[Patch 1.0.2 Fixes]

Hi! I'm not a self-identified gamer. I've played through PoE 1 and absolutely loved it.

I downloaded PoE II via the Mac App Store, which I'm guessing at this point was my first mistake?

 

I've searched all the threads etc. re: the frozen game before character creation on Macs like mine, and most of the 1.0.2 fixes seem to be just for Steam users? (I had to search what "steam" was!

 

Will there be an update via the Mac App Store eventually? Kinda sad that I downloaded this game last week and haven't played past the first 20s.

With Victoria Day long weekend approaching I was so looking forward to diving into it! Thanks!

Apple is probably still reviewing the patch before putting it on their App Store. This can take a few days.

[Performance drop on 1.02]

I‘m in full screen mode, same settings as on the release version, but stuttering made it unplayable ... or at least unenjoyable, so I had to roll back.

 

Using a Macbook 2013

[Performance drop on 1.02]

Anyone else experiencing a serious performance drop with the new patch?

[Favorite Class]

I've really only started my first playthrough (about 7 hours in), but I am loving my Ranger/Paladin. I've been a compulsive goody two shoes since BG1, and I love the RP side of being someone that is equipped to travel the wilderness to defend those who need it. Also I get a pet.

Might I ask how you distributed your stats?

[Multiclassing a paladin tank (and party composition in general)]

So you would recommend Kind Wayfarer over Goldpact at the moment? Because I‘m torn between these two.

 

Edit: I‘m not planning on being a Nature Godlike.

[Deadfire: Would you like to know more?]

Yay, my ranger / paladin is taking shape! Thanks

[Deadfire: Would you like to know more?]

Does the ranger‘s full attack (something shot) work with melee weapons as it did in PoE?

[Needing Help With Deciding How to Build my Paladin]

So dual wielding would be preferable ... or just light/no armor?

[What multiclasses have you played with so far?]

I mean the combination of ranger and paladin, either ranged or melee. I‘d love the concept. But I don‘t know if it makes any sense from a mechanical standpoint.

[What multiclasses have you played with so far?]

Are there any good synergies for ranger / paladin?

[Melee Cipher build and party advice]

Thank you for your continued advice. It‘s very much appreciated!

[Melee Cipher build and party advice]

I started playing the character and I‘m loving her to pieces from a roleplaying perspective. However, I have the feeling that the druid I played lasted time was substantially stronger. Is this just in the nature of the classes or am I playing the cipher wrong?

[Melee Cipher build and party advice]

Yeah, I was thinking rapier and dagger for my cipher and Firebrand for Maneha. Is this viable? Anything I should be aware of stat- or talent-wise?

[Melee Cipher build and party advice]

Any tips on a two weapon, swashbuckling kind of cipher? I‘d prefer to use Firebrand with other party members ... or is this a bad choice?

[Looking to create a char for a later import in PoE2]

I really liked my paladin. I took your advice and used Firebrand ... it was awesome! So, thanks for the tip. I was level 7 it was just starting to get really good.

 

Why am I talking in past tense? Well, some sort of crash ate all my save games, including my very first character and my beloved druid.

[Looking to create a char for a later import in PoE2]

I‘m afraid I need your advice again. It seems that I can‘t let go of my tiny, furry Kind Wayfarer. However, I don‘t know which weapons to use. Two handed? Dual? Fast? Slow? I have no idea what is best.

Obviously, I want to trigger Strange Mercy as often as I can. Also, should I take Sworn Enemy or is it a wasted talent?

[Looking to create a char for a later import in PoE2]

Thanks for the barbarian build. Is Firebrand still a thing in Deadfire?

[Looking to create a char for a later import in PoE2]

I agree, the Blackbow is cool. Out of curiosity I loaded an old save game and respecced Aloth into arcane archer with the Blackbow. And I must admit, that was fun. However, the spell comes way too late for me to make a character (a main character no less) based on it.

 

So, the search continues ...

[Looking to create a char for a later import in PoE2]

I tried the wizard with bows. The ranger with Prestidigitator's Missiles is something I haven't considered yet. However, I always bring Sagani since she's my favourite NPC and I'm not sure if two rangers are too redundant. What would you say?

[Looking to create a char for a later import in PoE2]

Edit: 

 

What about the paladin Stargazer asked about? Did you come up with a build?

 

I'm currently trying a paladin who will use some scolls to simulate wizardry. Not sure if it will work though ... or what will come of it. Not even sure about my attributes or weapons, because frankly, I'm unable to calculate effective combinations.

 

The arcane ranger felt much to contrived. It might be a fun concept in Deadfire when we have actual multiclassing but in PoE I it felt just strange ... and not in a good way, but strange for strangeness's sake.

[Looking to create a char for a later import in PoE2]

The arcane archer sounds appealing. I actually never considered wizard as an MC class before. That‘s something I have to try. Is there anything (stats or something) I should consider? I suck when it comes to mastering the mechanics of this game.

[Looking to create a char for a later import in PoE2]

Excuse me, if I just chime in.

 

Would something like a paladin/ranger or a paladin/wizard be viable in Deadfire? And how could I emulate that in PoE I?

 

I tried the monk/paladin and enjoyed the character quite a lot ... however I didn‘t like the flavor of the fist punches. The animations were not to my taste either. But the Kind Wayfarer was very flavorful and nice.

 

Thanks for helping me out.

[Where are the builds that don't dump resolve?]

Sounds like I have to use the dear Devil in my next playthrough

[Bittercut doubt]

How does using a single one handed weapon play into this? Is it inferior to both two-handed and dual-wielding or on par with them?

[Where are the builds that don't dump resolve?]

If that is true, why do people say the Devil of Carock is a useless character because of her high resolve and low dexterity?