First things first, I'd like to join the legions of fans congratulating Trent Oster and Co. on a job well done! I just finished BG:EE last night with my Swashbuckler, and I can honestly say few games have captured my attention as well as the BG series, and the enhanced edition is infinitely better. Also, I'm certain that there is another post such as mine somewhere around these boards, but I'm pressed for time and couldn't dig around. Finally, this is my first post on these boards, so apologies if I do anything embarrassing. Right, on to the topic....
I'd just like to see what you fine folks have for ideas of who could be added to the list of NPCs for BG2:EE. I'm sure they won't add more than three, like in BG:EE, and I was a big fan of the new characters (all three were in my party). I think we can all agree that the character writing and development was much better in BG2, and as long as they are well-written (and useful), I'll be happy. However, these would be be my 2 perfect additions, and please feel free to add any others you feel appropriate.
#1 is a romanceable female Swashbuckler (human or elf), preferably evil or Chaotic Neutral like my Swashbuckler. This is more a personal choice to compliment my own CN Swashbuckler (the idea of two Swashbuckling lovers carving a swath across Amn just holds a certain amount of appeal to me, from a role-playing standpoint), but it also makes logical sense. Certainly, Imoen is a respectable thief, but she is a better mage, and Yoshimo is rendered indisposed before TOB. That leaves Jan, who is incredibly irritating to me, and the PC. For me, this is no problem. But for people who don't prefer thievery and skullduggery, this is a problem. From what I've seen on these boards, a female thief has already been confirmed, so I guess this is a wasted post, but it would make BG2:EE even more of a must-buy in my book.
#2 would be a Sorcereress (preferably), but a Sorcerer would also suffice. After playing through IWD2 and The Black Pits with a Sorceress, I was hooked. I love their spellcasting mechanics, and the potential exists to tell one hell of a story through a character with magic bred into their blood. Also, he or she should also be romaceable. In retrospect, it would probably be best to make him male, so the female fans can romance someone besides Anomen.
This is all just brainstorming, of course, although I hear some sort of female thief is at least being considered. I'd love to hear everyone else's thoughts and suggestions, and once again, massive appreciation to everyone at Beamdog for resurrecting a classic!
I'd just like to see what you fine folks have for ideas of who could be added to the list of NPCs for BG2:EE. I'm sure they won't add more than three, like in BG:EE, and I was a big fan of the new characters (all three were in my party). I think we can all agree that the character writing and development was much better in BG2, and as long as they are well-written (and useful), I'll be happy. However, these would be be my 2 perfect additions, and please feel free to add any others you feel appropriate.
#1 is a romanceable female Swashbuckler (human or elf), preferably evil or Chaotic Neutral like my Swashbuckler. This is more a personal choice to compliment my own CN Swashbuckler (the idea of two Swashbuckling lovers carving a swath across Amn just holds a certain amount of appeal to me, from a role-playing standpoint), but it also makes logical sense. Certainly, Imoen is a respectable thief, but she is a better mage, and Yoshimo is rendered indisposed before TOB. That leaves Jan, who is incredibly irritating to me, and the PC. For me, this is no problem. But for people who don't prefer thievery and skullduggery, this is a problem. From what I've seen on these boards, a female thief has already been confirmed, so I guess this is a wasted post, but it would make BG2:EE even more of a must-buy in my book.
#2 would be a Sorcereress (preferably), but a Sorcerer would also suffice. After playing through IWD2 and The Black Pits with a Sorceress, I was hooked. I love their spellcasting mechanics, and the potential exists to tell one hell of a story through a character with magic bred into their blood. Also, he or she should also be romaceable. In retrospect, it would probably be best to make him male, so the female fans can romance someone besides Anomen.
This is all just brainstorming, of course, although I hear some sort of female thief is at least being considered. I'd love to hear everyone else's thoughts and suggestions, and once again, massive appreciation to everyone at Beamdog for resurrecting a classic!