Unusual self imposed limitations

[wise grimwald]

Having read with interest the thread in BG2 concerning the putting of unusual limitations on yourself when playing, I was wondering if others had done the same in this game.
I read with interest the thread of Klorox concerning playing with no reloads.
I have played a non-violent game, i.e. not killing anyone and a no-weapons game. Has anyone played with other self-imposed limitations. It would be interesting to hear from you

[Curry]

I never use backstabbing cos I think it makes the game ridiculously easy.

[Crenshinibon]

No healing potions for my bard.

[Jedi_Sauraus]

Hmm this is a limitation imposed on be by BG2 but I travel with Minsc Jaheira Imoen and Khalid. Another good limitation would be to play without ranged weapons. currently Imoen has about 90% of the parties' kills.

[AvatarOfLight]

No use of thieving skills and no potions. Gave me a tough on Demogorgon and Mellissan, but it's no problem with decent gear.

[Crenshinibon]

Hmm... actually, towards end game you never really use potions that much. You don't need them as you probably rely on resurrection or heal.

[wise grimwald]

I am surprised that nobody has come up with having a multi-class character and only using the abilities of one of them. e.g. having a thief/mage and only using the thief or the mage abilities, not both. That would certainly make the game considerably more difficult particularly when playing solo and might make it a challenge for those who now find the game too easy.

[CFM]

My one trip through the game, I rested only once a day, and only at night. This adds a tactical dimension to the game. But mostly, resting every five minutes after using up a handful of spells always feels too gamey to me, which takes me out of the escapism effect that I'm trying for. Recognizing the day-night dynamic makes the gameworld feel more alive to me, somehow.

And I never used wands, potions, or other consumable items. I kept saving them for the really hard battles. Then I'd forget about them. Then the game was over.

[phelot43]

I would sometimes play a character and NEVER steal or loot anything from containers (unless necessary) Of course the character was either a cleric or paladin They were the ultimate goody-two-shoes...