Dual wield or shield? - Page 4

karlosovic · 04-07-2003, 03:38 AM

I should also say... unless you find a shield (and there are some) that gives you good bonuses to AC and/or special abilities (ie reflect beholder rays)... most shields just protect against missiles. And I dunno bout you... but missiles are the least of my worries.

ShadowChild · 04-08-2003, 05:01 AM

Bit late i know! but i've only just seen this bit of the post!

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To clarify! the Ranger is not Minsc, although i do have him in my party - as for my Ranger managing with 9 INT and 6 WIS - he does fine!

He now has 21 strength due to the Frost Giant Belt - i suppose for his purpose i should have really made him a fighter, but i sorta like Rangers so that swayed my decision.

The reason i have really low INT and WIS is that i used the points from these to bolster my STR, CON and DEX - also i did'nt really matter if i had a crappy CHAR because of the ring of human influence.

As a result i sorta have an all round character - he's pretty good with a bow or sling (although i prefer hurling Azuredge at people), he's strong enough to rip your arm off and beat you with the wet end - also he's got a few spells that make life easier! such as bark skin - summon insects - cure medium wounds!

Maybe not the best character ever invented, but with the Boots of Speed and the ring of regen and the drinker sword means that i heal as biff people!

Dundee Slaytern · 04-08-2003, 08:51 AM

The reason they pointed out your Ranger's low WIS is because Rangers have a class minimum of 13 WIS. The only way to get such a low WIS is to use a Game Editor like Shadowkeeper.

ShadowChild · 04-08-2003, 10:24 AM

Really? because i haven't actually used any sort of gaming editor to improve (or in this case decrease) my rangers WIS...hmmm...strange...unless i was mistaken about the lvl of WIS my ranger has.

I'll check up on it, but i'm pretty sure i'm right - and to plead my case i haven't used anything like Shadowkeeper...the only thing i have uploaded is the Bonus Merchants.

04-07-2003, 03:38 AM	#31
karlosovic Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: December 1, 2002 Location: Newcastle, Australia Age: 47 Posts: 636	I should also say... unless you find a shield (and there are some) that gives you good bonuses to AC and/or special abilities (ie reflect beholder rays)... most shields just protect against missiles. And I dunno bout you... but missiles are the least of my worries. __________________ Sunglasses of Coolness +2<br /><br />Cernd: \"It is with great pride and pleasure that I accept this Most Valuable Player award....\"<br />(from the genius of Six of Spades)

04-08-2003, 05:01 AM	#32
ShadowChild Manshoon Join Date: February 19, 2003 Location: Scouse Land... Age: 45 Posts: 230	Bit late i know! but i've only just seen this bit of the post! SPOILERS!!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ To clarify! the Ranger is not Minsc, although i do have him in my party - as for my Ranger managing with 9 INT and 6 WIS - he does fine! He now has 21 strength due to the Frost Giant Belt - i suppose for his purpose i should have really made him a fighter, but i sorta like Rangers so that swayed my decision. The reason i have really low INT and WIS is that i used the points from these to bolster my STR, CON and DEX - also i did'nt really matter if i had a crappy CHAR because of the ring of human influence. As a result i sorta have an all round character - he's pretty good with a bow or sling (although i prefer hurling Azuredge at people), he's strong enough to rip your arm off and beat you with the wet end - also he's got a few spells that make life easier! such as bark skin - summon insects - cure medium wounds! Maybe not the best character ever invented, but with the Boots of Speed and the ring of regen and the drinker sword means that i heal as biff people! __________________ Never violate a woman nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.<br /><br /><i>Druss The Legend</i>

04-08-2003, 10:24 AM	#34
ShadowChild Manshoon Join Date: February 19, 2003 Location: Scouse Land... Age: 45 Posts: 230	Really? because i haven't actually used any sort of gaming editor to improve (or in this case decrease) my rangers WIS...hmmm...strange...unless i was mistaken about the lvl of WIS my ranger has. I'll check up on it, but i'm pretty sure i'm right - and to plead my case i haven't used anything like Shadowkeeper...the only thing i have uploaded is the Bonus Merchants. __________________ Never violate a woman nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.<br /><br /><i>Druss The Legend</i>

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04-08-2003, 08:51 AM	#33
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	The reason they pointed out your Ranger's low WIS is because Rangers have a class minimum of 13 WIS. The only way to get such a low WIS is to use a Game Editor like Shadowkeeper.

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