Kompik
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 NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
SW: KotOR PC
Suscrito: 15 ago 2003 |
 Colgado: sábado, 27 diciembre 2008 01:09 |
I'm not quite sure what to make of the Red Dragon Disciple prestige class in NWN:HotU. I'm thinking of taking 5 levels of *something* and then adding 20+ levels of RDD to play through the SoU & HotU story arc (ending at the 25-28 level range), but I can't quite make out how this class should be played. You get fire breath and get buffs to AC and STR as well as hit dice (eventually), suggesting a close-quarters if not outright melee bent. [By the way, is there any limitation on how often you can use the dragon breath ability? Is it X times per day or once every X rounds? And is the breath weapon always fire damage or does it vary as per various dragon types?]
If I went Sorc 5/RDD 20+ it would give me a level 25 guy that could cast level 2 spells, use simple weapons, and only where robes. Oh, you do get a familiar. Even with a fire breath, that seems pretty "meh". (Assuming that most of the level 1 and 2 spells you'd want to use at level 15+ can be adequately simulated by buying potions.)
Bard 5/RDD 20+ also gives level 2 spells (even if only 1 per day) and simple weapons, but allows up to medium armor and shields as well as a few bard songs. That's a bit better, but not terribly exciting.
Bard/Sorc 1 / Barbarian 4 / RDD 20+ is a bit better, allowing martial weapons, rage 2x per day, and Uncanny Dodge I (II if you take a 5th Barbarian level).
Anyhow, you can see where this is going. I'm looking for some opinions of what classes can best help make the most out of the RDD class...and some tips on what kind of playstyle a RDD 20+ would lend itself to. Am I going to be herding up a bunch of baddies, trapping them in a small area, and then scorching them to death with my fire breath from a safe range? Will I be a melee powerhouse or maybe a "spell-sword" type of character? Are there other options I haven't thought of?
Oh, and is there a RDD character guide out there? |
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FinneousPJ
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NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
SW: KotOR PC
Jade Empire:SE
NWN 2
NWN 2: MotB
NWN 2: SoZ
Suscrito: 24 feb 2005
De: Le Royaume Glacial du Nord |
Colgado: sábado, 27 diciembre 2008 03:00 |
Hint: you only ever need 10 RDD levels maximum.
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galelabriel
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NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
NWN 2
NWN 2: MotB
NWN 2: SoZ
Suscrito: 25 abr 2006 |
Colgado: sábado, 27 diciembre 2008 04:32 |
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Most people use the RDD class for the stat bonuses they acrue through the first 10 levels. It is usually used as a melee build. Though, it can also be used by spellsword types. Sorcerer 26/Paladin or Blackguard 4 (with Divine Might and Divine Shield)/RDD 10 gives a pretty good balance between spellcasting and melee fighting. |
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Westan Willows
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 NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
NWN 2
NWN 2: MotB
NWN 2: SoZ
Suscrito: 24 abr 2005 |
Colgado: domingo, 28 diciembre 2008 06:06 |
Fighter-17/Bard-1/RDD-10 works great.
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Magical Master
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NWN: SoU
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Suscrito: 31 oct 2004 |
Colgado: domingo, 28 diciembre 2008 07:07 |
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The_Krit
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NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 30 ene 2005 |
Colgado: lunes, 29 diciembre 2008 04:11 |
Quote: Posted 12/27/08 13:09 (GMT) by Kompik
I'm not quite sure what to make of the Red Dragon Disciple prestige class in NWN:HotU.
It seems to be intended for sorcerers and bards who want to establish a stronger melee presence, but it tends to be used by meleers who take a level of bard in order to multiclass to RDD for the stat boosts.
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I'm thinking of taking 5 levels of *something* and then adding 20+ levels of RDD to play through the SoU & HotU story arc (ending at the 25-28 level range),
No can do. Prestige classes are limited to class level 10 pre-epic. You cannot take RDD level 11 until character level 21, so you need 10 levels of other classes.
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[By the way, is there any limitation on how often you can use the dragon breath ability?
Once per day.
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And is the breath weapon always fire damage or does it vary as per various dragon types?]
There are only red dragon disciples in NWN, so there are no other dragon types to consider; the breath weapon is always fire. Custom content can change this, if that interests you.
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If I went Sorc 5/RDD 20+ it would give me a level 25 guy that could cast level 2 spells, use simple weapons, and only where robes.
Sorcerers can take additional armor proficiencies. (Most people multiclass to something like fighter to get them, though.)
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Quote: Posted 12/27/08 15:00 (GMT) by FinneousPJ
Hint: you only ever need 10 RDD levels maximum.
Unless you want to roleplay the dragon aspect to the max. |
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