alignment

[peru gamer]

Hello

I would like to know, is the alignment really important?

does it have an effect in the game?

thanks

Angel

[Xandax]

Alignment does not have much of an impact in the game, unfortunately. Its main "purpose" is the keep some classes on a more restrictive path, such as Paladins, Rangers and so on.....

The actual effect outside this is limited.

[Cuchulain82]

When considering your class combinations be sure to take account of alignment. For example, if you want to be a Bard/Monk, you'll have to change your allignment along the Lawful axis- very difficult to do without cheating. (in fact, I don't think it is possible to go from chaotic--> lawful at all). So, if you dream of being a Ranger/Assassin, or Monk/Champion of Torm, think about this during character creation.

[peru gamer]

but, it's not as in Star Wars, knights of the old republic, where your alignment completely changes the ending?

the ending is the same, regardless of good or evil alignment?

[thorjesmne]

The ending is essenitally the same for all characters, regardless of their alignments and/or their in-game actions. In the original campaign you still have to defeat Morag. In SoU you have to beat Heurodis. In HotU, you have many options regarding the fate of Mephistopheles. You can destroy him, fight him(and either defeat him or die trying, lol) or replace him as the ruler of Toril (not sure on this one. Moderators, please correct me if I'm wrong.)

There are no "punishments for evil in-game deeds. This is what I personally find repulsive in the game.