going back to a class ?

jackal2513 · 11-13-2002, 11:01 AM

what happens if i multiclass to something different then after a few levels go back to teh original class ?

regards

R

Micah Foehammer · 11-13-2002, 11:38 AM

Multiclassing in IWD2 (which uses 3rd Edition AD&D rules) is NOT like multiclassing in the old 2nd edition rules. WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS, one can freely go back and forth between various classes. In fact, if you are using classes which are NOT favored classes of the race in questions - switching back in forth repeatedly is necessary to avoid XP penalties.

Guinness · 11-13-2002, 12:33 PM

On the subject of "favoured class".

Is it only a feature if u are multiclassing? If for example, one uses a H/Orc Barb, are there any benefits say over a human one.

Nightowl2 · 11-13-2002, 12:40 PM

The main advantage to starting one race over another is that you can bump a starting stat up to 20. For instance, H/O's get a +2 to strength. You can add 8 points to that and have it at 20. Halflings get a +2 DEX, so you could start a Halfling with DEX 20.

Favored class only applies if you take on a second or third profession. For a character with only one class, the "favored class" is not considered at all.

Nightowl2

Gimli · 11-13-2002, 01:28 PM

Favored class just won't count when you look at whether or not a multi classed character gets an Exp penalty - no other benefits.

The only characters I know of that have problems switching to a class, and then back to what they were, are Monks and Paladins. When you make one, the order you choose will tell you what you're allowed to switch to if you want to switch back.

Nightowl2 · 11-13-2002, 02:57 PM

Actually, "switching" is really not the right way to put it. The abilities of both (or all) classes are available at all times. For instance, as a fighter/rogue, you have access to all fighter abilities and all rogue abilities at the same time.

Development might be a better way of putting things.

Nightowl2

Gimli · 11-13-2002, 10:53 PM

Well you switch your "current" class; but yeah, you always have all the abilities of all your classes (well, almost always, the Monk unarmed BAB can get messed up, and skills from the old class may become cross-class with the new one).

11-13-2002, 11:38 AM	#2
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Multiclassing in IWD2 (which uses 3rd Edition AD&D rules) is NOT like multiclassing in the old 2nd edition rules. WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS, one can freely go back and forth between various classes. In fact, if you are using classes which are NOT favored classes of the race in questions - switching back in forth repeatedly is necessary to avoid XP penalties. __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

11-13-2002, 12:33 PM	#3
Guinness The Magister Join Date: September 27, 2002 Location: Earth (most of the time) Age: 50 Posts: 132	On the subject of "favoured class". Is it only a feature if u are multiclassing? If for example, one uses a H/Orc Barb, are there any benefits say over a human one. __________________ Absolute Power without Absolute Control is Absolutely USELESS

11-13-2002, 01:28 PM	#5
Gimli Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 12, 2002 Location: Moria Posts: 912	Favored class just won't count when you look at whether or not a multi classed character gets an Exp penalty - no other benefits. The only characters I know of that have problems switching to a class, and then back to what they were, are Monks and Paladins. When you make one, the order you choose will tell you what you're allowed to switch to if you want to switch back. __________________ There\'s one dwarf left in Moria that still draws breath!

11-13-2002, 10:53 PM	#7
Gimli Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 12, 2002 Location: Moria Posts: 912	Well you switch your "current" class; but yeah, you always have all the abilities of all your classes (well, almost always, the Monk unarmed BAB can get messed up, and skills from the old class may become cross-class with the new one). __________________ There\'s one dwarf left in Moria that still draws breath!

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jackal2513 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: london Age: 54 Posts: 30	what happens if i multiclass to something different then after a few levels go back to teh original class ? regards R

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Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	The main advantage to starting one race over another is that you can bump a starting stat up to 20. For instance, H/O's get a +2 to strength. You can add 8 points to that and have it at 20. Halflings get a +2 DEX, so you could start a Halfling with DEX 20. Favored class only applies if you take on a second or third profession. For a character with only one class, the "favored class" is not considered at all. Nightowl2

11-13-2002, 02:57 PM	#6
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Actually, "switching" is really not the right way to put it. The abilities of both (or all) classes are available at all times. For instance, as a fighter/rogue, you have access to all fighter abilities and all rogue abilities at the same time. Development might be a better way of putting things. Nightowl2

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