"build" for a first time player?

[RichRuzz]

Never fully progressed through the game over the years, what would be good starting attributes to put into without spoiling too much or a suggested stat spread?

[Marksthecylon]

Just remember that Wisdom is very important in this game.

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It's a role-playing game. Tell us what type of person you'd like to play as, and we can give you some pointers.

[RichRuzz]

Originally posted by GND Jester:

It's a role-playing game. Tell us what type of person you'd like to play as, and we can give you some pointers.

I just remember adding all to Wisdom or whatever to not miss out on dialogue? Or is that like a powergaming esque thing that I'll possibly miss out on other things or paths.

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Originally posted by RichRuzz:

I just remember adding all to Wisdom or whatever to not miss out on dialogue? Or is that like a powergaming esque thing that I'll possibly miss out on other things or paths.

Wisdom opens up tons of new dialogue options yes, and affects XP gain. But it's straightforward; if you want to play as a wise character, invest in Wisdom.

[Infernal Machine]

18 wis, 17 int, and 13 cha is the ideal setup for a mage.

[Saftle]

Anyone know of a mage level stat distribution guide from beginning to end?

[GAME GOD FLUENT]

My honest advice is this. Do whatever you want to to do! Be creative. Don't read or listen to what others tell you to do or how to build a character. If you miss things in your first playthrough (and like any good CRPG, you will miss things, trust me), that is something you can find in a future playthrough. Any build is good if you figure out how to make it work by using your brain in an RPG. I don't think I've made one build yet that made an RPG unwinnable, so I say just have fun and do your own thing. As long as you have a basic semblance of what the stats do (read the in-game descriptions at character creation, they help) you will be good to go. :)

[WarWise]

Originally posted by Infernal Machine ☠:

18 wis, 17 int, and 13 cha is the ideal setup for a mage.

This.
Specially if you only plan on playing the game once. Try to see as much content as you can.

If you have time, play as many times as you want.