Hey guys,
So here we go. The first threads of many like these probably.
This will be an exploration of the current state of the game, how I myself play it, approach the gameplay and combat. I will be posting my thoughts as I play against other players, acquire gear, and generally brainstorm ideas on how to make the game better from the perspective of playing this class specifically. I recognize that any information here is purely subjective, my own opinion, and is strictly intended for generating dialogue with you all for feedback purposes. I also realize that I'm very rusty and there are many things in the game I probably am unaware of that I could be utilizing, which is also a very highly valuable subtopic of these posts. With that in mind, let's get started… here is my character!
Julian is a hero level Djinn Paladin. Here are my current stats:
/=====================================================| Name: Julian Class: Paladin Align: 1000 (Servant of Leto)
| Race: Djinn Level: 101 Age: 22 ( 111 hours)
| Sex: Male Clan: None
| Racial Alignment: Good
|---------------|
| Hp: 17318/17318 Hitroll: 892
| Mana: 8841/ 9065 Damroll: 881
| Move: 4882/ 4882 Saves: -84
|---------------|
| Str: 22(34) | Primary Weapon: [ 271-360 ]
| Int: 27(32) | Secondary Weapon: [ 207-283 ]
| Wis: 29(39) | Bastion: [ 927-1232 ]
| Dex: 23(34) |
| Con: 23(32) |
| Cha: 20(25) |
| Luc: 20(27) |
|---------------—|
| Pierce: -793 Bash: -783
| Slash: -803 Magic: -738
Currently using HR/DR and Bless Sets, switching back and forth according to fighting vs spellcaster or melee, etc.
Right now I'm using a bag of two handers:
[….G…] (Silver) A large ornate cross
[….G…] (Bash) A Pillow
(Wood) A bamboo practice sword
(Silver) Silver Mace
[….GH..] (Lightning) a pitchfork
[..B.GH..] (Air) Aveera's Rapid-Fire Bow
[.E……] (Energy) Baals lash
[..B.GH..] (Earth) Verdant Streamer
[..B.GH..] (Slash) Barbelo's Massive Axe
(Iron) Boarding pike
I'm not a playtest character for this one, so no max'd abilities yet. Some are though. And thats about it!
Current strategy:
Heresy on start
vs Melee: Disarm like it was my purpose in life, dirt kick/ray of truth depending on opponent dex/saves, sight not so much of a priority
Cleave when I can see, dont stress about sight/rubbing so much
vs Spellcasters: Bash as much as possible, rub and sight is a priority
Attempt a random dispel/breach on melee if they seem to be wearing HR/low saves
Healing Aura for life, for now. Until I figure out what the rest do…
Chasing/Kill:
Not sure how to chase/kill yet
Paladin just seems good/decent at 'not dying'. Sometimes.
General thoughts:
I feel like a walking pillow. Let me hug you til you kill me.
Let's play a Paladin, DS! See you in TC.