A strange question

Target · 02-03-2005, 10:20 AM

When I was playing Wizardry 8 there was a stratigy some players used of not levelling up their party until they could go from say level 1 to 9 in ‘one go’. So my question is can that be done in NWN and has anyone tried it?
I know at level 1 when I kill say the koblots and rats at the beginning of SoU I get 30 xp each. At level 2 it drops to 27 xp. If I didn’t level up would I still get the 30xp?

Cheers

pritchke · 02-03-2005, 10:39 AM

I would say 'Yes' because you are still at level 1 so creatures will offer the same experiance points.

[ 02-03-2005, 10:40 AM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

Hopeless Necromantic · 02-03-2005, 11:27 AM

No, it doesn't work like that in NWN. Experience granted is calculated based on the character's amount of experience points.

It can be changed through scripting, but the official campaigns use the above method.

[ 02-03-2005, 03:24 PM: Message edited by: Hopeless Necromantic ]

Legolas · 02-03-2005, 06:08 PM

That's right. It is possible in some modules, but not in others. It depends on whether the experience reward script calculates how hard the fight was based on your level, or on your experience. You could argue that the Wizardry way is more accurate, because since you didn't level up, the fights you have really are harder.

Target · 02-07-2005, 03:42 AM

Oh well, there goes that plan for getting a few extra XP early on

Darkman · 02-07-2005, 02:47 PM

There are still other ways to make sure you maximize your XP intake. It may cut into your fun factor but if you avoid using henchmen, summoned creatures, animal companions, familiars, etc., you will get full XP from your kills. I'm not sure if this still works, but in earlier versions of the game if you used a very low level summons/familiar/companion you would actually get an XP bonus because the creature would lower your party's average level by so much.

Another thing you can do is to explore every area in full and make sure you talk to all the NPC's and do all of the available side-quests. This may be common sense, but alot of modules have side quests that are easy to miss but are very rewarding.

Target · 02-08-2005, 03:07 AM

That's interesting...I've just started SoU if I don't take a henchman do I miss anything that they add??

02-03-2005, 10:20 AM	#1
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	When I was playing Wizardry 8 there was a stratigy some players used of not levelling up their party until they could go from say level 1 to 9 in ‘one go’. So my question is can that be done in NWN and has anyone tried it? I know at level 1 when I kill say the koblots and rats at the beginning of SoU I get 30 xp each. At level 2 it drops to 27 xp. If I didn’t level up would I still get the 30xp? Cheers __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

02-07-2005, 03:42 AM	#5
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	Oh well, there goes that plan for getting a few extra XP early on __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

02-07-2005, 02:47 PM	#6
Darkman Avatar Join Date: July 11, 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 42 Posts: 525	There are still other ways to make sure you maximize your XP intake. It may cut into your fun factor but if you avoid using henchmen, summoned creatures, animal companions, familiars, etc., you will get full XP from your kills. I'm not sure if this still works, but in earlier versions of the game if you used a very low level summons/familiar/companion you would actually get an XP bonus because the creature would lower your party's average level by so much. Another thing you can do is to explore every area in full and make sure you talk to all the NPC's and do all of the available side-quests. This may be common sense, but alot of modules have side quests that are easy to miss but are very rewarding. __________________ There more of it there is,<br />The less you see.

02-08-2005, 03:07 AM	#7
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	That's interesting...I've just started SoU if I don't take a henchman do I miss anything that they add?? __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

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02-03-2005, 10:39 AM	#2
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 49 Posts: 3,491	I would say 'Yes' because you are still at level 1 so creatures will offer the same experiance points. [ 02-03-2005, 10:40 AM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

02-03-2005, 11:27 AM	#3
Hopeless Necromantic Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 27, 2004 Location: US Age: 41 Posts: 26	No, it doesn't work like that in NWN. Experience granted is calculated based on the character's amount of experience points. It can be changed through scripting, but the official campaigns use the above method. [ 02-03-2005, 03:24 PM: Message edited by: Hopeless Necromantic ]

02-03-2005, 06:08 PM	#4
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 39 Posts: 5,459	That's right. It is possible in some modules, but not in others. It depends on whether the experience reward script calculates how hard the fight was based on your level, or on your experience. You could argue that the Wizardry way is more accurate, because since you didn't level up, the fights you have really are harder.

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