Hey guys, quick intro. I got BG1 in 1998, but was only 9 years old and didn't have the attention span for high fantasy. I never finished the game (made it about 3 chapters in on a few different playthroughs, iirc), but I just got the EE and am looking forward to my first full playthrough.
I have a couple of ?'s, and would be very grateful for any answers/tips...
1. I will be playing as a swashbuckler. What should my proficiencies be? Please keep in mind I want to be realistic, i.e. I probably shouldn't be dual wielding longswords, right? Should I drop one in a ranged weapon, or as a SB simply throw one in ss and one in two weapon fighting?
2. If I plan on keeping Imoen in my party (and NOT dc'ing her to mage), which thief skills do you think I should focus on? I know most people max. pick lock and detect traps on Imoen, but the other skills (hide in shadows, move silently) don't seem to make as much sense for a melee thief with no backstab multiplier like my PC. Thoughts?
2. Is the most realistic PC race human? I mean from a story perspective, what makes the most sense? I'm aware of the general story (I'm a bhaalspawn, badassery ensues, etc.), but not specifically enough to know the answer to this question. I know elves and half-elves get bonuses, and that humans get none, but I'd prefer to "fit in" with the story (please no major spoilers!).
Thanks for your help guys!
I have a couple of ?'s, and would be very grateful for any answers/tips...
1. I will be playing as a swashbuckler. What should my proficiencies be? Please keep in mind I want to be realistic, i.e. I probably shouldn't be dual wielding longswords, right? Should I drop one in a ranged weapon, or as a SB simply throw one in ss and one in two weapon fighting?
2. If I plan on keeping Imoen in my party (and NOT dc'ing her to mage), which thief skills do you think I should focus on? I know most people max. pick lock and detect traps on Imoen, but the other skills (hide in shadows, move silently) don't seem to make as much sense for a melee thief with no backstab multiplier like my PC. Thoughts?
2. Is the most realistic PC race human? I mean from a story perspective, what makes the most sense? I'm aware of the general story (I'm a bhaalspawn, badassery ensues, etc.), but not specifically enough to know the answer to this question. I know elves and half-elves get bonuses, and that humans get none, but I'd prefer to "fit in" with the story (please no major spoilers!).
Thanks for your help guys!