How do you guys play with and without friends?

[H4voK-]

I've noticed you can set up a multiplayer game where you and your friends create your characters. You can then play that same save as single player without your friend? You can also have a separate single player save without your friends character.

What is the best way to play? Have separate saves you only play when friends are on and when they are not on, you play your own save?

Currently i'm playing separate saves without my friends character when he isn't on but no doubt i'll end up doubling up on everything regarding the stories etc. Is this the best way to play?

[LJ-the-brave]

Depends on your friends. Once in Solasta, I had a save from a custom campaign Temple of Elemental Evil rework. We were 4 and had a blast around 2/3 of the campaign. After a long time and failed attempts to gather the gang, decided to end the campaign by myself. That versatility is seriously the best thing in current RPGs.

[Metallicus]

I don’t have any friends so I always play alone.

[SerraShaar]

I love playing alone, I can immerse myself in the world and follow the story.

When I wanna rub shoulder with strangers, I've got MMO for that.

[wtiger27]

If I play alone, then I can play when I want to and take breaks whenever I want to. Thus the reason I will be playing alone.

[fulf]

My friends tend to be murderous and impulsive so I take the backseat in co-op whereas I tend to be conscientious and methodical in my solo play. So I don't end up feeling like I'm doubling-up too much. Lol
At least that's how it was in DOS2. Experiencing the story in co-op is suboptimal anyway because of the way dialogue and combat triggers are set up.

[boo_guy]

Frieeend? What is frieeend?

[Dominian]

Told my mate that I will play co-op with him.
I do not intend on playing co-op with him.

[mutantbeth]

i dont need friends they disappoint me

[Wraith]

Depend on which friend group

The first bunch is a full of paladins and good all around fun party

The other is full of Chaotic Evil murderer that leach everything for that tiny bit of XP

The first group I tend to not play without them and keep the run fresh as we all make sensible decision

The 2nd group I double down on save as there gonna be massive shenanigans going on and I might solo a bit ahead to prepare for their misdeeds so we don't lock ourselves in a loop of mayhem

[Dondu]

your friends my carry you alot, might as well solo, save you from disappointment LOL