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POLL: Branwen vs. Yeslick: Who is better?

Discussion in 'Baldur's Gate (Classic)' started by Klorox, Sep 3, 2006.

  1. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    When you factor in the whole package, which one comes out on top IYO?

    Also, is there a difference in levels they can reach as a Cleric with TotSC installed (161,000 XP cap)?

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    Poll Results: Branwen vs. Yeslick: Who is better? (25 votes.)

    Branwen vs. Yeslick: Who is better? (Choose 1)
    * Branwen - 60% (15)
    * Yeslick - 40% (10)
     
  2. zerox Gems: 3/31
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    Yeslick caps at a Level 7/7 Cleric/Fighter, while Branwen hits 8th level Cleric. Since they both have 16 wisdom Branwen gets 1 extra 3rd and 4th level spell than Yeslick.
     
  3. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    So I guess it comes down to whether or not the 7 extra Fighter levels, plus better saving throws outweigh the ability to grab Branwen so much sooner and have a bonus two spells end-game.
     
  4. Felinoid

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    Either, depending on the circumstances. If you haven't another priest for the early game, Branwen's the better choice, but if you do, then I'd go with Yeslick.
     
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    Yeslick. Give him a Warhammer+2 and he's going to rock. Along with extra hp's and Str you won't bother with 2 extra spells.
     
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    Decados The Chosen One

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    While Branwen is useful early on, Yeslick is more useful in a party overall. Unlike Branwen he can tank very well without bothering to buff and can damage enemies with a degree of reliability.
     
  7. Shaitan

    Shaitan Always forgive your enemies; it annoys them so

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    Branwen is usually my choice when not playing a healertype. I can have her early on, and she a decent tank IMHO.
     
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    I loved Yeslick until I went to Durlag's Tower, He quickly became Cleric/Bacck up Fighter. From what I have seen of Branwen she can hold the line as well as Yeslick and levels up a little faster so I like her as well and in most times even better.
     
  9. Aldeth the Foppish Idiot

    Aldeth the Foppish Idiot Armed with My Mallet O' Thinking Veteran

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    I voted for Branwen, but only because she is available to you so much sooner than Yeslick. If all things were equal - i.e., that acquiring Yeslick early in the game were possible, I'd prefer Yeslick. Multi-class characters are much better than their single classed counterparts in BG1. Generally speaking, they only lag one level behind the single classes, and yet have abilities in two classes. A multi F/C 7/7 is FAR more versatile and useful than a single class C8.
     
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    Branwen, if for nothing else, then because I liked her more.
     
  11. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    I know this is *****footing my own poll, but I think it's a great idea to grab Branwen right away, and then ditch her for Yeslick when the time comes.

    Of course, I recommend not exploring every area before going to get Yeslick if you're going to do this! :)
     
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    A lot of the NPCs found later in the game can be gotten to and salvaged if you make a dead run for thier location. No exploring or unnecessary encounters. When you find an NPC and can advanvce them to your taste it makes them a lot more fun!
     
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    Edit: Can't say "Finch" because that is a TuTu only NPC so I say Yeslik, because A)He is NOT a boring human and B) he IS multi-class.
     
  14. Caradhras

    Caradhras I may be bad... but I feel gooood! Veteran

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    I like Branwen better but it was a tough choice.
     
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