10-25-2001, 07:00 PM | #1 |
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I searched for the thread, I knew I read it here some time ago. I'm trying to compare the swash and F/T to see what I'd rather play, without having to go through the bother of playing one halfway through getting sick of it, and then restarting.
I'm not necessarily looking for the most -powerful- class, but whatever one more fits my playing style. I don't know if I want to give up the backstab. Furthermore, I like having a thief, but also want to have someone that can hold their own in combat. But I don't see myself as picking up too many of the thieves high level abilities. Overall, I plan to use my thief abilities to the fullest. I want to lay traps, use my stealth, maybe even detect some illusions. I figured that the Swash will give me the fast level advancement I would need to do well with my skills, but the F/T would be more prepped for combat and I can keep my backstab. Any thoughts? Thanks. |
10-26-2001, 12:52 AM | #2 |
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in case you didn't know: detect illusions is useless.
I would go fighter/thief, or go dual-class fighter/thief. A thief without backstabs wouldn't be a fun PC. |
10-26-2001, 08:00 AM | #3 |
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why is detect illusions useless? It was last on my list of priorities for skills, but I'm wondering why I shouldn't even bother.
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10-26-2001, 11:19 AM | #4 | |
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10-26-2001, 11:22 AM | #5 | |
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I'm sure someone will put me right if I've got that wrong I prefer kensai/thief dual classed at 12th level then you get the decent fighting abilities (better than a swashbuckler even) you keep your backstab and you advance quick once you get off your kensai levels. An as a bonus when you get use any item your kensai can wear armour-making him the most powerful non-mage character in the game. ------------------ TUOR, Excrutiatingly Jolly Aerie executioner of the HADB and all round not so nice guy. |
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10-26-2001, 10:06 PM | #6 | |
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10-27-2001, 09:18 PM | #7 |
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Fighter/thief is better in my opinion, that way you get all the abilities
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10-31-2001, 02:32 PM | #8 |
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Well, while the swash is pretty cool, dont get to excited about them, they are still restircted to normal thief armor, so theyll be taking some damage, but a fighter/theif can but without all the bonuses, and they level twice as slowly. So in the end its up to you, wiegh the +'s and -'s of the swash and F/T and see which one is colser to what your looking for
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11-06-2001, 12:25 PM | #9 |
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Fighter/Thief all the way! You can be a Half-Orc and start with 19 Str and 19 Con. That's some nice bonus damage to throw into a backstab multiplier
As a Fighter/Thief you'll get three of the best High Level Abilities in the game: Greater Whirlwind, Use Any Item and Spike Trap. With some Pickpocketing skill and Use Any Item you've got a lot of wands at your disposal. Finally a Fighter/Thief is a LOT of fun as a scout. You can sneak up ahead and take care of small problems by yourself. -- Nifft |
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