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#1 wolfyau82 Jun 24, 2012 12:49:01	I'm sort of new to the whole Dungeons & Dragons universe.  In fact the only taste I've had is playing PC game Neverwinter Nights (DE) and even that one I'm somewhat lost with. I guess the pointers I'm looking for, is developing a character that works well for my style. I enjoy versatility in everything do.  When playing in a team environment I will always lean toward defense and focus on supporting the team, rather than "Play Hero".  When I have played other RPG and Action-RPG videogames, I have often mixed magic with combat but I always favoured the use of stealth. What kind of a base character setup would work for this sort of style when playing a D&D (3.5 or newer) game?
#2 Langrishe Jun 24, 2012 18:43:38	You could start as a Rouge and maybe multiclass down the track. It sounds like Rouge is your best choice for stealth as well as supporting the team as a scout. You can disable traps, open locks and protect spell casters while the Fighters are working the front line. The other option is Sorcerer or Wizard. I would pick Sorcerer as the high Charisma score would allow you to support the team as a diplomat type character. Speaking with Kings, negotiating with bandits and the use of spells like Charm Person could allow you to be the perfect envoy. You would also have some magical attacks up your sleeves. Paladin is the last option I would pick as it mixes magic and combat but feels very much like the "hero" class. Welcome to D&D. Have Fun!
#3 mastercliff Jun 24, 2012 19:48:51	Check out any Uncle Figgy guide you can find.  The website is long gone, but people have kept the most of the articles. search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=Ai1oL1eQNQP...
#4 WhisperMagellan Jun 25, 2012 14:55:07	Devoted Cleric is a good support role too. Hang back, provide healing, some nice ranged attacks that can soften up monsters as well as cause damage. Social skills as well as specialized. And Turn Undead is frequently really handy.
#5 mellored Jun 25, 2012 15:23:31	Just FYI.  D&D 3.5 is very different from D&D 4. Though generally classes fall under similar roles.  i.e. a cleric heals and supports, a rogue sneaks and deals damage, ect.. Though i'd suggest bard in either case.  Support, some magic, some combat, though generally not stealthy.
#6 Langrishe Jun 25, 2012 18:44:49	Also Bards are about as popular as mum at the school disco.
#7 WhisperMagellan Jun 26, 2012 18:54:05	Oh, missed the 3.5 part. Sorceror is a good option. Bards were better way back in 2nd Ed...