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Salius Kai
Learned Scribe
USA
217 Posts |
 Posted - 08 Jan 2003 : 19:06:13
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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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Feanor_Karnil
Learned Scribe
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2003 : 19:12:19
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| My favorite classes I would say are the Ranger and the Bard. The ranger is common but is a cool class, but i like bards as well they are less used because the are believed as weak. |
We live in a bleak world my friend, where heroes are few and shadows stalk us around every corner.
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2003 : 20:18:42
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It depends on how you play it. A wizard can be boring, as well as a fighter or a rogue
I don't have a favourite class but a favourite style of play. I don't like when i play characters who are only focus on fight (even a fighter can avoid combat and find an other way!)
For that, i don't like much barbarians |
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Hymn
Senior Scribe
Sweden
514 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2003 : 21:57:11
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| I would have to say rouge, theres nothing more suprising than to lockpick a door and stand face to face with an umberhulk. I would have to agree about the fighter being the most popular char. I guess it's the Conan syndrom. |
Sauro moki kara ochiro - Even monkeys falls from trees.
The path that leads to truth is littered with the bodies of the ignorant - Miyamoto Musashi |
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Drummer Boy
Senior Scribe
USA
395 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2003 : 03:44:07
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Originally posted by Hymn
I would have to say rouge, theres nothing more suprising than to lockpick a door and stand face to face with an umberhulk. I would have to agree about the fighter being the most popular char. I guess it's the Conan syndrom.
I agree. Playing rogues is fun because they have advantage of fighting not face to face but by hiding in shadows and backstabbing. They are also a good source of income  ... |
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Echon
Senior Scribe
Denmark
422 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2003 : 08:54:49
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Fighter/Mage or Fighter/Mage/Thief
-Echon |
"If others had not been foolish, we should be so."
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Kitira Gildragon
Learned Scribe
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2003 : 12:54:11
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REasons for using a Mage/Thief
Reasons: 1)You *expect* them to take damage, but they still get the (slightly) better hit points as well as the thief abilities. 2)If hide in shadows fails, you can always use invis. 3) if you do this, you have room for a full f/r/p.
MY prefered classes are Ranger, but I've done wild mage for laughs. I had wanted to play Assasin, but she got the short end of the stick, since most of the magi cast True Seeing (evil spell!) before I got within striking distance. The most popular class would probably be a fighter type, though. |
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Trafaldi
Learned Scribe
264 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2003 : 15:59:26
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| I find that Rouges and Fighters are good classes. Fighters are good classes for people that have just started. But i see it as all to their own. |
Some believe there is something more after death, if you really want to find out... go kill yourself and stop pestering me. |
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Ranaghar Tsaran
Learned Scribe
Poland
133 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2003 : 21:59:05
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| I think that ranger is the best...maybe druid. When I left Underdark I became very similar to Drizzt and I love animals. Rangers and druids are close enough animals to became my favourite classes. |
"Do not be afraid of greatness. Some achieve greatness, some are born great, and some have greatness thrust upon them..." |
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Ranaghar Tsaran
Learned Scribe
Poland
133 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2003 : 22:04:11
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| Well...I forgot about Bards.They can be good as well. Very musical, good at magic. For me, that's enough. |
"Do not be afraid of greatness. Some achieve greatness, some are born great, and some have greatness thrust upon them..." |
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Arion Elenim
Senior Scribe
933 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2003 : 15:16:20
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Woo-hoo!!!
Another scribe who likes bards! We're up to two now! Hooray!!
*dances a jig, long into the night* |
My latest Realms-based short story, about a bard, a paladin of Lathander and the letter of the law, Debts Repaid. It takes place before the "shattering" and gives the bard Arion a last gasp before he plunges into the present.http://candlekeep.com/campaign/logs/log-debts.htm |
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Dark_Lord
Seeker
63 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 16:22:17
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Favourite Class: Necromancer
Most often played: Idiot Fighters
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
1338 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 16:46:28
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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... |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 17:57:03
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| 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. |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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Alexis Merlin
Learned Scribe
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 22:35:24
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| 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. |
It is knowledge that influences and equalizes the social condition of man; that gives to all, however different their political position, passions which are in common, and enjoyments which are universal.
(Benjamin Disraeli)
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Ranaghar Tsaran
Learned Scribe
Poland
133 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:32:52
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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!! |
"Do not be afraid of greatness. Some achieve greatness, some are born great, and some have greatness thrust upon them..." |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:36:31
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Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
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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! |
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Ranaghar Tsaran
Learned Scribe
Poland
133 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:37:31
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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? |
"Do not be afraid of greatness. Some achieve greatness, some are born great, and some have greatness thrust upon them..." |
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Ranaghar Tsaran
Learned Scribe
Poland
133 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:40:57
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Originally posted by zemd
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Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
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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? |
"Do not be afraid of greatness. Some achieve greatness, some are born great, and some have greatness thrust upon them..." |
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enchantedgoblin
Acolyte
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2003 : 05:21:57
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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. |
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2003 : 23:15:09
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| 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. |
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Kitira Gildragon
Learned Scribe
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jan 2003 : 14:39:27
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Originally posted by zemd
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Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
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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...? |
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The Great Drizzt
Learned Scribe
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 08:35:46
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Well, I already answered this one but if Drow could be Bladesingers, then that would have to be my new favorite.
The Great Drizt |
"Don't poke Drizzt, 'tis highly unsociable!" Drizzt Do'Urden -BG1 |
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The Great Drizzt
Learned Scribe
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 08:37:38
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| The Great Drizzt(spelled my name wrong last time) |
"Don't poke Drizzt, 'tis highly unsociable!" Drizzt Do'Urden -BG1 |
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 11:58:23
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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. |
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Trafaldi
Learned Scribe
264 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 16:06:05
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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. |
Some believe there is something more after death, if you really want to find out... go kill yourself and stop pestering me. |
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Lady_Silverwing
Acolyte
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Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 16:38:07
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Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
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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. |
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 23 Jan 2003 : 17:53:26
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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... |
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Jalfrez
Acolyte
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2003 : 20:28:15
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| Assasian and Rogue.Period |
Millike for all
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Elrond Half Elven
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
322 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2003 : 21:26:35
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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 |
Once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore-
While i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
-The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe |
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Targon Moonrise
Learned Scribe
163 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2003 : 22:18:31
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| 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!!!!!! |
May Melkor smile upon every spell you cast. |
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