I don't agree that the two editions have "significantly" different game mechanics. It is true that Beamdog has changed the game's interface and added some NPCs, kits, etc, but then again &q… (View Post)

The OP puts great stock in the ability of MTs to eventually cast 9th level spells, and rightfully so given their power. That said, it's worth pointing out that MTs can't cast 9th level spells until f… (View Post)

For me, I draw the line when you break either the internal logic of the game world or the internal logic of how a reasonable NPC would behave. If there's only one ring of Gaxx in the world, for examp… (View Post)

It is completely correct that FMTs have a higher THAC0 than single or double-classed fighters, fewer thief points than single or double-classed thieves, and slower access to high-level spells than si… (View Post)

I'll second Thaco that FMTs are at the top of the power curve in BG/BG2 and think some of their key advantages have been overlooked in this discussion. At endgame thief HLAs are the strongest ability… (View Post)