Q about Assasains... someone ressurected the therad :( - Page 2

Butterfingers · 01-09-2003, 07:50 PM

Well, you know, some times, you just gotta look good!

And since a Bard is all about style over substance, speaking from a role playing sense, why not.

Look good and be a damn good killer.

SixOfSpades · 01-10-2003, 04:17 PM

First off, there's not a dang thing wrong with a Blade swinging a Halberd, especially the Dragon's Breath. (Enemy Mage gets 1 spell per round, Bard gets 1 spell-disrupting attack per round. Coincidence?) But Thieves can use Staves in just the same fashion, and there's certainly no shortage of +3 (or better) Staves.

You're quite correct when you say that the Swashbuckler doesn't get the cool Spins that the Blade does--but the Swashbuckler doesn't even NEED the Spins, he's got a good AC and THAC0 already. Once he gets Use Any Item to finally get a good Shield (damn BioWare for not putting in *any* decent Bucklers), he'll have a better AC than your Tank, and can cheerfully put all of your spare scrolls of Stoneskin to good use.

You slightly underestimate Dual-Wielding, as it grants you the ability to take advantage of twice the amount of enchantments at the same time: Carsomyr is great, undoubtedly, but is it better than Celestial Fury combined with the Equalizer? I doubt it, and no Blade can ever hope to be as skilled at this setup as a Swashbuckler can. The Blade can use more weapons, yes, but don't put too much weight on that--sure, the ability to use the Flail of Ages is great, but you're nuts if you give the Flail to anyone other than a Warrior.

Rataxes · 01-10-2003, 04:27 PM

So did a Blade ever solo Imp Irenicus on Insane? Cause my Swashbuckler just did

Raistlin Majere · 01-10-2003, 04:39 PM

how are you guys doing all this tactics mode/insane soloing with a swashbuckler. isnt it like a pain to go through the early levels of the swashbukcler. im trying to solo swashbuckler right now on normal, and its not that easy. it is my first solo, however.

Dundee Slaytern · 01-11-2003, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rataxes:
So did a Blade ever solo Imp Irenicus on Insane? Cause my Swashbuckler just did

Give me some time, Jack is slowly plodding his way there. Easy life so far though... thanks to the spins.

Trivia of the day: Drink an Oil of Speed before Offensive Spin to gain an additional 2 attacks and abnormal movement speed. The OoS doubles your movement rate, OS doubles it again.

Peter Parker · 09-15-2004, 12:58 PM

Hmm. . .do tell Rataxes. . .

Seriously, do tell. Thomas the Helm cleric=1 of meh favorite posts, FFFFFF">~snip~.

Dundee, words on ye panzy Blade's finale? I also be likin' Odin quite a wee bit-o-a-bit, aye. Fists of Fury *chuckle*.

FFFFFF">DSlaytern] PParker, I have already warned you before about your language. This will be your second warning. A third offence would be considered defiance which will lead to suspension.

[ 09-16-2004, 12:44 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

Xen · 09-15-2004, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peter Parker:
Hmm. . .do tell Rataxes. . .

Seriously, do tell. Thomas the Helm cleric=1 of meh favorite posts, shagbag.

Why in the Nine Hells did you ressurect my thread?

The date of this thread is 01-08-2003.

It's against the rules.

Dundee Slaytern · 09-16-2004, 12:46 AM

A bump for PParker's convenience.

01-10-2003, 04:17 PM	#12
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	First off, there's not a dang thing wrong with a Blade swinging a Halberd, especially the Dragon's Breath. (Enemy Mage gets 1 spell per round, Bard gets 1 spell-disrupting attack per round. Coincidence?) But Thieves can use Staves in just the same fashion, and there's certainly no shortage of +3 (or better) Staves. You're quite correct when you say that the Swashbuckler doesn't get the cool Spins that the Blade does--but the Swashbuckler doesn't even NEED the Spins, he's got a good AC and THAC0 already. Once he gets Use Any Item to finally get a good Shield (damn BioWare for not putting in any decent Bucklers), he'll have a better AC than your Tank, and can cheerfully put all of your spare scrolls of Stoneskin to good use. You slightly underestimate Dual-Wielding, as it grants you the ability to take advantage of twice the amount of enchantments at the same time: Carsomyr is great, undoubtedly, but is it better than Celestial Fury combined with the Equalizer? I doubt it, and no Blade can ever hope to be as skilled at this setup as a Swashbuckler can. The Blade can use more weapons, yes, but don't put too much weight on that--sure, the ability to use the Flail of Ages is great, but you're nuts if you give the Flail to anyone other than a Warrior. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

01-10-2003, 04:27 PM	#13
Rataxes Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 17, 2002 Location: Sweden Age: 39 Posts: 1,359	So did a Blade ever solo Imp Irenicus on Insane? Cause my Swashbuckler just did __________________ [img]\"http://atlas.walagata.com/w/rataxes/ymca3.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />I want <b>YOU!</b>

01-10-2003, 04:39 PM	#14
Raistlin Majere Ra Join Date: March 26, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 37 Posts: 2,323	how are you guys doing all this tactics mode/insane soloing with a swashbuckler. isnt it like a pain to go through the early levels of the swashbukcler. im trying to solo swashbuckler right now on normal, and its not that easy. it is my first solo, however. __________________ If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One. "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds."

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01-09-2003, 07:50 PM	#11
Butterfingers Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: November 30, 2002 Location: Five Flagons Inn Posts: 633	Well, you know, some times, you just gotta look good! And since a Bard is all about style over substance, speaking from a role playing sense, why not. Look good and be a damn good killer.

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Peter Parker User banned for failing to adhere to TOS Join Date: September 4, 2004 Location: japan Age: 42 Posts: 20	Hmm. . .do tell Rataxes. . . Seriously, do tell. Thomas the Helm cleric=1 of meh favorite posts, FFFFFF">~snip~. Dundee, words on ye panzy Blade's finale? I also be likin' Odin quite a wee bit-o-a-bit, aye. Fists of Fury chuckle. FFFFFF">DSlaytern] PParker, I have already warned you before about your language. This will be your second warning. A third offence would be considered defiance which will lead to suspension. [ 09-16-2004, 12:44 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

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