1. My personal favorite class is the mage, because he's better suited for spells, and I believe the most powerful build in Divinity is a spellcaster. Also, keep in mind that any character can choose any skill, making powerful hybrids an option.
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Click here for Raze's early starting tips. In this, Raze also details the differences between the classes.
3. If you have any questions, just ask or search the forum. The forum is full of info.
4. There is no difference between sexes of a class, other than the starting spells. I recommend whichever sex you find most attractive.
5. My personal favorite build for a mage is a summoner.
Click here for my thoughts on building a summoner.
Click here for Kaan's mage guide. And
here is yet another thread about how to play a mage.
6. I wish I knew off the top of my head. I'm sure someone else knows.
7. You will need an empty flask, and at least one point in the alchemy skill.
The full details of the process can be found
here at the Locus Inn.
8. Lockpicks can be bought at some vendors and are occasionally dropped by monsters. Some names you should keep in mind for reliable lockpick vendors are Tingalf (in Ars Magicana) and Finnigan (in Verdistis).
9. George is the first person in the game who can repair your items. Another smith is Geoff of Ars Magicana, in case something, uh, bad, happens to old George.
10. No, you don't. You only need skill points in the skill "Repair" found in the warrior skill tree. Activate the skill and then click on your damaged equipment to repair it.
11. Yep.
12. My personal favorite is Val's Quest Guide at the Locus Inn. It's nice and organized and very thorough.
Click here to view it.
