Recommended level for rescuing Imoen?
MWO
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As the topic says, which is the recommended level for rescuing Imoen in Chapter 4? I generally go for some sidequest before which ends with an total experiance for about 1-1.1 million exp.
However, I'm afraid that it might be abit too much; like there'll be no game challenge with such powerful characters by my side. Although perhaps it's necessary for being able to deal with the fights during The Underdark?
Tell me, what do you think. Should I go earlier (e.g. around 600 000 exp or so) or would you prefere to rescue Imoen when you're around level 12-13 with your characters?
However, I'm afraid that it might be abit too much; like there'll be no game challenge with such powerful characters by my side. Although perhaps it's necessary for being able to deal with the fights during The Underdark?
Tell me, what do you think. Should I go earlier (e.g. around 600 000 exp or so) or would you prefere to rescue Imoen when you're around level 12-13 with your characters?
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There is no objective difficulty since it depends on so many variables like:
1) Which NPCs u have.
2) What class is your PC and did you min/max stats.
3) Do you use any personal rules like no-cheesy tactics, no Shield of Balduran etc...
4) Difficulty setting and tactical mods like SCS.
So my point is that there are many other things that you can calibrate for the level of challenge that you want, so when to rescue Imoen doesn't need to be a central factor for difficulty.
I personally like to rescue Imoen fairly early, but that's got nothing to do with trying to find a challenge in the Underdark. Instead my reasons are:
1) I RP Good characters who would want to rescue their beloved friend/sister asap.
2) I want to get Immy back asap since I want to use her for the rest of SoA and ToB.
Irenicus has shown such a tremendous power at Waukeen Promenade, a good party would want to prepare well by exploring as many places as possible for potential alliances, good equipment, experience and information about what may be required to free Imoen.
In a similar way, when meeting the first red dragon, party members suggest returning later instead of dying so early. And don't forget the Cowled Wizards who may oppose the party. You learn that simply rushing in and freeing her may not be a brilliant idea.
A naive party would let join Aerie and Anomen and be complete with Minsc, Jaheira, Yoshimo being the other early three. No time to get to know the other NPCs that offer joining you? Only if you spend some time with new NPCs in your party, you find out whether they support you. You don't even know whether Aerie has the guts to follow you to dangerous places.
Also don't forget your stronghold tasks and the many quest options. There are only few ways to avoid learning about new quests while having accepted another one already. Don't they raise your interest? Once you figure out you need to fight vampires, you would want to be well-prepared and not rely on temples for restoring drained levels. Some enemies serve as a warning, too. The occasional Lich or well-protected wizard. It tells you that you want to collect experience.
For role-playing, you probably would ignore the small tasks which only seem to cause delays. Anomen doesn't like such jobs. Though, even Minsc cannot resist the small boy that wants the party to leave the town and travel hours to some other place. Once your party is complete, you would likely not remove anybody only to make room for a new NPC that offers joining for a special quest.
If you try to finish many quests (except for Watchers Keep) before boarding the ship to Asylum island, you will notice that some of them get more difficult. More enemies, stronger enemies. A good opportunity to test yourself. You may want to gain more experience, but they won't be a real challenge anymore when returning from the Underdark. And Imoen won't be far behind in levels after some time anyway.
But then, I always play good aligned, and she's the one NPC I always want in my party. I've either of those conditions are not true, then you can justify it however you want.
Still didn't have problems once I got there. I wasn't underpowered in the Underdark or anything.
The story flows better imo finishing chapters 2/3, rescuing Imoen, and then racing to the finish.