Party help

prox · Post by **prox** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 4:51 am

Hi
I've got a problem with my party in BG 2. In this moment I've got
Me - worrior
Korgan
Edwin
Viconia
Who alse should i pick to my party. Any idea?

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Morril · Post by **Morril** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 5:10 am

It seems like your going for the evil

Well it depends how many you wants in your party.
Now you have:
2 fighters (tanks)
1 mage
1 cleric
All evil
Maybe you should have a thief, fx Jan Jansen (Neutral)? He is also mage (illiosionist)

Btw: Welcome!

nephtu · Post by **nephtu** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 5:42 am

My 2 gold worth

[QUOTE=prox]Hi
I've got a problem with my party in BG 2. In this moment I've got
Me - worrior
Korgan
Edwin
Viconia
Who alse should i pick to my party. Any idea?

---------------------------SORY FOR MY ENG-----------------------------[/QUOTE]
You need a Rogue - I'd go with Jan. Otherwise you're fine.

prox · Post by **prox** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 8:32 am

ok jan is 5th how should be the 6th maby 2x mage...?

fable · Post by **fable** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 9:15 am

Anybody. As has been said often in these forums, there are no losing party arrangements. You can win with any combination--or solo. It just depends in part on how easy you want the game to be, and how much of a powergamer you are.

To round things out you might want a druid--though a sorc could be good, too. Among the BG2 mods are a pair of sorcs, Kelsey and Tashia. You can find out more details about 'em by reading the mod sticky thread, at the top of the page.

Thrain · Post by **Thrain** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 10:46 am

if you're roleplaying evil, then only jan would be a real possibility for that party. and to be honest, you don't really need anyone else. you have the best cleric (statswise), the best mage and one of the top three fighters.

SP101 · Post by **SP101** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 12:32 pm

Maybe you could download Alassa or Hessan? They are both Evil pure Thieves. Edwin will then be your only spellcaster, but he has alot of spells slots.

Alassa and Hessan are One-Day-NPCs, and you can find them on www.pocketplane.com

krunchyfrogg · Post by **krunchyfrogg** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 4:33 pm

Another good fit for your party is Yoshimo and/or Imoen.

Yoshi is Neutral, and I know Imoen's alignment is contrary to your party's, but she grew up with you, considers you a big brother to her, and won't leave your side (unless dismissed), even if you murder everybody in the game!

Tower_Master · Post by **Tower_Master** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 10:17 pm

next party member

the sage advice on BGII potential ease no matter what aside, I'd go for Imoen. While she may not be able to advance her levels anymore as a thief, a few potions can fix that. Or, if you're really desperate and hate Jan, you could try dual-classing Valygar (as a last resort - he's not the best for it).

SP101 · Post by **SP101** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:31 am

Dual-Classing Valygar ... ? With SK you can fake a dual-class with him, but Ranger can't dual-class to Thieves.

prox · Post by **prox** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 4:41 pm

I'm thinking about HAER'DALIS is he good? Is he better then Jaheira?

Something · Post by **Something** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 4:52 pm

the bard should be a good fit for you... some added spellcasting as well as a pretty decent damage dealer later on.

SP101 · Post by **SP101** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 5:45 pm

Haer'Dalis can be powerful when well-equiped. He's the only one who can use Bard Equipement. (A few Harps and a really nice chainmail). His High lore is really useful to identify items, and his pickpocket can be quite useful too if you don't want to waste money for potions or scrolls. Offensive/Defensive spin are really great abilities.

Jaheira is strong too, but she can use only a few weapons (Staves, Spears, Scimitars, Slings and few other weapons).

Thrain · Post by **Thrain** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 8:47 am

yes Jaheira can only use those weapons, but how many of your other characters use them? it's a good way to bring some variety into your group. Jaheira with the staff of rhynn or dual weilding belm and a good club/scimitar (rashod's talon, water's edge) is an awesome melee prospect.

[EDIT] and not to forget the impaler spear - 1d6+10 damage

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 8:01 pm

Loose Korgan, no need as you are a Fighter yourself. Then get Jaheira (for backup fighting and Druid spells), Jan (you want a Thief, truly...) and Haer'Dalis (cause Bards are the best). Now you got a versatile and able party!

Brynn · Post by **Brynn** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:12 am

[QUOTE=prox]I'm thinking about HAER'DALIS is he good? Is he better then Jaheira?[/QUOTE]

Prox, don't leave him out if you're looking for a good time

As mentioned above, he's quite effective in battle, too, and at higher level he's got astonishing powers (like Time Trap, Use Any Items, Offesnive Spin, and other stuff). Also, he's such an entertaining company, the journey will be half as fun without him