Looking for some advice. Options

[gamble55]

I'd first like to say I'm so very impressed with the amount of work that has gone into this mod. I've been waiting for version 5 to finally give it a try and I've just finished the download.

I'm just looking for a little advice before I get started.

I'm a little unsure about what class I should play. Right now I'm leaning toward a Ranger/Cleric, Fighter/Thief or a Cleric/Thief. I'd like to try the expanded Ranger stronghold quests so that's one of the reasons I'm thinking R/C. Do you guys have any advice about these classes other suggestions for a new player?

Thanks in advance!

[rbeverjr]

When designing your group, realize that there are 2 big obstacles in IA, spell casters and golems. Spell casters are a handful. I'm just thankful that the shield bug is supposed to be less of a problem in IA 5. My best advice vs spell casters is to observe what they cast and from that concoct your plan to murder them. Metagaming makes things easier. Spells are a huge help when dealing with spell casters - ruby ray and spell strike are very important. As for golems, the kensai is easily the best solution in my experience. He works better than vampiric touch. I don't know about the new fragmentation spell though, but that spell won't work on the "monster" golems.