Charisma : what's your function?

C'alarei · 02-21-2002, 05:49 AM

What exactly is the function of the charisma stat in relation to the game? I know, of course, the purpose in tabletop gaming, but I haven't noticed it to have an effect one way or another in the BG series.

J'aran · 02-21-2002, 06:51 AM

It affects, along with reputation, the prices you have to pay in stores. Also, I've heard somewhere that for Clerics it gives a bonus to Turn Undead, but personally I'm not too sure about that.

Legolas · 02-21-2002, 10:30 AM

If it's really high or really low, NPC's may give you more or less of a reward, be kinder or more hostile. In BG1 for example you could 'work' for Silke. A chaaracter with a regular charisma would be payed 300 gold for the job, one with a low charisma 200 and if your main character had a charisma of 18 you'd get 400 gold. The same goes in the other games in the series too, even if it is not always obvious and never a big bonus or penalty.

02-21-2002, 05:36 PM

It also holds your party together. Lets say you are good and have high rep, but wants that ass kicking Edwin to stay in your party. Well, then high char shuold do the trick

Daniel · 02-21-2002, 06:51 PM

Also good for morale checks. If your leader has a high chr then it is less likely that other party members will be affected by fear.

02-21-2002, 10:30 AM	#3
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 40 Posts: 5,459	If it's really high or really low, NPC's may give you more or less of a reward, be kinder or more hostile. In BG1 for example you could 'work' for Silke. A chaaracter with a regular charisma would be payed 300 gold for the job, one with a low charisma 200 and if your main character had a charisma of 18 you'd get 400 gold. The same goes in the other games in the series too, even if it is not always obvious and never a big bonus or penalty. __________________ Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny!

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02-21-2002, 05:49 AM	#1
C'alarei Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Eichstätt, Germany Posts: 4	What exactly is the function of the charisma stat in relation to the game? I know, of course, the purpose in tabletop gaming, but I haven't noticed it to have an effect one way or another in the BG series.

02-21-2002, 06:51 AM	#2
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 45 Posts: 1,493	It affects, along with reputation, the prices you have to pay in stores. Also, I've heard somewhere that for Clerics it gives a bonus to Turn Undead, but personally I'm not too sure about that.

02-21-2002, 05:36 PM	#4
Wedin Guest Posts: n/a	It also holds your party together. Lets say you are good and have high rep, but wants that ass kicking Edwin to stay in your party. Well, then high char shuold do the trick

02-21-2002, 06:51 PM	#5
Daniel Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: England Age: 42 Posts: 1,203	Also good for morale checks. If your leader has a high chr then it is less likely that other party members will be affected by fear.

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