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Golden Lion 86 · Post by **Golden Lion 86** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:36 pm

[QUOTE=midnight_storm]alright
level 8 it is then
these are her stats from BG
Name: Riona
str:19
dex:18
con:18
int:5
wis:14
cha:18
Her strength is 19 because she's got a girdle of hill giant strength
otherwise its 18
Due to other equipment she's got equiped she has these attributes:
protection from fire 60%
prot from electricity 100%
prot from acid 20%
prot from magic 20%
prot from poison 100%
and haste from her boots of speed
i actually have two pairs of those if anyone wants it[/QUOTE]

In my opinion, she's way overpowered. We're writing a roleplaying story, not playing a BG game. I will be the first to admit that when playing BG, I will also max my stats except for one, but this is just ridiculous.

She has STR and CON of 18, which implies that she is really big and strong, but she has an INT of 5, which makes her as dull as a sea stone. Also, with all the immunities, she is really going to unbalance the story. I think you need to tone her down to RP specifications, and give her more balanced stats.

For instance, if you make her 5'7", 130 lbs (or somewhere along those lines), she'll have maybe 15 STR and CON at best (though her DEX can be 18 at virtually any size). She could be big for all I know, but if she is not, I strongly suggest that you rebalance her in accordance with her physical attributes.

Noncorporeal attributes (INT, WIS, CHA), are entirely up to the imagination, and are much more flexible than physical attributes. I still recommend that you rebalance these as well. INT should be 9 at least, if you want her to be as smart as Rocky (Stallone). You'll probably want her to be smarter than that. WIS is pretty good for a Paladin and CHA for a paladin should be high.

Anyway, if the rest of the group decides the current stats are fine, I cannot oppose them, but I think that your paladin, as she is, is severely unbalanced and overpowered.

There is also the possibility that you thought this was a BG multiplayer game (as I did with my first RP story), in which case you can forget all I just said and make your own decision.

In conclusion, this is a Roleplaying story, so it is a good idea to roleplay, and not bring in a munchkin.

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The Paladin is generally a strong class, and comes with bonuses, like saving throw bonuses, and immunity to disease and that sort of stuff, so a paladin of level X is generally going to be more powerful than any other class of level X (rules change around level 10-13). She can still be powerful, but through divine might, not through insane munchkin stats and munchkin gear.

werebeargoddess · Post by **werebeargoddess** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:31 pm

You know, now that I think about it, GL has a very good point. Very few characters, even in BG, have a Girdle of Hill Giant Strength at level 8 without cheating; or at least I never did, and I've played BG quite a few times now. And few people had that high a protection from things like acid, fire, etc at that low a level. Also, it's not often that you have more than a single pair of boots of speed.

midnight, I'm not trying to be nitpickety or mean, and I'm sure GL isn't either. But the fact is, your char is still a little overpowered. This is just a story, not a powergaming type thing.

Golden Lion 86 · Post by **Golden Lion 86** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:52 pm

[QUOTE=werebeargoddess]You know, now that I think about it, GL has a very good point. Very few characters, even in BG, have a Girdle of Hill Giant Strength at level 8 without cheating; or at least I never did, and I've played BG quite a few times now. And few people had that high a protection from things like acid, fire, etc at that low a level. Also, it's not often that you have more than a single pair of boots of speed.

midnight, I'm not trying to be nitpickety or mean, and I'm sure GL isn't either. But the fact is, your char is still a little overpowered. This is just a story, not a powergaming type thing.

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Well, her Pally is level 18 in BG2, so those things ARE possible, but since you tone down the level, you must also tone down the loot. My main complaint is about the stats. Indeed, I am not trying to be mean, just being a bit of a stickler to the spirit of RP if you will.

Yeltsu · Post by **Yeltsu** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:05 am

I agree with GL and WBG,

A backgroud to your char would be nice as well, as well as some personality.

midnight_storm · Post by **midnight_storm** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:38 am

Alright then
Let me right it down first
I'll post it later on today
around 8 or something

Demortis · Post by **Demortis** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:58 pm

ummm, yea, that sounds more like my shinobi then a pali, although hes got 16 int. palis are mainly support, not a tank, so you dont need all that con or str, dex would help alot more. a low level char is not going to beable to get immunites or resist items that strong, yes they can get res items but, only of like 5. i have no problem with the boots, just limit it to one pair, like WBG stated, you should only need one set, anyone else have to add to this? im not tryin to be a jerk here, just tryin to help alil.

Yeltsu · Post by **Yeltsu** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:37 pm

Oh, btw I am going to Britain for vacation for two weeks on thursday, so no posts from me then

Demortis · Post by **Demortis** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 6:17 pm

well, have fun man,

has anyone heard from MS? i was looking forward to seeing what changes she/he made, (i dont know if shes a she, or if shes a he, so bare with me please, i saw the posts when i was half asleep)

werebeargoddess · Post by **werebeargoddess** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:51 pm

Oh, I was going to say this later this week, but oh well. I'm leaving on Sunday, and I'll be gone all next week. I'll come back around next Saturday (not this Saturday, but the next one).

Golden Lion 86 · Post by **Golden Lion 86** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 12:34 am

Sytze · Post by **Sytze** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:25 pm

Well, I had totally forgotten about this little place. I'm still interested, but I'm not sure about the rest, though. Do wgoddess, and you too GL, still visit this board?

werebeargoddess · Post by **werebeargoddess** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:50 pm

I still come, but usually I'm pretty busy with school and other stuff, to where I don't feel like posting much.

Sytze · Post by **Sytze** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 6:40 am

So, basically, you're too busy to continue this story? I don't mind, there's always SE:FR, but some certainty would be nice.

Yeltsu · Post by **Yeltsu** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:11 am

I can try to add a part now and then, it'd be great to continue this story, I apologize for being so unreliable in the past, I'll try to be more active in the future

Demortis · Post by **Demortis** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 3:34 pm

im up for starting to work on the story again

werebeargoddess · Post by **werebeargoddess** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 4:20 pm

[QUOTE=Sytze]So, basically, you're too busy to continue this story? I don't mind, there's always SE:FR, but some certainty would be nice.

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For the most part, yeah, but I'll post when I can. Usually on weekends I have enough time to write, and I have time usually during lunch also. I'll also have time to post whenever I happen to have a couple days off from school because of vacation and such.

Sytze · Post by **Sytze** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:25 am

Ok. Now, if only GL could report back in, we might have a chance of reviving this piece of masterwork again and settle who starts writing first.

Demortis · Post by **Demortis** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:26 am

or we could start writing again and let him fall into the rotation. just an idea

Yeltsu · Post by **Yeltsu** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:54 am

I think we better do that, It's been quite some time since I've talked to him.

Demortis · Post by **Demortis** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:09 pm

Ive only seen him here once or twice, so it looks like its only the 4 of us now, he can post when he start showin back up