Wizard Power??

MrSpiffo · Post by **MrSpiffo** » Fri Dec 27, 2002 10:51 pm

Hey guys, I was just wondering how powerful wizards are in NWN. I haven't bought it yet, but plan to.

I was mainly wondering because in BG1, wizards are not exactly "powerful." I was wondering if the NWN wizzys level up faster, memorize more spells, or whatever.

Sorry if I sound a little clueless.

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Sat Dec 28, 2002 7:37 am

you stil lhave to memorize spells and stuff. but i think NWN is alot easier than BG series.wizards and sorcs are really easy to play here

Graeye · Post by **Graeye** » Sat Dec 28, 2002 7:48 am

Over the long run, Sorcerors are more powerful than wizards and eventually can wreak some serious *hit.

With the "martial weapons" feat, a strength belt and enhanced dexterity, they can even become decent melee fighters; however, I would recommend keeping your distance with a good bow, piercing arrows and high dexterity, while using area spells to wipe out groups of critters. Arnold Schwartzenegger they ain't.

Be SURE to get Boots of Speed ASAP (they speed up casting time and keep you out of trouble).

I used Daelan and summoned critters as my tanks and a pixie to deal with traps and locks. I tried getting the skills for traps and locks but it takes f-o-r-e-v-e-r to build them up to a usable level. Pixies, btw, are remarkably durable because they're so hard to hit but try to keep them out of the way in tough fights.

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Sat Dec 28, 2002 7:58 am

i used the monk as my tank. forgot his name. hes one crazy sob. matched my evil/psychotic character

my wizard never needed to use weapons Oo. i alwayed used staves for the feats or other bonuses they gave. pixies are really fun. specially when u posses them

MrSpiffo · Post by **MrSpiffo** » Sat Dec 28, 2002 6:04 pm

Thanx for replying

I was just asking because I'm used to games like Nox and others, where wizards are supremely powerful.

Also in BG1, it took a while to level up wizards, and when you did, there wasn't too much of a reward, i.e. when you gain a level, sometimes you get a spell from the next level.

I hope it's easier in NWN (I haven't gotten it yet, but very soon I will)

MrSpiffo · Post by **MrSpiffo** » Sat Dec 28, 2002 6:12 pm

Hey Taco!

Your comics are hilarious!

Is it set in BG1 or NWN?

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Sat Dec 28, 2002 6:50 pm

Originally posted by MrSpiffo
Hey Taco!

Your comics are hilarious!

Is it set in BG1 or NWN?

ah they are funny. but they are Kayless's.

im sure he'll like to know what you think

Kayless · Post by **Kayless** » Tue Dec 31, 2002 6:11 am

Originally posted by MrSpiffo
Hey Taco!

Your comics are hilarious!

Is it set in BG1 or NWN?

DCI is set in the modern Forgotten Realms timeline, so that would be NWN.

Originally posted by Taco Magus
ah they are funny. but they are Kayless's. im sure he'll like to know what you think

Thanks for setting the record straight and not stealing my thunder.

MrSpiffo · Post by **MrSpiffo** » Tue Dec 31, 2002 7:39 pm

How do you become an "exalted member"?

Kayless · Post by **Kayless** » Wed Jan 01, 2003 2:39 am

Originally posted by MrSpiffo
How do you become an "exalted member"?

Just rack up 50 posts and bingo, you're exalted.

garazdawi · Post by **garazdawi** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 9:31 am

Originally posted by Kayless
Just rack up 50 posts and bingo, you're exalted.

This is quite easy if you ever visit SYM....

As for wizards, I don't really know yet. I just started one and I'm pittyfully weak at the moment. My tank is killing everything and I'm almost always just leaching all the xp. I hope that I will eventually get some real power........ Besides I'm only level 4 as yet

Rudar Dimble · Post by **Rudar Dimble** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 5:33 am

Whatever game you play, the thing with wizards is that you need to get past the first 6 or 7 levels before they get powerfull. Fighters are good from the start, but wizards kick their ass at higher levels. At least IMHO...

Rudar Dimble · Post by **Rudar Dimble** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 5:35 am

BTW: it is a pitty there are just 2 categories: members and exalted members. Okay you also have the moderators, but they have nothing to do with the number of posts.

At my own site I have like 5 categories, may be also an idea for GB???

garazdawi · Post by **garazdawi** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 9:40 am

Originally posted by Rudar Dimble
BTW: it is a pitty there are just 2 categories: members and exalted members. Okay you also have the moderators, but they have nothing to do with the number of posts.

At my own site I have like 5 categories, may be also an idea for GB???

Hi Ruud, long time no see, anyway you should post this at SYM instead..... there the big ones might see it and take notice. Inside a thread like this no one will really see it.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 3:38 pm

Originally posted by Graeye

Be SURE to get Boots of Speed ASAP (they speed up casting time and keep you out of trouble).

Any idea where they can be found?
My ranger could realy use a pair

Graeye · Post by **Graeye** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 4:08 pm

Boots of Speed

You find them in the High Tower in Luskan (I forget what level) and if you somehow miss them, you can buy a pair later on (in Beorunna's Well, I think) for 40K gold . . . expensive but still worth it.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 4:09 pm

Thanks

EvilEdwin · Post by **EvilEdwin** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 5:52 am

Think I found mine when hitting level 12 in Chapter Two. There's no fixed place for them to appear, there just one of many random items you find in the best treasure chests.