I like Yeslik the best, but he's available so late I often make do with Jaheira or Branwin. (View Post)

Well I'd mention Minsc in general, but of course he's effective AND fun. I guess Neera is more for comic value, her usefulness is limited. I also enjoy playing pretty marginal/useless PCs sometimes. … (View Post)

Heindrich I think many of us old-time AD&D players are perfectly happy to answer questions about it! And no doubt a huge part of the appeal of BG for us is how faithful it is to the PNP game. But… (View Post)

Welcome to BG! This is easily my favorite game ever, I hope we're able to help you enjoy it as much as many of us do. Some of your questions are related; like the journal and chapters. I'd say first,… (View Post)

I have to start by saying I LOVE random stats. To me, that's one of my favorite things about earlier editions of D&D. I love the Mage with a 15 strength, or the cleric with 17 dexterity, or the f… (View Post)