POLL: Which party do you like better?

Klorox · Sun, 12th Dec '04, 3:52pm

Both of the following parties fit my style of play. I'm trying to determine which will be more fun (and I'll probably play both of them one day anyway).

So, tell me what you think. Tweaks, ect., are welcome, as are all comments. TIA.

Party A:

Protagonist: Gnome Ftr/Ill
Jaheira
Minsc
Imoen
Aerie *
Keldorn

(I kinda wanted Jan orignially instead of Keldorn, but then I don't feel like I would have had enough tanks. That, and 4 arcane spellchuckers is a bit high. Heck, 3 is a bit high for me!)

Party B:

Protagonist: Half-Elf C/R
Jaheira *
Imoen
Jan
Minsc

(I can switch random NPCs in and out for sidequests here. I'm a tiny bit divine-magic heavy, but as above, too much magic really isn't a problem IMHO)

Asterisk (*) indicates romance.

Poll Information
This poll contains 1 question(s). 19 user(s) have voted.
You may not view the results of this poll without voting.

Poll Results: Which party do you like better? (19 votes.)

Which party do you like better? (Choose 1)
* Party A - 47% (9)
* Party B - 53% (10)

Enagonios · Sun, 12th Dec '04, 4:30pm

i voted b. you planning on taking anybody else for the 6th slot?

{OverLoad} · Sun, 12th Dec '04, 4:58pm

A is for me.I guess it's just a more balanced party than B.

Geoff · Sun, 12th Dec '04, 5:02pm

B.
For A, I would suggest switching Jaheira for Valygar. That will give you another tank, as well as backstabbing ability (which Imoen sucks at), and even some druid spells to begin to almost semi-make up for losing Jaheira's druidic abilities.
The problem with that is that both Minsc and Valygar want to use long bows as their ranged weapon. Well, that's fine, there are more than two good long bows out there, and it's not as though they are using them extensively (as an archer). However, if you have the Item Upgrade Mod, you can have Valygar use spears as his ranged weapon.

Takara · Sun, 12th Dec '04, 5:15pm

I went with B. More traditional perhaps, but the banters are generally most fun with that group. As a 6th person, you could take Anomen or Valygar. Both good tanks, and also both contribute some fun banters.

Kitrax · Sun, 12th Dec '04, 5:32pm

Hmmm...I would take the PC from Party B, and stick him with Party A. Then boot Minsc, since he's worthless...if you need a tank, keep Keldorn and/or get Korgan! I used to not really like Korgan...for more reasons than being an evil dwarf...but now I don't leave him behind!

I prefer the Aerie romance much more to the Jaheira romance because I like Aerie more, and it's not as hard to NOT mess up. (I'm not opposed to romancing Jaheira, I'm just saying her romance can be buggy and you can mess it up very easily)
Even though I prefer not to romance her, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't include her in the party, as she is a exelent NPC.

Also, get Immy a.s.a.p.! Immy rocks my socks!

That's just my 2 cents though.

Bion · Sun, 12th Dec '04, 7:53pm

Party B, because gnomes make absurd children of bhaal. See, even Takara agrees!

Takara · Sun, 12th Dec '04, 9:05pm

WHAT!!??

Careful, might have to set the mutant turnips after you.

Laertis · Sun, 12th Dec '04, 10:12pm

I prefer the party A and i voted for it, but i don't like your protagonist. I agree with Kitrax...switch it with the party B protagonist.

Klorox · Mon, 13th Dec '04, 3:29am

Thanks for the input.

BTW, does anybody else think the person who starts a thread should be able to view the results without voting?

Saber · Mon, 13th Dec '04, 4:37am

B, except:

Sack Imoen, i just don't like her...
Instead, stick Edwin in, and then get either Keldorn or Korgan for a frontliner.

Kitrax · Mon, 13th Dec '04, 5:00am

@Klorox...the maker of the poll can always add an option such as "Just the results for me"... I usually add that option in most of my polls.

Klorox · Mon, 13th Dec '04, 10:11am

Cool, I'll try to remember that Kit!

C-F · Mon, 13th Dec '04, 9:50pm

Glad I was able to help to make the poll 'decisive'

(if nobody else votes that is

)

Sun, 12th Dec '04, 4:30pm	#2
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Sun, 12th Dec '04, 5:32pm	#6
Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 7,899 Blog Entries: 11 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 19,724 Level: 39 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 57.72% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	Hmmm...I would take the PC from Party B, and stick him with Party A. Then boot Minsc, since he's worthless...if you need a tank, keep Keldorn and/or get Korgan! I used to not really like Korgan...for more reasons than being an evil dwarf...but now I don't leave him behind! I prefer the Aerie romance much more to the Jaheira romance because I like Aerie more, and it's not as hard to NOT mess up. (I'm not opposed to romancing Jaheira, I'm just saying her romance can be buggy and you can mess it up very easily) Even though I prefer not to romance her, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't include her in the party, as she is a exelent NPC. Also, get Immy a.s.a.p.! Immy rocks my socks! That's just my 2 cents though.
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Sun, 12th Dec '04, 10:12pm	#9
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Mon, 13th Dec '04, 3:29am	#10
Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 2,955 Like: 4 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 9,225 Level: 28 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 82% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 55.92% Achievements	Thanks for the input. BTW, does anybody else think the person who starts a thread should be able to view the results without voting?
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Mon, 13th Dec '04, 5:00am	#12
Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 7,899 Blog Entries: 11 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 19,724 Level: 39 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 57.72% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	@Klorox...the maker of the poll can always add an option such as "Just the results for me"... I usually add that option in most of my polls.
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Sun, 12th Dec '04, 3:52pm	#1
Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 2,955 Like: 4 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 9,225 Level: 28 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 82% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 55.92% Achievements	Both of the following parties fit my style of play. I'm trying to determine which will be more fun (and I'll probably play both of them one day anyway). So, tell me what you think. Tweaks, ect., are welcome, as are all comments. TIA. Party A: Protagonist: Gnome Ftr/Ill Jaheira Minsc Imoen Aerie * Keldorn (I kinda wanted Jan orignially instead of Keldorn, but then I don't feel like I would have had enough tanks. That, and 4 arcane spellchuckers is a bit high. Heck, 3 is a bit high for me!) Party B: Protagonist: Half-Elf C/R Jaheira * Imoen Jan Minsc (I can switch random NPCs in and out for sidequests here. I'm a tiny bit divine-magic heavy, but as above, too much magic really isn't a problem IMHO) Asterisk () indicates romance. Poll Information* This poll contains 1 question(s). 19 user(s) have voted. You may not view the results of this poll without voting. Poll Results: Which party do you like better? (19 votes.) Which party do you like better? (Choose 1) * Party A - 47% (9) * Party B - 53% (10)

Sun, 12th Dec '04, 4:58pm	#3
{OverLoad} Gems: 2/31 Latest gem: Fire Agate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Student Posts: 40 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 432 Level: 7 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 51.9% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	A is for me.I guess it's just a more balanced party than B.

Sun, 12th Dec '04, 5:02pm	#4
Geoff Gems: 6/31 Latest gem: Jasper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 171 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 720 Level: 9 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 45.17% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	B. For A, I would suggest switching Jaheira for Valygar. That will give you another tank, as well as backstabbing ability (which Imoen sucks at), and even some druid spells to begin to almost semi-make up for losing Jaheira's druidic abilities. The problem with that is that both Minsc and Valygar want to use long bows as their ranged weapon. Well, that's fine, there are more than two good long bows out there, and it's not as though they are using them extensively (as an archer). However, if you have the Item Upgrade Mod, you can have Valygar use spears as his ranged weapon.

Sun, 12th Dec '04, 5:15pm	#5
Takara SPS Account Holder Distinguished Member My goodness! I see turnips everywhere Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uncle gerhadts turnip still Posts: 3,598 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 8,031 Level: 27 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 16.79% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	I went with B. More traditional perhaps, but the banters are generally most fun with that group. As a 6th person, you could take Anomen or Valygar. Both good tanks, and also both contribute some fun banters.

Sun, 12th Dec '04, 7:53pm	#7
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Sun, 12th Dec '04, 9:05pm	#8
Takara SPS Account Holder Distinguished Member My goodness! I see turnips everywhere Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uncle gerhadts turnip still Posts: 3,598 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 8,031 Level: 27 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 16.79% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	WHAT!!?? Careful, might have to set the mutant turnips after you.

Mon, 13th Dec '04, 4:37am	#11
Saber A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 4,897 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 11,218 Level: 31 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 30.62% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	B, except: Sack Imoen, i just don't like her... Instead, stick Edwin in, and then get either Keldorn or Korgan for a frontliner.

Mon, 13th Dec '04, 10:11am	#13
Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 2,955 Like: 4 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 9,225 Level: 28 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 82% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 55.92% Achievements	Cool, I'll try to remember that Kit!
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Mon, 13th Dec '04, 9:50pm	#14
C-F Be True in Heart Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SC, USA Posts: 34 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 421 Level: 7 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 42.86% Daily Activity 2.98% Weekly Activity 1.28% Monthly Activity 2.11% Achievements	Glad I was able to help to make the poll 'decisive' (if nobody else votes that is )