Talk:Strider/@comment-24306252-20131218031449

Hello everyone! First off, I just started playing Dragon's Dogma this month. So I'm very knew to the game, this board, and playing as a Strider. I'm hoping to become better acquainted with the game and its intricacies. Also, would love to read any insight on how to better enjoy the game in regards to progression.

I began as a Strider and also chose to create my Main Pawn as a Strider. I know it appears redundant, but I've been enlisting pawns to round out the party when needed. I didn't want to start out as a Fighter at first, nor a Mage. Plus, I wanted to play with my MP as a Strider to work on dual support combo. So far, it hasn't hindered my enjoyment or progression with the game. So far, we're both Rank 8 Striders and at Level 23 each.

For my MP. I've been considering her going onto Ranger after hitting Rank 9 in Strider. Though, I was curious as to a few things. One of which, I have given my MP special arrows, (poison, sleeper, etc.), but haven't seen her use them. Nor is there an option for me to 'equip' them for her. I'm curious to know whether my MP can utilize special arrows.

In regards to my MP. Should I consider skilling up any other Basic Vocation, (Fighter or Mage) to improve her stat growth in any particular area or is it better served to just have her focus and specialize in moving straight forward as a Strider and into Ranger? Any suggestions will be welcomed.

My MP so far looks like this: Cutting Wind, Hundred Kisses, Skull Splitter, Downpour Volley, Fivefold Flurry, Mighty Bend. Core Skill is Quick-Loose. Augments are: Endurance, Dexterity, Dampening, and Eminence.

As for my Arisen. I've been contemplating going forward in Assassin or Ranger. Not certain if it's feasabile to do max rank in both. Also, I've been looking at tackling some Mage or Sorcerer to get some Magic Defense as an Augment. Seeing as they're high ranked skills, I want to know if either of them are worth it. Especially since my Arisen will be more focused between whether I choose Assassin or Ranger.

If you have any suggestions or advise, I would love to hear back from any of you. This being my first time playing Dragon's Dogma. I'm bound to make some mistakes in building a quality Arisen and Main Pawn, but what I'm most interested in is having fun while I learn the nuances to each vocation and what skills/augments I can pilfer from other vocations to further enhance a more fun and enjoyable game. Thanks in advance!

My PSN is: Asphyxia_Efey

Also, in regards tto my MP. Any suggestions on how to have her better perform are always welcomed!