Haerdalis or Valygar?

Arathor · 01-28-2002, 04:40 PM

possible spoiler

I am going through the game with a party of

Me (inquisitor)
Minsc
Aerie
Yoshimo -> Imoen
Sarevok (when i get TOB)
and either valygar or haerdalis, maybe even jan. Which would you recommend for this spot? I know haerdalis causes problems with the aerie romance. can you overcome these and still keep both of them and continue the romance?

Jerr Conner · 01-28-2002, 04:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Arathor:
possible spoiler

I am going through the game with a party of

Me (inquisitor)
Minsc
Aerie
Yoshimo -> Imoen
Sarevok (when i get TOB)
and either valygar or haerdalis, maybe even jan. Which would you recommend for this spot? I know haerdalis causes problems with the aerie romance. can you overcome these and still keep both of them and continue the romance?

Haer'Dalis and Aerie resolve their own problems. However, if you want another good figther, I reccomend Valygar. If a spellcaster, Haer'Dalis or Jan will do.

Nifft the Nimble · 01-28-2002, 04:55 PM

In my opinion HaerDalis compliments Imoen. He's got the two thieving skills that she never developed: pick-pocketing and, at high (ToB) levels, Set Spike Trap. HD is a fine back-up mage, and if you get him early enough, his level shoots up so quickly that he'll be summoning Skeletal Warriors while everyone else is level 11-12.

Of course, your Inquisitor may have issues with some rogue picking pockets... if you're playing a no-theft-allowed game, half his usefulness goes out the planar conduit.

-- Nifft

Helspanth · 01-28-2002, 05:00 PM

Take HaerDalis!good backup spellcaster and lethal at high levels with stoneskin/tensers transformation/offensive spin.
Plus he has an interesting personality and some of the best lines.

01-28-2002, 06:18 PM

Get Valygar. He's a great stalker.

Glorfindel · 01-28-2002, 06:28 PM

Id say go for Valygar..... Backstab

Helspanth · 01-28-2002, 08:08 PM

You already have 3 figting types in your party.In my oppinion you are low on magic.Or take both HaerDalis and Valygar and Jan for your run through SoA and when you reach ToB decide weather you want to drop Minsc or Valygar for Sarevok.

Auraleus · 01-28-2002, 09:05 PM

Go with Haer, because he is the funniest character in the game... seriously, I can promise that he will crack you up with what he says and the 'random dialogues' that he is in...

hagimihale · 01-28-2002, 09:47 PM

All things being equal, I would prefer Valygar. He's been a monster with Celestial Fury for me, especially with backstab.

But you already have some front-line fighters and you are a little weak in the mage department. Aerie is very versatile but she levels up slowly. You could use Haer'Dalis as a backup mage. Yes he causes problems with the romance but (I believe) Aerie chooses you in the end.

I can't believe this but in your case I'm going with (gag) Haer'Dalis. Now if your main character was a mage or theif character, or if you had Jan or Nalia instead of Yoshimo, I'd side with Valygar. (or Jaheira or Anomen, given how slowly Aerie gains clerical spells).

01-28-2002, 04:47 PM	#2
Jerr Conner Silver Dragon Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: Mundania Age: 43 Posts: 1,634	quote: Originally posted by Arathor: possible spoiler I am going through the game with a party of Me (inquisitor) Minsc Aerie Yoshimo -> Imoen Sarevok (when i get TOB) and either valygar or haerdalis, maybe even jan. Which would you recommend for this spot? I know haerdalis causes problems with the aerie romance. can you overcome these and still keep both of them and continue the romance? Haer'Dalis and Aerie resolve their own problems. However, if you want another good figther, I reccomend Valygar. If a spellcaster, Haer'Dalis or Jan will do. __________________ <b>Founder of the NPC Defender Force</b>, <b>Affiliate of the Pro-Mazzy Society</b><br />\"I hate to admit it but you\'ve earned my respect.\"--Shar-Teel (Thanks for this Illumina Drathiran\'ar)<br /> [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/14048184/35120\" alt=\" - \" />

01-28-2002, 05:00 PM	#4
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 43 Posts: 1,050	Take HaerDalis!good backup spellcaster and lethal at high levels with stoneskin/tensers transformation/offensive spin. Plus he has an interesting personality and some of the best lines. __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

01-28-2002, 08:08 PM	#7
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 43 Posts: 1,050	You already have 3 figting types in your party.In my oppinion you are low on magic.Or take both HaerDalis and Valygar and Jan for your run through SoA and when you reach ToB decide weather you want to drop Minsc or Valygar for Sarevok. __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

01-28-2002, 09:05 PM	#8
Auraleus Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 27, 2002 Location: usa Posts: 41	Go with Haer, because he is the funniest character in the game... seriously, I can promise that he will crack you up with what he says and the 'random dialogues' that he is in... __________________ \"Bang.\"<br />Spike - Cowboy Bebop

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01-28-2002, 04:40 PM	#1
Arathor The Magister Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Indiana, US Age: 39 Posts: 121	possible spoiler I am going through the game with a party of Me (inquisitor) Minsc Aerie Yoshimo -> Imoen Sarevok (when i get TOB) and either valygar or haerdalis, maybe even jan. Which would you recommend for this spot? I know haerdalis causes problems with the aerie romance. can you overcome these and still keep both of them and continue the romance?

01-28-2002, 04:55 PM	#3
Nifft the Nimble Avatar Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: NYC Forever! Age: 50 Posts: 520	In my opinion HaerDalis compliments Imoen. He's got the two thieving skills that she never developed: pick-pocketing and, at high (ToB) levels, Set Spike Trap. HD is a fine back-up mage, and if you get him early enough, his level shoots up so quickly that he'll be summoning Skeletal Warriors while everyone else is level 11-12. Of course, your Inquisitor may have issues with some rogue picking pockets... if you're playing a no-theft-allowed game, half his usefulness goes out the planar conduit. -- Nifft

01-28-2002, 06:18 PM	#5
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	Get Valygar. He's a great stalker.

01-28-2002, 06:28 PM	#6
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 3,337	Id say go for Valygar..... Backstab

01-28-2002, 09:47 PM	#9
hagimihale Manshoon Join Date: August 21, 2001 Location: Tampa, Florida, USA Posts: 229	All things being equal, I would prefer Valygar. He's been a monster with Celestial Fury for me, especially with backstab. But you already have some front-line fighters and you are a little weak in the mage department. Aerie is very versatile but she levels up slowly. You could use Haer'Dalis as a backup mage. Yes he causes problems with the romance but (I believe) Aerie chooses you in the end. I can't believe this but in your case I'm going with (gag) Haer'Dalis. Now if your main character was a mage or theif character, or if you had Jan or Nalia instead of Yoshimo, I'd side with Valygar. (or Jaheira or Anomen, given how slowly Aerie gains clerical spells).

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