Enough XP if do main plot only?

fisab68

Hi there,

I'm playing multiplayer with someone who is only interested in main plot and too impatient to "clear out each area".

Just asking if we stuck mostly to the main plot (and major side plots only), will we gain enough experience points (get to a high enough level) to beat the "bigger foes" towards the end of the game??

Any input much appreciated.

DJKajuru

With a party of 6 you might get to the end through the main plot (and major side plots) with around 50.000 xp.

Is it enough for bigger foes? Yes, because should an enemy be difficult for your level you can still rely on potions for better thac0 and protections and wands for damage and summons .

I believe that only durlag's tower might be a real challenge, but since it's not part of the main plot you could avoid. Also, in the final battle with Sarevok be careful with those cloudkills.

deltago

For a new player?

No. You'll have a hard time once you hit the bandit camp IMO as doing only the main quest up to that point may only have your characters at lvl 2 or 3, with poor gear to handle Tazok's tent or even the dude in the Full plate armour (If you dont have a hold spell available).

I suggest doing some of the bigger side quests though (Belt Fetish, Gnolls, Brage, Prism, Bassilus, Safana) to not only get XP but better gear.

Doing the smaller quests along those paths (cat in the waterfall, nymph's tree, boy in the lighthouse) wont take up too much time either.

Once the bandit camp is completed, the rest of the game can be beelined to the end IMO, as the XP is better distributed through out it.

sarevok57

also suggest to your multiplayer friend that going out into those extra areas is quite rewarding, you don't necessarily need to uncover all the fog of war, but there are lots of cool items out in those areas which will definitely help you on your way

ThacoBell

There is enough, yes, but it will be difficult. My first finished run was with six characters around level 4.

SirBatince

consider a better friend

chimeric

The first Baldur's Gate is the least linear of all of the Infinity Engine games, and that is its greatest strength. Not that the plot has any serious forks in it, but the plot is only an excuse to wander, enjoy the scenery and adventures. About 80% of the world map is open from the start, if you can survive it, and the city becomes accessible after Cloakwood. The game is nearly a sandbox. If your friend wants to run through to the end, he's missing the point stated in the beginning of the Player's Handbook of 2nd edition AD&D, that there is no such thing as "beating" a role-playing game.

fisab68

Really appreciate all the great comments guys.

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PentiumD

Durlag's Tower is end game dungeon, even when you beat it there is another monster that is harder to kill, When you go back to quest giver.

sarevok57

PentiumD said:

Durlag's Tower is end game dungeon, even when you beat it there is another monster that is harder to kill, When you go back to quest giver.

sometimes I go into durlag's tower when my team is only at 40 000 xp , as long as you have 100 % find traps, 90 % open locks and a haste spell, you're good to go

bob_veng

there's enough. it's good to sometimes only play the main quest, the story is great and you remain focused on it. but do the durlag's tower, tell your friend it's the biggest side quest and important expansion content. also tell him that a part of the sory is your character getting more powerful and confident so if you feel you're lagging behind the enemies too much, you're basically going off the beaten track. but you'll be okay either way if you play well