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chrisofthedale · 11-09-2002, 05:14 PM

I was wondering if you go through bg2 with a multiplayer party(i like making all the characters)do you miss out on quests, XP and possibly items!(gasp)

andrewas · 11-09-2002, 05:30 PM

Unless you take the relevant NPCS, their quests and their rewards will not be avaialble to you. It may be possible to pickpocket part of the reward in certain cases, but you will not get XP or gold like that.

Other than that, a party of six self-generated characters will get everything you would get normally.

chrisofthedale · 11-09-2002, 05:35 PM

so XP wise its better to go normal with a npc party?

Sir Goulum · 11-09-2002, 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by chrisofthedale:
so XP wise its better to go normal with a npc party?

Correct. But I find it kinda fun to go with 2 created characters...just for a twist!

Zuvio · 11-09-2002, 07:53 PM

Having more self-created PC's is even more fun when you have various new kits/classes like the Lich class. "A Boy and his Lich"

Telchar of Nogrod · 11-09-2002, 10:48 PM

I always create all six characters. I love handling all the details of character composition, creation and development. Unlike BG1, the NPCs are unbearable. If you look at the long haul, the experience you get from those quests doesn't make that much of a difference. That's with TOB included.

9_1_6 · 11-10-2002, 01:42 AM

Most of the time i create 4 characters and take 2 NPCs. So i get the taste of both sides.

Radek · 11-11-2002, 06:21 AM

As far as the "XP wise" parties are concerned. You need not create the whole 6 members party. I daresay that the full custom party turns the game into a hack'n'slash massacre. You are too strong. Your six characters are created carefully and they fit your play style optimally. But if you create a smaller party (I like a party of three), the things will change. The "XP wise" party is your small party because the XPs are divided between less members of the party. Moreover, you need not lose most of quests. Use the method "hire a NPC, complete his quest and release him". You will lose only the long duration quests like Jaheira full quest (not only the curse) or the Edwin quest. Well, you need not lose these long duration quests, too - if you decide to keep the NPC in your party for enough long time.

Dar'tanian · 11-11-2002, 09:36 AM

Im playing with a party of four made characters right now to get them ready for tob and u still get the quests of your man chacter and can still do things like nalias keep and the planr sphere.

11-09-2002, 05:30 PM	#2
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 43 Posts: 4,774	Unless you take the relevant NPCS, their quests and their rewards will not be avaialble to you. It may be possible to pickpocket part of the reward in certain cases, but you will not get XP or gold like that. Other than that, a party of six self-generated characters will get everything you would get normally. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-09-2002, 07:53 PM	#5
Zuvio Gold Dragon Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: Blessed are those who are not.... Age: 43 Posts: 2,556	Having more self-created PC's is even more fun when you have various new kits/classes like the Lich class. "A Boy and his Lich" __________________ [img]\"http://img121.exs.cx/img121/4236/zuviodemonnoname2hf.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-09-2002, 10:48 PM	#6
Telchar of Nogrod Drow Warrior Join Date: September 2, 2001 Location: NYC Age: 58 Posts: 267	I always create all six characters. I love handling all the details of character composition, creation and development. Unlike BG1, the NPCs are unbearable. If you look at the long haul, the experience you get from those quests doesn't make that much of a difference. That's with TOB included. __________________ \"Here once was light, that the Valar begrudged to Middle-earth, but now dark levels all. Shall we mourn here deedless forever, a shadow-folk, mist haunting, dripping vain tears in the thankless sea?\"<br />Feanor at Tirion upon Tuna, Of the Flight of the Noldor, The Silmarillion

11-10-2002, 01:42 AM	#7
9_1_6 Elminster Join Date: November 2, 2002 Location: ♣♣♣ Age: 39 Posts: 457	Most of the time i create 4 characters and take 2 NPCs. So i get the taste of both sides. __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> 9_1_6 <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <br />LIQUID STICK PEOPLE!

11-11-2002, 06:21 AM	#8
Radek Red Dragon Join Date: April 3, 2001 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 1,586	As far as the "XP wise" parties are concerned. You need not create the whole 6 members party. I daresay that the full custom party turns the game into a hack'n'slash massacre. You are too strong. Your six characters are created carefully and they fit your play style optimally. But if you create a smaller party (I like a party of three), the things will change. The "XP wise" party is your small party because the XPs are divided between less members of the party. Moreover, you need not lose most of quests. Use the method "hire a NPC, complete his quest and release him". You will lose only the long duration quests like Jaheira full quest (not only the curse) or the Edwin quest. Well, you need not lose these long duration quests, too - if you decide to keep the NPC in your party for enough long time. __________________ My name is Demon\'s Last Day. Yes, the last one.

11-09-2002, 05:14 PM	#1
chrisofthedale Account Removed by Request Join Date: September 9, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 37 Posts: 534	I was wondering if you go through bg2 with a multiplayer party(i like making all the characters)do you miss out on quests, XP and possibly items!(gasp)

11-09-2002, 05:35 PM	#3
chrisofthedale Account Removed by Request Join Date: September 9, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 37 Posts: 534	so XP wise its better to go normal with a npc party?

11-11-2002, 09:36 AM	#9
Dar'tanian Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: October 26, 2002 Location: USA Age: 35 Posts: 858	Im playing with a party of four made characters right now to get them ready for tob and u still get the quests of your man chacter and can still do things like nalias keep and the planr sphere. __________________ I\'m back boys...

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