So, i was just wondering if anyone had any fun themed party ideas! Post yours please!!

Of course, you can't go wrong with the Lord of the Rings party!

Aragorn-human ranger with 2-hander (or fighter)
Gimli-shield dwarf with 2 handed axe
Legolas-moon elf ranger or fighter, uses bows (duh)
Gandalf-some kind of aasimer or human wizard, maybe multiclassed with some fighter for staff/sword dual wielding action :)
Boromir-human fighter going sword and shield style
Frodo-halfling, erm, fighter? rogue? both? of course, uses his short sword sting

Also, The Robin Hood Party!!
Rangers and Rogues and a fat Monk, oh my!!

Please post more themed parties!!

My Simpsons party was loads of fun:

Homer - Bard 1 / Barbarian X
Bart - Rogue X / Fighter 4
Lisa - Wizard
Maggie - Sorcerer
Marge - Painbearer of Ilmater (maternal healing power)

Aragorn is a Paladin/Ranger (esp. if you read the books). ;)

No hes not, hes a bard with several levels in the prestige class "crying prettyboy" and prefered enemy "women"

;) yes im j/k.

You got a chuckle out of me. :)

Shouldn't Legolas be actually wild elf?

Goli's right. If you read the appendix, Wild Elf would be the closest match to Legolas.

Gandalf is definitely Aasamir, since you can't choose a more appropriate race (like half-god or something).

Frito is a Rogue, level 1, and you can't advance him in levels. Bilbo was a lot more useful than him (Fighter/Rogue, and you could even make a case for some Bard levels).

HB: Lisa plays a mean Sax in the intro... no bard levels? ;)

Klorox, great point! Lisa really should have some Bard levels. I made her Wizard because she would be the only one with enough Intelligence to learn all the spells. Maybe she should just be a high Int Bard instead. A Bard / Wizard would be a bit too tough to play, I think.

Arent bards meant to be carefree? cause lisa sure aint

And her personality seems to suit wizard shes kinda of arogant and very sure of herself yet kind of a loner and introvert. Unlike a bard who should be very outgoing and joyful etc not to mention acrobatic n semi athletic which lisa isnt (though she was a gymnist in one episode).

Anbd her love of books suits her to mage with the spell book and all that :p

OK then, she should be a Wizard X / Bard 1 to reflect the fact that she can play a musical instrument.

Just give her some ranks in perfom (sax).

*AHEM*
I made this post to discuss different themed parties, not to discuss how wrong I am about what race gandalf or legolas should be!! I merely pulled that stuff out of my arse to get a themed party going!
*is done ranting*
Sooooo... Any fun themed party ideas?

OK - the other themed party that I finished IWD2 with was the Buffy party. I chose this party mainly because the portraits and soundsets can be found right here on SP.

Buffy - Fighter / Cleric
Willow - Sorcerer
Zander - Rogue / Barbarian
Giles - hmm, can't remember what Giles was.

The soundsets were awesome though, very cleverly done to say appropriate things at the right times. I can still hear Buffy saying "Ohhh, I don't feel so good right now." whenever she was down to her last HP.

Party from Salvatore "Servant of the Shard''

Artemis Entreri human fighter/rogue
Jarlaxle drow fighter/wizard
Kimmuriel Oblodra drow wizard
Rai-guy drow cleric/wizard

My last party (abandoned somewhere in the FellWoods) was:

Specialised Sorcerers:
Drow Sorcerer[30] - Evocation & Transmutation.
Aasimar Paladin[3]/Sorcerer[27] - Conjuration & Illusion.
Tiefling Rogue[10]/Sorcerer[20] - Necromancy & Divination.
Human Bard[11]/Sorcerer[19] - Abjuration & Enchantment.

It was quite a challenge not not have everyone automatically pick my favorite spells like fireball, but it was fun (if a bit tedious in the early chapters).

Order of the Stick (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/GiantITP/ootscript?SK=1)
Roy Greenhilt LG Human Fighter (hardest to create because he's got great stats)
Elan NG Human Bard
Durkon Thundershield LG Cleric (how do you do a Cleric of Thor?)
Haley Starshine CG Human Rogue
Belkar Bitterleaf CE Halfing Ranger
Vaarsuvius LN Elf Wizard (unknown sex)

You rule Klorox :)

Nah, OotS rules. :cool:

Heh, nitpick.....

I thought Haley was nore CN, might just bee her greedy streak.
Belkar actually multiclassed to barbarian iirc. At least he joined the barbarian guild.
And Vaarsuvius IS a male, he actually stated that he has a wife ;)

But wow, i was so tempted to try that one myself.

Holdon there raptor:

1)Maybe you're right about Haley.
2)Belkar definitely inquired about the Barbarians. I'm not sure if he got any levels in the class though (if he did, he's getting an XP penalty ;) )
3)Vaarsuvius said s/he was married, not that s/he has a wife.

Here's another themed party:

8-Bit Theater:

Black Mage: CE Wizard
Thief: NE Rogue
Fighter: LG Fighter
Red Mage: Lawfully aligned Chaotic Neutral Good with a dark side (if you get that reference, you get lots of bonus cookies!) Fighter/Ranger/Paladin/Bard/Rogue/Wizard/Druid

Noted that they never said "wife" or such for Vaarsuvius. They also seem to consider elf neither man nor woman :-/ (#225)


also #176 Belkar uses rage :)


"and aim for the halfling"

Lol! I love 8-bit Theater!

You forgot about White Mage and Black Belt (who is unfortunately dead)

White Mage = LG Cleric (Battleguard of Tempus? Definitely hand her a two handed hammer, for bashing Black Mage)

Black Belt = LN Monk

BUMP!

I think Gandalf is actually more of a Druid than a Wizard (although he's called a Wizard).

He's got a huge connection with nature, and even casts "Fireseeds" in The Hobbit.

Gandalf is definitivelly a wizard, but yo uhave to remember that mgic in LOTR is a pretty universal thing, there is no difference between divine and arcane magic etc. Also Radagast is perhaps the closest thing to a druid there.

Why? What Wizard magic does Gandalf actually cast? The only spells I can think of are more closely represented in Druid magic, and he belongs to a heirachy of Druids (which is a concept D&D adapted) too.

You make an extremely good point Klorox.

Why? What Wizard magic does Gandalf actually cast? The only spells I can think of are more closely represented in Druid magic, and he belongs to a heirachy of Druids (which is a concept D&D adapted) too.First things first, what books you take into consideration when discussiong this ? LOTR naturally, Silmarillion ? (its a great source for this), MERP ? (always got the feeling it was more adapted to MiddleEarth than fitted for).


Gandalf cast and use alot of illusions, he also uses alot of enchantments, but they are not as apearant as the flashing fires and illusions (think when he turns away that snake poisoning Theoden of Rohirrim). And he is heavy on the elements of Fire and Air.

Conjuration and evocation is still within a wizard/mage's consept, so he could easilly recreate all such spells from the two elements he favors with those "sides" of a mage. Where a druid again would actually lack any access to illusion, and be in general crappy at enchantments. Also Gandalf is not in "deep touch" with nature, as opposed to forexample Radagast (whom is a follower of Yavanna), where Gandalf is a follower of Manvë (thus hes mayor into elemental air).

"And in that time was first made the Counsil of the Wise that is called the White Counsil," -Silmarillion

Well, i dont think it can be called a druid circle just becose it mentions wisdom :p The persons listed in the counsil is a very waried bunch. Granted it is made up of mostly "Wizards" (gandalf, saruman, radagast, and the two blues) as well as elves but still.


Also just to throw up some listings from the: MiddleEarth - The Wizards cardgame:

Gandalf: Warrior/Scout/Sage/Diplomat Wizard
Saruman: Scout/Ranger/Sage/Diplomat Wizard
Radagast: Warrior/Scout/Ranger/Diplomat Wizard
Pallando: Warrior/Ranger/Sage/Diplomat Wizard
(dont have the last one, but iirc he would be a: Warrior/Scout/Ranger/Sage Wizard)

Tiny comment to that, all the 4 is ranked as "WIZARD" as Race, the ther cars have like Warrior Dwarf, or Sage Elf, Scout Hobbit etc. and they have insanelly many classes those wizards (considering there is 5 max).

To compare a bit more,Denethor: Warrior/Sage Dunadan, wich would be one of the closest thing i can think of as a "spellcasting human" in Middle Earth.

yeah, im done ranting :p

Back on topic:

Big Bird: Asimar Bard/ Barbarian
Elmo: bard/ illusionist
Zoe: monk (she is into ballet)
Grover: fighter (he does have that helmet)
Oscar: Rogue (with high appraise skill)

Of course avatars are solid colored yellow, red, orange, blue and green respectively.

General Ghoul - that is the single coolest thing I have seen on SP for a long time. :thumb:

But you left out Ernie!

He could be a druid (he likes ducks) or a cleric (he once turned some undead on a trip to an Egyptian pyramid).

Oscar would have to have really low Charisma too.

The Matrix party:

6x Agent Smith: Monk lvl 10

:evil:

Thanks Harbourboy. Bert, probably bard as well, with the trumpet or bard/soceror with pigeon familiar.

And Cookie Monster, definately barbarian who rages at the sight of cookies.

Note all have at least avearge INT, since they can all read, write, and do simple math :) .

What about Kermit? He's probably a Bard as well, playing the banjo and inspiring everyone.

I think paladin, he was always a great leader.

Miss Piggy, definately monk!

Hmm, not much spellcasting firepower though. You need a pure sorcerer or wizard I think. Maybe The Amazing Mumford could be a wizard. Or The Count - he must have access to some dark arts.

I like the LOTR theme party. Recently started a new theme party of my own based on the favourite drow ranger and his friends :

1. Drizzt Do'Urden
- Drow Fighter/Ranger
- finesse feat w two short swords
- couldnt use twin scimitars due to the fact that the finesse feat doesnt cover scimitars and that this drow thrives on dext to make every hits count and to increase his AC.

2. Artemis Entreri
- Tiefling Rogue/Fighter
- finesse feat w short sword/dagger combo

3. Wulfgar
- Human Barbarian
- warhammer

4. Bruenor Battlehammer
- Shield Dwarf Fighter/Barbarian
- axe/shield combo

5. Regis Rumblebelly
- Halfling Rogue/Bard?
- sling/quarterstaff combo

6. Cattie-Brie
- Human Fighter
- sword/shield combo or longbow

ps : somehow, in my alternate reality, i prefer entreri to be on the 'good' side for once and being able to pair up with the drow to complement each other's swordsmanship :)

[ December 08, 2005, 06:47: Message edited by: Twin Scimitars ]

Are you going to beat game with almost no magic? You can add sorcerer Robbilard or wizard Harkle Harpell or cleric Stumpet or cleric Cordio or druid Pikel Bouldershoulder instead of Cattie-Brie and Wulfgar.

I had almost the same party but I had only Drizzt, Wulfgar, Bruenor and Catti-Brie. Another difference was, that Catti was cleric (game without magic would be hard... and boring :) )

Playing this game with no arcane magic is certainly interesting, but there are ways to get past each encounter if you think (or look) hard enough.

yeah ... just remembered that my team has little magic support, esp in the healing portion. this makes every battle more worrying, and in a warped way, more dangerous and interesting.

my team comprises of mainly melee characters with ranged characters in the rear as backup. worked so far. agree that it would have been more interesting if i had a sorceror/wizard or cleric or druid with me.

the other magic characters were not included probably because they were not the lead characters in my opinion and i wanted to roleplay with a tightly knitted team who will go thru thick and thin, with or without magic ... :p

saw a drow theme the other day and i came up with the list below, but i havent managed to decide who to pick for the final 6 :)

1. Drizzt Do'Urden
- fighter/ranger
- favoured because of his fantastic duel wielding skill

2. Zakn'fein Do'Urden (forgot his name - Drizzt's father, weaponmaster of House Do'Urden)
- fighter
- favoured because of his swordsmanship too and his value in roleplaying as Drizzt's father as well as complementing Drizzt in the melee arena

3. Uthe' Armgo (forgot his name - Weaponmaster of 2nd House)
- fighter/barbarian
- favoured because of his brute strength and the chance to have a drow barbarian

4. Jarlaxle Baenre (leader of the shadow guild)
- ??? (rogue? fighter? sorceror?)
- favoured because of the mystery surrounding this character.

5. Gromph Baenre (archmage of M' city)
- wizard or sorceror/?
- favoured because this is a high profile archmage who is unbeaten so far, even against the lichdrow in one of the stories.

6. Triel Baenre (high priestess of Lolth)
- cleric/?
- favoured because of her high profile and the opportunity to introduce clerics into the party

7. Quenthel Baenre (high priestess of Lolth)
- favoured because of her high profile and the opportunity to introduce clerics into the party

An all drow party would rock as well.

What would the theme be, Harborboy? I'm not sure if powergaming is a theme :p

The theme would be "all-drow".

Klorox- thanks for the 'order of the stick' link; hadn't seen that before, very funny...

wouldn't Elan be CG instead of NG (I thought his mother was CG, and plus, that would make him the exact opposite of Nale, who's LE...)

and Belkar *could* be a ghostwise halfling, thus avoiding xp penalties for the barb level...

LOL, who knows, Bion? :)

BTW, Drizzt fanboys, he's got 1 level of Barbarian.

How about:

Destiny - Cleric of Oghma, male, TN, LG, or NG
Death - Thief, female TN
Dream - sorcerer, male, specializing in conjuring and illusion spells, CG?
Despair - Cleric of Ilmater, female grey dwarf/gnome LE
Desire - Bard/Sorcerer, specializing in enchantment, NE
Delirium - undecided, female, bit of everything, mish-mash of this and that, and definitely CN

This should be an HoF - party, leveling up quickly, thus complementing the fact that they are not super-powerful right at the beginning.

Ichor - what is the theme there (other than a bunch of emotional and/or physical states beginning with the letter 'D')?

Oh, it's the entities from Neil Gaiman's 'Sandman' - comic-book.

hi, just played my all-drow team which was partly inspired by this thread as well as from the stories about the drow raiding parties.

sidetracking a little, just sharing some game experiences on this all-drow team :

- day blindness :
in the day and under the open sky, all of them suffer penalties from the blinding sun. didnt foresee that, so whenever i have to fight in the day, eg. targo's defence at the palisade, i would try to rest in the day and fight in the night.

- magical resistance :
most of the magic aimed at my drow party were resisted successfully, hence making them quite impervious to most magical assaults.

- relatively weak tanks :
most of the drow in my party do not have high constitution nor strength, but rely on high dexterity and finesse to get through their fights. their high dexterity makes them quite hard to hit but when they incur a critical hit by a giant, that will almost be squashed to pulp.

- shadowy characters :
most of them, with their high dexterity and hide feats, make them very good at hiding at ambushing enemies.

- good ranged characters :
their high dexterity also make them very good ranged attackers. most of the drow in my team are armed with heavy/light crossbows (sorry, no mini crossbows in this game) and when all of them target one enemy in the game, that enemy will go down either in a round or in no time.

- more dialogue opportunities
due to their race and probably their high charisma, i get additional dialogue opportunites at times. most of the NPCs distrust and hate drow vehemently.

- slower to get to the next level
due to the special race, there is a two level penalty, but being all drow, it takes a while to get to the next level, but that makes me plan my choice of multiclass and feats more carefully.

overall, it is a very fun experience. just last night, i tried to recapture the shaegaern bridge from the invaders. i know it was a timed mission, and failure to take down the 2 giantkin on time will result in the bridge being destroyed. i think i cleared this level in (my) record time. the drow raiding team just took the most direct path to the 2 giantkins and cut down every minions that stood in their path very efficiently and brutally. i wonder how they will fare in the underdark ... :)

heh, good idea Ichor...

Destiny: like the oghma idea; especially TN...
Death: the TN rogue makes sense; with a bit of necromancer mixed in maybe?
Dream: tough one on the alignment; would he be chaotic or just a loner?
Desire: sounds good...
Despair: a cleric of bane, perhaps?

And if you want a tank, replace Delirium (wouldn't know what do to with her anyway) with:

Destruction: LG/NG fighter?

I'm in Narnia mode at the moment so here is my through the wardrobe party:

Peter - Human Paladin LG
Susan - Human Ranger LG
Edmund - Human Fighter CG
Lucy - Human Cleric NG
Jadis - Aasimar Sorcerer LE

I'm sure I could dream up some story why these five managed to team up together.

Isn't destruction CE, especially if despair is evil and dream chaotic? I don't see why destruction should be good-aligned, Bion.

@Chevalier: Maybe you have a point there, I don't see it either that Destruction should be good aligned, but I don't see him evil either. Well...not a :evil: character anyways. That's more Desires thing.

Describing the seven on a chaotic - lawful -scale makes sense, but on a good - evil -scale doesn't make that much. It's more on what the verbal description says about the persons who usually fit the categories. For instance, Dream's CG, because he goes his own way and doesn't abide the rules, but he doesn't intend bad things to happen to people. Desire on the other hand is NE, because (s)he has no qualms at all to betray anybody to get what (s)he wants.

But maybe it's the descriptions that fail. Just because someone's CE doesn't make him a rampaging monster :rolleyes: ...And maybe some bad things happening are sometimes required to make new, better and good things...Maybe that makes me NG or TN :hmm:

yeah, it's possible... I kinda had the impression of Destruction being honorable... taking care of Delirium etc... but I haven't seen the entire series...

Destruction might be honorable (loving the play of words on this one!), but he's quite ruthless. Don't know if that makes him evil though...

The Dead Three:

Bhaal the Assasin: Fighter(4) Rogue(x)
Bane the Tyrant: Fighter(x)
Myrkul the Necromancer: Duh, Necromancer(x), maybe some cleric?

Not sure as to what race to make these guys, I assumed that they were all humans before Jergal gave them their godhood. Would they be Tieflings, perhaps?

Humans

Actually, I can see Bane being a Fighter(4)/Dreadmaster of Bane(x). Makes sense :)

Dependant upon how you see it, If you consider before they became gods, then beeing a dreadmaster of bane is imposible. Besides Bane is a tyrant, and was the fighter of the bunch.

If you consider after they became gods, then just go look in the FR hanteoms books and look up their avatars.

I'd like to have that party that was used in the IwD I manual, it's the same party you meet in IwD II in that fight in the graveyard when you get the Holy Avenger (or whatever the name of that paladin sword is)