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Most beloved (strong) character

Discussion in 'Icewind Dale 2' started by AlexGK, Dec 1, 2002.

  1. AlexGK Gems: 7/31
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    [​IMG] Ok, the game is long out and I think everybody allready has a favorite character, class, and so on :D Just point them out - with race, stats, on what skill they are spending theyr points, what weapons they use and, say, favorite spell(or combo spells), if mages.Any special strategy with them is also good to add.It's not the point this one to be "the killer" in the party, just the one you think is the most usefull.

    [ December 03, 2002, 12:11: Message edited by: Taluntain ]
     
  2. Quint Gems: 8/31
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    I love my new Drow Monk_1/Paladin_1/Cleric_1/Sorceress, soloing in HoF... :D
     
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    8people 8 is just another way of looking at infinite ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    [​IMG] ATM

    Daxia :love:
    Tiefling Barbarian lvl 24(25)
    Uses a Great Sword (+4)
    17 Strength/Intelligence
    20 Dexterity
    12 Wisdom/Constitution
    11 Charisma

    She kicks ass hasted and improved invisibility!
     
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    @Quint,
    Why 1 Cleric level?
     
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    Ragusa Eternal Halfling Paladin Veteran

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    Bruglad Dorglosh,
    half-orc fighter-4/ barbarian-x, using a greatsword. Most powerful melee char I ever had in IWD-2 :)
    str-20
    dex-16
    con-18
    ...

    However, Meronia Merrygold, my ghostwise halfling rogue-3/ fighter-4/ barbarian-x archer and scout (bows, shortswords and spears) is pretty close - lacking melee power she has a formidable ranged combat ability.
    str-16
    dex-20
    con-18
    ...

    [ December 01, 2002, 17:54: Message edited by: Ragusa ]
     
  6. Quint Gems: 8/31
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    I guess it wouldn't be necessary if she were not soloing. But as it is, she needs all the extra AC and HP she can get.

    Getting a level of Cleric (healing, cursing, protect from fear, another protect from evil to protect an ally if I summon an elemental, ...). I have 2 choices here (because of alignment):
    - a: Cleric of Illmater: Gets ability to increase Constitution by 6, giving me immediately 112 HP instead of 70 for the length of a battle (that's 3 hp per **character level** not just cleric level).
    - b: Cleric of Helm: Gets ability to increase AC by +2 (plus +2 vs. missiles), and the ability to increase all saves by +2.
    In both cleric cases, the multiclassing penalty stays at 40% because favored class is cleric.

    [ December 01, 2002, 18:20: Message edited by: Quint ]
     
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    My fighter drow, with greater cleave and a halberd +3. Too bad we can't have scythes. ;)
     
  8. AlexGK Gems: 7/31
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    @Quint,
    Should have made her human - no XP penalty :) And 2 extra levels at the end too.
     
  9. Quint Gems: 8/31
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    Nah, Drow spell resistance is great. Plus their other bonuses. I think she'll reach level 30 if I ever finish this game.

    The big problem with soloing is that it gets boring very quickly. You have to repeat the same tactics over and over and over...

    And to answer the question about max level for ECL characters you've been asking, I just tried it with my Drow:
    The level 30 limit applies to *real* character level (all classes added), not to the ECL level. So my Drow reached character level 30, ECL 32. After that she could not advance, as the "Next Level" said "Godhood". :)
     
  10. AlexGK Gems: 7/31
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    Grrr it's not right!I used to think ECL races are with level penalty no XP penalty.So you can have 30 level drow at the end.And he WILL be superior to any human in the same class.It's so unfair :mad: Effective clases penaly is the worst backdown for powerfull races and with this... I am starting a new party and i feel i'll not take any stinckin' human with me :D
     
  11. Quint Gems: 8/31
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    Serves them right! (the humans)
    They're the reason for all of this! :)
     
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    Quint. *Gasp!* *Shock!* Have you been sucked into the HoF solo thing?! ;)

    LOL. I agree, it gets quite dull with the "tactics", but once you've worked it out you sort of "feel good", right?... :)

    Loved the character, I bet it's a hoot!
     
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    You sure it's not a bug?That it'll not be removed with the next patch?
     
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    Khazraj:
    It's addictive :D Trying out different chars in battle is, more than anything else, as doing the other stuff is quite boring once you've done it once (I've practically never played a game twice, and I'm quite sure I won't make it to the end of HoF). I play a map or 2 with one char, then change him :)

    But you were right about the bombing tactic. It's not enough. Summons are necessary in many circumstances (the 3 back-to-back Palisade battles for example). Summons are also more fun when you get monsters you've never seen before on your side.

    Alex:
    I tell you, even if it is a bug you'll finish your game before they come up with the patch :)
    But I don't think it's a bug, as the xp table is defined up to level 34 for this reason, I think.

    I'm running around with my Sorceress blown up to level 30 together with a new Svirf Level 30 pure Monk. Didn't try very hard yet, but the svirf can reach 51 AC when hasted, and it seems enough for Torak & Co. I called him Brother Blino, 'cause he's a 'fne_blin with white hair and beard like an albino :) (Come to think of it, perhaps that's where the inventors got the idea of white hair and light sensitivity for underdark creatures).

    OT: I think it wasn't necessary to make xp degressive in HoF. I mean the purpose of HoF is to reach level 30, right? And you can't go further anyway.

    Oh, BTW: A Monk/Sorcerer still gets his Evasion even when wearing wizard robes! (Tried with Phaen's rags.) But of course loses his WIS AC bonus then.

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    Grigor, my human Demarch of Mask-2/Bard-3/Rogue-2
    Assassin's Sword, Boots of Stealth, Light Crossbow of Speed.

    Str 16, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 17, Wis 16, Cha 18

    Gotta love the sneaking around during battle, then popping in with a backstab or belting out a tune to aid my teammates or cursing my enemies with a blasephemous curse.

    Gabe
     
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    Wow, where did you get these high stats?Is that cheat character?
     
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    actually someone sent me the character and im having fun playing it on HOF mode with 2 other characters. I dont dare try to fiddle around with the stats. I was told when one levels up a cheated character the game crashes. whether this is true or not, I dont care. I'm not willing to give it a shot!

    gabriel

    ps: LOL, on tonight's That 70s Show episode (Fox 5 NYC) the show ended with Alice Cooper, Booger (from Revenge of the Nerds; dont know his name) and Howard Hessemen (the DJ from WKRP Cincinnati) playing a tabletop session of D&D

    Hessemen: Darn it, I knew I should've worn my gauntlet of might!
     
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    Hmmm. My favorite is my ranger Lvl 8 I believe he is Strength 19
    Constitution 10
    Agility 19
    Intelligence 8
    Wisdom 14
    Charisma 8
    I have him using moonblade of selune, but against humans the winged blight. He's pretty good and the best in my party, but my rogue is really good too.

    [ December 05, 2002, 05:09: Message edited by: looserboy ]
     
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