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Mods aren't an option for me, sadly, as I'm not aware of any that have been written for the Mac version. I've heard mixed reviews of the Tactics mod though: some people seem to think that it forces you to use cheese, for example.
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That's a bummer about no mods written ...

Try the Improved Twisted Rune in the Tactics mod. One of the most fun fights I've ever had. Wait till you see Layene actually use the Staff of the Magi

Keldorn is one of my favorites especially once properly equipped. Get him the Carsomyr, the dex gaunts and a str belt and he's a monster. His 2x dispel is great for mage killing. The downside is he doesn't get along with Viconia or Edwin so he usually fits into the "good only" parties I create.

All ...

Under normal games I agree that Edwin is all you need but for Tactics I wanted to be safe and have a backup mage, plus Nalia is good enough to disarm most traps. It's really a fun group. I've been tempted to drop Jaheira for Viconia so I would have 3 good and 3 evils.

Personally I'm loving the Tactics mod. I just don't understand all the complaints about it. So far I've beat Ilyich, Torgal, Maevar, Firkraag, Bodhi(chapter 6) and Twisted Rune without any cheese. Did I get my ass handed to me before I figured them out? Yes. Did I enjoy the process of coming up with ...

Depends on the circumstance. With no mods SoA+ToB is too easy so a full party isn't needed but then you lose out on the dialog and interaction between six people. After you've played the game enough and learn what works then dragging around six people isn't so much fun anymore. Three people is ideal ...

I first just want to say what a wild ride Tactics has been so far and compliment the authors of this wonderfully addicting mod. The improved boss fights are very difficult but not impossible. Fights that take 50 reloads and you only win on a fluke are not my style. If it's that hard I just backoff ...

IMHO, your original party was better :) I've never liked Aerie, she can die to one errant AOE spell and can't cast enough of the high level mage and cleric spells.

Nalia is very underrated. She is the best mage you can get in the early game until Edwin. She also has 80 Find Traps which is plenty to ...

As a long time lurker it's time for me to be brave and speak my mind :)

2) Firkraag(non cheese). Like Opal said lower resistance and breach are extremely important. And make damn sure your fire resists are 100+ on your tanks. There's a fire resist ring, helm and shield that drop before you get to ...