Posted by Elmaster on October 21, 1999 at 13:37:02:
In Reply to: Seeking opinions from all those who use magic... posted by Rolling a Newbie on October 21, 1999 at 13:13:38:
Spellbane is pretty bad, but it can be overcome...sometimes. For invokers, yeah you are basically in trouble. Most of your spells will bounch off, or do nothing. My only advice if an invoker is what you want, perfect your spells as quick as possible, rank as quick as possible, and be a higher level than ragers you choose to go up against. If you are outnumbered by the ragers and are of a lesser rank, flee and live to fight another day. Invokers are a great class...their shields give them the defense needed to use their ungodly damaging spells, and they are a great addition to a group since their spells cover nearly every vulnerability in the game. But against spellbane, they are in trouble, for the most part. But a well prepped INvoker can fight off a rager or two...but more so he can escape to fight when odds are better. The other mage classes have things just a wee bit easier. Spellbane does nothing against a good offensive or defensive form...*though deathblow still kinda stings* Necros do pretty good. I dont know for sure, I have never gotten a necro that high to have a solid opinion. Conjurors, if played right, can completely devastate the ragers. Since the conjie has to do no actual casting on the rager. My last word of advice is this. If you are going to make a mage, whether or not you are going to join master or anyother cabal, be prepared to die. Just remember that its part of the game. And unlike many of the other classes, a naked invoker can be a bitch to fight, much more so than a naked warrior. PLay to have fun, play for the enjoyment of the character. PLay to make it fun for those who may meet your character. Dont be afraid to play because of spellbane, or dying. And to be honest...you can learn a SHIT LOAD about cf from running from ragers and teleporting all over the place. Well...rambled...oh well.. Big AL
To make a long story short, spellbane only hurts if you cast a spell at the person...so the mage class that has to cast the most (invoker) will be at a disadvantage. But I do say, they are great fun to play, there is a satisfaction that comes from working to earn your spells, not just ranking to get them. Invokers are fun, against classes other than ragers they can be devastating. As stated before they can take advantage of nearly any vulnerability another players char has.