So if I do a profession change - does my character now level up according to the new profession? That is, I go from a Valk to a Alc (looooong story) do they now level up on the scale of Alc or continue on the Valk scale?

For some reason, when I started my second go around, my 6th (and "extra" char.) I created a Valk even knowing that Vi would be there for the most of it. Tsk tsk. I really needed the Alc to being with...ARGH

-B

You would have a global level of 7 (exp required for level one more level would be what you would need for 8) but your Alc level is level one (for spell casting purposes etc) You can no longer advance in the skills that are unique to your previous class nor do you get any of the special skill bonuses of your previous class. You also are unable to use/wear equipment your previous class could wear.

In your case....if you went from a Valk to a Alc....the benefit would be, increased hp's for your alc, if you worked some specialty magic skills up (fire, water, earth etc) then these skills are used toward your new Alc realm spells.

In your case.....I personally would never had made that class switch...and if you're only level 6, I would consider starting over if its that important for you not to have 2 valks in the party (if you wish to keep Vi)

I was going to start over but I have started this game over 8 times and finished it once. I was done with Arnika when it hit me that I really didn't balance as well as I thought. I have a Fighter, Monk, Bard, Priest and Gadgeteer but then didn't think when making the 6th character.

Groan! What short sightedness. And after some much other carfeul thought. I really like my new characters, great personalities and fun to watch them "grow" in skills. I just hate the idea of starting over yet again. Anyway, I will play on and see what develops.

-Thanks,
B

I certainly identify with the agonizing over character creation & class changes. I can't tell you how many times I've restarted. :D

I finally ended up with:
Lizzie Fighter
Felpurr Ranger
Mook Bard
Hobbit Gadgeteer
Faerie Mage/Bishop
Rawulf Priest/Bishop

I'd probably skip the Gadgeteer next time in favor of a fighter who can use magic like a ninja or a samurai (or maybe a rogue..or maybe...), but I hadn't played with a Gadgeteer before and wanted to try one.

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