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Dec 19 2007, 03:38 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 99 Joined: 6-November 07 |
Help me complete a balanced party here:
So far, I've got: Viconia Haer'Dalis Cernd In my "standard setup" that works for my style of play, I'd like to have 1 primary spellchucker, and 2 more tanks. I also need somebody to handle locks and traps. Another requirement is that I'd really like to romance Viccy (I've started that once, but never completed it), and I need the party to stay together (without mods), so inparty killing is OUT. I figure Imoen fits in pretty well for the main mage and traps/locks person, which leaves me needing 2 tanks. I could use any of the following to fit that role: Minsc Korgan Vaygar Mazzy (unconventional, but she works well in the role!) Protagonist I've never played a Wizard Slayer before, nor a Beastmaster. But I think a WS makes a better tank. I'm not dead-set on this though (as I love Berserkers). It's been a long time since I tried a single-classed Kensai too. Another interesting option is a Monk, which I've never tried past Chapter 3 Any and all suggestions here are welcome. TIA This post has been edited by Klorox: Dec 19 2007, 10:13 PM -------------------- Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!
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Dec 20 2007, 01:47 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 99 Joined: 6-November 07 |
As I brainstorm, I come up with wackier and wackier ideas.
I've just installed the Shapeshifter rebalancing tweak, which apparently will make Cernd into a decent tank. I'm told Haer'Dalis (when buffed) makes an awesome fighter, and that Viconia can have a great AC, so she should last in combat a while. If I were to stick to my preferred 4 member party, I'm actually considering a Swashbuckler dualled into a Mage. Is a Swashbuckler a decent Fighter? I know I'll never tank like a real tank, but what if I were to dual at level 10 (or is 11 when the next AC bonus kicks in?), could a Swashbuckler at that level function decently asa tank? TIA -------------------- Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!
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Dec 20 2007, 02:34 PM
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The Tactician Distinguished Developer Posts: 7674 Joined: 1-December 05 |
Is a Swashbuckler a decent Fighter? I know I'll never tank like a real tank, but what if I were to dual at level 10 (or is 11 when the next AC bonus kicks in?), could a Swashbuckler at that level function decently asa tank? A swashbuckler becomes a decent fighter when he reaches 26+ levels. So, if you want him as a tank, you shouldn't dual him to another class (not even to fighter, because you want him to gain the "Use Any Item" HLA, plus a high level swashbucklers has excellent AC). Since thieves progress quickly, it won't take too long for him to hit those high levels. But if you want a mage with thieving skills to free an NPC slot (not to be forced to have a separate thief in the party), then dualing at level 10 is a good idea. He will be a mage with a minor AC bonus and with thieving skills of course. -------------------- Improved Anvil
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Dec 20 2007, 02:45 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 99 Joined: 6-November 07 |
Thanks Sikret. Sounds dualling at level 10 (or even 15) won't do for me what I want.
I could go with a FMT, or bite the bullet and go with 5 or 6 NPCs. Viconia Cernd Haer'Dalis Those are my core. I need a Thief, another Mage, and some tanking power. Grrr! |
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Dec 20 2007, 02:57 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 99 Joined: 6-November 07 |
I just had a little idea, and I think I'm going with it:
I'll play a Sorcerer, and change Viconia into a Cleric/Thief multiclass. The multiclass fits her character well, and it will be a new challenge for me to play without a classic tank type character! Anybody want to help a Shadowkeeper newbie turn Viconia into a C/T? TIA. Sorcerer Viconia (romance) Cernd Haer'Dalis Should be fun!!! |
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Dec 20 2007, 06:26 PM
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Forum Member Posts: 99 Joined: 6-November 07 |
nix that last one (Are ya'll getting tired of reading my crap yet?).
I figure I'd do better not modifying anybody, and playing a Bounty Hunter (11) > Mage. I should get those levels back very quickly, and could even solo Chateau Irenicus. -------------------- Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!
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