you should trade to the Demon Lord in exchange for your freedom!!! __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

12-02-2001, 05:04 AM	#25
huma The Magister Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: solamnia Posts: 139	I,ve always been a fighter dual wielding long swords,daystar in one hand and whatever else the situation demands in the other. Or my cavalier dealing out justice with the holy avenger.I love magic users, They just cramp my style. I do plan to try out a sorceror in the near future. __________________ [IMG]ubb/noncgi/smiles/knightmov.gif[/IMG]<br />----------------------------------<br /><br />Insert witty comment here

12-02-2001, 10:20 AM	#27
Gary Smith Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Scawby, England Posts: 41	What no-one said a bard!!! A skald to be particular. In PnP there a lifesaver in any battles just start singing and all your fighters mince through everyone. Also we bent the rules to allow me to be an elven bard so woohoo. Also in BG2 the bard quest has got to be the best on there is. And also no need for identify scrolls when you have a skald in your party. My Level 31 Skald with 330 lore haha. __________________ Me: What!! you cant kill me!<br />GM: I can do anythink i want.<br />Me: What did i do!!<br />GM: Your not being a party player<br />Me: Im Neutral Evil for Gods Sake!<br />GM: So your calling upon the gods of ravenloft to save you then.<br />Me: what....<br />[GM rolls the D20]<br />GM: Well thats a 15, added on 5 for all those graves youve robbed in the past adventure, thats a 20. Powers check please.<br />Me: Oh Cr*p.<br />[Me rolls D20]<br />Me: I got a 5<br />GM: Your still alive.<br />Me: Woohoo!!<br />GM: But your now half goat.<br />Me: Oh... WOOHOO!!

12-02-2001, 04:42 AM	#24
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 64 Posts: 2,871	Paladins all the way!! They can heal, they can summon skeletons and they can use all the weapons that fighters can.

12-02-2001, 09:43 AM	#26
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	I like thieves and mages. So a dual classed mage/thief is definitely my favourite kind of character.

12-02-2001, 01:21 PM	#28
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	quote: Originally posted by Gary Smith: What no-one said a bard!!! A skald to be particular. In PnP there a lifesaver in any battles just start singing and all your fighters mince through everyone. Also we bent the rules to allow me to be an elven bard so woohoo. Also in BG2 the bard quest has got to be the best on there is. And also no need for identify scrolls when you have a skald in your party. My Level 31 Skald with 330 lore haha. I do like Blades... read my sig! [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Click On The Image For BG2 Information Land of the Psycho-moe

12-02-2001, 03:08 PM	#29
Robert Mcelroy Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Cartwright,MB,Canada Posts: 37	I have gone through the game 3 times,once as fighter thief,once as a mage,and once(my first time)as adwarf fighter beserker. I've got to be honest ,the best character I played was the dwarf fighter.Nothing beats getting all tanked up and walking into aroom full of enemies wilst dual wielding axes and making mincemeat outa them.GRRRR. Mages are for sissy's. (just jokin') __________________ MABAX,The angry dwarf.

12-02-2001, 03:27 PM	#30
Helios Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: December 2, 2001 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 7	I usually play as a monk. The only bad thing is that they are only good at high levels. __________________ Mulder: All right, Homer. We want you to re-create your every move the night you saw this alien.<br />Homer: Well, the evening began at the gentleman\'s club, where we were discussing Wittgenstein over a game of backgammon.<br />Scully: Mr. Simpson, it\'s a felony to lie to the F.B.I.<br />Homer: We were sitting in Barney\'s car eating packets of mustard. You happy?

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