When I did a search on the net about Ranger Clerics, I found that certain spells that check the level of the caster add BOTH the level of the Ranger and the level of the Cleric. So a level 6 Ranger and a level 6 Cleric has a level 12 call lightning, for HUGE freaking damage.</P>
That's not just cheese. That sounds like a bug. 
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I never used much Call Lightning. I usually found myself indoors someplace and decided putting a Heal or somesuch in that slot would be more useful to me. I really did like the lightning bolt of death, though. It was much cooler than the "Lightning Bolt" mage spell, IMO.</P>
Back in March or April I was thinking of making a Ranger/Cleric, but I eventually decided upon a Fighter/Cleric. I didn't know much about Rangers at the time - particularly the Druid spell part - and so I saw little point in being one. I figured Fighter would get better weapon proficiencies. And I didn't think much of stealth.</P>
Playing my own Ranger Cleric really changed how I view soloing BG. He was a monster right through the end... Smashing and crushing everything in sight. With Barkskin and a few items, a few of his saving throws actually dropped into negative numbers, something I did not think you could do in BG.</P>
How long does an average solo run through the game take you?</P>
I think you'll like SoA. Don't believe a word this guy says about it. 
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[o: LEMMING :o]</P>