Stalker

ozzi · 07-07-2003, 12:49 PM

Have plans on taking a Stalker through BG2. have anyone of you done that. How is it to play a stalker?

Morgeruat · 07-07-2003, 01:11 PM

Stalkers have some great benefits, and yes they have been soloed,

some hints, you can only use the backstab with weapons a single class thief could use, ie long/short swords, katana's wakisashi/ninja-to/scimitar, staff, club, dagger, etc, non-class specific weapons (no staff of the magi, or crimson blade {IIRC monk wakisashi})

the bonus spells can be very useful since you partially eliminate the buffing needs of a mage at high enough levels

RoSs_bg2_rox · 07-07-2003, 04:02 PM

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Zuvio · 07-07-2003, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by RoSs_bg2_rox:
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This goes beyond [img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img] and the language is rather inapropriate too...

[ 07-12-2003, 02:08 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

pcgiant · 07-07-2003, 09:01 PM

Zuvio, your own sig isn't too much better.

Anyway, I've had a Stalker before, and I found him to be quite a versatile character. He never got past Chapter 5, mainly because I lost interest in him. But still, you should have a lot of fun with him, especially if you take a party with you.

Khazza Pilgrim · 07-08-2003, 12:10 AM

Took a Ranger through BG1, imported to SOA as a Stalker all the way to TOB. Have not taken him through that part yet. Personally a Stalker has become one of my favorite characters. Backstab is not as spectacular as the thief class but very handy as well as his stealth starts out in SOA pretty high. Armor restriction can be mostly offset with magical items. But what I think is the biggest advantage is that he starts with two stars in two weapon style proficiency in addition to the weapons proficiencies you choose. So at beginning of game you can make good use of the proficiencies you choose for weapons and not use them on styles to get a better THAC0 earlier in the game. Guy won't be able to kill a dragon with a backstab but sneak him into the middle of a group of hobgoblins or other such critters and he can wipe them out before they barely have a chance to react. Thoroughly enjoyed the versatility of this kit.

SixOfSpades · 07-08-2003, 05:34 AM

As soon as you get him some decent armor you should be good to go for just about anything--you can even make a passable Tank with a good Shield and the right equipment. And of course, there's always the "Stealth--Snipe--Stealth" ploy, perfect for Stalkers as well as Archers.

Stalkers are actually better Backstabbers than Thieves: Sure, their multiplier doesn't go as high, but with their Warrior THAC0, they're almost guaranteed to land the hit. And thay can have the Crom in their offhand while they're doing it. ("Here, let me tack on a hefty STR bonus to this Backstab for you!")

RoSs_bg2_rox · 07-08-2003, 01:47 PM

sorry guys
should've used [img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img] and * for language

Xen · 07-08-2003, 01:53 PM

hmm what do you think?

RoSs_bg2_rox · 07-08-2003, 02:00 PM

but just out of interest, do u know him?

07-07-2003, 12:49 PM	#1
ozzi Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 25, 2003 Location: Norway Age: 37 Posts: 28	Have plans on taking a Stalker through BG2. have anyone of you done that. How is it to play a stalker? __________________ The Ultimate Pair: Stalker and Swashbuckler

07-07-2003, 01:11 PM	#2
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 43 Posts: 5,421	Stalkers have some great benefits, and yes they have been soloed, some hints, you can only use the backstab with weapons a single class thief could use, ie long/short swords, katana's wakisashi/ninja-to/scimitar, staff, club, dagger, etc, non-class specific weapons (no staff of the magi, or crimson blade {IIRC monk wakisashi}) the bonus spells can be very useful since you partially eliminate the buffing needs of a mage at high enough levels __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

07-07-2003, 04:02 PM	#3
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	~Snip~ DSlaytern] Family forum, people, family forum. [ 07-12-2003, 02:11 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ] __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

07-07-2003, 09:01 PM	#5
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 37 Posts: 1,268	Zuvio, your own sig isn't too much better. Anyway, I've had a Stalker before, and I found him to be quite a versatile character. He never got past Chapter 5, mainly because I lost interest in him. But still, you should have a lot of fun with him, especially if you take a party with you. __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

07-08-2003, 12:10 AM	#6
Khazza Pilgrim Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 21, 2003 Location: So Texas Age: 61 Posts: 20	Took a Ranger through BG1, imported to SOA as a Stalker all the way to TOB. Have not taken him through that part yet. Personally a Stalker has become one of my favorite characters. Backstab is not as spectacular as the thief class but very handy as well as his stealth starts out in SOA pretty high. Armor restriction can be mostly offset with magical items. But what I think is the biggest advantage is that he starts with two stars in two weapon style proficiency in addition to the weapons proficiencies you choose. So at beginning of game you can make good use of the proficiencies you choose for weapons and not use them on styles to get a better THAC0 earlier in the game. Guy won't be able to kill a dragon with a backstab but sneak him into the middle of a group of hobgoblins or other such critters and he can wipe them out before they barely have a chance to react. Thoroughly enjoyed the versatility of this kit. __________________ Silence dog. You have no purpose but to die by my hand.

07-08-2003, 05:34 AM	#7
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 46 Posts: 6,901	As soon as you get him some decent armor you should be good to go for just about anything--you can even make a passable Tank with a good Shield and the right equipment. And of course, there's always the "Stealth--Snipe--Stealth" ploy, perfect for Stalkers as well as Archers. Stalkers are actually better Backstabbers than Thieves: Sure, their multiplier doesn't go as high, but with their Warrior THAC0, they're almost guaranteed to land the hit. And thay can have the Crom in their offhand while they're doing it. ("Here, let me tack on a hefty STR bonus to this Backstab for you!") __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

07-08-2003, 01:47 PM	#8
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	sorry guys should've used [img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img] and * for language __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

07-08-2003, 01:53 PM	#9
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	hmm what do you think?

07-08-2003, 02:00 PM	#10
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	but just out of interest, do u know him? __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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