Special Role Changing

Jafin · 05-25-2001, 07:05 PM

Do you think it would be a good idea to change characters into the special roles that would enhance abilities they already have from a previous role (i.e. change a ninja into an Assasin) or to change them to vary their abilities as much as possible (Warlock into Valkyrie for example). Just wanted a little input on this for my next playthrough.

-Jafin

Wyvern · 05-25-2001, 07:13 PM

I was just going to let Saz (with his more extensive knowledge on this subject reply) but I guess I'll put in my 2 cents -

I sort of favor having particular characters really specialize in particular things - which follows your ninja to assassin change rather than trying to become "jacks of all trades". I never completely manage it - always have a character that ends up going for the "gusto" - LOL!!
Specialists can really be a blessing when you need them but having someone with a lot of varied skills might very well prove more useful more often.

That probably didn't help much!

Wyv

Tkoto · 05-25-2001, 07:19 PM

I usealy have my charaters spec in one field, like my main fighter is the big "tank" so to say, hes got all the HP, heavy weapons, armor, etc. So i would go something like rogue to ninja to assassin, priest/monk/valkyrie, stuff like that. I think the charater would be much stronger if you stick to a theme for them. Just my thoughts.

Jafin · 05-25-2001, 07:19 PM

That's kind of what I thought Wyv, but thanks for the input. I always have that one "jack of all trades" too. My wizard ended up becoming a warlock, then ranger and then paladin. He had every book of magic but he had some rather interesting holes in his spellbooks.

-Jafin

Jafin · 05-25-2001, 07:22 PM

Just one idea that I found rather appealing and effective. I first changed my warrior into a paladin and then a Valkyrie. Paladins have power over the undead....Valkyries have power over the undead.... Basically, my Valkyrie is an undead busting tank. Give it a try if you haven't already.

-Jafin

Wyvern · 05-25-2001, 07:25 PM

Jafin - I haven't tried that - sounds like a very good character specialization! Will have to do that on my next go around. Thanks for the idea!

Wyv

Tkoto · 05-25-2001, 07:33 PM

Yeah, that "undead hunter" would come in handy in shuregon (I have no idea how to spell that) castle.

Wyvern · 05-25-2001, 07:59 PM

Tkoto - that's because it's such an odd spelling (to me anyways)- Shurugeon - you were close enough that everyone reading will understand what you meant.

And, if you want it:
Typo License

Wyv

Tananda · 05-25-2001, 08:08 PM

Specialization is very good way to go for the party of six members. We can have real profy in every field. But if you are going to solo or to two-member adventures, it would be wise to study more skills since there will be a need for healing, lockpicking, stealing, etc. - not only fighting...
I can be wrong, all abovementioned is only my opinion

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Sincerely Yours,
Tanda

Wyvern · 05-25-2001, 08:10 PM

Tanda - quite excellent advice when considering using a smaller party!!

Thanks for bringing that up!

Wyv

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05-25-2001, 07:05 PM	#1
Jafin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: The Lands of Forever Age: 39 Posts: 1,132	Do you think it would be a good idea to change characters into the special roles that would enhance abilities they already have from a previous role (i.e. change a ninja into an Assasin) or to change them to vary their abilities as much as possible (Warlock into Valkyrie for example). Just wanted a little input on this for my next playthrough. -Jafin

05-25-2001, 07:13 PM	#2
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	I was just going to let Saz (with his more extensive knowledge on this subject reply) but I guess I'll put in my 2 cents - I sort of favor having particular characters really specialize in particular things - which follows your ninja to assassin change rather than trying to become "jacks of all trades". I never completely manage it - always have a character that ends up going for the "gusto" - LOL!! Specialists can really be a blessing when you need them but having someone with a lot of varied skills might very well prove more useful more often. That probably didn't help much! Wyv

05-25-2001, 07:19 PM	#3
Tkoto Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Alaska Posts: 29	I usealy have my charaters spec in one field, like my main fighter is the big "tank" so to say, hes got all the HP, heavy weapons, armor, etc. So i would go something like rogue to ninja to assassin, priest/monk/valkyrie, stuff like that. I think the charater would be much stronger if you stick to a theme for them. Just my thoughts.

05-25-2001, 07:22 PM	#5
Jafin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: The Lands of Forever Age: 39 Posts: 1,132	Just one idea that I found rather appealing and effective. I first changed my warrior into a paladin and then a Valkyrie. Paladins have power over the undead....Valkyries have power over the undead.... Basically, my Valkyrie is an undead busting tank. Give it a try if you haven't already. -Jafin

05-25-2001, 07:25 PM	#6
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Jafin - I haven't tried that - sounds like a very good character specialization! Will have to do that on my next go around. Thanks for the idea! Wyv

05-25-2001, 07:33 PM	#7
Tkoto Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Alaska Posts: 29	Yeah, that "undead hunter" would come in handy in shuregon (I have no idea how to spell that) castle.

05-25-2001, 07:59 PM	#8
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Tkoto - that's because it's such an odd spelling (to me anyways)- Shurugeon - you were close enough that everyone reading will understand what you meant. And, if you want it: Typo License Wyv

05-25-2001, 08:08 PM	#9
Tananda Elminster Join Date: May 2, 2001 Location: Spain Age: 48 Posts: 443	Specialization is very good way to go for the party of six members. We can have real profy in every field. But if you are going to solo or to two-member adventures, it would be wise to study more skills since there will be a need for healing, lockpicking, stealing, etc. - not only fighting... I can be wrong, all abovementioned is only my opinion ------------------ Sincerely Yours, Tanda

05-25-2001, 08:10 PM	#10
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Tanda - quite excellent advice when considering using a smaller party!! Thanks for bringing that up! Wyv

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