I'd say Korgan's Berserk is better than GM in many playthroughs. Berserkers were competetive with old GM, which was insultingly underpowered. So darn many immunities! (View Post)

Kudos on daring to attempt a Wizard to Fighter... I've never been brave enough to. ;) (View Post)

A weird dual classing suggestion I came across was to go Fi3 to Wizard, for the HP and archery, because pure wizard was super squishy if you were a newbie. (View Post)

Mastery is about twice as good as specialization, and if you're finding using a weapon at specialization is 'painful', well, Minsc is up the creek, because he can't master even. If using a shortsword… (View Post)

There is a sling that'll be better than that shortbow for most characters, depending on ammo. For ranged in BG1, you can get by with any option, be it dart, axe, any bow, sling, any crossbows, or dag… (View Post)