I started a game with the build I linked to, more to get a feel for the game than anything else. I've played far enough to reach the first fort. Much better than the first time I played it! The game feels like a worthy entry into the Bioware AD&D 'series' now, and so far it's more absorbing than the original NWN.

Thanks for the build suggestions. I'm level 4 with that cleric template and I'm not quite liking it. It's partly due to the spear; it's slow, rubbish, and I spend most of my time missing. I'm not sure any form of cleric is for me. They are a bit too ... not enough swords and fireballs of deadly death The two most enjoyable AD&D characters I have played were my kensai/mage from BG2 and my fighter/sorceror/red dragon disciple from HoU. Both characters were hard to hit, ploughed through mobs with fancy swordwork, then blasted tough guys with fireballs.

I'm looking at the eldritch knight and thinking that might be better. Can anyone recommend a strong build with that? I have seen several online and none appeal to me, since they rely on dual wielding scythes and other craziness.

I have Tony K's AI hack. Which settings are people using for close combat fighters? I've played with all the obvious ones and nothing stops the dwarf from sprinting ahead into a mob. Sometimes my other two characters get there in time to save him, others not. He just got my entire party wiped out by singlehandedly charging a massive bandit camp.