Hey everyone,
First-time poster.
Looking for advice. I started RPGing in the early 80s so this is my type of game. BGII is my favourite video game ever. So...yeah, been looking forward to this for a while, and to carrying PoE1 thru PoE2 (which I hope to do in the new year).
But I'm also busy with work and family and typically only get a single playthrough of games. The usual advice of "try it one way and then another way once you've beaten it once" doesn't cut it for me. I usually get one shot at a game before I move on. If I beat it, it's because I pushed through on my first playthrough. If I don't...it's because I screwed up and don't have time to do it all over again. So I'm trying to maximize my options. (Note: I'm not trying to minmax. I'm not a powergamer. I *am* a completionist, but that's different.)
So...hoping you can help me out with some or all of these things.
Main PC: Combat efficiency is less important to me than "options" -- dialogue, alternative resolutions, clever manipulations, persuasions, etc. This means my mains tend to be on the squishy side, but able to convince, argue, seduce, unlock, spot things, etc. Based on this, is there a class/race combo that might work well? I find the concept of the Chanter appealing from an RP perspective but that's probably because I'm a fan of Patrick Rothfuss. :D Cipher, Cipher, Cipher: Seems like this class is by far the most popular in terms of discussion/builds. Am I going to be missing out by not making one? I do like the sound of it in general. Whither Rogues: Other than caster types, I most often play Rogue types. But this class seems pretty unpopular in builds or party composition discussions. Any reasons? Pre-Built Companions or Custom Adventurers: What's the consensus on bringing the pre-built story companions? Are they worth their scripts and backgrounds? Any to avoid or better to choose an Adventurer? Carryover to PoE2: Taking all of the above into consideration -- how does importing from PoE1 into PoE2 work? Any good synergies between the games that I should consider? (Like, if there are no good Chanter story companions in PoE2, would having a PC as one be good, etc.)
OK that's probably enough for now. Thanks so much for your help, community!
