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Sixth Spot Dilemma

Discussion in 'Icewind Dale (Classic)' started by Wilyone, Aug 15, 2000.

  1. Wilyone Gems: 1/31
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    [​IMG] Good morn..and well met need a little help so feel free to put in your 2 cents if you would...Started the following party

    Human Paladin..Great sword Cross bows
    Dwarven Tank..Axes and hammers
    Elven Ranger..Longbows and Longswords
    Half-Elf Cleric..Maces and slings
    Gnome Illusionist/Thief..Short swd and bow
    and...what?
    have a specialist human invoker..maybe necro for spell coverage with gnome maybe bard for more general spells and a lil extra punch upfront..your input would be appreciated
     
    Wilyone, Aug 15, 2000
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    I'd go with the Bard. I run a simular party and the bard made a nice backup spellcaster to my Gnome. The bard gets the nerco spell you lose and can use any weapon. Plus the bard only magic items rock!
     
    Voltric, Aug 15, 2000
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    Hey, what's wrong with leaving it as is? No need to split up those XPs any further. I like it the way you've got it.

    However, I should point out my disapproval of giving your thief/illusionist skill in short swords. This may be a role-playing decision on your part, and I can respect that. However, IWD is long on large swords that kick ass and very short on short swords that do much of anything. You can still backstab with a longsword, ya know.
     
    sminnis, Aug 15, 2000
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    My advice is to split up the multiclass. The mage is the person you want to advance as far as possible. I fyou play it the way you chose, you mage will not get to cast 7 level spells and maybe only one 6 level spell.

    You can dual class instead.

    However, it is your call.

    Cheers
     
    Modjahed, Aug 16, 2000
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  5. Lord Balduran Guest

    Hmmm...
    Your party is almost identical to mine, except I have a Bard instead of a Ranger.

    Your choices depend on what style of play you like.
    You could add another Gnome Illusionist/Thief, another fighter, or a Bard, those are all good choices. If it was my party I'd go with a Bard. Then you will be able to pick pockets, identify almost anything by right clicking on it, have some bow firepower, and some extra spells.
     
    Lord Balduran, Aug 16, 2000
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    I agree with the guy who said you don't really need another character. In fact, you could safely remove the Ranger, and have a very cool 4-man group that could easily finish the game.

    With only 4 characters in the party, your multi-classed thief/mage would still get to high levels and cast the best mage spells.

    But if you definately are against dumping anyone, I'd either go with the 5 you have now, or a bard if you seriously want a 6th character.
     
    The Wretched, Aug 16, 2000
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