The optimum party HP
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Master
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written Saturday, July 17 2004 07:02
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I've seen guides and FAQs and the like, and each seem to disagree on how much HP to give a starter party and how much of the other stats. Mostly, I'm concered about health. Is it better to give an average party member as low as 6-10 HP, or would it benefit them more to start with 30-40 HP. Or in between. What are your opinions? -------------------- -ben4808 Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Shake Before Using
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written Saturday, July 17 2004 08:53
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All of my parties start with 6 HP on every character. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Saturday, July 17 2004 11:05
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That's because you're Imban. :) I usually have my fighters start w/about 18 hp, more if I have a skill point that isn't going to be used anyplace else (like throwing stuff.) My mages usually have around 10-12, sometimes even 14 if I'm feeling wimpy. -------------------- "Oh, North Wind, why frighten others? In Nature's family all are brothers. Puff and blow and wheeze and hiss; You can't frighten Shingebiss. Bring your frost and ice and snow; I'm still free to come and go. You can never frighten me, One who never fears is FREE!" -Shingebiss, the mighty duck Posts: 830 | Registered: Tuesday, August 20 2002 07:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, July 17 2004 14:04
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You'd think that if you're going to use the party in a scenario where you encounter poison, disease, etc. early in the game, you'd want to start your party with a spare batch of HP. Either that or just not letting the monsters hit you. :) -------------------- -ben4808 Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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BoE Posse
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written Saturday, July 17 2004 15:29
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Basically, it depends how good a player you are. If you're very experienced, HP is a waste of skill points - you can get that from going up levels. If you're a beginner, it'll be tough for you to survive early on without a few health points up your sleeve. -------------------- Rate my scenarios! Areni Revenge To Live in Fear Deadly Goblins Ugantan Nightmare Isle of Boredom Posts: 1423 | Registered: Sunday, October 7 2001 07:00 |
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...b10010b...
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written Sunday, July 18 2004 00:47
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I never spend skill points on health. If dying is a problem for you, spend the skill points you save on HP on Luck instead; you won't regret it. In fact, starting all your characters with 5 points or so of Luck isn't such a bad idea; your party may feel underpowered at first, but it hardly matters when they're virtually invincible. -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Master
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written Sunday, July 18 2004 12:40
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That's an idea. But just how invincible is invincible with 5 points of luck? I think I'd rather use the :eek: 25 skill point a PC! :eek: on seemingly more important skills such as strengh and weapon skills. (I use an all-fighter party) But I guess you guys are right, I should use a lower-healthed party. -------------------- -ben4808 Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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...b10010b...
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written Monday, July 19 2004 00:44
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With 5 luck, attacks that would otherwise kill you will fail more than half the time; probably close to 70%, I'd guess, and maybe even more. Get 10 luck and the chance starts looking more like 90%. Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |