The Campaign Builder's Guild

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i mean, i can get lvl 1 with less than the bonus exp i get, so was wondering if i can use the surplus to enhance other skills

Quote from: Numinous
I do have a question though.  I'm playing as a Pyromancer since LC's comment about your flame growing with you charmed me enough to take it for a spin.  I haven't leveled up yet as I wasn't sure what stats I should be prioritizing?  I'll take advice and/or links to a "guide".  Quotes implying that I don't want a map, just an indication of what I should prioritize mechanically to avoid gimping my character.

I recommend this for a pyro

[ic=The Vitality Build]

Starting Classes:
1st - Pyromancer
2nd - Bandit

Why: Pyromancers start at the lowest level possible with enough attunement slots and endurance to justify choosing them. They begin with a decent axe weapon, the fireball pyromancy, and they are the easiest to level up of the other classes.

I might also suggest Bandit, but only if you don't want to spend souls bothering with pyromancy - something I don't suggest for a build like this.

Weapon Options:
[Lightning or Chaos] Zweihander +5 (2handed)
[Lightning or Chaos] Claymore +5 (w/ Shield)
[Lightning or Chaos] Bastard Sword +5 (w/ Shield)
Ascended Flame +5

Spells:
Fireball
Combustion
Iron Flesh
Flash Sweat
Greater Combustion
*etc...

*note: Pretty much whatever pyromancy floats your boat at a given time.

Rings:
Havel's Ring
Wolf Ring
Ring of Favor and Protection
Cloranthy Ring

Stat Distribution:
Vit - 40 - Level this up after Str
Att - x
End - 40 - Level this up after Str
Str - 16
Dex - 10
Fai - x
Int - x
Res - x

How to Play: Level up your Str and Dex until the shown levels, and then equally distribute between End and Vit. Basically, you roll through your enemies with pyromancy or your weapon of choice. Your excess Vitality will let you take a few hits, but you need Endurance high so that you can wear the heavier armors and keep your poise up through those attacks. Your weapon choices are slightly limited, but they'll deal enough damage to carry you through at least one playthrough of the game.

40 is the best level to stop at when levelling up any stat, because there's essentially a softcap on your effective returns at that level. Basically, any levels put into a stat past level 40 will give minimal stat returns. When you begin reaching these levels, you should be getting close to the endgame of your first playthrough, or you need to invest more souls into levelling up your pyromancy flame or weapons/armor.

If you choose to make a Chaos weapon, you'll need 10 soft humanity - the humanity that can be lost if you die - available. Chaos weapons scale with your soft humanity. Lightning weapons don't scale at all, and are very effective on most enemies in the game, but there are a few enemies who are specifically weak to flame damage. If you can only choose one, though, then choose lightning.

This build has a bad reputation amongst online players, because even players with a distinct lack of skill can be efficient with this build. If you really don't care about people online, though, then this is a good starting build.
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As for me I can't understand my characters:
I can do a backstab blindfolded with my warrior but have issues with the parry.
On the other hand my wanderer can parry like he was born for that, but I'm totally unable to make backstabs!!

Vreeg, need to ask about the exp from languages:

when it says "INT*20 in raw EXP in Westic language" i need to use it all on westic? or can i use part of it to get lvl 1 on westic and the other part on other skills?
It goes the same with read/write and languages?

i didn't understood exp that wll, so i'll connect tonight

done :D

yeah, thanks Rael, i really appreciate how much detail and effort you put on this game.

thanks for the fun :)

[spoiler=Bastien's assignments]
Journal: How can I keep the group safe?
Bastien will try an all-in to retake the tower alongside oryx, he thinks he'll be unable to come back defeated. "I will not dissapoint them again....  I will NOT dissapoint HER again....! "
Gyeong-su will go to verify what's going on with the stranger that Mary, vitus and MM reported. Olga goes with him as she see him pass through the blackslime bridge. He let's olga (and rikki) be with him because her flight ability will keep her out of danger if needed.
MM subtly states Bastien is fighting to keep the place safe. (opening relations)

Bastien will try the next turn to ask the group to repair the elevator or get the ship working. "we need to keep us safe, as no one else will come to rescue us. We will survive."

1.
*Bastien: Company of Dante(Controlled)
*Gyeong-su: ___________
*Olga: Go for a dip
*Riccara: (following olga after being cured)
*Mary: Report Back
*Medicine Man: Report Back
*Vitus: Report Back

2.
*Bastien: An Irresponsible Leader (Target: Oryx) [Controlled]
*Gyeong-su: Scout the roof
*Olga: Scout the roof
*Riccara: (following olga after being cured)
*Mary: Hydro Plaza
*Medicine Man: Hydro Plaza
*Vitus: Hydro Plaza

3.
*Bastien: Armaments (Controlled)
*Gyeong-su: Atop the Tower
*Olga: Atop the Tower
*Riccara: (following olga after being cured)
*Mary: ______________
*Medicine Man: Streets and Alleys
*Vitus:  Streets and Alleys

4.
*Bastien: RETAKE THE TOWER (Feral Facet)(with oryx)
*Gyeong-su:____________
*Olga:__________________
*Riccara:_______________
*Mary: Opening Relations
*Medicine Man: Opening Relations
*Vitus:_________________
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[spoiler=Bastien assignments]
I have been a little busy, so i was unable to make role playing this last weeks. this will get better next week, so for now i'll tell you some of the inner state of Bastien.

(Bastien is a little affected from what happened with Olga, he feels guilt, next turn if possible he will try to make amends with her)
Bastien will share what's in the basket (Mary get the benefit) Bastien will talk to mary about how she feels and show concern about jessica's health (even if he don't get any info)

0. Journal entry: "What should I do now?"
1. Bastien: Soviet loyalty (controlled facet) confront her ("tell me the truth!   What happened on that blasted place??")
Riccara: Soviet loyalty
Mary: Make me a.... (make a replica of Bastien's weapon (can't make food,  I suppose))
4.Gyeong-su:A Ship
Olga:A Ship
Riccara:A Ship
Mary:A Ship
Medicine Man:A Ship
Vitus:A Ship
Bastien:explore the last hall (controlled)(he needs to clear his mind, that's the reason for him being apart from the group, he excuses and goes away)
5. Bastien: Retake the tower (Feral) (if it is possible: equip his weapon)
Riccara: Retake the tower
Gyeong-su:Retake the tower
Olga:Retake the tower
Mary:Catwalk
Medicine Man:Catwalk
Vitus:Catwalk
6. Bastien: Random pick between both events (there is confusion on his mind, he feels weak, he will choose as things go on and the turn develops. He will decide at the last minute...)[/spoiler]

I'll post ot tonight

Nice update

OMG! That Journal entry made my day

Mine is because my friends call me wolfy or wolverine.... there are some other reasons but i'll let it like that :)

innnnnnnteresting

going!!

at which hour should we start?