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Themed Partys

DarkersunDarkersun Member Posts: 398
edited November 2014 in Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
This thread should be a collection of different party ideas.
So please post ideas. Whatever comes to mind ;)

Here are some examples and ideas of mine:

Wild:
Barbarian @ Tank
Berserker @ Tank
Shapeshifter @ Healer/Secondary Fighter
Beast Master @ Ranged/Summoner
Skald @ Support Caster
Sorcerer @ Nuker

Holy:
Inquisitor @ Tank/Anti Mage
Priest of Helm @ Healer/ Secondary Fighter
Priest of Lathander @ Healer/Buffer
Cleric/Thief @ Trap finder
Cleric/Mage @ Caster

Stealthy:
Fighter/Thief @ Tank
Stalker @ Backstabber
Bounty Hunter @ Utility
Shadow Dancer @ Scout
Mage/Thief @ Caster
Cleric/Thief @ Healer

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  • RAM021RAM021 Member Posts: 403
    Kung Fu Fighting:
    True Monk
    Dark Moon Monk
    Sun Soul Monk
    Kensai => Cleric w/ staff
    Assassin (Ninja)
    True Bard (Shugenja)
  • Spaceman_SpiffSpaceman_Spiff Member Posts: 40
    The Scourge of Icewind Dale:

    Human Blackguard (Tank)
    Human Jester (Support caster/disabler)
    Human Fighter->Assassin (Used DKeeper to kit him up)
    Human Sorcerer (main caster/nuker)
    Human Fighter->Totemic Druid (DKeeper as well) Support tank/summoner
    Half-Orc -> Priest of Tempus (cursing/debuffs)
  • KenjiKenji Member Posts: 251
    edited November 2014
    Mercenary Militia:
    Captain - Fighter
    Lieutenant - Fighter (Dwarven Defender)
    Chaplain - Fighter dual Cleric
    Emissary - Sorcerer
    Specialist - Fighter dual Thief
    Minstrel - Bard

    Fellowship of the Dale:
    Knight - Paladin (Undead Hunter)
    Squire - Fighter
    Rogue - Fighter dual Thief
    Scribe - Cleric
    Sage - Sorcerer
    Apprentice - Fighter dual Mage

    So far these are my parties (lvl1 HoF runs). The former is currently on a diplomatic mission for Lonelywood while the latter is venturing in the lower Dorn's Deep.

    I'd go for more pure class but HoF mode forced me to powergame! *Points fingers at difficulty level*
  • JonelethIrenicusJonelethIrenicus Member Posts: 157
    War of the spider queen

    Woman cleric fail/dual/shield Quenthel Baenre

    Woman bard long sword Halisstra Melarn

    Male fighter with greatsword Ryld Argith

    Male wizard Pharaun Mizzrym

    Male druid or fighter with permanent greater werewolf(ee keeper) Jeggred Baenre

    Last one could either be Valas Hune figther/thief or fighter/shadowdancer or just a single thief/sd

    Or

    Woman cleric Danifae Yauntyrr with mace and shield
  • Spaceman_SpiffSpaceman_Spiff Member Posts: 40
    Malazan Party:

    Karsa Orlong - Half-Orc Barbarian
    Onrack the Broken - Berserker (change avatar to skeleton warrior in DaleKeeper)
    Quick Ben - Cleric/Mage
    Kalam Mekkar - Human Fighter 7 -> Assassin
    Anomander Rake - Elf Fighter/Mage
    Fiddler - Human Bard (make sure to equip him with lots of potions of explosions and fiery breath)
  • DarkersunDarkersun Member Posts: 398
    Yeah, the fallen coming to the North ;)
  • oldlamehandoldlamehand Member Posts: 39
    Machine gun squad: 5 Archers + cleric/thief (combat medic/EOD )
  • DarkersunDarkersun Member Posts: 398
    BG default:

    Minsc: Ranger with Rage / Barbarian - Human
    Kahlid: Fighter - Elf
    Jaheira: Fighter/Druid - Halfelf
    Imoen: Thief later Dual to Mage - Human
    Dynaheir: Invoker - Human
    Charname: Whatever you like ;)

    BG2 default:
    Minsc: Ranger with Rage / Barbarian - Human
    Jaheira: Fighter/Druid - Halfelf
    Yoshimo: Bounty Hunter - Human
    Aerie: Cleri/Mage - Avariel (Optional)
    Jan Jansen: Thief/Illusionist - Gnome (Optional)
    Charname: Whatever you like ;)

    If you still have not enough of them ^^
  • NimranNimran Member Posts: 4,875
    Southpaw said:

    Five-man-band
    The Hero - male human Bard
    The Lancer - female elf Swashbuckler
    The Big Guy - male Dwarven Defender
    The Chick - female human Cleric of Tempus
    The Smart Guy - male human Mage

    Because who needs names these days?
  • FardragonFardragon Member Posts: 4,511
    Nimran said:

    Southpaw said:

    Five-man-band
    The Hero - male human Bard
    The Lancer - female elf Swashbuckler
    The Big Guy - male Dwarven Defender
    The Chick - female human Cleric of Tempus
    The Smart Guy - male human Mage

    Because who needs names these days?
    Who needs names when you have archetypes?
  • RedViiperRedViiper Member Posts: 48
    Avengers

    Hulk - Human Barbarian
    Thor - Half-Orc Priest of Tyr
    Hawkeye - Human Archer
    Black Widow- Human Assassin
    Iron Man- Half-Elf Fighter-Druid... Using his Wild-shape as his armor.
    Captain America- Human Monk.... Edit the sprite to appear with a shield.


  • GoodSteveGoodSteve Member Posts: 607
    Songs and Swords

    Arilyn Moonblade - Chaotic Good Female Half-Elf Fighter/Thief (Longsword + Single Weapon Style)
    Bran Skorlsun - Neutral Good Male Human Stalker (Longsword, Dagger, Longbow)
    Elaith Craulnober - Neutral Evil Male Elf Fighter/Mage (Longsword, Dagger)
    Bronwyn Caradoon - Neutral Good Female Human Thief (Shortsword, Dagger)
    Danilo Thann - Chaotic Good Male Human Bard or Wizard (Shortsword or Dagger)
    Khleben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - Lawful Neutral Male Human Wizard (Quarterstaff)
  • JaemonJaemon Member Posts: 12
    RedViiper said:

    Avengers

    Hulk - Human Barbarian
    Thor - Half-Orc Priest of Tyr
    Hawkeye - Human Archer
    Black Widow- Human Assassin
    Iron Man- Half-Elf Fighter-Druid... Using his Wild-shape as his armor.
    Captain America- Human Monk.... Edit the sprite to appear with a shield.


    I like this, but I'd call Iron Man a Mage (or sorcerer) ...call his Stoneskin the armor. Make him a high-functioning sociopath with maxxed int and you pretty much have the same character as Tony Stark.
  • RedViiperRedViiper Member Posts: 48
    Jaemon said:

    RedViiper said:

    Avengers

    Hulk - Human Barbarian
    Thor - Half-Orc Priest of Tyr
    Hawkeye - Human Archer
    Black Widow- Human Assassin
    Iron Man- Half-Elf Fighter-Druid... Using his Wild-shape as his armor.
    Captain America- Human Monk.... Edit the sprite to appear with a shield.


    I like this, but I'd call Iron Man a Mage (or sorcerer) ...call his Stoneskin the armor. Make him a high-functioning sociopath with maxxed int and you pretty much have the same character as Tony Stark.
    Good Point and if he needs to fight hand to hand, Tenser's Transformation. Lightning Bolt for his energy blasts.
  • SouthpawSouthpaw Member Posts: 2,026
    Jaemon said:

    RedViiper said:

    Avengers

    Hulk - Human Barbarian
    Thor - Half-Orc Priest of Tyr
    Hawkeye - Human Archer
    Black Widow- Human Assassin
    Iron Man- Half-Elf Fighter-Druid... Using his Wild-shape as his armor.
    Captain America- Human Monk.... Edit the sprite to appear with a shield.


    I like this, but I'd call Iron Man a Mage (or sorcerer) ...call his Stoneskin the armor. Make him a high-functioning sociopath with maxxed int and you pretty much have the same character as Tony Stark.
    ...or BBCs Sherlock.
  • macomeaumacomeau Member Posts: 80
    @Jaemon If he's a Druid, he gets Iron Skins rather than Stoneskin. Seems more apropos.

  • JarrakulJarrakul Member Posts: 2,029
    Two words: Iron Body.
  • dakrachdakrach Member Posts: 2
    I have two ideas; please let me know what you think, who would you change?

    1) Undead Slayers:

    Human Undead Hunter

    Elf Archer (Favored Enemy: Cadaverous Undead)

    Human Priest of Lathander

    Human Sun Soul Monk

    Elf Necromancer

    Half Elf Swashbuckler

    Swashbuckler here serves a melee backup and someone to deal with the traps, but I think it can be replaced with another option.

    2) Survivors in Wilderness:

    Dwarven Defender (Because it's Icewind Dale!)

    Elf Archer (Favored Enemy: Giant/Troll or some other savage creature)

    Half Elf Avenger (or Totem Druid)

    Human Priest of Tempus (could go first as a Berserker/Barbarian and then dual to Cleric)

    Half Elf Dragon Disciple

    Half Elf Skald

    This option lacks someone to disarm traps, but I'm not sure whether its that necessary?

    So what you think folks?



  • Tad_Has_A_Cold_OliveTad_Has_A_Cold_Olive Member Posts: 183
    8-Bit Theater Party!

    Fighter McWarrior: Neutral Good Human Berserker who Grandmasters in Long Swords, Bastard Swords, Two-Handed Swords, and Short Swords. Because he likes them, you know. Also dump Int hard.

    Black Mage Evilwizardington: Chaotic Evil Human Invoker. Only take blasty spells; helping your teammates is for chumps!

    Thief, the Elf formerly known as Prince: Lawful Evil Thief, possibly Shadowdancer. Max out pick pockets and open lock ASAP. Find traps too, I guess. Has first dibs on all the loot; technically it's all his, and he just loans his stuff to the other party members for exorbitant fees.

    Red Mage Statcowski: Neutral Evil Half-Elf Fighter/Mage/Cleric. Possibly use a mod to allow him to use swords, though that isn't super important. What is important is that he have perfect stats; min-maxer, after all.

    White Mage: Lawful Good Human Priest of Lathander. The only lady on the team, and the only one keeping them alive. Wonders why she travels with them at all. Carries a big hammer at all times.

    Black Belt: Lawful Neutral Monk. He has perfected the zen art of punching through people's faces. Like Fighter, also super-dumped Int.
  • SharGuidesMyHandSharGuidesMyHand Member Posts: 2,582
    kcwise said:


    Thyra - Human Fighter (Sword, Shield, Heavy Armor)

    Anyone else here have a crush on Thyra when they were a kid?

    image

    In retrospect, her name was a fitting allusion to her best asset(s).
  • SharGuidesMyHandSharGuidesMyHand Member Posts: 2,582
    edited November 2014
    BTW, thanks to everyone here for some really interesting ideas. From an RP standpoint, I've been having trouble trying to compile a party in my mind that would've made sense to have set out on a journey together (in contrast to BG, where your motley collection of followers form bonds over the course of your travels). At the same time, a party that is too "similar" (i.e: a party of all clerics and/or paladins) runs the risk of feeling boring IMO. There are some interesting ideas here that balance both interests very well IMO.

  • AbelAbel Member Posts: 785
    SharGuidesMyHand said:

    kcwise said:


    Thyra - Human Fighter (Sword, Shield, Heavy Armor)

    Anyone else here have a crush on Thyra when they were a kid?

    image

    In retrospect, her name was a fitting allusion to her best asset(s).
    Is that really an heavy armor?
  • Night_WatchNight_Watch Member Posts: 514
    After recently watching Brett Ratner's "Hercules" starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson I decided to create a party based on this band of heroes.

    Hercules - Barbarian
    Autolycus - Swashbuckler
    Amphiarus - Cleric of Tyr
    Atalanta - Archer
    Tydeus - Berserker
    Iolaus - Bard

    image
  • DarkersunDarkersun Member Posts: 398
    edited November 2014
    Dragonlance:

    Tanthalas "Tanis" Half-Elven Fighter
    Flint Fireforge Dwarven Fighter
    Tasslehoff "Tas" Kender (Halfling Thief) -> for some unkown reason named Tolpan in the german tranlation?
    Caramon Majere Fighter
    Raistlin Majere Mage
    Goldmoon Cleric

    Not much Kit's, but maybe there are some that fit well.

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  • selkyraselkyra Member Posts: 54
    Darkersun said:

    Dragonlance:

    Tolpan Kender (Halfling Thief)

    Don't you mean Tasslehoff?
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