It's been a while since I played BG due to a crashing problem that became too annoying to bear but now seems remedied with my latest rig. That's the good newz. The bad is that I'm starting from scratch again after a VERY long hiatus so consider me a newb until the legacy synapse begins to kick in. Well, to the main inquiry...
I've been touching base with dual vs. multi-class, in this case, for a planned vanilla ("vanilla" meaning basic, non-EE BG) fighter/mage. The sources checked have resolved many questions, but I am still blurry about which is the best way to maximize new class benefits and how best to determine the leveling sequence. Apparently, at game end I can reach Ftr7/Mage7, need Str15 & Int17 minimum to start, but that's about all that is certain for me at this point. Once source suggested going mage after Ftr4 but IIRC it was a dual-class plan and didn't really recommend how best to proceed. Multi-classing the same would have different constraints like suitable race, for instance. Since BG has such a large scope, I'd prefer to have a preset plan in place before needing to restart to just to learn basics.
ATM I have no plans to continue the toon into BGII, though I will likely purchase the game in the future. From what I've read, that would be a major consideration to take into effect so at least that is a non-issue now.
As far as the party mix goes, in the past I used to limit it to as few as possible, mainly a good thief (if I didn't multiclass myself) and cleric, soloing quite a bit, but will be using a more typical party size/mix in this reintroduction run-through. Not that party mix should really affect the toon's leveling sequence, but giving as full a snapshot as possible.
I must say that after delving into the BG information available web-wide I've learned a lot more than I ever knew before, previously stumbling around by trial 'n error, and look forward to putting some of those tips to good use.
Thank you, in advance, for any direction. Should you remember any former posts (or external links) that would address my questions, posting the link(s) would be just fine and possibility save a bit of typing. (I hope this the correct forum for a general post like this.)
