Big groups - would you ever go back?

xfactor · 10-02-2004, 09:47 AM

Hi everyone. I, like most people, played this game through the first time with a full party of 6 (didn't really use RPCs too much). Then I did another party of 6 imported from Wiz 7. Then another party of 6 power gamed through.

But then I decided to try this "solo" idea that some people seemed to be quite attached to. Predictably enough it was a solo Faerie ninja. It brought a whole new dimension to the game for me and isnce then I've run one full party and about a dozen smaller parties ranging from 1-4 members. Using 6 now just seems really slow and less rewarding. I was just wondering how many of the poeple who have tried smaller groups still play full parties. Also, for those who haven't tried a smaller group yet, why not and do you think you ever will?

xfactor

Flamestryke · 10-02-2004, 11:07 AM

It depends on my mood and my idea for the game. I'm not locked into the "leveling as fast as you can", "get a bunch of powerhouses" mindset, for me its more fun to roleplay the game now.

I still find it a challenge to play 6 chars when I have a special theme in mind where each char falls under limitations I place on them for their skills and so on.

I just like trying all sorts of new ideas so for me party size isn't really an issue.

Scatter · 10-02-2004, 06:00 PM

I haven't played with more than 3 for about 20 finishes. I've been rolling random Race/Class and using a 1-3 to determine how many, and playing to try to make it no matter what silly combinations i get. Reduces my success rate quite a bit, but it puts the excitement in.
I only played five games with all 6 slots filled, and i've used an RPC (aside from the alliance bit) twice. After my first try with only 4, i have not "gone back" to more than that.

Ferret Druid · 10-02-2004, 06:37 PM

My first time was a party of 6 with heavy use of RPCs... my second time was solo. The odd part is that the solo game had little to no challenge once I got out of the monestary, where my full party was challenged almost constantly. I made a Felpurr Bishop with one level of rogue (for stealth/traps/pickpocket) and it was easy to level skills because being solo they all go up very fast and obviously EXP comes very easy for a single char. My big party struggled in the same departments my single bishop flourished in, and I got frustrated with trying to work something out, and just started over at Ascension Peak. I am just starting to play with 3 man parties and liking it, 4 still seems "too much" for me. (And only on expert now, my big struggling 6(+1 or +2 occasionally) man party was a novice game believe it or not! Though I did start out of Normal until about level 9/10 when I just could not handle a mob of bats/weeds/anything).

Sorry for the huge paragraph.. I'm too tired to think of a place to break it right now.

Kakero · 10-02-2004, 08:11 PM

When I replay the game I always play with full 6 characters and the 2 rpc. Since I love the character interaction in this game I say why not. plus to me, the more the merrier.

However, sometimes I want a bit of challenge, I go play single character. It's fun too seeing your character struggle and death in just around the corner.

Kinda think of it, I either play with full party or only with 1 character. never in between.

Ziggurat · 10-02-2004, 09:18 PM

Good question. I'm going for 4-parties mainly. I tried a 6-party lately but found it got a bit slow since I know where to go. It really is a matter of style and how much you want to put into it. I did a solo faerie ninja and enjoyed it after about lev 12. My next may be a 3-party. I really can't see doing a 6 again. Once you know where everything is, you don't need a full party. But you still need protection so I keep a few. Anything works in this game. It still comes down to how strong or weak you want your party to be. Ciao.

Krull · 10-02-2004, 09:50 PM

Scatter

Care to share some of your favourite threesomes?

As you may have seen in other threads, I'm doing a 3 Gadgie party which is trying to get to Ferro and also a Dwarf Lord, Hobbit Samurai and Hobbit Ninja party. They're in Trynton somewhere.

These are the only two I've done.

Scatter · 10-02-2004, 10:21 PM

Favorites? Hmmmmm...

Chosen ones first:
3 Lizzes; a Samurai, Priest, and Alchemist.
3 Faeries; a Ninja (duh), Bishop, and Rogue
Felpurr Lord, Rawulf Ranger, and Dwarf Bard (to check out how 'wrong' they'd be)
But for simply getting the job done the easiest, prolly; Rawulf Lord, Elf Ranger (imported the Elven Bow) and Hobbit Samurai.

Rolled ones:

Statistically the worst rolls, but worked; Gnome Lord, Dracon Bishop, Mook Monk.
Fun; Gnome Gad, Faerie Samurai (!), Felpurr fighter
Run of 13's= 3 Bishops--Elf, Hobbit, Gnome. Slept a lot to get enough Books...

Loudhy · 10-04-2004, 12:38 AM

I always play the game with six members (when I started W8 with NPC's, later without). I don't like reduced parties. With a party I have a chance to win the game from the beginning without reloading (it's my favorite victory

). With only one guy you need so much luck, that I say : It's impossible to win it my way.

I havn't found many goodies Lightsword-/shield, Excaliber, Phaser etc. ) up to now, so a party has a better chance to use them .But I think I'll never find those things in my current life.

[img]graemlins/monster5.gif[/img]

[ 10-04-2004, 12:38 AM: Message edited by: Loudhy ]

10-02-2004, 11:07 AM	#2
Flamestryke The Magister Join Date: August 14, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 68 Posts: 109	It depends on my mood and my idea for the game. I'm not locked into the "leveling as fast as you can", "get a bunch of powerhouses" mindset, for me its more fun to roleplay the game now. I still find it a challenge to play 6 chars when I have a special theme in mind where each char falls under limitations I place on them for their skills and so on. I just like trying all sorts of new ideas so for me party size isn't really an issue. __________________ I never was, but always will be, gazing behind and not ahead, I never will you see.<br /><br />Flamestryke<br /> [url]\"http://www.flamestryke.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.flamestryke.com/</a>

10-02-2004, 09:18 PM	#6
Ziggurat Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 4, 2001 Location: Baltimore, Md Age: 71 Posts: 1,106	Good question. I'm going for 4-parties mainly. I tried a 6-party lately but found it got a bit slow since I know where to go. It really is a matter of style and how much you want to put into it. I did a solo faerie ninja and enjoyed it after about lev 12. My next may be a 3-party. I really can't see doing a 6 again. Once you know where everything is, you don't need a full party. But you still need protection so I keep a few. Anything works in this game. It still comes down to how strong or weak you want your party to be. Ciao. __________________ How are you today, Citizen?

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10-02-2004, 09:47 AM	#1
xfactor Dungeon Master Join Date: June 15, 2004 Location: UK Posts: 77	Hi everyone. I, like most people, played this game through the first time with a full party of 6 (didn't really use RPCs too much). Then I did another party of 6 imported from Wiz 7. Then another party of 6 power gamed through. But then I decided to try this "solo" idea that some people seemed to be quite attached to. Predictably enough it was a solo Faerie ninja. It brought a whole new dimension to the game for me and isnce then I've run one full party and about a dozen smaller parties ranging from 1-4 members. Using 6 now just seems really slow and less rewarding. I was just wondering how many of the poeple who have tried smaller groups still play full parties. Also, for those who haven't tried a smaller group yet, why not and do you think you ever will? xfactor

10-02-2004, 06:00 PM	#3
Scatter Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2003 Location: Portland Age: 66 Posts: 1,336	I haven't played with more than 3 for about 20 finishes. I've been rolling random Race/Class and using a 1-3 to determine how many, and playing to try to make it no matter what silly combinations i get. Reduces my success rate quite a bit, but it puts the excitement in. I only played five games with all 6 slots filled, and i've used an RPC (aside from the alliance bit) twice. After my first try with only 4, i have not "gone back" to more than that.

10-02-2004, 06:37 PM	#4
Ferret Druid Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 22, 2004 Location: Austin, TX Age: 46 Posts: 15	My first time was a party of 6 with heavy use of RPCs... my second time was solo. The odd part is that the solo game had little to no challenge once I got out of the monestary, where my full party was challenged almost constantly. I made a Felpurr Bishop with one level of rogue (for stealth/traps/pickpocket) and it was easy to level skills because being solo they all go up very fast and obviously EXP comes very easy for a single char. My big party struggled in the same departments my single bishop flourished in, and I got frustrated with trying to work something out, and just started over at Ascension Peak. I am just starting to play with 3 man parties and liking it, 4 still seems "too much" for me. (And only on expert now, my big struggling 6(+1 or +2 occasionally) man party was a novice game believe it or not! Though I did start out of Normal until about level 9/10 when I just could not handle a mob of bats/weeds/anything). Sorry for the huge paragraph.. I'm too tired to think of a place to break it right now.

10-02-2004, 08:11 PM	#5
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	When I replay the game I always play with full 6 characters and the 2 rpc. Since I love the character interaction in this game I say why not. plus to me, the more the merrier. However, sometimes I want a bit of challenge, I go play single character. It's fun too seeing your character struggle and death in just around the corner. Kinda think of it, I either play with full party or only with 1 character. never in between.

10-02-2004, 09:50 PM	#7
Krull Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: Sheffield, UK Age: 75 Posts: 322	Scatter Care to share some of your favourite threesomes? As you may have seen in other threads, I'm doing a 3 Gadgie party which is trying to get to Ferro and also a Dwarf Lord, Hobbit Samurai and Hobbit Ninja party. They're in Trynton somewhere. These are the only two I've done.

10-02-2004, 10:21 PM	#8
Scatter Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2003 Location: Portland Age: 66 Posts: 1,336	Favorites? Hmmmmm... Chosen ones first: 3 Lizzes; a Samurai, Priest, and Alchemist. 3 Faeries; a Ninja (duh), Bishop, and Rogue Felpurr Lord, Rawulf Ranger, and Dwarf Bard (to check out how 'wrong' they'd be) But for simply getting the job done the easiest, prolly; Rawulf Lord, Elf Ranger (imported the Elven Bow) and Hobbit Samurai. Rolled ones: Statistically the worst rolls, but worked; Gnome Lord, Dracon Bishop, Mook Monk. Fun; Gnome Gad, Faerie Samurai (!), Felpurr fighter Run of 13's= 3 Bishops--Elf, Hobbit, Gnome. Slept a lot to get enough Books...

10-04-2004, 12:38 AM	#9
Loudhy Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: September 3, 2003 Location: Köln Germany Age: 69 Posts: 692	I always play the game with six members (when I started W8 with NPC's, later without). I don't like reduced parties. With a party I have a chance to win the game from the beginning without reloading (it's my favorite victory ). With only one guy you need so much luck, that I say : It's impossible to win it my way. I havn't found many goodies Lightsword-/shield, Excaliber, Phaser etc. ) up to now, so a party has a better chance to use them .But I think I'll never find those things in my current life. [img]graemlins/monster5.gif[/img] [ 10-04-2004, 12:38 AM: Message edited by: Loudhy ]

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