There are many different systems for rolling ability scores. The BG series is based on what is really the most unforgiving of them all - 3d6, in order. That gets you an average sum of 63 (assuming a … (View Post)

Doom... that takes basically a whole round to cast. I'd rather have Jaheira get in two attacks. And in the few fights that are about one big threat, that threat often has magic resistance or spell de… (View Post)

A party with Jaheira in it doesn't have a problem with healing; I'd rate her as the second best healer NPC in BGEE, behind only Faldorn. Druids are just that much better than clerics at healing, in t… (View Post)

The thing to watch out for with clerics - and particularly fighter/clerics who go into melee - are spell casting times. A lot of cleric spells cast slowly, and you don't have any way of stopping the … (View Post)

Yes, the inquisitor abilities each have casting time 1. Instant dispels with the amulet of power. Bards can also manage instant dispels - a high-level bard with Use Any Item can equip the Robe of Vec… (View Post)