Expertise

Dirt Monkey · 07-29-2003, 08:28 AM

I've been reading the tips when loading games and one says that expertise is a very good feat for high level fighters. But it needs 13+ intelligence!!! This being an attribute fighters are not famed for. Is it good enough to sacrifice so many ability points or not. And another question does HOF mode get much harder after the first chapter? and do you guys use apocaliptic boneguards as much as i do?

Micah Foehammer · 07-29-2003, 08:40 AM

Playing a fighter with a higher intelligence is one option, certainly. It's all a matter of taste.

My preference for a straight fighter is usually to focus on strength and constitution. I'll add a few points into wisdom and dexterity but nothing that would take either over a 12, and get intelligence to 10 and let charisma suffer. (I should note that I do NOT use the min/max approach that drops charisma down to a 3!).

As for HoF, strangely enough it actually gets EASIER as you go further along. Especially if you started HoF from Level 1 (!). [img]smile.gif[/img] It's because of the way HoF alters the power of the monsters you face along the way, and the relative strength of your party as you gain levels. Apocalyptic Boneguards?? I like summoned Elementals myself! [img]smile.gif[/img] I just need to keep that protection from evil 10" up at all times! lol

Dirt Monkey · 07-29-2003, 05:43 PM

damn HOF mode would be hard if it wasn't for summoning spells

07-29-2003, 08:40 AM	#2
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Playing a fighter with a higher intelligence is one option, certainly. It's all a matter of taste. My preference for a straight fighter is usually to focus on strength and constitution. I'll add a few points into wisdom and dexterity but nothing that would take either over a 12, and get intelligence to 10 and let charisma suffer. (I should note that I do NOT use the min/max approach that drops charisma down to a 3!). As for HoF, strangely enough it actually gets EASIER as you go further along. Especially if you started HoF from Level 1 (!). [img]smile.gif[/img] It's because of the way HoF alters the power of the monsters you face along the way, and the relative strength of your party as you gain levels. Apocalyptic Boneguards?? I like summoned Elementals myself! [img]smile.gif[/img] I just need to keep that protection from evil 10" up at all times! lol __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

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07-29-2003, 08:28 AM	#1
Dirt Monkey Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 27, 2003 Location: England Age: 39 Posts: 37	I've been reading the tips when loading games and one says that expertise is a very good feat for high level fighters. But it needs 13+ intelligence!!! This being an attribute fighters are not famed for. Is it good enough to sacrifice so many ability points or not. And another question does HOF mode get much harder after the first chapter? and do you guys use apocaliptic boneguards as much as i do?

07-29-2003, 05:43 PM	#3
Dirt Monkey Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 27, 2003 Location: England Age: 39 Posts: 37	damn HOF mode would be hard if it wasn't for summoning spells

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