Druid/Mage Why Not?

The Ozzman · 05-07-2004, 06:44 AM

I was just wondering if maybe some of you old time 2nd edition guys know why this isn't a viable dual-classing combo?

Nerull · 05-07-2004, 07:35 AM

Because it's not in the rules.

Really, that's the only reason. I guess that they thought that no self-respecting druid would learn the destructive magic of a mage. Other than that, no real reason.

That's why I like 3rd edition; no restrictions on race and/or class combinations.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 05-07-2004, 01:07 PM

From a roleplaying perspective I really see no reason except the path of the mage is far different from the path of the druid.. But, really, in Faerun, magic and the Weave are part of nature, just like dryads and druids.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 05-07-2004, 01:25 PM

likewise, why cant you be a barbarian/thief instead of a fighter/thief, or a ranger/mage. Maybe the creators of the rules thought that they would be too powerful or something.

Hawkins · 05-08-2004, 08:22 PM

That's the same reason they wont let you dual class a paladin as well, right?

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 05-08-2004, 09:18 PM

Actually, by 3rd edition rules, paladins, like monks, can not dual class(though there are a few exceptions). "The path of a paladin requires a constant heart. Once you undertake the path, you must pursue it to the exclusion of all other careers. Once you have turned off the path, you may never return."

Makes sense.

CerebroDragon · 05-09-2004, 12:41 PM

This is a compromise which isn't quite the dual class that you're suggesting, but I've done it in my latest journey and it has been great fun...fun which hasn't finished just yet.

You could always look into starting out as a Druid from BG1 then import to BG2 and take the Avenger kit. This way, you obtain particular spells from the early level mage grimoire...I'll leave it up to you to investigate the details, but it does have its advantages. [img]smile.gif[/img] (A near fatal addiction to Chromatic orb spells for instance....)

05-07-2004, 06:44 AM	#1
The Ozzman Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: inland empire, ca Age: 48 Posts: 316	I was just wondering if maybe some of you old time 2nd edition guys know why this isn't a viable dual-classing combo? __________________ I\'ll talk BG anytime, AIM is: GreaterMalison

05-07-2004, 07:35 AM	#2
Nerull Lord Ao Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 53 Posts: 2,069	Because it's not in the rules. Really, that's the only reason. I guess that they thought that no self-respecting druid would learn the destructive magic of a mage. Other than that, no real reason. That's why I like 3rd edition; no restrictions on race and/or class combinations. __________________ [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

05-07-2004, 01:07 PM	#3
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	From a roleplaying perspective I really see no reason except the path of the mage is far different from the path of the druid.. But, really, in Faerun, magic and the Weave are part of nature, just like dryads and druids. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

05-07-2004, 01:25 PM	#4
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	likewise, why cant you be a barbarian/thief instead of a fighter/thief, or a ranger/mage. Maybe the creators of the rules thought that they would be too powerful or something. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

05-08-2004, 09:18 PM	#6
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	Actually, by 3rd edition rules, paladins, like monks, can not dual class(though there are a few exceptions). "The path of a paladin requires a constant heart. Once you undertake the path, you must pursue it to the exclusion of all other careers. Once you have turned off the path, you may never return." Makes sense. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

05-08-2004, 08:22 PM	#5
Hawkins Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 20, 2004 Location: Arizona Age: 42 Posts: 36	That's the same reason they wont let you dual class a paladin as well, right?

05-09-2004, 12:41 PM	#7
CerebroDragon Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 2, 2003 Location: Ballarat, Australia. Age: 45 Posts: 878	This is a compromise which isn't quite the dual class that you're suggesting, but I've done it in my latest journey and it has been great fun...fun which hasn't finished just yet. You could always look into starting out as a Druid from BG1 then import to BG2 and take the Avenger kit. This way, you obtain particular spells from the early level mage grimoire...I'll leave it up to you to investigate the details, but it does have its advantages. [img]smile.gif[/img] (A near fatal addiction to Chromatic orb spells for instance....) __________________ Diddledy High, Diddledy Low, Come Brave Blood Sheep, You've a goodly way to go. - Brilhasti Ap Tarj

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