BG plotline

Flyboy · Post by **Flyboy** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 11:03 am

I've decided to go back to BGI, which I originally played on Mac 3 years ago, and create a character that I can take through the whole plotline.

Just to confirm the order . . .

I should play BG, TOSC, IWD, SOA, ToB, in that order?

Second question, just to get input from seasoned vets such as yourselves . . .

I feel the most versatile character I could play through the whole stroy with would be a F/M/Th . . . thoughts? Pros? Cons?

Bentz · Post by **Bentz** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 11:40 am

IWD isn't a part from the BG series.

Flyboy · Post by **Flyboy** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 11:51 am

Thanks Bentz - you just saved me $9.99 on ebay . . . .

Is it, though, the same 'game', as in, same rules, interface etc? Just not part of the same story?

Zelgadis · Post by **Zelgadis** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 12:33 pm

IWD is more of a dungeon romp than BG was, but yes, iits interface and rules are nearly identical.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:06 pm

Originally posted by Flyboy
I feel the most versatile character I could play through the whole stroy with would be a F/M/Th . . . thoughts? Pros? Cons?

Yeah a fighter/mage/thief could work. Are you planning on soloing? (i found a fighter/thief easyer to solo then a f/m/t ion BG1 but taht on the other hand)

If your not soloing i woulkd choose a single, or multiclass with 2classes.
A thief class would be nice in BG2, but you can play whatever suits you best.

Galuf the Dwarf · Post by **Galuf the Dwarf** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:27 pm

And if you're really starting out in the game, the best thing to do is to have somewhat of a balanced party. You might want to go with 2 or 3 warriors (single- or multi/dual-classed, depending on race and available class combinations*), 1 or 2 healers* (Druid or Cleric, your choice), a Thief*, and an arcane spellcaster* (either a Mage or Sorceror; Sorcs normally can't dual/multi-class). You could go with 1 warrior, thief, arcane spellcaster and healer, and then go with something else like a Bard (if you think their skills will be enough of a benefit, mainly their "Bard Song").

Overall, it's all up to you. Good luck.

Coot · Post by **Coot** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 2:48 am

Originally posted by Flyboy
I feel the most versatile character I could play through the whole stroy with would be a F/M/Th . . . thoughts? Pros? Cons?

The most annoying drawback while playing a f/m/t is the one weapon slot.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 4:19 am

Re: Re: BG plotline

Originally posted by Coot
The most annoying drawback while playing a f/m/t is the one weapon slot.

Only in BG1, he/she has 2 in BG2