I suppose this question can relate to the upcoming beta (err, demo), but I'm probably more asking about final release. It's sort of hard for me to answer at this point, because I want a balanced party, and I'm not totally sure what companions will be available.

 

As I recall, we have Cadegund who is a priest, so I likely won't start with this. Eldoth is a wizard, so this probably won't be my first class. Forton is a monk, so probably not this. I think Edair (did his name get changed?) is a fighter. Sagani is a ranger. I recall Adam mentioning an Orlan Cypher. I'm not sure if the final two companions have been discussed, but I don't see a rogue listed yet.

 

So I think I'm leaning toward a Rogue or a Chanter. I'm assuming that one of the companions will be a rogue. It seems like all cRPGs have a rogue companion available. So that leaves the Chanter, mainly because I want to see what this class is all about.

I was so sold on Ranger or Barbarian, but after seeing Paladin/Bleakwalker, that will probably be my first. The Lore is just too cool.

My main character will be a female Chanter and her hubby who will probably be a ranger.  Then four NPCs.  One of which will be that Godlike Paladin woman.

Companion roster:

 

Eder - Human rogue

Pallegina - Nature Godlike paladin

Orlan Detective - Hearth Orlan cipher

Cadegund - Human Priestess of Magran

Aloth - Elven Wizard

Sagani - Dwarven ranger

Forton - Monk

 

Josh has alluded that there will be 8 companions. But so far I believe we have only confirmation on Eder and Pallegina as actual companions. There was also an Aloth sighting as well and a reference to "The Devil of Caroc."

Edited August 15, 201411 yr by Leferd

I was so sold on Ranger or Barbarian, but after seeing Paladin/Bleakwalker, that will probably be my first. The Lore is just too cool.

I want to play as a Bleak Walker too. A Death Godlike Bleak Walker.

 

But the Barbarian and the druid look interesting too.

We already have this thread and it has a poll included. Use the search function before making a topic.

We already have this thread and it has a poll included. Use the search function before making a topic.

 

I was expecting a reply like this. Its inevitable that threads like this will repeat, as they always do. My time is extremely limited, so if I don't see a similar topic in the first couple of  pages, I figure it's fair game. Mods are welcome to close, merge or whatever if they feel it's warranted. That's why game forums have moderators in the first place.

 

On topic, yes, Aloth. Where did I get Eldoth? Silly me!

 

And I guess Edair has since been renamed Eder? I really thought he was a fighter for some reason, but I'm happy to be corrected. Thanks.

I always play bards in BG (yeah I know) so it's only natural I'll play a chanter.

 

 

We already have this thread and it has a poll included. Use the search function before making a topic.

I was expecting a reply like this. Its inevitable that threads like this will repeat, as they always do. My time is extremely limited, so if I don't see a similar topic in the first couple of pages, I figure it's fair game. Mods are welcome to close, merge or whatever if they feel it's warranted. That's why game forums have moderators in the first place.

 

On topic, yes, Aloth. Where did I get Eldoth? Silly me!

 

And I guess Edair has since been renamed Eder? I really thought he was a fighter for some reason, but I'm happy to be corrected. Thanks.

To be fair, that thread was a "race" thread and not for class.

 

When Eder was Edair, he was a fighter. Wasn't Eldoth Kron, a bard NPC from BG?

We already have this thread and it has a poll included. Use the search function before making a topic.

For what it's worth, a search of the word "class" on the Obsidian forums offers 39 results, none of which being the thread that you make reference to. Just FYI.

 

 

We already have this thread and it has a poll included. Use the search function before making a topic.

I was expecting a reply like this. Its inevitable that threads like this will repeat, as they always do. My time is extremely limited, so if I don't see a similar topic in the first couple of pages, I figure it's fair game. Mods are welcome to close, merge or whatever if they feel it's warranted. That's why game forums have moderators in the first place.

 

On topic, yes, Aloth. Where did I get Eldoth? Silly me!

 

And I guess Edair has since been renamed Eder? I really thought he was a fighter for some reason, but I'm happy to be corrected. Thanks.

To be fair, that thread was a "race" thread and not for class.

 

When Eder was Edair, he was a fighter. Wasn't Eldoth Kron, a bard NPC from BG?

 

Hey LeFerd, thanks for confirming. I had noticed the race thread too.

 

Yes, Eldoth was in BG1. My failing memory must have morphed him and Aloth! Though I managed to keep Edair straight, even though he isn't Edair anymore! I can't win!

You know, I find myself thinking about playing a monk an awful lot... Might not be a bad place to start. Cipher sounds really interesting too, though. I guess I'll just have to see, but as the beta approaches the choice is becoming easier.

Rogue!

Hands down the Monk...followed very closely by the Cipher. I really like the theme of these 2 classes as they are extremely unique twists on the orthodox classes. I'm probably going to be playing these 2 classes the most as I want to give as much feedback about them to Obsidian. Their whole theme and playstyle seems the most fun and unique to me so I want to make sure they get them right!

Edited August 15, 201411 yr by TrueMenace

ALL of them. When the game releases, there will be food stockpiles by the computer, bottled water, and astronaut undies. It's going to be one big orgy of character building and simultaneous playthroughs. I shall wallow in my own filth and play PoE until my eyes bleed. I foresee divorce on the horizon...

ALL of them. When the game releases, there will be food stockpiles by the computer, bottled water, and astronaut undies. It's going to be one big orgy of character building and simultaneous playthroughs. I shall wallow in my own filth and play PoE until my eyes bleed. I foresee divorce on the horizon...

 

I have toyed with the idea of quitting my job, and sending my wife and kids away for a while. But even still, I will have to pick that "first class". If you truly plan to play all THIRTEEN classes simultaneously somehow my hat's off to you. You truly win the unhealthy gamer award in my book!

 

 

ALL of them. When the game releases, there will be food stockpiles by the computer, bottled water, and astronaut undies. It's going to be one big orgy of character building and simultaneous playthroughs. I shall wallow in my own filth and play PoE until my eyes bleed. I foresee divorce on the horizon...

I have toyed with the idea of quitting my job, and sending my wife and kids away for a while. But even still, I will have to pick that "first class". If you truly plan to play all THIRTEEN classes simultaneously somehow my hat's off to you. You truly win the unhealthy gamer award in my book!

Not your day.

 

*In best Captain Picard impersonation*

 

THERE ARE ELEVEN CLASSES!

13 classes if you include Economics and Political Science.

 

Though maybe I should add a good math class to my list!

I am set on the party (Paladin. Druid. Cipher. Chanter. Priest. Wizard), not so much the main.

 

The player character will fill in whatever slot can't be filled by a (likable) companions: Looks like Druid based on current companion roster.

13 classes if you include Economics and Political Science.

 

Though maybe I should add a good math class to my list!

Hmmm, an Economist and a PolyCipher? Count me in! :D

My first character will be female elf nature godlike ranger with antelope companion and hunting bow as main weapon. I don't really know why, but I settled on that quite a long time ago.

Are antelope companions confirmed in? I assume they are, since how are we supposed to play this game without antelope companions!

 

ANTELOPE!!!!!!

 

 

 

Oh, wait, I was thinking of cantaloupe. Will there be cantaloupe companions?

I'm gonna play a Chanter named Sandal.

 

"CHANTMENT!"

 

Not really. I'm'a be a Weezard. STEP ASIDE, ALOTH, and taketh notes!

 

Notes... I should've used that line with a Chanter companion. Pun opportunity, MISSED!

I really like Edér, Pallegina, Sagani, Aloth and Cadegund.
I really don't like Forton and the orlan cipher, from what I've seen so far.

I really like both the mechanics and concept of the monk and cipher classes, though.

So... I guess I'm going to make a monk (Aumaua) protagonist and a cipher (Godlike) ally... then I'll just go around trying out the rest of the companions.

I play a nasty racist human assasin (rogue) and roleplay it so that every npc is a promancer in my imagination and kill him/ her on sight...

 

After that good killing spree i will just relax with a human rogue and roleplay him as a relaxed adventurer who has freed himself from the pain these romance threads did to him...