I did some testing and think I have the answer for you. The +22.5 base value for a first level ranger includes the human/dwarf/half-orc stealth bonuses. Your DEX gives you +10, being a half-elf gives… (View Post)

You don't get extra anything by drinking potions before leveling up, as far as I know. (View Post)

In the BG series, paladins can routinely commit chaotic and evil actions without falling because the devs didn't code alignment consequences for most player choices. That's one reason why so many pal… (View Post)

Fighter/mage/thief and fighter/mage are the two main character types you can't replicate with joinable NPCs. I'd personally go for FMT if I were in your shoes. (View Post)

Well, when you don't have feats or skill points or 3e-style multiclassing, there isn't all that much of a need to pre-plan your character. One exception was the 1e bard who had to dual from fighter t… (View Post)