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[Risax]

Like the title says. I'm a first time player in BG, what would be the best class for me?
I enjoy playing characters that fight fast, and in light armour. I'm fine with mages too.

[FrostyThundertrod]

For a first time player of BG1 I would sugest a Elf fighter. that uses a long bow and a 2handed sword for back up.



If you starting in BG2 I would sugest a sorcerer.

[Risax]

FrostyThundertrod wrote...

For a first time player of BG1 I would sugest a Elf fighter. that uses a long bow and a 2handed sword for back up.

If you starting in BG2 I would sugest a sorcerer.

Thank you.
And which builds do you suggest? Sorry, I'm new to BG...

[FrostyThundertrod]

18/some thing STR

19 dex

16 or more CON

INT is a dump point stast

WIS is a dump point stat

CHA 8 or more 18 gets some nice bonuses but 8 prevents the negitive reactions in BG1

[Risax]

Alright, this is for fighter I assume?

Is there a site or wikia where I can find more guides and tips for BG?

[Humanoid_Taifun]

While I believe that you should choose a character more on your playing style habits than on what others consider optimal, I guess that for a first time player the dwarven fighter (berserker) is the safest choice (as I said in the other thread).

The advantages over the elven fighter are superior HP and better saving throws, and if you take your first look into the game, you may come to realize how important saving throws are. With throwing axes you will also deal more damage ranged than a guy with a bow (though they don't have the same reach as archery).

Sorcerer may not be the best choice for a first-time player for the simple reason that if you make wrong choices during spell selection, you can't revert them. Besides that, casters are very frail if you don't know how to use their spells correctly.

[HolyAvenger]

I definitely think that compared to DAO, the build and class of your character matter much less and you should go with whatever RP'ing choice you prefer. The bigger party and variety of companions means you can build effective play styles and combinations around whatevery you choose.

[akayasha]

If you want something more versatile then I suggest human fighter. Regardless of the fighter you choose, you should have proficiency in a melee weapon and a range weapon. Range helps a lot.

[ZombieChow]

Alot of first timers roll half orc barbarian.

[Humanoid_Taifun]

@akayasha While it is true what you say, I don't think that dualclassing is the way to go for a first-timer. Besides, if you don't tell him about dualclassing before he's done rolling up his character, then he might end up not being able to after all.

(for OP: Dualclassing means abandoning your old class in favor of a new one. You start again at level 1, and need to gain as many levels as you had with the old class +1, before you have access to the abilities of both classes. You will still level up only in your new class though. If you like the idea of two classes, you should try a multiclass instead, which is chosen at character generation)

@ZombieChow Interesting. I didn't notice that. How did you get this piece of information?

[Sandbox47]

For a first time in BG1 take an elven ranger. They'll be good with bows and you want to keep your character out of the way, regardless whether it's a mage or warrior, while your team fights.

Imoen is a good aid (more shooting) for your archer and make sure to have at least one warrior in your group. And use pause. A lot.

[ZombieChow]

Maybe not BG1, but its the choice for BG2 newbies....pick the most strongest sounding character =p

[Humanoid_Taifun]

Sandbox47 wrote...
For a first time in BG1 take an elven ranger. They'll be good with bows

With Tutu or BGT Archers (ranger kit) are indeed the best ranged warriors.

But in vanilla BG1 fighters will advance in levels a bit faster and be able to put more points into a single weapon, meaning they will be more successful with bows than rangers.

What advantages does a pure low level ranger have over an equally pure and low level fighter, anyway?

[Spjuv3rn]

Humanoid_Taifun wrote...

Sandbox47 wrote...
For a first time in BG1 take an elven ranger. They'll be good with bows

With Tutu or BGT Archers (ranger kit) are indeed the best ranged warriors.

But in vanilla BG1 fighters will advance in levels a bit faster and be able to put more points into a single weapon, meaning they will be more successful with bows than rangers.

What advantages does a pure low level ranger have over an equally pure and low level fighter, anyway?

They can charm animals

[Sandbox47]

I just think that Ranger goes hand in hand with bows and elves. And they get spells as you level, I seem to remember.

[Humanoid_Taifun]

Yep. 1 level 1 spell at level 8. That's going to tip the scales.

[Gecon]

Whatever you like most, really.

You will have a full group and whatever you yourself play, other NPCs will fill the missing tasks.

BG comes with a very complex rule system, and the first levels are very hard, no matter what your class choice is.

In BG2 you already have some level from the start, though, so its actually easier, at least if you know what you're doing.

If you absolutely want a powergamer option, that would be Fighter/Mage. Available to Elf, Halfelf, and Gnome.

In BG1, go for ranged weapons, i.e. Composite Longbows. They rock.

[Rzepik2]

Maybe you should try ranger/cleric or cleric/fighter. Rather easy and interesting.

And remember - ugly races can't romance in BG2.
(of course you can mod/hack it)

Modifié par Rzepik2, 20 janvier 2011 - 08:27 .

[Blastback]

My all time favorite was a fighter using the Beserker kit. Gives you a fair degree of toughness, and Beserk gives you immunity to some of the deadliest spells in the game.





Plus I just like whacking stuff.

[HolyAvenger]

Since everyone's nominating their favourite class here, I'm gonna say Paladin. Take the Cavalier kit, and pick up Carsomyr in BG2 and go to freaking town.

[Morbidest]

Rzepik2 wrote...



And remember - ugly races can't romance in BG2.
(of course you can mod/hack it)

Actually, a Half-Orc can do the Viconia romance. And, as you say, if you load the Nalia romance mod, a good aligned dwarf can romance her. And I would say that half-orc or dwarf are the two best choices for a pure fighter for someone's first run through SoA. It's also worth saying that picking a balanced party of 5 NPCs to assist you is a big help: another fighter, 2 mages/thief types, a cleric and a druid. For some side quests you should temporarily leave one of your "regulars" at your home base (usually the Copper Coronet Inn) and add the side quest NPC, but it helps to develope the same 5 NPCs so that they gain in power as you go thru Amn.

[Humanoid_Taifun]

Without any mods (like the G3 Fixpack), half-Orcs cannot romance anybody.

from G3 Fixpack Core Fixes
Viconia Won't Romance Half-Orc Characters

A half-orc PC should be able to initiate the Viconia romance, but a bad trigger in the main game script was preventing this.

Files altered: baldur.bcs

Modifié par Humanoid_Taifun, 21 janvier 2011 - 05:58 .

[AnonymousHero]

BERSERKER! BERSERKER! BERSERKER! (Dwarven.)



(sorry)

[suttree]

Berserker!

Note: Rated 14A for coarse language.

I played my first BG1 game with a pure mage. h_taifun's advice seems pretty solid: play with what interests you.   Just run away 'til you can find some fellow adventurers.

[sherlockemery]

Paladin Undead Hunter rocks...