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Decent choice for a PC?

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Jhonka, Jan 18, 2004.

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    Jhonka This is the face of Justice Veteran

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    [​IMG] 'Lo all, this is my first post, so hi. I was wondering, since I haven't played the game much (played several PCs through Irenicus' dungeon, then decided to start over since I didn't like my protagonist) I'm currently playing a Monk, and I'm liking him best so far, after trying a Fighter/Mage/Thief, an Archer, and a Totemic Druid.

    Anyway, what would some 'logical' choices be for PCs as far as class goes? (Fewest available/good NPCs of that class, basically) I'm looking to get as 'complete' a party as possible. Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
     
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    Well, there really are no truly good thieves in the unmodded game. I'd recommend a fighter/thief if you are going to start anew. You can skate by with Imoen, Jan or maybe even Nalia, but I like using more of the thiefly abilities.

    BTW, monks are fun, too, although, IMO they become overpowered (but so does a F/T, so who am I to talk?)
     
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    Jhonka This is the face of Justice Veteran

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    For the F/T would you recommend starting as a Fighter and dualing later, or doing a multiclassed F/T from the start?
     
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    Depends on your race of choice really. If you like elves, or the "hooded avatar" go for the multiclass. If you like humans, go fighter then dual thief. Both are fun to play. I'd prefer to play an elven fighter/thief multiclass due to the elf's bonuses for thieving abilities.
     
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    Half-elven Druid/fighter. My favourite character, awesome tank with anti-mage spells.
     
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    @ Shadow Druid - original post implied that PC and NPC's shouldn't overlap. Thus, your F/D could be Jaheira ('tis a fun character, though)

    I'd go multiclass unless you are sure that you are only playing SOA without an experience cap remover, in which case dual from fighter to thief at level 9 or 13.
     
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    [​IMG] Thanks for the suggestions guys, I just started an Elven Multiclassed F/T, and he's already much fun :)
     
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    I also must agree on Fighter/Thief being the logical choice for the PC. From a storyline perspective also it seems a good choice since being a bhallspawn you obviously had some kind violent urges and might have turned to physical power to solve some problems, yet being Imoen's best friend you would have picked a few things off her every now and again.

    Fighter thieves are powerful and the PC will always be useful.
     
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    Fighter/Theif, come on, i have better stuff with a Mage/Theif!
     
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    My Human Beserker[8]/Thief[x] was one of the best I've played. The ability to gain Grand Mastery in your weapon of choice overcomes the marginal loss in THACO. And your backstabs hurt! :grin:

    As dmc said there are no good thieves in the game.
    Also there are no great GOOD clerics.
    And the Druids and Bard CAN be improved upon, so you might want to look into that.

    Hope you reach the sunlight this time :thumb:
     
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    Speaking of backstabs... are there any special conditions for it other than being behind the target? (ie leaving shadows)
     
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    You must be using a weapon that can be used by a single class thief (yes, you can backstab with a staff, you cannot, however, use a two handed sword). Be behind your target and either invisible or in the shadows. Your target cannot have true sight active or some similar illusion piercing device. (I think that you can avoid that problem if you are wearing the cloak of non-detection and are hiding in shadows -- I don't think the cloak helps if you are magically invisible.)
     
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    Cool, thanks. I'll try and remember that =)
     
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    Good man, F/T is a great PC choice - it just seems logical to use the class.
     
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    Or you could try the much heralded(sp?)(and owerpowered) Kensai/Mage.
    Makes a perfect match with the no armor thing and you are practically invincible towards the end of the game.
     
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    SORCEROR!!

    I mean c'mon, what more could you signify that the PC is a child of God than the ability to use magic without learning. Read sorceror's class description for detail.
     
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    Man, I really think it is still the Theif/mage combo that rocks the house!
     
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    Depends on your style:

    - for the more melee style of playing, definitely go for F/T.

    - for the more magic style of playing, go for cleric/mage. Kind of slow in advancement, but the payoff will be worth it.
     
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    Except there is already a cleric/mage in the game, and the original post was about classes that were lacking in NPCs.

    I just used BG1Tutu to play a F/T, and it was great fun. I think I'll enjoy BG2 when I finally get around to starting my next game.

    Sorcerors can destroy anything in the game eventually, and there aren't any unmodded NPC sorcerors.
     
    Sparhawk the Pandion, Jan 19, 2004
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