The perfect party (Add ur opinion)

[SixOfSpades]

Coran can actually be recuited very early, if you're willing to abuse some game knowledge and zip right to him. In one of my games, I entered the Bandit Camp when my PC (a Fighter) was only Level 1, and it's possible to beat the Bandit Camp without killing *anybody* (although you do have to fight 1 person). After that, it's just a matter of finishing Coran's quest in time.

I expect lots of people recruit Monty and Xzar, if only to increase the number of possible targets for Tranzig's damned Cheating Magic Missile (which Nimbul also knows). Either one (or both) of them are actually quite good for the long haul, though, if you don't mind their Alignment.

I'm not really worried about Quayle lagging behind, EXP-wise (although there's certainly enough EXP in the Chapters 1-4 areas to leave him in the dust), it's just that after a month with my current party, it seems a shame to toss somebody out to make room for the new guy that you just met. (Also consider the fact that you've had NO control over Tiax and Alora's Thieving skills.)

[Lord Brass]

My point is that after level six, things become a lot slower in terms of character advancement. Its that element I'm concerned about really; you might have spent a good deal of time with your (probably small) party, running around the Sword Coast gaining XP. Thus, when you come to a later charcter, your extant party members might already be a level higher. Why go back and bother with someone else in that case?

Of course, it's true about thieving skills, which is the only reason why you'd recruit a thief character early. That way you have some control over points distribution.

[Myrddin L'argenton]

Originally posted by Lord Brass: My point is that after level six, things become a lot slower in terms of character advancement. Its that element I'm concerned about really; you might have spent a good deal of time with your (probably small) party, running around the Sword Coast gaining XP. Thus, when you come to a later charcter, your extant party members might already be a level higher. Why go back and bother with someone else in that case? Of course, it's true about thieving skills, which is the only reason why you'd recruit a thief character early. That way you have some control over points distribution.

That's why everyone has Imoen.

[robertthebard]

BTW: The perfect party is the party you think gives you the most fun. The most common used party for first time players must be (I guess): You: Fighter, Paladin or Ranger Khalid Jaheira Minsc Dynaheir Imoen

This is the party I usually end up with, except when I just go to Nashkel before I go to the Friendly Arm.