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| Salius Kai |
Posted - 08 Jan 2003 : 19:06:13
What is the most often played class? I think it would probably be the fighter. This thread has no purpose save to answer another of my ridiculous questions. I'd like to hear what other scribes of Candle Keep think. What is your favorite class, which would you say is the most popular? |
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 10 Jun 2003 : 22:08:19
I found the listing of monastic orders. They're on page 25 of the FRCS. The ones you'd be interested in are:
Hin Fist (Neutral or Good): Can multiclass as fighters, rogues, and paladins. Only for halflings, though.
Long Death (Evil): Can multiclass as fighters, assassins, and blackguards. Strong in Thay.
Old Order (Neutral, sometimes Good, rarely Evil): Can multiclass as rogues, sorcerers, and shadowdancers. Monk levels must exceed the combined non-monk levels.
Sun Soul (Good or Neutral): Can multiclass as one other class, so long as the monk levels are greater. Followers of Lathander, Selune, and sometimes Sune. |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 10 Jun 2003 : 20:41:14
Yes, I agree. Paladins ought to be able to multiclass freely as clerics, and perhaps the other way as well (assuming alignment to be right for a paladin). Same with rangers and druids, I think.
And there's precedent for a monk to multiclass. You have to be a member of a particular order. For instance, there's a monastic order that can multiclass as a wizard so long as the wizard level is equal to or less than the monk level. |
| branmakmuffin |
Posted - 11 Mar 2003 : 01:12:44
For powergaming, monk is my favorite.
For role-playing, I prefer cleric. I've played more clerics in my (A)D&D career than any other class, no question.
In general, I don't like characters with lots of goofy, arbitrary, level-dependent powers (like monks, bards, barbarians or druids) and I've never enjoyed playing mages.
I'm bringing this over from the "Worst multi-class" topic.
Multi-classes off the top of my head that I think make the most sense are:
Barbarian/sorcerer
Barbarian/druid
Barbarian/ranger
Bard/rogue
Cleric/paladin (paladins ought to be able to always cross-class as clerics of their diety in my opinion)
Druid/ranger
Fighter/almost anything
And, even though it's "against the rules" for a monk to cross-class freely as a rogue:
Monk/rogue (to be ninja-like) |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 10 Mar 2003 : 23:42:44
Since the only campaigns I've ever played were using the computer games, I was basically playing a number of characters, so I didn't like multiclassing. The only exception was with the game Dungeon Hack, where you only have one character. I still disliked the fact that I rose in experience only half as fast, but I liked the combination of mage/cleric. You get Improved Identify and Haste, as well as healing spells, Create Food and Water and -- my favorite clerical fighting spell -- Spiritual Hammer.
[Bookwyrm waits for the boos and hisses to die down, as well as the shouts of "That's not real campaigning, you moron!"]
quote:
Originally posted by Aust Grimshadow
oh and btw, i cant stand bards. sorry.
[Bookwyrm jumps to the side to avoid the mad, berserker-like attacks of bard-classed scribes surely about to follow . . . .] |
| Kitira Gildragon |
Posted - 10 Mar 2003 : 17:32:41
Hehehe... another Wild mage fan. W00t! *dances happily for a minute* Sorcerors are pretty cool- they may not know many spells, but when you have some good ones (spider spawn, fireball) they're deadly. |
| zemd |
Posted - 10 Mar 2003 : 17:00:30
I'm really fond of Wild Magic.
I think it adds excitement to the game (well sometimes it's exciting for the wizard... and not for long  )
They are gone in the 3rd edition but you can easily use the 2nd edition rules. (TOT trilogy or Comple Wizard Handbook) |
| Aust Grimshadow |
Posted - 10 Mar 2003 : 14:26:05
Rogue is hands down my favorite class. I just love the whole concept of thievery/assassination. Its so much more fun to roleplay than other classes. I often mutliclass with a bit of a fighter and some ranger, for the bonus...but my characters are usually at least 12 lvl of rogue. I also LOVE necromancers. I believe the most poular class iseither ranger, rogue, or fighter. oh and btw, i cant stand bards. sorry. |
| Echon |
Posted - 09 Mar 2003 : 11:47:30
quote:
Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Phew... <wipes forehead> Good thing I don't allow Wild Mages then.
IMO that was one of the more sillier inventions of TSR - creating a wizard who would specialize in a rare occurences of magical chaos... Personally I'm glad they're gone.
Have they been left out of 3E?
I must admit that I have always liked the concept and playing BG2 where they added to Wild Mage to the expansion pack and the wild magic and dead magic areas only enhanced this. Some of my players have considered playing once as well although they think that some of the wild surge results are a bit too boring.
-Echon |
| Targon Moonrise |
Posted - 08 Mar 2003 : 22:18:31
I would have to say my favorite class would be any under the Ranger Kit or any magic caster class. What I hate is the resitriction on Clerics. They can't use bladed weapons! I made a cleric/fighter a while ago then I found out he couldn't use blades, I love blades!!!!!! |
| Elrond Half Elven |
Posted - 22 Feb 2003 : 21:26:35
Well i must say that about 3 weeks ago i woukld ahve agreed whole-heartedly with Mumadar, that wild mages where pointless and they where just annoying. However a week ago i order the Tome of Magic from Ebay for £4!!! After skimming throught it i saw the new spells and thought they where very good, but what i liked the most was the Wild mage rules! I have been so inspired that i am going to introduce a wand of wonder into the game. (My PCs arent that experianced so they wont know exactally what it does!) The fun of it. I appologize for my spelling, and if you havent already guessed i am a 2nd Edition player!!!
Hanx |
| Jalfrez |
Posted - 22 Feb 2003 : 20:28:15
Assasian and Rogue.Period |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 17:53:26
I see your point my dear lady, though that's where the saving throws come in. Compare a mage or sorcerer with a fighter:
One can count on the fighter to swing his weapon 100% of the time, though the AC of the opponent and the attack roll create a randomness to determine the effect.
Similar for the mage, she casts the spell 100% of the time, though the effect depends on saving throws and magical resistance or potential disturbances during casting. Also she can only use her powers a limited times per day, while the fighter can swing his weapon almost unlimited... |
| Lady_Silverwing |
Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 16:38:07
quote:
Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
quote:
Originally posted by Kitira Gildragon
If wild mages could be used in a PBeM, I think the results would be... interesting.
Kiti: Casts Fireball
***Wild Surge- Swirly Things!
Me: What the...?
Phew... <wipes forehead> Good thing I don't allow Wild Mages then.
IMO that was one of the more sillier inventions of TSR - creating a wizard who would specialize in a rare occurences of magical chaos... Personally I'm glad they're gone.
A tad rough there, eh? I think it's a wee bit odd, true, but why not use it? After all, it's nice to have a wizard who can cast fireball perfectly every time, but if you're advanced, where's the challenge? The wild mage makes it so that there's a chance the spell will go wrong, hence making the mage class less reliable. Then you can't always count on the mage 100% of the time. =) Adds spice. |
| Trafaldi |
Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 16:06:05
My favorite class is a Ranger just because of there ability to track just about everything and the two handed fighting style that comes with all rangers in 3e.
The most popular class would probably be a fighter just because it is a good beginning class for newer players. But for more experienced players I would have to say that mages are more popular because it makes it a touch harder. |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 11:58:23
quote:
Originally posted by Kitira Gildragon
If wild mages could be used in a PBeM, I think the results would be... interesting.
Kiti: Casts Fireball
***Wild Surge- Swirly Things!
Me: What the...?
Phew... <wipes forehead> Good thing I don't allow Wild Mages then.
IMO that was one of the more sillier inventions of TSR - creating a wizard who would specialize in a rare occurences of magical chaos... Personally I'm glad they're gone. |
| The Great Drizzt |
Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 08:37:38
The Great Drizzt(spelled my name wrong last time) |
| The Great Drizzt |
Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 08:35:46
Well, I already answered this one but if Drow could be Bladesingers, then that would have to be my new favorite.
The Great Drizt |
| Kitira Gildragon |
Posted - 21 Jan 2003 : 14:39:27
quote:
Originally posted by zemd
quote:
Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
quote:
Originally posted by ArionElenim
Woo-hoo!!!
Another scribe who likes bards! We're up to two now! Hooray!!
*dances a jig, long into the night*
Make that three Arion...
(see also older thread in which a discussion on bards was held) 
And I would not be surprised if Frey could also be counted in this group...
Make that four!
I just forgot to say it. I think they offer one of the best role playing situation!
Add another fan to that! Haerdalis was one of my favorite characters from BG2!
If wild mages could be used in a PBeM, I think the results would be... interesting.
Kiti: Casts Fireball
***Wild Surge- Swirly Things!
Me: What the...? |
| Sadonayerah Odrydin |
Posted - 20 Jan 2003 : 23:15:09
I'd have to say my favorite classes would have to be ranger, druid, and um...*ponders* probably assassin. I have plenty of assassins. Generally all of my characters are either ranger/assassin or just one or the other. For baldur's gate, I prefer the ranger class. Although wizards and clerics are pretty cool too. |
| enchantedgoblin |
Posted - 19 Jan 2003 : 05:21:57
I would be a thief/acrobat so that I could slit the purse of some upper class nobles while they were watching me perform my routine of intricate flips and rolls in a exclusive party at the king's castle...
I think I took that explanation a little too far. |
| Ranaghar Tsaran |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:40:57
quote:
Originally posted by zemd
quote:
Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
quote:
Originally posted by ArionElenim
Woo-hoo!!!
Another scribe who likes bards! We're up to two now! Hooray!!
*dances a jig, long into the night*
Make that three Arion...
(see also older thread in which a discussion on bards was held)
And I would not be surprised if Frey could also be counted in this group...
Make that four!
I just forgot to say it. I think they offer one of the best role playing situation!
By Milil!! We can make a group of famous bards!!and a ranger maybe? |
| Ranaghar Tsaran |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:37:31
Haer'Dalis from BGII was a bard, wasn't he? I liked him very, very much...So just as I said: Bard is one of my favourites!!!
By the way...Arion are you a Harper, huh? |
| zemd |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:36:31
quote:
Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
quote:
Originally posted by ArionElenim
Woo-hoo!!!
Another scribe who likes bards! We're up to two now! Hooray!!
*dances a jig, long into the night*
Make that three Arion...
(see also older thread in which a discussion on bards was held)
And I would not be surprised if Frey could also be counted in this group...
Make that four!
I just forgot to say it. I think they offer one of the best role playing situation! |
| Ranaghar Tsaran |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:32:52
quote:
Originally posted by ArionElenim
Woo-hoo!!!
Another scribe who likes bards! We're up to two now! Hooray!!
*dances a jig, long into the night*
Good to see a friendly face, Arion...Get something to drink, sing and we can celebrate the beginning of our friendship!! |
| Alexis Merlin |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 22:35:24
Admittedly this is restricted to my playing of the BG games...but I would say Mage - this also applies to non-AD&D games e.g. Warhammer Quest...but I do my best to make him a bit more than just a spellcaster - a bit eccentric and absentminded or arrogant and fond of big words and phrases are both normally quite amusing characterisations. |
| Cherrn |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 17:57:03
Hmmmm Monk. For me there is just something special about someone who fights unarmed and ends doing more damage than everyone else :P The monk is in control always. Thats what i like. |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 16:46:28
quote:
Originally posted by ArionElenim
Woo-hoo!!!
Another scribe who likes bards! We're up to two now! Hooray!!
*dances a jig, long into the night*
Make that three Arion...
(see also older thread in which a discussion on bards was held)
And I would not be surprised if Frey could also be counted in this group... |
| Dark_Lord |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 16:22:17
Favourite Class: Necromancer
Most often played: Idiot Fighters
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| Arion Elenim |
Posted - 12 Jan 2003 : 15:16:20
Woo-hoo!!!
Another scribe who likes bards! We're up to two now! Hooray!!
*dances a jig, long into the night* |
| Ranaghar Tsaran |
Posted - 10 Jan 2003 : 22:04:11
Well...I forgot about Bards.They can be good as well. Very musical, good at magic. For me, that's enough. |
