Help with character generation please?

Stevieb5796 · 08-24-2001, 08:44 PM

Hello people!

I had a problem with my computer and I lost all of my save game files!!

(I was on chapter 2 having done nalia's quest and the shadow thieves guild etc)

I'm about to restart but need some advice on what sort of character I should create for myself.

I was a thief in my last save games (will be backing up to floppy now! lol), but have been told that it is one of the worst classes to be as the PC.

Could someone give me some advice on a player character that is good to play and fun?

Also, is it worth getting that talking sword?

Thanx!

Steve

Nolek Psyphon · 08-24-2001, 09:03 PM

All the characters are fun to play in their own way. My personal favourites are monks, sorcerers, swashbucklers and fighter/mages. Thieves are no worse than any other class.....

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...especially when you get the chance to run your own theives guild.

Nolek Psyphon · 08-24-2001, 09:06 PM

By the way welcome to the forum.
Don't be afraid to ask any questions you have, we seem to be a friendly bunch here.

Gil-Galad · 08-24-2001, 09:42 PM

You MUST try A Paladin, if you haven't already! The perfect hero, perfect suited to the story (or vice cersa), and some very cool class-abilities.

And that sword you mention is one of the funniest things in the game. Humour with an edge, so to speak...

Welcome to the forum!

Nanobyte · 08-24-2001, 09:48 PM

Thieves are by far the worst class for your protagonist to be. Every character you play has a little bit of Thief in them. You can't deny it.

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>>In Nalia's Keep, after you kill the 3 Trolls, you do take the treasure in the statue or whatever it is, don't you? Thieving.. Even Paladin's must fall back on Thieving at times.

The worst class to play as with the protagonist, if you have an unbalanced party, is any type of Bard. If you want to play a Bard, make sure you have at least 2 Tanks, and 1 Cleric. If you totally mess up with 2 Mages, 2 Thieves, and a Cleric, that's unbalanced. If you want to try something new, try the Sorcerer or Monk. Very fun classes to play with.

If you want a few good laughs, then yes, pick up Lilacar (sp).

fckoln · 08-24-2001, 11:54 PM

Note that a Monk will be somewhat difficult to deal with at lower levels, not unlike a baby mage. I love both of those classes though. I was a bit disappointed with the ranger quest, big ranger fan I am.

I'd recommend a fighter (dual weapon slot him/her for max damage) sort if you are not well versed in D&D. I picked up D&D about two years ago, having not played since I was 8-9. It will not take long for you to pick up the nuances of the game, and there is always - ALWAYS this forum to ask questions.

HooC · 08-25-2001, 11:54 AM

I guess I start over once again as Swashbuckler, Assassin or Skald... Not sure which one..

Mack_Attack · 08-25-2001, 12:04 PM

Well in the defence of the thief I think it is a great class to play sure there is lots of npc with some skills but some are good in some things and suck in others. I played a thief the whole way through and thought it was a great charcter was able to scout ahead and check on things before the battle ever started and back stabb for some high damage then send the tanks in to finish them off. And when you get the high level and get to choose use any weapon that really helps out. I guess it depends on your playing style. But any class has it s pros and cons. PLease do not say they suck.

Stevieb5796 · 08-25-2001, 01:11 PM

Thankyou all for your welcoming!

I'm about to restart the game (after the evil hard drive problem!!) and I tink I'm gonna start as a sorcerer.

One more question thinking about it.... how do you get those cool moving images into siggies?

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08-24-2001, 08:44 PM	#1
Stevieb5796 Welcomed New User Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: Worthing, UK Posts: 3	Hello people! I had a problem with my computer and I lost all of my save game files!! (I was on chapter 2 having done nalia's quest and the shadow thieves guild etc) I'm about to restart but need some advice on what sort of character I should create for myself. I was a thief in my last save games (will be backing up to floppy now! lol), but have been told that it is one of the worst classes to be as the PC. Could someone give me some advice on a player character that is good to play and fun? Also, is it worth getting that talking sword? Thanx! Steve

08-24-2001, 09:03 PM	#2
Nolek Psyphon Dungeon Master Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: The In-Between Place Posts: 69	All the characters are fun to play in their own way. My personal favourites are monks, sorcerers, swashbucklers and fighter/mages. Thieves are no worse than any other class..... Spoiler - - - - - - - - - - ...especially when you get the chance to run your own theives guild.

08-24-2001, 09:06 PM	#3
Nolek Psyphon Dungeon Master Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: The In-Between Place Posts: 69	By the way welcome to the forum. Don't be afraid to ask any questions you have, we seem to be a friendly bunch here.

08-24-2001, 09:42 PM	#4
Gil-Galad The Magister Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: Copenhagen, DK Age: 48 Posts: 121	You MUST try A Paladin, if you haven't already! The perfect hero, perfect suited to the story (or vice cersa), and some very cool class-abilities. And that sword you mention is one of the funniest things in the game. Humour with an edge, so to speak... Welcome to the forum!

08-24-2001, 09:48 PM	#5
Nanobyte Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,890	Thieves are by far the worst class for your protagonist to be. Every character you play has a little bit of Thief in them. You can't deny it. SPOILER>> >> >> >> >>In Nalia's Keep, after you kill the 3 Trolls, you do take the treasure in the statue or whatever it is, don't you? Thieving.. Even Paladin's must fall back on Thieving at times. The worst class to play as with the protagonist, if you have an unbalanced party, is any type of Bard. If you want to play a Bard, make sure you have at least 2 Tanks, and 1 Cleric. If you totally mess up with 2 Mages, 2 Thieves, and a Cleric, that's unbalanced. If you want to try something new, try the Sorcerer or Monk. Very fun classes to play with. If you want a few good laughs, then yes, pick up Lilacar (sp).

08-24-2001, 11:54 PM	#6
fckoln Dungeon Master Join Date: August 10, 2001 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 70	Note that a Monk will be somewhat difficult to deal with at lower levels, not unlike a baby mage. I love both of those classes though. I was a bit disappointed with the ranger quest, big ranger fan I am. I'd recommend a fighter (dual weapon slot him/her for max damage) sort if you are not well versed in D&D. I picked up D&D about two years ago, having not played since I was 8-9. It will not take long for you to pick up the nuances of the game, and there is always - ALWAYS this forum to ask questions.

08-25-2001, 11:54 AM	#7
HooC The Magister Join Date: August 19, 2001 Posts: 127	I guess I start over once again as Swashbuckler, Assassin or Skald... Not sure which one..

08-25-2001, 12:04 PM	#8
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 51 Posts: 2,929	Well in the defence of the thief I think it is a great class to play sure there is lots of npc with some skills but some are good in some things and suck in others. I played a thief the whole way through and thought it was a great charcter was able to scout ahead and check on things before the battle ever started and back stabb for some high damage then send the tanks in to finish them off. And when you get the high level and get to choose use any weapon that really helps out. I guess it depends on your playing style. But any class has it s pros and cons. PLease do not say they suck.

08-25-2001, 01:11 PM	#9
Stevieb5796 Welcomed New User Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: Worthing, UK Posts: 3	Thankyou all for your welcoming! I'm about to restart the game (after the evil hard drive problem!!) and I tink I'm gonna start as a sorcerer. One more question thinking about it.... how do you get those cool moving images into siggies?

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