Lets Talk Parties - Page 3

Lost One · #31 (**permalink**) 05-23-2002, 01:20 PM

IMO, there is no perfect party, just the party that's best suited for you. In my case, I like parties with a bit of theme, if possible, always at the most, 4 characters only. My current party is:

Dunkan - my dwarf barbarian, started out with 105 hps (heheh) and would kick Korgan's ass anyday + he can also use Azuredge (though it's not killing any undead...funnily enough)

Valygar - see my thread about Valygar, I guess dual-wielding CF with something else he'll be a real potent backstabbing scout.

Viconia - though my dwarf hasn't had a romance with her yet (don't think he will, though, with all that beard), her magic resistance can get to 100% which just rocks. nice wis 18.

Imoen - she could not live without me at her side, besides she is next best thief and mage (Yoshimo/Edwin are not to be trusted and who finds Jan's stories funny?

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Theme of the party: They're all a bunch of outcasts. Me, because of Bhaal's blood and barbarianism, Viconia due to her skin, Valygar because he's a fugitive and Imoen because she's stuck with me (I don't know much about her yet).
The opposite to this theme would be the goody-two-shoes city noble background types: Keldorn, Anomen, Nalia and a lawful good PC.

CREEPY!

Bruce Lee · #32 (**permalink**) 05-23-2002, 03:37 PM

Current party:
Cullyn - Cavalier
Jaheira
Aerie
Imoen
Valygar
Haer'dalis
Always have a Bard!!

Kassaras · #33 (**permalink**) 05-23-2002, 03:58 PM

my first party
PC wizard/specialist
Keldorn :with Holy Avenger.True sight and dispell magic rock!
Minsc :Sentimental value initially but fairly good fighter
Anomen:My fav cleric with FoA
Jaheira

isrupting mages and romance interest
Imoen:Has the most usefull thief skills high enough that you don't need tha sad excuse of a gnome!

Evil party
PC assassin.Backstabx7
Korgan:THE TANK (untill ToB yes)
Viconia:Fine cleric and romance
Edwin:THE MAGE
Valygar:Changed at tob

Good Party (later)
PC archer.Can't miss a shot!
Keldorn
Jaheira
Haerdalis.Great fun plus can be a killer
Aerie:Versatile spellcater
Imoen

Aubrey · #34 (**permalink**) 05-23-2002, 04:19 PM

My very first party on the game was:

PC: Sorceress
Minsc
Aerie
Anomen
Nalia
Keldorn

Well, the sorceress proved very weak, even Aerie seemed like a fire giant in comparison, but that's life I suppose.

My current party:

PC:Undead Hunter
Aerie
Anomen
Nalia
Tashia
Keldorn

I know I would have to get rid of someone in the process in order to get Sola, but who this will be I haven't the faintest idea...

Cheers

The Z · #35 (**permalink**) 05-23-2002, 09:22 PM

I can't quite remember, but here's what I think my last party was (Good aligned)
Berserker
Keldorn - Too noble to pass up (Needed Gauntlets of Dexterity....was that item even in the game? Jeez, my memory's going)
Minsc - All the way from Nashkel (Or was it Valygar?)
Anomen - Loved his story....best fighting cleric
Nalia - Main mage
Imoen - 'Other Mage', plus she's been a constant from BG1

Astafas · #36 (**permalink**) 05-24-2002, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Z
I can't quite remember

(Needed Gauntlets of Dexterity....was that item even in the game? Jeez, my memory's going)

Minsc - All the way from Nashkel (Or was it Valygar?)

Man, you sound confused!

Ode to a Grasshopper · #37 (**permalink**) 05-24-2002, 02:12 AM

http://www.unique-hardware.co.uk/ser.../partytime.gif http://www.theunholytrinity.org/crac...iggringift.gif http://216.40.201.38/otn/party/beerchug.gif http://www.theunholytrinity.org/crac...daybiggrin.gif

Heh heh, couldn't resist. IMHO Any good party should have at least one mage (two if they're multi-class), one cleric or druid (two if multi-class, as with mages), one thief (can be multi/dual, but should have dualled at a reasonably high thief level if they are a dualclass), and 2 fighters (including rangers/paladins/monks/barbarians).

Alson · #38 (**permalink**) 05-27-2002, 12:41 PM

My current party:

Sorcerer
Cavalier
Blade
Fighter/Thief
Ranger/Cleric
Archer

Very balanced and fun party!

DrSlikk · #39 (**permalink**) 05-27-2002, 08:40 PM

The best run through I had was with:
Ranger dual wield scimitars ala drizzt
Minsc
Nalia
Mazzy
Jahiera
Viconia

I like to go with a lot of women, gives it a nice atmosphere, i mean would u rather go to sleep next to korgan or viconia? Plus they were really good, /w me, minsc and mazzy as tanks, jahiera /w insect plague and call lightning, viconia /w her cleric stuff and back-up tank and nalia throwing spells.

I did most of the quests /w little dificulty and I romanced all of the girls, tho non to completion. I originally wanted to only rmoance jaheira, but who can say no to viconia

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VonDondu · #40 (**permalink**) 05-27-2002, 10:18 PM

I created three characters of my own in a multiplayer game: a Blade, a Skald, and a Jester. Since I wanted to follow the existing storyline, I let Imoen stay with my troubadours. She's been doing a pretty good job on tambourine. We helped Minsc and Jaheira get out of the Irenicus's dungeon, since they had tried to help us. But before I dismissed Minsc, we took him to see the play in the basement of the Five Flagons Inn since he and Boo enjoyed it so much. We let Jaheira go off and do her Harper thing. We just couldn't get into that, despite the name.

We were really bummed out when Imoen was kidnapped. We didn't know what else to do, so we went looking for a new gig. We tried the Circus, but it was under siege, so we rescued everybody and met Aerie. She wants to be an actress, so we let her into our group. Her vocals have improved enormously. Her uncle is good friends with Raelis Shea, and they asked us to rescue one of her actors. So we went and saved Haer'Dalis. Then we got mixed up with some bounty hunters and a warden in some kind of astral prison. We busted out of there and sent the Sigil Troupe on their way, but Haer'Dalis wanted to stay with us, so we let him into our group. He and Aerie really hit it off.

We got the deed to the playhouse, so we decided to give it a try. We were worried about attracting an audience, however, because the streets of Athkatla were so unsafe. The law was useless, and the Cowled Wizards had really ticked us off, so we decided to get out there and bust some heads. We worked for Bodhi because she promised to help us find Imoen, and we destroyed the Shadow Thief guild. We knew that we weren't through with her yet, but we decided to wait and see what happened. Sure enough, she led us to Imoen and then betrayed us. She ended up paying for it but good. But first we had to rescue Imoen.

It sure took a long time to get back to Athkatla, but we didn't let anyone hassle us. Anyone who tried to interfere with our self-expression went down big-time. No one can stop us from making art and bringing our story to the Realms, not even Jon Irenicus. Someday we'll find our destiny and have a showdown at the Throne of Bhaal, but for now, it's time to jam.

mynamewasstolen · #41 (**permalink**) 05-28-2002, 12:13 AM

I find it mostly depends on my PC. A PC will always be stronger then the NPC's... or at least most of the time. So I just go with a lot of the opposite of what my PC is and try to use the rest of the party as a counter balance. If you are a theif another thief is useless, if you are a fighter than having more clerics is helpfull, and for a mage more fighters, etc. It works for me.

Aqua-chan · #42 (**permalink**) 05-28-2002, 05:06 PM

My Current party (In order using the three-line formation):

Eva Rena (Paladin) Anomen (Fighter/Cleric)
Mazzy (Fighter) Jaheira (Fighter/Druid)
Imoen (Thief/Mage) Aerie (Mage/Cleric)

It's nicely balanced, and that's what I like about it.

PS- I never liked Nalia: her thieving skills stink and she's not a great spellcaster...

island007 · #43 (**permalink**) 05-28-2002, 05:57 PM

Hi,

I like mages.

My current party.

P/C Kensai/Mage - Main Tank/ Artillery
Minsc Ranger - Pure Tank
Valgar Ranger - Scout/Backstab
Aerie (Cleric/Mage) - Artillary/Healer
Jan (Thief/Illusionist) - Thief/auxcillary mage/Backstab
Tashia (Sorceress) - Heavy Artillery

Only thing is it makes all the SOA bosses and most of the TOB bosses way to easy.

Thanks

Malakian · #44 (**permalink**) 06-29-2002, 09:22 PM

I have other parties but my current one is:

Summer - Monk (level 15)
Mincs - Ranger (level 14)
Edwin - Conjurer (level 16)
Hear d'leas *not sure how to spell* - Blade (level 15)
Yoshimo - Bounty Hunter (level 16)
Jaheira - Druid/Figher (level 15 druid, level 14 fighter)

This is the party I have had since the start of the game and plan to finish with.

Malakian · #45 (**permalink**) 06-29-2002, 09:27 PM

Oh yeah, since Yoshima will betray me he'll be replaced by Imoen obviously.