How should I distribute attribute points and which skills should I pick?

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How should I distribute attribute points and which skills should I pick?

[Touch of Oblivion]

That...is such an open ended question. I have no idea how you like to play games like this or what you'd like out of your character. I'm not even sure what Clan you just picked.

[Magic Tofu Cat]

you use the left mouse button..

[76561198055083273]

Originally posted by The Gentleman MOA:

That...is such an open ended question. I have no idea how you like to play games like this or what you'd like out of your character. I'm not even sure what Clan you just picked.

I chose Tremere and I want to use guns. Can you or anyone tell me what my history, attributes, skills, etc. should be?

[Touch of Oblivion]

Originally posted by gswarriors2011:

Originally posted by The Gentleman MOA:

That...is such an open ended question. I have no idea how you like to play games like this or what you'd like out of your character. I'm not even sure what Clan you just picked.

I chose Tremere and I want to use guns. Can you or anyone tell me what my history, attributes, skills, etc. should be?

Whatever you'd like man. Take the time to see what you need to have decent gun ability, take a little Social stuff since you say you want to be good at that. Do what you want with the rest. Hacking and Stealth will both be important through certain points of the game.

[-3xA'Lu©κy the disappearing act]

Originally posted by The Gentleman MOA:

Originally posted by gswarriors2011:

I chose Tremere and I want to use guns. Can you or anyone tell me what my history, attributes, skills, etc. should be?

Whatever you'd like man. Take the time to see what you need to have decent gun ability, take a little Social stuff since you say you want to be good at that. Do what you want with the rest. Hacking and Stealth will both be important through certain points of the game.

This is what I repeat ad infinitum when someone asks a question like this.

It's an RPG and there is no wrong/right choices really. Pick whatever you find works best for you. There are skills that make the game easier but that shouldn't worry anyone - ever.

[std145]

Do invest in firearms, there will be tough encounters and there's no avoiding this, it's not fallout.

[Dahlius]

Originally posted by -3xA'Lu©κy:

It's an RPG and there is no wrong/right choices really. Pick whatever you find works best for you. There are skills that make the game easier but that shouldn't worry anyone - ever.

I disagree.

You need to invest in at least some combat skills, be it melee or firearms. I learned this the hard way on my first playthrough, breezed through the game with maxed out persuasion and charm, only to get absolutely wrecked on Ming Xiao.

[-3xA'Lu©κy the disappearing act]

Originally posted by Dahlius:

Originally posted by -3xA'Lu©κy:

It's an RPG and there is no wrong/right choices really. Pick whatever you find works best for you. There are skills that make the game easier but that shouldn't worry anyone - ever.

I disagree.

You need to invest in at least some combat skills, be it melee or firearms. I learned this the hard way on my first playthrough, breezed through the game with maxed out persuasion and charm, only to get absolutely wrecked on Ming Xiao.

You can kill Ming Xiao quite easily with some buffed up vamp. powers and a few blood packs.

Because you can't stealth your way later on I would say to invest in some combat skills or some of the better weapons (if you have a lot of money end-game) but despite what many may think: it's not hard as hard as one would suspect, esp. if you didn't waste them on partially upgraded weapons and melee skills, and focused them elsewhere.

Sure it's much easier to breeze through this game as a firearms expert though - no doubt. But even this game can be played in more than one way.

[_veleron]

I found these tips useful:
1. When creating your character, try to invest more available points into one skill rather than spreading them out.
2. When playing, spend them on a need to use basis.

[CrackeR]

..and the debate goes on, and on, and on LOL As stated above , there is no BEST way to spend points! It all depends on your personal gameplay style. Any advice you get from a post like this is PURELY someone elses gameplay style. I would suggest looking out over that dark abyss and taking a leap of faith!!! Create your char as you wish to play it, mousever the skills and you will get info on each to help you choose. Enjoy :) its a great game!

[-3xA'Lu©κy the disappearing act]

Originally posted by Cracker:

..and the debate goes on, and on, and on LOL As stated above , there is no BEST way to spend points! It all depends on your personal gameplay style. Any advice you get from a post like this is PURELY someone elses gameplay style. I would suggest looking out over that dark abyss and taking a leap of faith!!! Create your char as you wish to play it, mousever the skills and you will get info on each to help you choose. Enjoy :) its a great game!

While that's true I can certainly see how spending points in firearms is less of a risk than spending it elsewhere. It's so much easier to beat this game with firearms. But it's not the only way: and other builds are viable as well. It's just harder, but not too hard, if you spend and play wisely.

[__-__-__]

Never spend points to raise humanity. Don't neglect combat skills.

[-3xA'Lu©κy the disappearing act]

Originally posted by Sesh:

Never spend points to raise humanity. Don't neglect combat skills.

I don't think I've ever spent points on humanity. Dancing in each of the clubs across the hubs give you a humanity point + there's so many times you can get a humanity point back or a masquerade redemption.