Newbie team building questions

[Mac C. Million]

Hi forum,

first off, I really enjoy this game. I'm just at the beginning (hunting that evil shaman in Episode I). I have a couple of questions regarding what's worth and how I feel about the characters. Tell me if this makes sense to you

Vares: Feel like the most powerful character of the team. To me it feels a bit strange that the most durable char also does the most damage, but I wont complain ^^. I'm uncertain regarding how to spend the attribute point for him. So the two most obvious attributes are strength and constitution. The other thing is he is the character that is usually running out of SP first, so I was wondering: is it worth putting points into intelligence? Regarding talents am I right that I should focus on either lore or leadership buffs? If yes how could you possible justify not taking Stone Skin it seems like such a strong buff?

Keyra: She will have to fulfill the role of the secondary tank in situations in which I'm attacked from multiple angles, I also read that later on you will have to have a secondary tank. So I decided to go down the hammer and shield route, not going for her  magic stuff. All Attribute points get I put into constitution so she doesn't get wrecked in a single turn. Regarding skills I feel really torn. It seems clear that you should put points into lore since she's the healer of the team. I am also putting points into conjuring because otherwise I think I should use her buffs otherwise there are to little talents to invest into, but I'm a bit affraid that if I don't level up hammers that at one point she won't be able to contribute in melee. Kind of torn here.

Kjartan: I felt choking ash is to strong is an incredibly strong skill, so I focus on conjuring with him. He has become my buff/curse machine. Well his damage has become very lacklustered meanwhile, but someone has to kill the low level creatures. I guess in the long run he should also take on the AOE-role. What do you recommend regarding attribute/skill distribution.

Tamilin: Someone else also has to do damage, so pretty much the only question I have here is: Any reason not to put all point I get into Dexterity and Bows? Leveling up stealth seem's pointless because the Blacknight buff seems way more efficient to ensure surprise.

[fallen]

This thread can be really helpful!
startradersrpg.proboards.com/thread/10604/adoda-building-teams-distance

Over time, unless you're leveling Blacknight consistently at the expense of powerful buffs and attacks, Blacknight might not be enough

[anrdaemon]

Sept 15, 2019 3:53:37 GMT -5 Mac C. Million said:

Leveling up stealth seem's pointless because the Blacknight buff seems way more efficient to ensure surprise.

Akhmmm… how far are you into the game? Did you leave into Underdeep?

[crimsonking]

Sept 15, 2019 19:58:40 GMT -5 anrdaemon said:

Sept 15, 2019 3:53:37 GMT -5 Mac C. Million said:

Leveling up stealth seem's pointless because the Blacknight buff seems way more efficient to ensure surprise.

Akhmmm… how far are you into the game? Did you leave into Underdeep?

Blacknight + Items should suffice for at least the first two acts. As far as I remember I maxed the relevant weapon skills before putting a single point into stealth.

[anrdaemon]

"Should"… but it's not.
And having your team interrupted in the open is the least pleasant event.

[richard]

I have lost both Tamilin and Kjartan due to fail stealth check.
Those monster got off several hard hitting (killing) shots before I can react.

If you run Tamilin in front, you need all the stealth you can get.

[phaze]

Regarding stealth, I always prefer acting first as much as possible possible. Battles that involve ranged enemies that spawn close and go first can readily kill your squishy members. If you are going for a no death game, high stealth is advised.

Regarding the amount of stealth, I've always gone with about one point of stealth per character level as a base through Ep 1. Starting Ep 2 and into 3 there are dungeons where increasing the amount is advised as some enemies have really good spot checking scores. Going over is better as even high stealth is a dice roll and can fail. In Ep 2/Ep 3, I'd recommend into the 30s to have sufficient stealth to nearly always go first for most of the game. After hitting that level, I tend to leave it there for the rest of the game and generally not have any issues.

Thankfully stealth can be raised in a lot of ways. Skills and talents most obviously but many equipment pieces also have stealth bonuses. Boots, stealth armor, bows, and daggers. Sometimes jewelry and cloaks. Check out the crafting thread for a sense of equipment that can be crafted.