Hello,
So i would like to develop a party that is consistent with their personality/lore. And then have a cohesive story around that. Of course Larian will provide that. But having my own twist/side-stories can be a lot of fun. Of course this also have to all come together and work gamplaywise. I dont mind not optimising. I will focus mainly on stories, rp and being versatile.
Of course things will change while ill play. Having some general idea's will probably enhance my experience.
My general idea is to be mobile. In and out. Not really focussing on the stealth mechanics. Everyone can do some melee/spells. Storywise focus on the struggle between good/evil.
Btw: I have no DnD experience. Never played bg1/2. I did read the first 9 Drizzt books (re-reading em now). I do however have experience with DOS2 and Dragon age:Origins. Man, i loved those games.I have played 80 hours of early acces. 30 at the very start and 50 this week.
Been watching DnD youtube video's a lot this week to get some more knowledge. Dungeon dudes are great..
I will always bring Shadowheart and myself. Mostly Wyl and Lea'zel. Then swap partymembers around a bit when it seems to make sense storywise or when i feel like it. I think i dont like Astarion and Gale that much. May change while i play more.
As face for my party it will be mainly me. Some situations it will be Shadowheart or Wyl.
Me: A character of a mix between Drizzt and me. Dark background now trying to do good. Sometimes "the hunter" emerges.
I always love versatility. Was between bard/druid/ranger. Settled on a Sword Bard-Lock. Seems fitting. Bard for the versatility. Sword for melee focus. Lock for some more flavor. Probably 10 bard 2 lock. Dual wielding scimitars. Mobility and darkness/devilsight.
Also considering Bard/Ranger. I rly like that for RP/theme!. Start 1 hunter, 3 swordbard, 2m hunter, rest bard. Bardlock just seems a lot better..
Seems i have the option to add spells for what my party lacks. Some buffs/control. Not sure if i want to be a seldarine drow or halfdrow.
Shadowheart: She seems like more of an assasin then a typical clerk.
So i am thinking 4/5 cleric and then either 5 Ranger or 3 rogue. Then test and see how it develops, for story or mechanics. Leaning towards 4/5 cleric and 5 ranger. Either gloomstalker or hunter. Not sure how to build that... She can do melee and buff. Probably using 1hwep+shield.
I'll probably do 5 cleric/3rogue first. Then try cleric/5ranger.
She will be my romance. We make a interesting couple. Both having this struggle between good/evil light/dark.
We seem to be the core for the party. Doing some melee dmg, focussing on utility. Out of combat and buffs seem decently covered.
My other 2 will focus more on damage with some controll.
Wyl: He really seems like a swordbard too me. More like the typical bard that brings chaos. His lockstory seems to also make him struggle with good/evil. Unfortunately for him i am a the swordbard. We can learn from each other though.
So think i make him a lore bard/lock. Focussing more on damage: eldritch blast/ranged aoe spells. Some control spells. Cutting words seems rly nice.
I dont rly know how to add melee to this! Maybe 3 rogue. So 6 bard/3 lock/3 rogue. Maybe 2/3 fighter. maybe 1 sorc. All feels not optimal enough..i am stuck
Lea'zel: Having her and shadowheart seems interesting. May become my sidechick. Seems a bit more evil then good, but i will try to change that.
Eldricht knight. Maybe 2/3 barbarian or 3 rogue.
My main 4. Think ill swap out Wyll and/or Lae'zel regularly. Lea'zel for Karlach (totemBarb) or Halsin (moondruid). Wyl for Jaheira (land druid) or Gale. Seems simple enough.
I dont know anything about Minsk. All i know is he has a space hamster lol.
Not sure how to easily get Minthara as a companion. Seems i can only get her if i kill the grove? And i dont like to do that... care for spoilers plz.
My biggest uncertainties are how to build shadowheart and Wyl for my idea's/party composition. And if i should go Selderine drow or halfdrow. Still some doubt about Bard with ranger or lock.
Any other suggestions will be welcome as well.
Any thoughts/advice?
Last edited by Socratez; 02/08/23 01:03 PM.
