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• • Best Party of Four

  •   Well, it's finally happened - The three friends I grew up with playing table top D&D (quite extensively) have finally decided to try an MMO.  One is extremely experienced (Couple of 60th lvls on EQII), and the other two are true newbies.  I've palyed DDO, but only solo, and do not have a character above 3rd level. 

    So my question is this: What four classes do you think would be good, taking into consideration the experience levels between us?  Remember, they're aware of the ruleset, fantasy lore, etc.  But not actually playing a game as in depth as an MMO.  The most in depth game they've played has probably been Ultima I, II, and III.  (I know, we're old!) 

    Looking forward to your input.  We start this coming Thursday.  Can't wait!

    PS - My wife asked why DDO and not EQII or Vanguard.  Well, one of our friends has a phobia now that he'll become addicted like the atypical WOW player, and is ademant that he spends no more than two nights a week playing (2-4 hours).  Which is what I play anyway, so it works out for me.  So I think this is the perfect game.  I've enjoyed it thoroughly so far. 

     

  • Posted: 5/10/08 12:00 PM
    D&D Online
• • Why Vanguard is better than your game

  • Well said Openedge1.  I miss this game, and can't wait to revisit it in a year or two.  Right now I'm back in DDO.  It's a nice change.  Very fast compared to Vanguard.  Kind of like a button masher in comparison to tell you the truth.  But, boy do I miss my quick footed bard and all his songs.  That song book was set up so well.  Just another reason to give this game another chance!

  • Posted: 4/25/08 10:06 PM
    Vanguard: Saga of Heroes
• • Has it improved?

  • Uncus,

    Thanks for the advice, I will take it and try to it out.  I'm looking forward to it.  Right now, I just tried out the Catacombs with my 3rd level barbarian, and I failed twice.  I'm on part 2: She Went Below.  There are some nasty skelletons in there that are CR 4.  (3-4 at once.)  Any suggestions?  I tried drinking my mage armor and protection from evil potions as well as going into rage mode.  Any other suggestions, or should I just wait till 4th level to tackle this one.  (It says it's level 2, but a group oriented adventure.)  Again, thanks.   

     

  • Posted: 4/25/08 9:46 PM
    D&D Online
• • Not the same DDO as in '06 - deserves a reset of score

  •  Mindspat, Uncuss, and Thellian,

    I apologize greatly if I offended.  I did not mean to.  I will take your advice on soloing and put it to use.  And yes, I suppose the ommision of truth is a misstatement of facts, so sorry about that.  But, please understand I wasn't trying to bash the game, (as I said in both posts about soling I like this game a lot), nor was I trying to turn people off from the game by a misrepresenting the facts.  I was just simply stating that the initial reason i left was lack of solo content, and it appeared to me that there was not a lot of dungeons that had added the solo box.  It still made you check: easy, moderate, hard, elite, etc.

    As for character customization, in another post I stated that I really liked the game mechanics, ruleset, and character development.  I've always liked it, both with changes and without.  I truly enjoy the ruleset for 3.5.  Perhaps, my tone did not come across as it should have, and for that I'm sorry.   

    The only thing I still object to is being called a BS'er.  I am not.  I played a little over a year ago and left at third level due to solo content.  I play now (and enjoy it I may add), but find solo content still lacking.  That was all I meant.  I did notice notice the outside area Cerrion (Spelling) Hills, the waterwork revamp, and the two guards in the Harbor that say they have nothing to bet over now that adventurers don't have to go through the sewers to get to the first real area with trainers.  (Near Philosopher's Row.)  So it's true my experience has been minimal, but I don't lie.

    Thanks for advice.  I look forward to trying it out.    

  • Posted: 4/25/08 8:59 PM
    D&D Online
• • How is the solo content?

  • Thanks for the info everyone.  I can't wait to see this game.  :)

     

  • Posted: 4/25/08 8:38 PM
    Age of Conan