Questions about Soloing

[Cerek the Barbaric]

Originally posted by Harkoliar: As much i would like to debate about Blade vs Skald [img]smile.gif[/img] , I just want to say that blade can dual wield up to 3 weapon specialization points which is pretty cool and dont underestimate the power of the offensive and defensive spins. .

I have no interest in debating Blade vs Skald. I have nothing against Blades, I just felt the Skald's abilities were more beneficial for my game.

[Dundee Slaytern]

Originally posted by Andraste: Sorcerer is generally considered the easiest class to solo. The single class character also maximises the increased levelling up rate. If fact, it is too easy. I gave up my solo sorcerer game, after killing one of the more powerful adversaries by accident (honest - I didn't mean for him to die). However, one good thing about soloing a sorcerer is that it taught me to USE the spells. Before I tried the solo, I was always holding back on my mages' spells, just in case I needed them for the next battle.

She had been warned - a cautionary tale. (Windspear Hills spoilers).

[Assassin]

I would personally say a class that you haven't used properly before. For example, if you aren't using your Mages properly, trying soloing a Mage. Or if you aren't using that Cleric for anything, try soloing it. It's all been done before, so with the right tactics, it isn't impossible. Soloing really makes you appreciate the power of that Spider Spawn or Chaotic Commands. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

If you want a good ole fun time, try a little Gnome Cleric/Thief. They're oodles of fun if you can use them properly. Backstab, some pretty good summons if you need them, UAI if you have ToB, Fire Storm, Chaotic Commands... It almost makes me want to try a new game just to try it out. (Of course, there's that little problem with having no Stone/Ironskin, but if Rataxes can do it on Insane with only a Cleric, I can do it with a Cleric/Thief on Core )

[ 08-16-2004, 10:34 AM: Message edited by: Assassin ]

[Thrain]

Originally posted by Harkoliar: Who will win given the circumstances and without buffing at the start.. and contigencies apply though

even without timestop, ADHW and dragon's breath, the fighter/mage wins out in the end. you can empty the spellbooks with stoneskins and prot. from magical weapons until there are no protection spells left (that includes fireshield etc.) the fighter/mage's superior THAC0, number of attacks and HP will win the fight.

[Assassin]

Playing the game is different than pitting one character against another... Just because one can beat the other doesn't mean that one is better than the other...

[Spracks]

It would seem to me that when soloing someone who depends on magic that you would have to rest very frequently because you would use all of the spells so quickly. Is this true? Does the time in game (number of days and hours) have any effect on the game?

[Shadow015]

Most of the game's quests aren't time sensitive, so you should be fine, especially after you get regen items. In fact, I can't think of one non-NPC quest that is timed, barring some of the stronghold ones.

[Cerek the Barbaric]

Originally posted by Spracks: It would seem to me that when soloing someone who depends on magic that you would have to rest very frequently because you would use all of the spells so quickly. Is this true? Does the time in game (number of days and hours) have any effect on the game?

WELCOME TO IRONWORKS, SPRACKS !!!

I'm playing a solo bard right now, and while I do have to rest even more often than a fighter/mage would (at least I assume a F/M would have more spells than my bard), I've found that I don't have to rest nearly as often as I thought I would. It's amazing how far you can make your spells go if you choose them correctly - and a few trial-and-errors will help you learn the best selection of spells.

I think somebody already mentioned it before, but DON'T FORGET YOUR POTIONS!!! Oil of Speed can substitute for Haste and they are in plentiful supply around Athkatla. Potion of Defense will give you AC0, freeing up any slots used for Armor or Spirit Armor and other potions provide similar benefits.

And if your character is a bit rougish, you can purchase 2-3 potions of Master Thievery, drink them, then pilfer several more, then used your increased Pick Pocket skills to obtain the items, potions or scrolls you need from other merchants along the way.

[Ivelliis]

Originally posted by Shadow015: Most of the game's quests aren't time sensitive, so you should be fine, especially after you get regen items. In fact, I can't think of one non-NPC quest that is timed, barring some of the stronghold ones.

Spoilers ( i think it could be classed as spoilers )
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When doing quests for Phaere in Ust Natha
"be here in 3 days" and "i need the blood of a creature in 3 days" [img]smile.gif[/img]

i also saw someone post about having a goblin companion, that would be cool! I might try it with my solo character (when i get around to doing it anyway)

[Dundee Slaytern]

Originally posted by Spracks: It would seem to me that when soloing someone who depends on magic that you would have to rest very frequently because you would use all of the spells so quickly. Is this true? Does the time in game (number of days and hours) have any effect on the game?

When a Mage or a Sorcerer reaches the magical level of 18+, resting becomes unnecessary. This only applies if you have ToB.

Or an XPCap remover.

[ 08-17-2004, 11:31 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]