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Charr'Neim the semi-random sorceress. A BGEE SCS playthrough

MacHurtoMacHurto Member Posts: 731
edited May 2014 in General Discussion (Spoiler Warning!)
Hello folks!

Just recently finished my trilogy no reload run with David the Gnome. Next step is to try SCS, which most people say is to Baldur's Gate what abstinence is to safe sex: The best way to go.

I certainly hope BG with SCS is a more enjoyable solution, though.

The rules for the playthrough are as follows:


- Minimum reload (only if charname dies)

- Possibility of random spells as follows:
- Each time the sorceress learns a new spell, I roll a d20+level charname+CHA modifier.
- Difficulty is 15+level of the spell
- CHA modifier is like TO HIT modifier (+1 at 17, +2 at 18)
- For Charr'Neim, that gives a 35% chances of choosing spells at level 1. That increases up to 85% at level 18 for Lv9 spells. A 1 is always a failure.
- This is supposed to represent how the sorceress is able to control and shape her powers more accurately, the more powerful she becomes. Might not be the best system, but I haven't come up with something better

- Choice of random spells:
- Charr'Neim is able to cast spells due to Bhaal's Essence. Therefore, every time she has to choose a random spell, she will first choose at random Necromancy spells.
- If no necromancy spells left for that spell level, then the choice will be random
- As the Bhaal essence is the one responsible for the spell casting, she will not cast spells from Spellhold to Hell in BG2. That will be interesting as it is a big chunk of the game. I guess I will finally find a use for all those scrolls that are lying around.


Charr'Neim:



She is a 92 points elf sorceress (got that after 2-3 minutes of re-rolling. I could have settled with much less)

STR 7
DEX 19
CON 16
INT 15
SAB 17
CHA 18

Proficiencies: Darts (from playing in Candlekeep's tavern with Imoen)

Spells known: Chill touch and Larloch Minor's Drain. Yes, she failed both rolls. Given her strength/proficiencies, I already see a spell that is likely never to be used

Special powers:

- Foresee her own death. As a Bhaalspawn, she has gained the rare ability to emulate her Father's foresight. She will see her possible death in the near future and take the necessary steps to avoid it (AKA: Infinite reloads if she dies. Will probably need it with SCS installed)

Alignment: True Neutral (I am not a big fan of the alignment system, I have to say)

Personality: A charming individual with clearly a talent for diplomacy and leadership, Charr'Neim has always been fragile, even if she never seems to get sick. A smart kid from when she was barely a toddler, Gorion's tutelage has made her become very wise for her young age and eager to learn of what transpires outside the walls of Candlekeep. Trustworthy as only people who have never been betrayed can be, she knows how to get out of harm's way and the right things to say to avoid trouble and make friends. She is eager to go on her trip with Gorion (whom she loves dearly) and see the world.

Evolution: Well, she will be very careful after the first night. Not sure how she will evolve, personality wise. We'll see. Haven't decided who her companions will be either. At least another mage as this is SCS



Storytelling:



My plan is to make it a bit more fun than David's. First section will be RP: quotes from books or people that have known her and tell about some parts of her adventures. Second section will be gaming: explaining my experience with SCS and where I am in the game



Well, hope you guys enjoy it if you get to read it :-) Will be probably asking lots of SCS questions too
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  • MacHurtoMacHurto Member Posts: 731
    @jackjack‌ Got the idea from @Ballad‌ ( from the Confessions Thread). I think it is hilarious :-D
  • CrevsDaakCrevsDaak Member Posts: 7,155
    I think you've mistook the short for Wisdom by the short for Sabiduria ;)
    I really like the idea! Hope she does not die!
  • MacHurtoMacHurto Member Posts: 731
    edited May 2014
    @CrevsDaak‌ Well, that's how they translated the term a million years ago in PnP ;-) It is a minimal reload game, as it is my first SCS game, so don't worry. She will become the God of Death (eventually)
  • MacHurtoMacHurto Member Posts: 731
    I forgot to add something to her description.

    Special powers:

    - Foresee her own death. As a Bhaalspawn, she has gained the rare ability to emulate her Father's foresight. She will see her possible death in the near future and take the necessary steps to avoid it (AKA: Infinite reloads if she dies. Will probably need it with SCS installed)
  • lolienlolien Member, Moderator, Translator (NDA) Posts: 3,108
    edited May 2014
    Very good! My favourite is The Imoen Interviews.

    Edit: Still waiting for the selfie.
  • MacHurtoMacHurto Member Posts: 731
    @lolien Well, the rest is mainly movie quote rip-offs :-D

    Selfie is on the pipeline!
  • JuliusBorisovJuliusBorisov Member, Administrator, Moderator, Developer Posts: 22,760
    @MacHurto‌

    The speed of the run doesn't matter, the quality of story-telling is amazing. I like it, it's fresh.

    And, you'd better say: the rest is mainly movie quote mutton-mongering riff-raffs ;)
  • MacHurtoMacHurto Member Posts: 731
    @blackraven I didnt want a group of only evil characters. It would be a bad influence. As i got kagain and tiax onboard it seemed fitting to change the whole group except imoen. Too much violence for a small scammer like eldoth (as i dont have the npc mod, i choose what he thinks, obviously)

    It will be a slow run as I have limited time, and this non descriptive way of writing about it will allow me to keep up with the story telling, I hope.
  • BlackravenBlackraven Member Posts: 3,486
    Compliments for the creative recounting! Very mice. I liked Garrick's songwriting. I always doubted he had it in him, but apparently he does. ;)
    Btw To keep reloads to a minimum, Invisibility 15' Radius is your friend. I've used it pretty much all the time in my current run (thanks to Familiar and Dynaheir as Sorcerer). Another option would be the level 2 spell Invisibility and cast it on your vulnerable party members including yourself. Very recommendable if your randomized spell picks allow you to pick a level 2 or 3 spell.
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