Need help with soloing - Page 2

Manwe · 01-25-2002, 06:53 AM

Yeah, i have decided to solo a priest of helm, i've just killed those adventurers in Den of Seven Vales on the 2nd floor... It was a difficult fight. Thanks to 'Holy Power' and 'seeking sword' i managed to kill them... [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-25-2002, 08:49 AM

why do people alter the difficulty? at core diffucalty its a 'by the rules game' all other levels are altering the rules in effect!

Nifft the Nimble · 01-25-2002, 01:49 PM

In my humble opinion a Sorcerer or some kind of Thief will provide you with the most fun. A multi-class gnome Illusionist/Thief will be loads of fun, too.

-- Nifft

Lucre · 01-25-2002, 02:20 PM

I started soloing with a shapeshifter - they need high strength and dex and con as well as charisma. I gave up because i have a horrible tendency to give up and start again.

Big Red · 01-25-2002, 06:43 PM

IMO a solo Cleric/Mage is a pretty good class (or maybe it's too easy). The choice of weapons is a bit limited, but that didnt stop me clearing out Nalia's castle including golems in less than a day - slept just before it and finished with about 5 spare cleric spells.
Didnt even need to drink any healing potions

(Started it on lvl 14/13, finished on 15/14)

PeeWee · 01-26-2002, 12:46 AM

I'm still new to the whole solo idea here. Mind telling me how this works? I'm barely making it thru the regular campaigne with all the npc help. When you solo, do you need to finish certain quests to progress thru the story? How can one pick off packs of monsters and enemies safely? Can you sort of zone out to safety when it gets bad?

Do you simply start up a multiplayer game and create one character and start from there?

I play on core since I believe that's the only way to go.
Mages seem to be really great in handling the most diverse of situations.

Thanks for any info.

PeeWee
*ogre rogue gone wrong*

Aelia Jusa · 01-26-2002, 12:54 AM

quote:
Originally posted by PeeWee:
I'm still new to the whole solo idea here. Mind telling me how this works? I'm barely making it thru the regular campaigne with all the npc help. When you solo, do you need to finish certain quests to progress thru the story? How can one pick off packs of monsters and enemies safely? Can you sort of zone out to safety when it gets bad?

Do you simply start up a multiplayer game and create one character and start from there?

To solo you just start a single player game and don't pick up any NPCs ever (except to do a couple of specific quests). It does take more skill, especially if you are playing a more limited class like a wizard slayer or something. However there are advantages too since you level up much quicker so have more options (eg spells), and if you have ToB installed, high level abilities come really early. It's exactly the same as a normal game, do any sub-quests you want, just do them alone

BlackJack21 · 01-26-2002, 06:08 PM

Ok i have another question here. I am soloing as a cavalier and I have a THACO of -8. I t still takes me 3 or 4 swings to even hit a goblin sometimes. Why is that?

Eledenil · 01-26-2002, 06:22 PM

Could someone explain to me how experience points are given to the characters? are they divided evenly between everyone?

BlackJack21 · 01-26-2002, 06:34 PM

Could someone explain to me how experience points are given to the characters? are they divided evenly between everyone?

quote:

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Yes I beleive they are divide evenly between everyone

01-26-2002, 12:46 AM	#16
PeeWee Manshoon Join Date: January 25, 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 216	I'm still new to the whole solo idea here. Mind telling me how this works? I'm barely making it thru the regular campaigne with all the npc help. When you solo, do you need to finish certain quests to progress thru the story? How can one pick off packs of monsters and enemies safely? Can you sort of zone out to safety when it gets bad? Do you simply start up a multiplayer game and create one character and start from there? I play on core since I believe that's the only way to go. Mages seem to be really great in handling the most diverse of situations. Thanks for any info. PeeWee ogre rogue gone wrong __________________ <i>just,</i><p><b>PeeWee</b><br />

01-26-2002, 12:54 AM	#17
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	quote: Originally posted by PeeWee: I'm still new to the whole solo idea here. Mind telling me how this works? I'm barely making it thru the regular campaigne with all the npc help. When you solo, do you need to finish certain quests to progress thru the story? How can one pick off packs of monsters and enemies safely? Can you sort of zone out to safety when it gets bad? Do you simply start up a multiplayer game and create one character and start from there? To solo you just start a single player game and don't pick up any NPCs ever (except to do a couple of specific quests). It does take more skill, especially if you are playing a more limited class like a wizard slayer or something. However there are advantages too since you level up much quicker so have more options (eg spells), and if you have ToB installed, high level abilities come really early. It's exactly the same as a normal game, do any sub-quests you want, just do them alone __________________

01-26-2002, 06:34 PM	#20
BlackJack21 The Magister Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 140	Could someone explain to me how experience points are given to the characters? are they divided evenly between everyone? quote: \ Yes I beleive they are divide evenly between everyone

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01-25-2002, 06:53 AM	#11
Manwe Manshoon Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Finland Age: 40 Posts: 187	Yeah, i have decided to solo a priest of helm, i've just killed those adventurers in Den of Seven Vales on the 2nd floor... It was a difficult fight. Thanks to 'Holy Power' and 'seeking sword' i managed to kill them... [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-25-2002, 08:49 AM	#12
Anarion Guest Posts: n/a	why do people alter the difficulty? at core diffucalty its a 'by the rules game' all other levels are altering the rules in effect!

01-25-2002, 01:49 PM	#13
Nifft the Nimble Avatar Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: NYC Forever! Age: 49 Posts: 520	In my humble opinion a Sorcerer or some kind of Thief will provide you with the most fun. A multi-class gnome Illusionist/Thief will be loads of fun, too. -- Nifft

01-25-2002, 02:20 PM	#14
Lucre Elminster Join Date: October 20, 2001 Location: England Posts: 413	I started soloing with a shapeshifter - they need high strength and dex and con as well as charisma. I gave up because i have a horrible tendency to give up and start again.

01-25-2002, 06:43 PM	#15
Big Red Dungeon Master Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 63	IMO a solo Cleric/Mage is a pretty good class (or maybe it's too easy). The choice of weapons is a bit limited, but that didnt stop me clearing out Nalia's castle including golems in less than a day - slept just before it and finished with about 5 spare cleric spells. Didnt even need to drink any healing potions (Started it on lvl 14/13, finished on 15/14)

01-26-2002, 06:08 PM	#18
BlackJack21 The Magister Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 140	Ok i have another question here. I am soloing as a cavalier and I have a THACO of -8. I t still takes me 3 or 4 swings to even hit a goblin sometimes. Why is that?

01-26-2002, 06:22 PM	#19
Eledenil Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 26, 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 20	Could someone explain to me how experience points are given to the characters? are they divided evenly between everyone?

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