What Class/Race?

Grand-Ranger · 02-06-2002, 12:01 AM

Soon I am going to go through the whole BG serries. From BG 1 to ToB. I am only having one problem. I cant decide on a character. I usally play Ranger or Paladines but I think I might try somthing new.

I am usally Human or Elf but I think I might change that as well. Anyone got any suggestions?

Downunda · 02-06-2002, 12:58 AM

I've just finished the whole series for the 2nd time (1st as a Paladin, 2nd as a Ranger) and I know where you are coming from

I was going to do a dwarven cleric but then I'd lose out on a romance - Viconia's all I've got left to do (apart from Anomen...bleeech)
I'm thinking a half elf thief/mage or an Elven Druid, Dunno, I always spend ages trying to decide what class/character to play.

Lemernis · 02-06-2002, 02:05 AM

I love spellcasting so I would do it as a mage. Plain old vanilla, non-specialized mage. And actually now that NwN won't be out until the summer I might do just that.

I've heard druids get enormously powerful in BG2. I might consider that also. Although I could not bring myself to roleplay an environmental wacko Avenger which is probably the most powerful kit. I would have to pick Shapeshifter, I think.

I've recently gained a new appreciation for bards. I really like playing them now. Not sure what the best kit would be though.

Lavindathar · 02-06-2002, 02:45 PM

I'm doing it with a Half-ling Theif....

But for some reason, Dwarven fighters I like a lot...I get visions of Gimli!!!

Druids also are cool!

Nerull · 02-06-2002, 10:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Grand-Ranger:
Soon I am going to go through the whole BG serries. From BG 1 to ToB. I am only having one problem. I cant decide on a character. I usally play Ranger or Paladines but I think I might try somthing new.

I am usally Human or Elf but I think I might change that as well. Anyone got any suggestions?

Paladins are awesome in SoA and ToB; they are probably among the strongest of characters. Rangers are good, too, especially if you play as an archer type (like Kivan), or dual-class to cleric. Mages are probably the hardest to finish BG1 with, but become very powerful in SoA and ToB. Just think of a good concept for your character, then choose accordingly. You will get more satisfaction this way.

Harry · 02-06-2002, 11:18 PM

I'm trying just a neutral cleric. it's pretty fun

Darkman · 02-07-2002, 02:52 AM

That's a good question, Grand-Ranger, and one that I've been trying to find out the answer to for a long time... I'd recommend playing a character that is somewhat underpowered, or at least one that has a flaw, a chink in his armor. These characters prove to be more interesting in the long run in my experience and you can be more proud of their victories and accomplishments if you have to struggle some and find ways around your weaknesses.

Lady Blue03 · 02-09-2002, 01:19 PM

For those of u whove seen all my posts in the ToB forum, u'll know im a half-elf fighter/mage freak. theyre good for soloing! but ya druids are awesome in ToB, i have 2 in my current party and they rock

Lavindathar · 02-09-2002, 01:22 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Lady Blue03:
all my posts

Lol, ALL my posts.

Just kiddin!! I'm thinkin about startin a game as a druid!! I know they get good later on!

02-09-2002, 07:42 PM

If you want fun, go for a bard. If you want to be powerful, play a mage or a fighter/cleric (both cases human). I try a lot of combinations and possibilities but always usually come back to either one of the aforementioned classes.

02-06-2002, 12:01 AM	#1
Grand-Ranger Galvatron Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Everywhere I wanna go its already where I am,cause I am already there Posts: 2,130	Soon I am going to go through the whole BG serries. From BG 1 to ToB. I am only having one problem. I cant decide on a character. I usally play Ranger or Paladines but I think I might try somthing new. I am usally Human or Elf but I think I might change that as well. Anyone got any suggestions? __________________ <br /><br />So if in the shaddows look behind you, because thats where the ranger will be.

02-06-2002, 12:58 AM	#2
Downunda Set - Egyptian God of Chaos Join Date: January 7, 2002 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Age: 45 Posts: 2,975	I've just finished the whole series for the 2nd time (1st as a Paladin, 2nd as a Ranger) and I know where you are coming from I was going to do a dwarven cleric but then I'd lose out on a romance - Viconia's all I've got left to do (apart from Anomen...bleeech) I'm thinking a half elf thief/mage or an Elven Druid, Dunno, I always spend ages trying to decide what class/character to play. __________________ \"Doing stuff is overrated, like Hitler, he did lots of stuff, but doesn\'t everybody wish he\'d just stayed at home and smoked pot?!?\"

02-06-2002, 02:05 AM	#3
Lemernis Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 611	I love spellcasting so I would do it as a mage. Plain old vanilla, non-specialized mage. And actually now that NwN won't be out until the summer I might do just that. I've heard druids get enormously powerful in BG2. I might consider that also. Although I could not bring myself to roleplay an environmental wacko Avenger which is probably the most powerful kit. I would have to pick Shapeshifter, I think. I've recently gained a new appreciation for bards. I really like playing them now. Not sure what the best kit would be though. __________________ Exodus: Shadows of the South

02-06-2002, 02:45 PM	#4
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	I'm doing it with a Half-ling Theif.... But for some reason, Dwarven fighters I like a lot...I get visions of Gimli!!! Druids also are cool! __________________ =@

02-06-2002, 10:45 PM	#5
Nerull Lord Ao Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 53 Posts: 2,069	quote: Originally posted by Grand-Ranger: Soon I am going to go through the whole BG serries. From BG 1 to ToB. I am only having one problem. I cant decide on a character. I usally play Ranger or Paladines but I think I might try somthing new. I am usally Human or Elf but I think I might change that as well. Anyone got any suggestions? Paladins are awesome in SoA and ToB; they are probably among the strongest of characters. Rangers are good, too, especially if you play as an archer type (like Kivan), or dual-class to cleric. Mages are probably the hardest to finish BG1 with, but become very powerful in SoA and ToB. Just think of a good concept for your character, then choose accordingly. You will get more satisfaction this way. __________________ [img]\"ubb/noncgi/smiles/new/ghoul.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br />\"The middle class pays all of the taxes, does all of the work.<br />The lower class exists just to scare the middle class.\"<br />-George Carlin

02-06-2002, 11:18 PM	#6
Harry The Magister Join Date: January 27, 2002 Location: The Land of naked fraulicing nymphs where your every desire comes true Posts: 118	I'm trying just a neutral cleric. it's pretty fun __________________ Careful, now...there\'s some mighty queer people roamin\' the Docks, there is. You must always be on yer guard.-Commoner from BGII

02-07-2002, 02:52 AM	#7
Darkman Avatar Join Date: July 11, 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 42 Posts: 525	That's a good question, Grand-Ranger, and one that I've been trying to find out the answer to for a long time... I'd recommend playing a character that is somewhat underpowered, or at least one that has a flaw, a chink in his armor. These characters prove to be more interesting in the long run in my experience and you can be more proud of their victories and accomplishments if you have to struggle some and find ways around your weaknesses. __________________ There more of it there is,<br />The less you see.

02-09-2002, 01:19 PM	#8
Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 4,557	For those of u whove seen all my posts in the ToB forum, u'll know im a half-elf fighter/mage freak. theyre good for soloing! but ya druids are awesome in ToB, i have 2 in my current party and they rock __________________ Yep I'm still lurking!

02-09-2002, 01:22 PM	#9
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	quote: Originally posted by Lady Blue03: all my posts Lol, ALL my posts. Just kiddin!! I'm thinkin about startin a game as a druid!! I know they get good later on! __________________ =@

02-09-2002, 07:42 PM	#10
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	If you want fun, go for a bard. If you want to be powerful, play a mage or a fighter/cleric (both cases human). I try a lot of combinations and possibilities but always usually come back to either one of the aforementioned classes.

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