Benefits of multi-classing?

Gibdog · 06-22-2001, 06:00 PM

My group is progressing through third level/fourth level and not knowing anything about it, I was wondering if I could receive insight as to the benefits of multi-classing and if/when I should do it. What does one gain? Thanks.

Istaron · 06-22-2001, 06:08 PM

It is caled DUAL-classing

Well, what you gain is that you party-members become two-in-one guys. A mage that can use longbows, a fighter that may backstab, a thief with the ability to heal ect...

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06-22-2001, 06:16 PM

Mages still can't wear armour though. Also, the 2nd class level has to EXCEED the 1st class to get th old abilities back

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Pain-Wrath · 06-22-2001, 10:08 PM

About the multi-class, It's a little different than Dual-Classing.. In Dual-Classing, The character quits at a certain level that you choose, then works in the next Choice of character. Multi-class, works on both of the classes at the same time

Choco, I like it....alot

Istaron · 06-23-2001, 03:19 AM

I thought you couldn't multi-classing when the game has started. You must create a multi-classed character or not have multi at all

---Phat--Assassin--- · 06-28-2001, 11:53 AM

i hear lots of stuff about dualing imoen with a mage accept shes already level 7 and she'll only be able to be a level 2/3 considering the 161000 exp. cap. SSSSSO, oh well. Suggestions?What did you do?

Lavindathar · 06-28-2001, 06:35 PM

I dont like dual-classing, due to the new exp having to be higher than the old,meaning current abilities are lost for a long time.

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JR Jansen · 06-28-2001, 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by ---Phat--Assassin---:
i hear lots of stuff about dualing imoen with a mage accept shes already level 7 and she'll only be able to be a level 2/3 considering the 161000 exp. cap. SSSSSO, oh well. Suggestions?What did you do?

I dualled her at level 5. She kicks major butt now.

JR

Damned i lost cousin Jan's techno gloves

Billikins the Bold · 06-29-2001, 08:26 AM

Imoen is a "natural" for dualling it has to be said, though only getting one weapons slot is a major pain.

One combination I've dualled quite successfully before now is fighter/thief. Get the hit points and strength bonus's for the fighter (if you have 18 strength or use a potion) and then have the low exp needed to get your weapons skills back with a mighty back stab abiltiy when needed with the simple addition of a strength potion... hehehe

Not so good for BG2 though, I have to admit!

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Jafin · 07-07-2001, 02:03 AM

I don't really like the Dual Classing myself, it doesn't really seem that much different from multi classing and you have to gain a level higher than the previous class before you get the abilities. I suppose it'd lead to higher HP in the end but is it really worth it? Wouldn't Multi-Classing be more useful especially since you gain the abilities of the non-human races (infravision namely)?

-Jafin

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06-22-2001, 06:00 PM	#1
Gibdog Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 4, 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 33	My group is progressing through third level/fourth level and not knowing anything about it, I was wondering if I could receive insight as to the benefits of multi-classing and if/when I should do it. What does one gain? Thanks.

06-22-2001, 06:08 PM	#2
Istaron Banned User Join Date: June 16, 2001 Location: Uppland Posts: 711	It is caled DUAL-classing Well, what you gain is that you party-members become two-in-one guys. A mage that can use longbows, a fighter that may backstab, a thief with the ability to heal ect... ------------------ All hail The Wizard!

06-22-2001, 06:16 PM	#3
Lord Shield Guest Posts: n/a	Mages still can't wear armour though. Also, the 2nd class level has to EXCEED the 1st class to get th old abilities back ------------------ In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is pimp. http://lordraptor0.tripod.com/index.html

06-22-2001, 10:08 PM	#4
Pain-Wrath Banned User Join Date: June 2, 2001 Location: ... Posts: 1	About the multi-class, It's a little different than Dual-Classing.. In Dual-Classing, The character quits at a certain level that you choose, then works in the next Choice of character. Multi-class, works on both of the classes at the same time Choco, I like it....alot

06-23-2001, 03:19 AM	#5
Istaron Banned User Join Date: June 16, 2001 Location: Uppland Posts: 711	I thought you couldn't multi-classing when the game has started. You must create a multi-classed character or not have multi at all

06-28-2001, 11:53 AM	#6
---Phat--Assassin--- Dungeon Master Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: in dark holes Posts: 60	i hear lots of stuff about dualing imoen with a mage accept shes already level 7 and she'll only be able to be a level 2/3 considering the 161000 exp. cap. SSSSSO, oh well. Suggestions?What did you do?

06-28-2001, 06:35 PM	#7
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	I dont like dual-classing, due to the new exp having to be higher than the old,meaning current abilities are lost for a long time. ------------------

06-29-2001, 08:26 AM	#9
Billikins the Bold The Magister Join Date: June 7, 2001 Location: Manchester Posts: 147	Imoen is a "natural" for dualling it has to be said, though only getting one weapons slot is a major pain. One combination I've dualled quite successfully before now is fighter/thief. Get the hit points and strength bonus's for the fighter (if you have 18 strength or use a potion) and then have the low exp needed to get your weapons skills back with a mighty back stab abiltiy when needed with the simple addition of a strength potion... hehehe Not so good for BG2 though, I have to admit! ------------------ Fear? I know not the meaning of the word. And you can keep that dictionary away from me!

07-07-2001, 02:03 AM	#10
Jafin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: The Lands of Forever Age: 39 Posts: 1,132	I don't really like the Dual Classing myself, it doesn't really seem that much different from multi classing and you have to gain a level higher than the previous class before you get the abilities. I suppose it'd lead to higher HP in the end but is it really worth it? Wouldn't Multi-Classing be more useful especially since you gain the abilities of the non-human races (infravision namely)? -Jafin

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