Suggestions for a challenge

lurith

Hi friends!

I have played BG (enhanced and otherwise) quite a few times and BG2 a few more (not EE, though). I'm far from being an expert and never was good at powergaming, but I was planning to start a challenge playthrough from the very beginning BGEE - SoD - BGIIEE. Maybe a no reload / minimal reload. Pretty sure I could do a no reload in BGI (never tried a solo but sounds feasible). However, with the new content in SoD and the most challenging parts of BGII I'm sure the game is going to beat the c... out of me Never tried anything harder than core rules either.

So, do I stand a chance? If so, should I go with a arcane PC (sorcerer, wild mage) or a more tanky one (a paladin or ranger kit would be my choice). Third option is a F/M, I guess... I never liked the slow progression of multiclass but might be worth it.

Thanks a lot

JuliusBorisov

Hello! I suggest to check rules stated by @Ygramul in the no-reload thread - https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/40393/maybe-this-time-no-reload-thread-wynter-is-discontent-to-follow-manteia-skulltrapped-herself#latest or by @BelgarathMTH in the minimal reload thread - https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/51150/raising-charname-minimal-reload-thread-bg1-sod-bg2-spoilers#latest

It would be interesting to follow another adventure!

lurith

Thanks @bengoshi When I do start the challenge, should I use those threads to post my progress or open a new one?

I will be following @BelgarathMTH rules and running a minimal reload instead of a no reload (since I plan to venture into new territory with SoD). Still trying to decide on my PC, though.

JuliusBorisov

Posting in those thread will likely bring more views and feedback, but it's always up to you to decide

lurith

Thanks @bengoshi I started posting on @BelgarathMTH thread. You are welcome to follow my progress!

OlvynChuru

For a challenge, I like to play as a mage without using any of the overpowered protection spells like Mirror Image, Stoneskin or Protection from Magic Weapons. Without those spells, mages are very fragile, and it's quite a thing to keep them alive. For extra squishiness, give them as low Dexterity and Constitution as possible, and reload on level up until they get the minimum HP rolls.