Seeking advice for an old game...

[TriggerHappy]

Thanks for the advice guys.

I like all the suggestions, but i'm split between going pure sorcerror and going with a Mage/Thief multi class/dual class (thief first).

I love the sorcerror's ability to cast spells without the need to memorise them first, but how do i handle traps and pick locks with him :( ?

Looks like i'm going with a Mage/Thief after all. Healing/curing will be done via scrolls/potions, so that will compensate for a cleric. Theif will be good enough in the early levesl as far as fighting goes, and when the sorcerror takes off in power, the thief will only be relegated to picking locks and disarming traps.

Maybe doing surprise spell attacks as well (sneaking, then casting a fireball) :)

Only one decision to make now. Mage / Thief dual class (start as thief, dual to mage once thief skills are decent), or Mage / Thief multiclass.

I understand that it would be better to play through the game with a party first. But i'm sick of the party approach (BG1, TOTSC, BG2, TOB).

Any opinions?

Which will work better, multi class or dual class Mage / Thief? Or can a Sorcerror some how work without thief skills?