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I don't think that's correct. For starters, the monk's not new. The monk is "premium content" however. (Personally I recommend folks save their money as the monk is a very "clicky" class to play properly-- moreso even than a spellcaster.)
I have seen rumors about what the new class is, but I think I might be under NDA on that point... so can't discuss.
Oh, I read Set as saying "there is a class that's new," but "there will be a new class" makes a lot more sense. Yeah, the monk is just new-er.
Ranger or paladin would be a good starting choice. (You can use cure light wounds wands-- let me know your character name and I will mail you one.)
It's D&D. (Most of) the usual rules apply.
Thanks for the advice! I've made Blargnus Secundus on Lamannia, a Ranger 2 as of right now. They only give you the one server option, else I'd have happily proliferated myself onto Thelanis.
-blarg
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Thanks for the advice! I've made Blargnus Secundus on Lamannia, a Ranger 2 as of right now. They only give you the one server option, else I'd have happily proliferated myself onto Thelanis.
-blarg
Oh that's no problem. They've mirrored all the normal server characters over to the beta. I have plenty of toons there with plenty of cash.
In fact you should let me know how much "help" you want, versus how much you'd like to savor the "newb" experience.
Tell me more about Blargnus-- race, alignment, etc. I might have race-restricted items I can send over.
That's a bloody addictive game - I just pulled an all-nighter, and it was a hoot!
Blargnus is now a dwarf ranger 2/barbarian 1. I've got him kitted out for TWFing axes with *boatloads* of hps. Barbarian 2 shouldn't be more than a few hours of play away.
I'll be happy to take anything you feel like sending my way, Wulf. Thank you!
-blarg
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Are there multiclass penalties like the real game?
No.
You can multiclass anything provided the alignment restrictions match up ok.
(Monk/Paladin, ok; Monk/Bard, no.)
You are limited to three classes maximum, however.
"Prestige classes" are implemented through the "Enhancement" system-- so you don't need to worry about saving a class for "Tempest Ranger" for example.
There are also some "capstone" abilities for pure class builds.
FWIW, I don't think I have any single classed builds in any of my 10 characters.
Well, my beta account just expired. I had a blast and made it to level 9 before the ride ended! Whenever they actually do go free to play, I'll be on for sure. There's certainly enough content available to be worthwhile for at least the first half of the game.
-blarg
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Well, my beta account just expired. I had a blast and made it to level 9 before the ride ended! Whenever they actually do go free to play, I'll be on for sure. There's certainly enough content available to be worthwhile for at least the first half of the game.
-blarg
Which adventures stand out to you?
Shan-To-Kar (the long underground hobgoblin one) and Stormcleave Outpost are among my favorites even to this day.
Shan-To-Kar (the long underground hobgoblin one) and Stormcleave Outpost are among my favorites even to this day.
Gwylan's Stand is a good one too.
Did you do The Pit?
Never did Shan-To-Kar, unless it's another name for Tear of Dhakaan. That was one massive dungeon crawl. Nor did I do The Pit.
Stormcleave I did quite a number of times - great XP and loot even on reruns. Ditto for Gwylan's Stand, which was a personal favourite.
Top dog for outright gonzoness went to a crazy raid on Tempest's Spine. That adamantine axe you sent me was redonculously good against the iron golems there. Thank you!
I ended up as a dwarf ranger 5/barbarian 2/fighter 2. Oversized TWFer focused on dwarven axes, but if necessary could be very effective with longbow or axe & board. I went for straight-up flat + bonuses as high as I could get on attacks, damage, AC, and hps. I think I was hauling around unbuffed at +21 (1d10+23, 19-20/x3) at the end there, with 29 AC and 180+ hps. I'd frequently end a quest with more kills than the next 2 or 3 players combined.
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I may be taking some DnD virgins into the game. How well set up is the MMO to handle a complete unfamiliarity with not only the rules system, but also the ethos of DnD itself?
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