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More info?)
Naomi wrote:
> Decided to play both BG1 and BG2 and not to bother importing my BG1
> character to BG2, considering it'll take me too long to finish BG1 and
> I wanna try BG2 now
>
> SO can anyone give me tips for starting out BG2? I want pretty much
> the same type of character as I want for BG1, fighter/theif who can
> kick some butt and pick some locks
Not sure what allignment to
> choose (any recommendations?).
>
> Cheers!
In general:
If you plan on sneaking then don't put more then 80-90% in hide and move
silently. There are quite a few good magic items that will boost these
stats to over 100%.
If you plan on picking pockets then put more then 150% in pick pockets,
especially if you plan on stealing from shops. However, a game bug
means that anyting over 255% roles over, so a pick pocket more then that
puts you back to that -256% (i.e. 300% = a real 44%). Be careful if you
use thieving potions.
If you want to backstab, you will need to use a thief single handed
weapon (short/long sword, dagger, club, etc).
If you want someone who is mostly about fighting, I would consider a
dwarf. Have an 18 strength and 19 constitution. If you don't plan on
backstabbing or on doing much sneaking, then you may consider
specializing in axe and flail, with sling as a missle weapon. Wear
metal armor most of the time, and take if off if you want to open a lock
or find a trap.
An elf is a good choice for a scout type. An elf has a natural bonus in
long sword and bow, so you probably want to take those. A short bow is
actually better then a long bow, since there are three excellent short
bows in the game, one that can be found soon after the initial dungeon.
Another option is to go with the swashbuckler specialist. They are a
thief class that gets bonuses that make them a fairly good fighter.
However, they don't backstab and should not be used in the front line.
Let the 'real' fighters take the punishment and send the swashbuckler in
once everyone is in melee. Strangly enough, half-orcs make good
swashbucklers. They can have a natural 19 strength, which is much
better then the standard 18 (no fighter bonus) of a normal thief.
Finally you could be a human who dual classes. The game engine strongly
favors fighter first then thief. This gives you far more hit points,
fighter 18(xx) strength bonus, and thief levels are easier to gain so
you spend less time without your initial class. The favorite thing
seems to be starting as a kensi fighter, switching at either 9th or 13th
level.
Alignment is really up to you and your character concept. The game
rewards 'good' behavior, but evil doesn't mean stupid. Evil characters
would happily do good deads if it helps with her ultimate plan of ruling
the universe.
Good luck,
Mark.
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