A giant flying squirrel sails in on the breeze. It circles a few times and seems to drop something. Pulling its arms in closer to its body it changes course and heads towards the ground. At the last minute it spreads its arms and pulls up. You realize GameMaster Zamperon just made a perfect landing.
A large acorn suddenly hits Jasren on the head and rolls out of sight.
In a shadow you notice a pair of large bat wings curled tightly about something. Slowly the wings unfold to reveal Varevice. She stretches, extending her wings to their widest span before settling them about her shoulders, hooking the spurs together like a brooch.
You see Lady Varevice Dhe'flevi the Elf.
She is ageless, she has long white-blonde hair hanging to her knees, ice blue eyes and very pale skin.
She is in good shape, despite her apparent lack of breathing.
She is wearing a crystal amulet, her rue with a difference, a belt of tiny dangling silver stars, a glaes spider charm, a beautiful onyx rose, a deep black velvet bikini, a bathide shield, a black velvet sack, a black velvet carrysack, and a black leather cloak that hugs her body.
Zamperon smiles.
Varevice grins.
Varevice extends her wings and hugs everyone.
Varevice says, "I'm gonna silence the tent now."
Zamperon says, "Yup, this is the forum tent"
Varevice calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down.
Varevice blinks.
Varevice says, "Okay, first let me kill a GM."
Varevice mutters under her breath.
Zamperon mutters under his breath.
Varevice extends her wings and changes out of the bikini someone stuck on her.
Varevice says, "That's much better."
Varevice says, "When I find out what GM did that to me, you can be assured they'll be quite toast."
Varevice chuckles.
Zamperon grins.
Zamperon rubs Varevice gently.
Varevice says, "First off, let me welcome you all to the Wizard forum."
Varevice smiles.
Zamperon smiles.
Varevice says, "Zamperon and I will be your hosts tonight."
Varevice says, "Let me get a couple things out of the way first...."
Varevice says, "First of all, I have a really nasty thunderstorm brewing. So if I disappear, it's because of that, probably."
Varevice says, "Second of all, if you have an assist in, cancel it."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "I'm going to try to last as long as I can tonight...it might not be more than a couple hours, but I'll do my best."
Varevice says, "Okay, now to the fun part."
Zamperon asks, "do I get to kill you?"
Zamperon peers quizzically at Varevice.
Varevice says, "No."
Varevice mutters under her breath.
Zamperon mumbles something that you don't quite catch.
Varevice says, "Some people who couldn't be here tonight sent me some questions in E-Mail that they wanted me to bring up, so let me do those first."
Zamperon waits for the fun part where he gets to kill Varevice.
Zamperon peers quizzically at Varevice.
Varevice asks, "Spells 530,550 ,950,and 450 are not implemented. Do you have any plans of putting them in on how they are titled now?"
Varevice says, "That's the first."
Varevice says, "My answer...I haven't a clue right now."
Varevice says, "Some spells, I know approximately what I'm going to do with them."
Varevice says, "Some spells, though...I haven't decided on."
Zamperon nods to Varevice.
Varevice says, "Those spells are ones I haven't decided on yet. I'm busy with some of the lower ones right now."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Next one is a question on if Elemental Focus will be changed to have a larger bonus. Answer: not that I'm planning right now."
Zamperon says, "Im pullin for summon acorn at 950"
Zamperon grins.
Varevice says, "Also on Elemental Focus, yes, it is being considered for rank-based."
Varevice says, "Okay, that's what I've been sent via E-Mail."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Okay, gonna open up the box for questions."
Varevice grins.
Varevice takes the lid off the question box. Use ASK to submit a question.
Varevice says, "Okay, let's get started here."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Nusakan says, 'Why not run the Gladiator Games? The people who look to challange themselves in a duel might look there, and the people who are offended by PvP would see less of it where they do their stuff. Might reduce some of the unwanted PvP incidents..'"
Varevice says, "Well, that's not really my field, or what this forum is about, so I think I'll skip that."
Varevice says, "Folks, remember this is the Wizard Forum. I'm having to wade through a ton of non-Wizardly questions."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Okay, here's one."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Amery says, 'Okay, Varevice...What exactly are the planned changes to Call Familiar you've been thinking about? I wasn't too happy when you took away my ability to bolt my pets into another universe, and I want another cruel and inhumane way of punishing 'em.'"
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Hi Amery."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Changes I've been pondering...."
Banthis suddenly fades into sight beside you.
Varevice says, "I'll start by saying that nothing is set in stone here."
Zamperon sniffs at Banthis.
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Especially since I have to clear all familiar stuff with the Big Guy there."
Varevice points at Banthis.
Varevice says, "But, to answer in a general way...."
Varevice says, "I'd like to see familiars have more...well, life to them. More actions, for one thing...."
Varevice says, "And a little more realism."
Varevice asks, "Since you're here, Banthis, want to say some words on where YOU would like to see familiars go?"
Varevice grins.
Zamperon grins.
Banthis says, "Well I'd like to see them really hurt the mage when they die. Ayep.."
Banthis ducks his head.
Banthis says, "The things I'd like to see happen with familiars actually..."
Banthis says, "Are things that most of you don't see, such as redoing he routines for creation and summoning. This will allow a greater variety of animals as well as better mechanics for dealing with them."
Banthis says, "The current system is rather old and needs some revision."
Banthis says, "But other than that I'm fairly open on their further development."
Varevice says, "And on the side you DO see, I'd like to see more realism and actions."
Banthis removes a white pin that reads, "Save The Sea Thrak" from inside his burlap sack.
Banthis puts on a white pin that reads, "Save The Sea Thrak".
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Maybe familiars being attacked, maybe them being able to at least distract prey...again, THIS IS NOT SET IN STONE SO DON'T QUOTE ME."
Varevice winks.
Varevice says, "I'm also interested in perhaps seeing if you can't choose what you summon."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Okay, moving onwards...."
Varevice says, "Jadensaige says, 'About the changes in clouds..could you explain those, please?'"
Varevice says, "Okay."
Varevice chuckles.
Zamperon bounces around happily.
Zamperon bounces around happily.
Varevice says, "I KNEW this was coming up."
Varevice grins.
Zamperon asks, "can I kill you now??"
Varevice says, "As you can see, Zamperon and I are quite pleased about this."
Varevice sighs.
Varevice says, "Okay, Zamperon, kill me."
Zamperon gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Zamperon gestures at Varevice.
Zamperon hurls a hissing stream of acid at Varevice!
AS: +332 vs DS: +57 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +75 = +390
... and hits for 248 points of damage!
Acid very slowly eats off Varevice's hand.
* Varevice drops dead at your feet!
Zamperon cackles!
Zamperon cackles!
Varevice says, "That would be Acid Bolt."
Varevice grins.
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "That is the spell that will replace Stun Cloud."
Zamperon says, "the actual damage may not be the same as what was shown"
Varevice nods.
Varevice says, "But, we wanted to show you that it IS in the works."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "We're doing testing and whatnot on it."
Varevice says, "So, don't feel that we've forgotten you."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "To answer in a more general way...."
Zamperon feels much better now that he killed Varevice.
Varevice says, "Yes, clouds are going away."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Including Meteor Swarm."
Varevice says, "Creatures WILL still be able to cast them."
Varevice says, "Remember, critter magic is not the same as people magic."
Varevice says, "Why are clouds going away? Well, I'll tell you."
Banthis says, "Further on that tho... we'll still be able to determine whether or not a creature uses acid bolt or clouds."
Banthis says, "oh.. sorry I'm slow tonight."
Banthis coughs.
Varevice nods to Banthis.
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "It's okay."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "First of all, clouds encourage script hunting."
Varevice says, "You have no idea how many robo-wizards I have to pull who just stand there and cast Stun Cloud."
Varevice rolls her eyes.
Varevice says, "That drives me batty...err, battier."
Varevice says, "Clouds are horribly abused."
Varevice says, "And with a game with so many people in it, they're not really useful anymore."
Varevice says, "You can't safely cast Meteor Swarm at all, really."
Varevice says, "Firestorm always seems to toast someone else."
Varevice says, "And to be honest, I would rather see the Wizards with spells that are cool that they can really use."
Varevice says, "I don't want you to think that you're losing spells."
Varevice says, "Before I pull the clouds out, I will have replacements for them."
Varevice says, "So they will be available to you up until they have replacements."
Varevice says, "And I hope that the replacement spells we have, like that Acid Bolt you saw, will make you happier than the clouds ever did."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "So, to confirm, yes, clouds are going away."
Varevice says, "But they're being replaced with better stuff."
Varevice says, "So don't mourn them TOO badly."
Varevice says, "Moving along...."
Varevice says, "Elasticator says, 'Do you have any plans to impliment a wizards guild in the future near or far? And for that matter are any of the guilds going to be implimented soon?'"
Varevice says, "Guilds aren't exactly my project."
Varevice says, "So honestly, I haven't the foggiest when the Wizard Guild will open."
Zamperon says, "no idea here either"
Varevice says, "What I CAN tell you is that I will be intimately involved in the creation and development of it."
Varevice says, "Even if the Guilds Person doesn't know it."
Varevice winks.
Varevice says, "When I hear more about the Wizard Guild, I'll be certain to post on the message boards about it."
Varevice says, "So, when I know, so will you."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Moving along...."
Varevice says, "Rhycris says, 'I guess I might as well say something since nobody else is...what kind of spells do you plan on replacing Sleep II and III with now that Sleep I is universal?'"
Varevice says, "Mmm."
Banthis says, "I believe the progression is Rogue then Empath."
Varevice says, "Ahh, thanks Banthis."
Varevice grins.
Banthis says, "Don't take that as gospel tho, that's from memory and my memory isn't what it used to be."
Varevice says, "Let me check my notes here...."
Varevice says, "I don't think that I've currently decided what should go there yet."
Varevice says, "I'm trying not to plan too far ahead with replacement spells, for the reason that when you plan too far ahead, you get yourself set in concrete, and I'd rather be malleable."
Varevice says, "However, once Metaephor gets Stonegrasp done, it may go in one of them."
Varevice says, "So, in answer, I don't have plans yet. Another good reason is that lets me get your suggestions."
Varevice winks.
Varevice says, "I encourage all Wizards to use the message boards and give me ideas."
Varevice says, "Or to E-Mail me with them. I DO read my E-Mail."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "This seems a good time to state something...."
Varevice says, "If I give an 'I don't know' or 'I haven't plotted that far' yet answer, I'm not dodging the question. I don't bother dodging."
Varevice says, "It means that I genuinely don't know, or really haven't plotted that far yet. I don't believe in looking TOO far into the future...I have enough to get done right now."
Varevice winks.
Varevice says, "That out of the way...."
Varevice says, "Kazmand says, 'what is going on with the sleep spells?'"
Varevice says, "See answer above."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Barvel says, 'Will there be any type of aiming spells at limbs for any spell casters (like aiming minor shock at ones foot) in the future?'"
Varevice says, "Ahh, the hot debate."
Varevice says, "Where's my anti-flame suit...."
Varevice searches about frantically.
Varevice says, "I answered this one on the message boards recently...."
Varevice says, "My answer was, 'No way in the Pales.'"
Banthis erects a shimmering flame proof barrier in front of Varevice.
Varevice beams happily at Banthis!
Varevice says, "Currently, I do not plan on allowing an ambush-like ability for Wizards and bolt spells."
Varevice says, "I don't see that changing."
Varevice says, "Now, anything is possible, yes...."
Varevice says, "But right now, no freaking way."
Varevice asks, "Why?"
Varevice says, "Because it would be horribly, awfully imbalancing."
Varevice says, "Before you howl that the sword-swingers have it...."
Varevice says, "I'll say that the answer probably isn't giving it to Wizards. The answer is probably to tweak ambush."
Varevice says, "Imagine a Wizard with rapidfire going, aiming at heads."
Varevice shudders.
Varevice says, "That would be a mistake."
Varevice says, "Fun maybe, but a mistake."
Varevice chuckles.
Zamperon grins.
Varevice says, "So remember...while something may sound cool, always remember to look from the design side. It would be awfully unbalancing, and I'm not gonna go there."
Varevice says, "Luttiano says, 'Will the procedures for enchanting be changed soon, and if so, how will they affect those of us based on years, core sphere spells,..etc..will the number of wizard spells affect this,..and squeezing a quick second question in..when is the wizard guild going to be implemented and what might be an example of what we see?'"
Varevice says, "Enchant will be changing. Of that, there is no doubt."
Zamperon nods to Varevice.
Varevice says, "How will it be changed? Well, that's not quite been determined yet."
Varevice says, "Right now, Zamperon, Issigri, Banthis, and a few others and I are debating that."
Varevice says, "There's a proposal on the table...I believe Issigri posted it on the message boards a while back."
Varevice says, "As you can imagine, we're aware that this is a touchy subject that's near and dear to a lot of Wizards. So we're being careful with it."
Varevice asks, "So, right now, I don't know exactly what or how it will change...Zamperon, you want to say more?"
Zamperon says, "sure"
Banthis says, "I do have a design goal on that too."
Banthis says, "but go ahead Squirrel."
Varevice says, "Well, I'll give it to the both of you then."
Varevice grins.
Zamperon says, "Right now we are still debating the details of it"
Zamperon says, "one thing we want to do though is make sure that its done right so we dont have to change it again in 6 months ora year down the road"
Zamperon says, "also, one thing I would like to see on it is a way to get others involved in the process"
Zamperon says, "and also have it so that every wizard could enchant if they wanted to, not just ones with access to workshops"
Zamperon says, "as for the actual inner workings of it, its still in the works"
Zamperon points at Banthis.
Banthis says, "I have at least one requirement for the re-design team..."
Banthis says, "That we do not create a system that requires one to be a scripted zombie infusing for 24 hours a day just to reduce the time it would take to do an enchant."
Varevice nods.
Varevice says, "Amen to that."
Banthis says, "There will be some other method to increase your chances, not one that works the way infusing does now."
Banthis says, "and that's all I have to say about that."
Varevice says, "Well, there you have it folks."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Moving on...."
Kuromaku suddenly fades into sight beside you.
Kuromaku waves.
Varevice says, "Aha, another country heard from."
Varevice grins.
Kuromaku says, "Just one more minor point..."
Kuromaku says, "With the advent of repair coming in..."
Kuromaku says, "It is possible that wizards may be required to repair a damaged magical item."
Kuromaku says, "Especially one that has elemental flares..."
Kuromaku says, "Or especially high enchants."
Kuromaku says, "Further, other issues such as forging may require wizards in order to properly gain the full benefit of magical metals...but again...still being discussed."
Kuromaku shrugs.
Kuromaku says, "Just a minor addition."
Kuromaku smiles.
Varevice says, "In other words, we didn't want you to think you'd be left out of that."
Varevice grins.
Kuromaku says, "Thanks, Varevice."
Varevice says, "Okay, now I really AM moving along...."
Varevice says, "Justar says, 'Are you going to do something about implosion? It's sorta the same as meteor shower and such, I've been killed in the next room by it. And why aren't you breathing?'"
Varevice says, "Implosion's not my field."
Varevice says, "I'm not a sorc."
Varevice grins.
Kuromaku suddenly fades out of sight.
Varevice says, "Elrethred says, 'Besides the usually inaccurate lore of other low-level casters and the reticently proffered advice of elder mages...be there a place to learn the ways of proper enchantment?'"
Banthis says, "Romulus is handling the issues with Implosion."
Varevice says, "Trial and error."
Varevice says, "That's something of 'tribal lore'...something that gets passed down amoung the wizards."
Varevice says, "There are no documents, instructions, etc. of an official nature out there about it."
Varevice says, "So you have to either learn from your own experience, or from someone else."
Varevice says, "Personally, I learned from someone else."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Higuchi says, 'How about showing a roll for 407, instead of a flat yes or no'"
Varevice says, "Because I don't see a need for it."
Varevice says, "With picking, I think you see the roll because, IC, you'd see how well you'd attempted it."
Varevice says, "You don't really see that with 407."
Varevice says, "So, in other words, that's not something I'm likely to implement."
Varevice says, "Shanleigh says, 'How close is close on the replacement spells for clouds? Are you going to implement the replacements all at once. Or as each replacement is complete? I'm really excited about the changes you've spoken of already.'"
Varevice says, "Well, as you can see, Acid Bolt is being tested."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "That one will replace Stun Cloud."
Varevice says, "Replacements won't be done all at once, no."
Varevice says, "They'll be done as the spells that replace the clouds are completed. That way, you've got access to them as fast as we can do them."
Varevice says, "Galein says, 'Varevice what makes acid bolt any different than major/minor fire/cold/water/name your aimed spell? How bout something new, different and truly interesting?'"
Varevice says, "Good question."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Some things are immune to the other elements...but not to acid."
Varevice says, "Vruul, for example."
Varevice says, "This is the last new bolt spell I intend to implement, so I wanted to make it a bit more unique."
Varevice says, "You're right in that we don't really need that many more bolts, so this one is the last."
Varevice says, "Most of the rest of what I implement will be unique, weird, new, etc."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Dizzledorf says, 'Is Acid Bolt the same as in crystal wands, and if it is, will the rolls required to use a crystal wand, such as the spell level, be changed at all and make them easier to charge up?'"
Varevice says, "Acid Bolt, as you know it now, is different from the Acid Bolt that will be implemented."
Varevice says, "The current Acid Bolt in crystal wands is level 26."
Varevice says, "The crystal wand we're implementing will be level 4."
Varevice says, "So yes, it's going to be toned down, as will crystal wands. However...."
Varevice says, "Before the howling begins...."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "It is not being gutted."
Varevice says, "The damage factors aren't being changed that severely at all, really."
Varevice says, "In some areas, I think they're even going up."
Varevice furrows her brow.
Varevice says, "Don't quote me on that, though."
Varevice says, "We want this to be as powerful as it can be while still being appropriate for the level."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "So yes, that will probably make it easier to charge up."
Varevice says, "Amery says, 'I have two completely different questions. Are you planning on adding more roleplaying cantrips to our spells? Like Hotfoot to Boil Earth, or a cold shiver to Major Cold? Also, Will Acid Bolt work like crystal wands and count as a non-elemental when pitted against Bolt DS only spells (101, 107, and 219) and against Vruuls?'"
Varevice says, "First question. Yes, I'd like to fluff-up the lists."
Varevice says, "My priority right now is giving you functionality...."
Varevice says, "And then, as I get time and inspiration, adding fluff."
Varevice says, "I figured you'd rather I did it that way."
Varevice winks.
Varevice says, "If you have fluff ideas, please post them on the wizard message boards or E-mail me with them. I save all ideas I get."
Varevice says, "Second question I answered already."
Varevice says, "For those wondering about my E-Mail...."
Varevice says, "[email protected]"
Varevice says, "Carren says, 'What is the status of the proposed enchanting system? '"
Varevice says, "Heavy debate."
Varevice says, "That's the best status update I can give you."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Rutguere says, 'Is there any thought of putting in any defensive attack spells like ring of fire or somethin of that nature ,which will only affect a creature attack the caster'"
Varevice says, "Actually, yes."
Varevice says, "If you're at all near the Wizard boards, you've seen the debate going on the new spell."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "For those who aren't, I'm letting the Wizards create a spell."
Varevice says, "Check out the Wizard message boards so you can contribute."
Varevice says, "So yes, something is being pondered...and is in creation stage...but no details are available at this time."
Varevice says, "I haven't the foggiest. I'm not the Sorc Guru, I'm the Wizard Guru."
Varevice flails her arms about.
Varevice says, "Ilosian says, 'Are there any plans to settle the ROI difference between squares and wizards? Such as allowing us to triple train in spell aiming or differentiating between creatures' physical and bolt DS?'"
Varevice says, "Yes."
Varevice says, "I'm aware of the ROI problem."
Varevice says, "For those who are wondering...."
Varevice says, "ROI is Rate of Increase."
Varevice says, "I know very well that there's a huge gap between like-level sword swingers and wizards at higher levels."
Varevice says, "Yes, I do intend to fix this."
Varevice says, "How? Not sure yet."
Varevice says, "I want this fix to be a GOOD one."
Varevice says, "I do NOT want to be fixing this again in another 100 levels."
Banthis says, "This ties into several other combat situations we're looking at. It will probably spread out over several classes, perhaps the entire population itself."
Varevice says, "So I have to be careful with this. I'm asking all the number crunchers, combat system people, etc. for help."
Varevice nods to Banthis.
Varevice says, "So, yes. We want this fixed."
Varevice says, "I have seen a problem, and as anyone who knows me can tell you, when I see a problem, I don't generally stop til it's not a problem anymore."
Varevice says, "I just don't know quite HOW we're going to fix it yet."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Aecra says, 'Varevice back to the clouds a sec, with clouds we can hunt in full stance, with the replacement will we be able to hunt in full, kinda like a cleric with repel?'"
Varevice says, "Since I don't have a single replacement for clouds, the answer is, 'That will depend on the particular spell.'"
Zamperon says, "except for stun cloud that is, we know what the replacement for that will be"
Varevice says, "Luttiano says, 'Had to change my cantrip question to this one, but I posted my beliefs on the board about cantrips in general for wizards (hope you saw them), in regards to boil earth, can we please replace that spell..its a horridly costly and incompetent spell. Mayhaps you could replace it with more useful spell, like a crushing hand or something that would cause not only a jarring attack that pummeled the person to the ground, but kept the critter immobilized like a stun type spell?'"
Varevice says, "Zamperon, this one's yours."
Varevice grins.
Zamperon cackles!
Zamperon asks, "I get to kill you again?"
Varevice mutters under her breath.
Varevice nods.
Zamperon gestures, but then stops, with a funny look on his face.
Banthis raises an eyebrow in Zamperon's direction.
Varevice snickers.
Zamperon says, "Boil Earth is currently being worked on and is in testing"
Zamperon gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Zamperon gestures at Varevice.
The ground beneath Varevice begins to boil violently!
Firey debris explodes from the ground!
... 10 points of damage!
Light strike to abdomen.
... 29 points of damage!
Scorching heat shrivels left leg to a useless black mass.
Varevice screams and falls to the ground grasping her mangled left leg!
She is stunned!
... 35 points of damage!
Right leg horribly scorched. Won't be usable for weeks.
... 15 points of damage!
Burst of flames char chest a crispy black.
... 25 points of damage!
Flames burn hole in chest exposing ribs!
* Varevice drops dead at your feet!
The ground then quickly cools.
Varevice stops snickering.
Banthis says, "gotta love that useless black mass crit."
Zamperon says, "you might have seen some players using it. Its currently available to a limited testing group"
Zamperon says, "so they can try it and give feedback"
Zamperon says, "as you can see it can be deadly"
Varevice coughs.
Varevice says, "Quite."
Zamperon says, "but its at the stage right now where Im trying to balance the damage it does"
Banthis says, "There's currently quite a level gap between Zamperon and Varevice tho."
Zamperon says, "on players and creatures so its not over powering"
Zamperon nods to Banthis.
Varevice says, "So yes...we're improving Boil."
Zamperon says, "the current boil earth is rather stupid in how it figures out wheather you hit or not and how much damage it does"
Zamperon says, "the new one will take alot more into consideration"
Zamperon smiles.
Zamperon says, "hopefully you will all like it when its done"
Zamperon smiles.
Varevice nods.
Varevice says, "Hope that answers that. I'm getting tired of being deader than I already am."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Saverik says, 'i heard that high tax payers will be able to get houses soon, will wizzy houses have workshops? '"
Varevice says, "Not that I know of, no."
Varevice says, "And it would surprise me if it did."
Varevice says, "Kazmand says, 'No aiming, no clouds, no replacement for sleep spell, little mana, and low defence, how is a young wizard suposed to survive?'"
Banthis asks, "little mana?"
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Well, I never had a problem as a young wizard. And I have never once cast a cloud spell."
Banthis says, "A young wizard should survive on intelligence, whit, tactics, and patience."
Varevice says, "Okay, I lied. Once I cast Firestorm. Didn't like it."
Varevice says, "Young wizards wouldn't be very effective aimers anyhow...they don't need it."
Varevice says, "The sleep spells that are duplicates aren't anywhere near what a young wizard can cast...."
Varevice says, "At levels 5 and 13."
Varevice says, "I'm going to be really blunt here...."
Varevice says, "If you NEED to cast a cloud to hunt, there's a bigger problem with your character than the loss of clouds."
Varevice says, "Young wizards will be just fine."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Literate says, 'is there a plan for some other form of mana efficient hunting to take the place of some of the clouds? I know especially for young spell casters mana can be a prime factor for how long a hunt lasts.'"
Varevice says, "Like I said, if you MUST depend on clouds, there's something really wrong."
Varevice asks, "Zamperon, want to take this one?"
Zamperon says, "it is true that mana does effect how long you can hunt"
Banthis watches in amusement as the bat flies off to the little bat's room.
Zamperon says, "which was why we changed the amount of mana you get per pulse"
Zamperon says, "the added mana does help"
Zamperon says, "and by also adding another attack spell, acid bolt that should help with the mana"
Zamperon says, "we know spells 910 and 906 do take alot of mana"
Zamperon just left.
Zamperon just went out.
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Sorry, folks, I had to run AFK really quickly."
Zamperon suddenly fades into sight beside you.
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Moving on...."
Varevice says, "Therrek says, 'Could something be done about boil earth's uselessness? Like make it a leg-effect only spell that 'actually works', cause the way it is now I can't even kill a kobold with it. Of course it always takes off a leg when I cast it at myself, go figure. Also will anything actually be done with Eshield or will it turn up like OHC.'"
Varevice says, "I've answered Boil Earth...."
Zamperon says, "one thing on boil..."
Zamperon says, "it will now target the legs first"
Zamperon says, "till the creatures falls and then will do a random location hit"
Zamperon smiles.
Zamperon points at Varevice.
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "As for E-Shield, I made a promise when you all started that spell."
Banthis asks, "E What?"
Varevice says, "If it gets approval, it WILL be creatured."
Varevice says, "Created, rather."
Varevice says, "Elemental Shield."
Varevice says, "It's the spell they're creating."
Varevice gestures at the Wizards.
Banthis says, "guess I need to read more topics then."
Varevice says, "So, if you all make a workable spell that the highers-up like, it will get made."
Varevice says, "If you don't, no, it won't get made."
Varevice says, "You all have the same rules on this one that I do."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Amery says, 'What are your plans on altering the Ball spells, and do you plan on getting rid of Tremors?'"
Varevice says, "My plans on altering the ball spells...summed up as, 'Making them work worlds better.'"
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "They're a bit on the weak side right now."
Varevice says, "Several things have been pondered...."
Varevice says, "Making a 'splatter' effect so they hit numerous parts of the body...."
Varevice says, "I like that one."
Varevice chuckles.
Zamperon says, "I like that one too"
Varevice says, "So yes. We know, they suck."
Varevice says, "And yes, Zamperon and I have plans to fix them up so they work. My guess is that it will be something like a splatter effect."
Varevice says, "But, no guarantees. If I come up with something I like better, I'll use it."
Varevice says, "Jadensaige says, 'Any chance on raising the time duration on certain Wizard spells? Ex. Refraction etc.?'"
Varevice says, "Well, there's always a chance."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "However, currently, no. There are no plans for that."
Varevice says, "Darkhorizen says, 'You are the head of wizards? Does everything you do go? Or do other gms have a say? One more thing,I heard Meteor swarm is bein taking out is this true? if so why? And that boil earth test.like a 719 in ways..? And will it be a CM attack? Ball spells?? Splatter effect?'"
Varevice says, "I am the Wizard Guru. That means I watch my flock of Wizards, get their opinions, listen to their problems, and create stuff for them."
Banthis blinks.
Varevice says, "I answer to a bunch of mean, nasty people."
Varevice points at Banthis.
Varevice says, "Him for one."
Zamperon grins.
Banthis snorts.
Varevice says, "Okay, so they're not mean and nasty."
Banthis tries to look mean.
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "But no, whatever I say does not 'go'. I have to get approval on my ideas."
Varevice says, "You all might remember me mentioning that I was pondering a Levitate spell."
Varevice says, "And that it was being debated."
Varevice says, "Well, that's who I debate with."
Varevice says, "They make sure that my ideas are balanced, not stupid, etc."
Varevice says, "They poke holes in my ideas so that I see what won't work, and can fix it before it goes live."
Zamperon is glad he is not a mean, nasty people...
Varevice says, "I am most appreciative to them, actually, even when I'd like to strangle them for shooting down a favorite idea."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Zamperon is the Spell Guru. He and I work really closely together."
Varevice says, "He generally creates the ideas I come up with."
Zamperon nods.
Varevice says, "And does a darn good job, I might note."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "As for the rest of the questions, I think I answered them already."
Varevice says, "Shaderazer says, 'Varevice How is the baby doing ::grin::'"
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "I knew this would come up."
Varevice says, "Without getting too far into this or taking too long...."
Varevice says, "Yes, I am pregnant."
Zamperon leans over towards Varevice and gives a little thump.
Varevice's tummy thumps back.
Lyredaen just arrived.
Varevice says, "I'm seven months pregnant, due October 6."
Lyeredaen leans on Banthis.
Lyeredaen just hugged Varevice.
Varevice says, "The baby is doing very well, as am I. She's very healthy and active. And I'm tired of being pregnant."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice just hugged Lyeredaen.
Varevice says, "Moving along...."
Lyeredaen just tickled Banthis.
Varevice says, "Vastroye says, 'any time frame on the new spell replacements? and since we ARE masters of the elements why not a spell that causes a rip in the earth itself causing massive damage as if from a great fall, or better yet even instant death, boil earth causes the earth to ripple why not just rip it open? <shrug> just a suggestion'"
Varevice says, "I'm not one to give out timelines."
Varevice says, "Because inevitably, they get pushed back, delayed, etc...and then I get flamed."
Varevice says, "Also, it's not fair to you to expect something, and not have it happen on time."
Varevice says, "So, no time frame, other than, 'As fast as possible.'"
Varevice says, "Also, I really do recommend reading the message boards. I read there, and I post when I have updates."
Varevice says, "Vedren says, 'Will haste 1,2 ever be changed to a percentage, rather than a set value?'"
Varevice says, "Ahh, Haste."
Varevice says, "I think we're going to be examining how Haste works in the future."
Varevice says, "I'm not sure I like how it works right now."
Varevice says, "Also, I'm not sure we need TWO separate Haste spells."
Varevice says, "It might be nice to open up one of the slots for another cooler spell."
Varevice says, "So yes, Haste will be looked at. I'm not sure how we'll change it, if we do, because we haven't talked about it."
Varevice says, "But it's one of the things running around in the back of my mind."
Varevice asks, "Zamperon, Banthis, did you have any comments?"
Banthis looks over at Varevice and shakes his head.
Banthis says, "I'm staying away from this one.."
Banthis grins.
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "You are a wise man."
Varevice grins.
Zamperon says, "I'll agree with you that I dont like the way the hastes work either"
Zamperon says, "I wouldn't mind seeing them combined into one"
Zamperon says, "and the same for the slows"
Varevice nods.
Zamperon says, "and actually have the slows work..."
Zamperon mumbles something that you don't quite catch.
Varevice says, "That would be nice."
Varevice chuckles.
Banthis says, "We defintely need to do something to make the slows work, seeing as how they're also used in other systems as well."
Varevice says, "So, I'd say that Haste will likely be looked at, yes."
Varevice nods.
Varevice says, "And Slow is DEFINATELY on my list."
Varevice says, "As for how long...."
Varevice says, "I have no idea. As soon as we come up with an idea that we feel will work, that we won't have to redo later on, that we like, etc. Then once we get it done. As Zamperon...once I have an idea out, I tend to hound him til it's implemented."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Moving along...."
Zamperon cowers away from Varevice!
Varevice says, "Justar says, 'When you remove clouds, will they still be available on scrolls? Or you gonna wipe em' completely 'cept fer monsties? Would be interesting also if scrolls were implemented with spells that cannot be learned... any plans on that? And with that new boil earth, will it take into consideration what material the floor is made of and such? And if you're the wizard guru, who's the warrior guru?'"
Varevice says, "Hmm."
Varevice says, "That's not something I had thought about. My initial answer is no, clouds won't be on scrolls."
Varevice says, "So I'd say that yes, it will be critter only."
Varevice says, "I do have ideas for scrolls, but none that I'm ready to talk about yet."
Varevice says, "I'm still not comfortable with them."
Varevice says, "The Warrior Guru is Kuromaku."
Varevice asks, "As for Boil...Zamperon?"
Zamperon asks, "regarding the ground conditions?"
Varevice nods.
Zamperon says, "there currently isn't anything in there for room conditions but it can be added"
Varevice says, "Could be interesting."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "We'll ponder it, anyhow."
Zamperon nods to Varevice.
Varevice says, "Moving along...."
Varevice says, "Merridina says, 'Any chance of helping us not cast offensive spells at dead critters, it's especially difficult in an invasion when ya can't see and ye keep blasting dead stuff to no avail.'"
Varevice says, "This is something I've thought a good deal about."
Varevice says, "It is likely something I'll propose. I make no guarantees that it will be implemented, but it doesn't hurt to ask."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Moving along...."
Varevice says, "Saverik says, 'if crystal wands are being reduced in power , will i be able to keep some stored in my locker for future use? and will their power deminish when the change occurs?'"
Varevice says, "You can put whatever you like in your locker."
Varevice says, "But when the change goes in, all crystal wands will automatically change, I believe."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Moving along...."
Varevice says, "Ligne says, 'When will the Sense verb be released to ALL Wizards, as promised some time ago?'"
Varevice says, "Err...you know, I haven't the foggiest."
Varevice asks, "Let me ask. Either of you two know?"
Zamperon says, "hmm"
Zamperon says, "hmm"
Zamperon says, "as for the sense..."
Zamperon says, "let me check somethin real quick"
Varevice says, "We're checking."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Okay, here's the SENSE scoop."
Varevice says, "I don't see a reason why it couldn't be released to everyone."
Varevice says, "However, I can't just do it right now this second."
Varevice says, "So, here's what I'm gonna do."
Varevice says, "I'm going to send a proposal immediately after the meeting to the highers-up and ask if we can change it."
Varevice says, "If they say yes, we'll change it as soon as we get the approval. It's a quick change."
Varevice says, "If we have to debate it, it might be a little while...."
Varevice says, "And there's always the possibility that it will get shot down. Although I can't see why that would happen in this case."
Varevice says, "So, your answer to when is hopefully, 'As soon as the bosses answer their E-Mail.'"
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "How's that for instant action for you."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Moving on...."
Varevice says, "Danq says, 'can wizards ever be allowed to enchant spells into weapons or armor?and the dodgebility of this new boil by highly trained warriors'"
Varevice says, "Enchant spells into them...probably not."
Varevice says, "I've pondered a flare-enchant sort of thing...."
Varevice says, "But, I'll bet you money that would be another hot debate with the Seniors."
Zamperon nods to Varevice.
Banthis smirks.
Varevice says, "So, it's always possible, but it's not something I'm ready to fight for just yet. I've got some other battles to win first."
Varevice asks, "Zamperon, you want to take the boil half?"
Zamperon says, "dodgability of boil..."
Zamperon says, "warriors probibly wont be able to dodge it any better than someone of another profession"
Zamperon says, "however they will probibly take a bit less damage because they are trained to take physical punishment"
Zamperon says, "main factors in dodging"
Zamperon says, "are really your level vs the creatures level"
Zamperon says, "and any spells or bonuses that you have that allow you to move quickly out of the way"
Zamperon says, "being over encumbered doesn't help your chances, nor does being sound asleep on the floor"
Zamperon says, "I've pretty much looked at all the spells currently available and factored in those that would be appropriate on dodging"
Zamperon says, "if you think a spell will help you move faster it probibly will help in your defense, if it prevents the target from moving fast thats gonna make the target easier to hit"
Zamperon says, "I'd rather not say exactly which spells are factored in though"
Zamperon says, "I think that answered that question... I hope"
Banthis ponders that Sling Molasses True spell for the ranger list...
Varevice nods.
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Moving on...."
Varevice says, "Barvel says, 'will wizards ever be able cast a spell to make dem selves in to creaturs or different races as Zamperon oblivious had a spell go awire and hae it happen to him. Also will weapon fire come back with breakage'"
Banthis chuckles.
Varevice says, "Zamperon's a squirrel. He doesn't count."
Varevice chuckles.
Zamperon says, "No spell needed, I've always been a squirrel"
Varevice nods.
Varevice says, "He's always been nuts."
Varevice grins.
Zamperon nods to Varevice.
Varevice says, "No, I'm not planning a polymorph-type spell."
Varevice says, "As for Weapon Fire...."
Varevice says, "I wouldn't mind seeing a return, myself."
Varevice says, "If I don't come up with something better, I may bring it back."
Zamperon nods to Varevice.
Varevice says, "Moving along...."
Banthis says, "Or at least some form of damage to the weapon. I thought it might be interesting to use the heat effects that the fire critters place on weapons now."
Zamperon says, "I've got a few ideas for weapon fire, but as Varevice said we might come up with something better."
Varevice says, "Baise says, 'What is going to happen with 915? Could it be implemented to only work on critters? Will we be able to tell the et level of encahnts by examining?Will 425 and 430 be stackable becuase they don't really last that long at the 'younger' trainings?'"
Varevice nods to Banthis.
Varevice says, "Good idea."
Zamperon nods to Banthis.
Varevice says, "So, Weapon Fire may make a comeback. Now you've got us thinking."
Varevice chuckles.
Banthis grins.
Varevice says, "And critters, of course, will be able to use it right back on you."
Varevice winks.
Varevice says, "No, I don't forsee being able to tell enchants by examining."
Varevice says, "There are tools for that already out there. Get friendly with a bard."
Varevice says, "I don't forsee changes to 425 and 430, no."
Varevice says, "Maybe, just maybe, Detect Magic will be pondered to let you see the number of enchants. No guarantees at all there."
Varevice says, "I think I covered everything in that question."
Varevice says, "Amery says, 'Banthis? Is the nodal damage gonna be reduced so that node can actually be used in combat? Zamperon? Have you decided on making Pet Gate less deadly? Varevice? If I'm really good, can I have an Iguana? *grin*'"
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "I'll answer my part of the question...."
Varevice says, "Amery, hearing your comments about familiars earlier...no way."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "You two, have at it."
Zamperon says, "I think Banthis recently fiddled with Gatherflows"
Zamperon says, "and reduced the damage a bit"
Banthis says, "The damage on node [418] failures is being reduced, such that instead of a flat amount, that amount is now randomized. The current flat amount will become the new high amount. So we'll see somewhere between rank 1 and rank er.. 5 crits. [Can't remember the exact high amount now.]"
Banthis says, "In fact I thought I made that change already..."
Zamperon says, "I've been meaning to reduce the damage a little on FamGate"
Zamperon says, "grrr"
Varevice says, "No, I'm sorry, the magic number is 7025. Please try again later."
Banthis just tickled Zamperon.
Zamperon says, "but but..."
Varevice says, "They're checking it out, I think."
Varevice chuckles.
Zamperon says, "looks like the damage on gather flows is being adjusted now"
Zamperon grins.
Varevice says, "We do what we can as soon as we can do it. Yet more instant service for you."
Varevice winks.
Zamperon says, "as for the damage on Familiar Gate, I'll see if I can get the damage reduction approved"
Banthis says, "Okay DSW on 418 is now a random. For you ICE agers, it was a blanket "C". It is now A to C."
Banthis says, "I don't have a problem changing Familiar Gate either."
Banthis leans on Zamperon.
Zamperon says, "then I'll get that changed this weekend"
Zamperon smiles.
Banthis grins.
Varevice says, "In other words, the damage has been lessened and made random."
Varevice chuckles.
Banthis says, "erm.. yeah."
Banthis grins.
Zamperon says, "will probibly fall in line with gather flows"
Varevice says, "So you might get hammered a little harder, but you're more likely to take less damage."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "There you have it."
Varevice says, "Okay, moving on...."
Varevice says, "Dharvinron says, 'With the new devestating boil earth it seems even more powerful than a sorcerer's dark catalyst. How will this maintain a balance between the 2 main spell casting classes when the wizard one will not only have such a powerful spell but one that nearly equals or beats the other's main attack spell and will it be planned to affect creatures such as stone giants differently from something made of flesh like a kobold?'"
Varevice says, "There must be a reason I keep getting asked sorcerer questions."
Banthis says, "Zamperon's level was 40 higher than Varevice when casting the improved boil."
Banthis says, "The results you saw were rather skewed."
Zamperon gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Zamperon gestures at Varevice.
The ground beneath Varevice begins to boil violently!
Varevice dodges out of the way!
The ground then quickly cools.
Varevice says, "I'm not a sorcerer. I have nothing to do with sorcerers. My sorcerer is only about level 8, so I don't even know much about them. Ask Romulus."
Varevice flails her arms about.
Varevice says, "Moving right along...."
Varevice says, "Xandra says, 'Why do you need to wait for replacement spells before removing the clouds? If the clouds are not good for the game, as it is today, what is the purpose of letting them remain until replacement spells are implemented? And, btw, you ARE missing the point about young wizards, but I'll save that for the email dissertation it deserves. ;)'"
Varevice says, "Because I'm not going to take out a functional spell and give you a blank spot."
Varevice says, "Seems silly to me."
Varevice says, "I may not LIKE the cloud spells, but they're better than getting the message, 'This spell is not yet implemented.' and letting you blow your mana."
Varevice says, "And I'm sure I must be missing your point...you're probably missing mine too...so you can indeed take it to E-Mail."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Literate says, 'got a few of questions about the minor elemental spell circle. First are there any plans to make the bonus on e-bladed weapons increase as ones minor elemental knowledge does and second are there any plans to replace the (as far as I can tell) useless piercing gaze spell and also at higher levels is there a possibility of e-wave being used as fire wave as per fire elementals?'"
Varevice says, "I don't think we're planning on changing E-Blade, no."
Varevice says, "Correct me if I'm wrong, Z."
Zamperon says, "there aren't any plans to change eblade"
Varevice says, "Piercing Gaze isn't useless...I've used it quite a few times. So no."
Varevice says, "The fire wave really is cool. I wouldn't be adverse to making it a spell, myself, but I have no real plans with it right now. It's something to kick around."
Varevice shrugs.
Varevice says, "Moving right along...."
Varevice says, "Thracyn says, 'we just recently had a bardfest, any plans for a wizardfest? of course, i don't know what we'd do besides get all liquored up and dump on the sorcerers, which some of us do anyway. Any plans for more wizard-specific fluff?'"
Varevice says, "Uhm...I don't have the faintest idea what a Wizardfest would be."
Varevice says, "So...no."
Varevice chuckles.
Banthis chuckles.
Zamperon says, "one thing about the bardfest, that was a player run event"
Varevice says, "One of my goals is fluffing up wizards."
Zamperon says, "so I dont see anything that would prevent people from coming up with a wizardfest"
Zamperon says, "dunno what it would be though"
Varevice says, "I'd like to see more special effects like the water spray that minor water does...."
Banthis waves and fades away without much fanfare.
Varevice says, "So, if you have ideas, post on the boards or E-Mail me. [email protected]"
Varevice says, "Moving along...."
Varevice says, "Khava says, 'Is there hope for us wizards that trained up to 525 in seeing a nice spell in that slot or even higher slot than that? is there any rumors of a 950 i heard of a Summon Elemental once before, and on a side not..if ya dont like leaving a blank spot in the spell lists what happened with the sleep slots? by the way can Zamperon fly'"
Varevice says, "Yes."
Varevice says, "I'm not going to take away the somewhat spiffy Meteor Swarm and leave you with a nothing spell."
Varevice says, "I intend to come up with something better for the slot. Maybe that spell that is being created by the Wizards, or maybe something else."
Varevice says, "And Meteor Swarm won't go away until I have a replacement. When will I have a replacement? When I'm inspired."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "I'm sorry, I just can't predict when ideas will come."
Varevice says, "So, I can't really say when it will be done."
Varevice says, "As for the Summon Elemental...."
Varevice says, "Yes, there have been ideas tossed around about it."
Varevice says, "There's nothing I'm really comfortable talking about yet, because all I have are, 'well, we can do it this way, or we can do it that way' ideas."
Varevice says, "But it's being tossed about."
Varevice says, "The sleep slots still have the old versions of sleep in them."
Varevice says, "And Zamperon can't really fly...he can glide."
Zamperon exclaims, "can too!"
Varevice says, "Hope that answers those all right."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "You're not self-propelled. You just glide on the skin under your arms."
Varevice stares at Zamperon.
Zamperon mumbles something that you don't quite catch.
Zamperon glares at Varevice.
Varevice says, "Okay. I'm going to open the floor up to babbling for a moment, so you can all tell me if you think I should close the box to further questions, answer the remaining ones, and call it a night, or if I should keep going."
Varevice opens the floor back up for general discussion.
Kieryon asks, "OK major comments first congrats on the baby <hugs>. Questions! 1 Can you tweek moaning spirits they are impossible to kill without clouds, 2 when we loose clouds will Sorcs loose theirs (implode/maelstrom) + Why not make clouds "targetable" like i hear sorcs will have for maelstrom/implode 3 Stonegrasp? can you explain please, 4 Varevice you have my support aiming our spells at body parts is defenatly TO strong. (not like a claid to the head is much better though) AND I am working on developng new ET change suggestions how it is now i feel is imbalancing that fit in Banthis guidelines, prehaps we can discuss this in the future, 5 can you explain the ROI problem a bit more? some still dont get it. 6 (drools at the new boil and wants it) How do you choose your "test groups?" and i like the splatter idea to. mana leach should be a sorc spell its more along their lines. And why not let 405 dectect enchants, save room on the list. and how is gaze good?"
Varevice says, "Kieryon, I'm not even going to try to answer that one right here."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice exclaims, "I'M NOT ANSWERING QUESTIONS RIGHT NOW! I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF I SHOULD JUST ANSWER THE REST OR IF I SHOULD KEEP GOING!"
Starsnuffer says, "I think a wizardfest would be something where we get together and whine really loud all at once."
Zamperon just tickled Starsnuffer.
Varevice calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down.
Varevice says, "Okay. It seems the general consensus is that I answer the remaining 10 and stop."
Varevice says, "I can go with that. And, seeing how well this has gone, there WILL be another Wizard forum."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice closes the question box.
Varevice says, "I'll schedule another at some point, probably before I deliver the baby but maybe after, and I'll do it like I did this one...Wizards or Premies."
Varevice says, "Okay. Let me get the last 10 questions here."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Blixs says, 'Just got here and a new wizerd ::grin::...stupid question first.. whats TD and DC? Also I'm trin'n to be a warrior-wizerd.. what changes, if any, are taking place that may affect me and those of my like.. also have you thought about charm like spells, (it would be nice to have orcs kill each other no?) Lastly what about Enchanting other items (Boots to enhance Dex or Reflexes for example.. makein enchantment more flexable) Side note: Bardfests are open to all... last years was won by a wizerd by the way '"
Varevice says, "DC is Dark Catalyst. Sorc spell."
Varevice says, "TD is...err, oh heck, I can never remember this one."
Varevice peers quizzically at Zamperon.
Varevice asks, "Target Defense?"
Zamperon says, "Touch of Disruption, or now Mana Disruption or could be Target Defense depending on what your refering to"
Varevice says, "Tetanus and Diptheria is all I can ever think of, since my mother is a nurse."
Varevice mumbles something that you don't quite catch.
Varevice says, "As for a warrior-wizard, well, I'll say this...."
Varevice says, "I'm not committed to making spells for them. My commitment is more to the pure caster, because I feel that the war mages have a good many advantages already."
Varevice says, "Not saying they won't happen...."
Varevice says, "But that's not my priority."
Varevice says, "As for charm...hadn't thought about it."
Varevice says, "I'll ponder it."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Yes, I AM writing all these down."
Varevice says, "Enchanting other things...let's deal with enchanting what we've got already first."
Varevice says, "Moving on...."
Varevice says, "Justar says, 'I keep hearing an argument about most spells becoming self cast for some reason or another and would like to know if there is any truth to this before I waste my time learning mana share as a warrior. I already wasted one lifetime getting spells as a warrior, though admittably, it was my own choice. Varevice, you can sure hold your breath a long time. ;-)'"
Varevice says, "I don't think anything definate has been decided here."
Varevice says, "It's certainly been pondered...."
Varevice says, "But no 'it will be this way' decision has been made."
Varevice asks, "Zamperon, comments?"
Zamperon says, "dont really have anything to add on that. Its something thats been talked about but thats it"
Varevice says, "My opinion on it..."
Varevice says, "Well, I can see both sides."
Varevice says, "I'm not quite sure what to think."
Varevice says, "So, I'm not going to make a decision right now on it."
Varevice says, "I'm going to think about it more."
Varevice says, "I wish I had something more definate for you."
Varevice says, "Vastroye says, 'will we ever be able to pad or enchant armor thats padded? enchanting and padding lists are far and inbetween and limited. As of now most people in the lands, some of which have been here for 4 years and longer havent even made a list yet. What do you say to this ability? '"
Varevice says, "Good question."
Varevice says, "And the answer is...well, heck, I dunno."
Varevice says, "Enchant changes are going to be made."
Varevice says, "I don't know if those will or won't be amoung them."
Varevice says, "So I have a great big huge definate maybe for you there."
Varevice flails her arms about.
Varevice says, "Barvel says, 'What does Sense do and FamGate'"
Varevice says, "SENSE is a verb that lets you see if there's a mana pool in the room, and how full it might be."
Varevice says, "FamGate is the short for Familiar Gate."
Varevice says, "It lets you make a gate to where your familiar is so you can walk through to it."
Varevice says, "Waylaan says, 'I know this is off the subject, but could I see Zamperon fly? I have never seen a teeny squirrel fly, and if he falls, well, one less creature cuter than I am'"
Varevice says, "Zamperon doesn't fly. He glides."
Varevice mutters under her breath.
Zamperon grins.
Varevice says, "Okay, Zamperon, show them."
Varevice gazes heavenward.
Zamperon scampers over to a high spot in the room and crouches down. As a gust of wind picks up, Zamperon jumps high into the air, spreads his arms wide and sails away on the breeze.
A giant flying squirrel sails in on the breeze. It circles a few times and seems to drop something. Pulling its arms in closer to its body it changes course and heads towards the ground. At the last minute it spreads its arms and pulls up. You realize GameMaster Zamperon just made a perfect landing.
A large acorn suddenly hits Mextina on the head and rolls out of sight.
Varevice says, "Okay, now you've seen it."
Varevice chuckles.
Zamperon exclaims, "tada!"
Varevice says, "Okay, moving along...."
Varevice says, "Shaderazer says, 'Is there a special verb for wizzies? (like the rogue "turn my lock" or bard whistle)? If not, could we get one? ::grin:: Oh yeah, I just wanted to say thanx for having this forum, you guys are the best!'"
Varevice says, "Currently, no there isn't, but yes, I do plan on having one."
Varevice winks.
Varevice says, "And you're most welcome."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Xanlar says, 'Have you ever thought about Familiers with pouches (like a kangaroo) that could hold stuff for you and take things to people? just a suggestion. and also, whats the sense verb do?'"
Varevice says, "I explained SENSE...."
Varevice says, "And kangaroo familiars...well, they can already pick things up, some of them. Pouches might be cute."
Varevice says, "I dunno. I'll stick that with the 'new types of familiars' and 'familiar accessories' lists I have."
Varevice grins.
Varevice says, "Laszlos says, 'is there any plan to impliment 405's enchantment testing ability that is stated in the spell description'"
Varevice says, "A definate 'maybe'. We're thinking about it quite heavily."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "Esscence says, 'Honored bat, squirrel and, well...Banthis...<coughs> While you may not like the way haste works currently, downtweaking it at all would retire any warrior mages like myself...hopefully not something that is in the plan. If you do change it, can you at least leave enough of a bonus for those that rely on it to hunt? I for one would like to *choose* when I retire... ;)'"
Varevice says, "If we tweak Haste, it will be to improve it."
Varevice says, "Tweak DOES NOT necessarily equal 'gut'."
Varevice rolls her eyes.
Varevice says, "Sometimes, tweaks are good things and make things better."
Varevice says, "Shandrya says, 'I know this is off topic, but what is the likelyhood of being able to ACT without () (ie. like you "Gawds")? and what is DSW?'"
Varevice says, "Absolutely zero."
Varevice says, "That's abuse waiting to happen."
Varevice says, "Okay, folks, that's the end of the questions."
Varevice says, "And in good time, too...my back is starting to give out."
Varevice moans.
Varevice says, "I want to thank you all for coming tonight."
Zamperon rubs Varevice gently.
Varevice says, "You've all been wonderful. And I hope you'll all show up to the next one."
Varevice says, "I hope you've not been TOO bored."
Varevice winks.
Varevice says, "Okay, babble at will."
Varevice opens the floor back up for general discussion.
Alusteria says, "Hey Zamperon I was wondering about your Parakeet."
Zamperon grins.
Zamperon taps a beautiful derbyan parakeet which is sitting on his shoulder.
Zamperon says, "her name is Tori"
Muren asks, "Varevice.. should we decide to mail you, should we expect a response?"
Varevice says, "Yes, I do answer my E-Mail."
Varevice says, "Generally within a couple days."
Zamperon nods.
Zamperon says, "and sitting on my shoulder too"
Aurec says, "Um, Varevice, if your hair goes down to your knees, how can you fly without tangling it in your wings?""
Varevice says, "Pure talent, Aurec."
Varevice grins.
Jubuls asks, "Varevice, can y'try on dat bikini again?"
Varevice says, "I have no idea who did that bikini. I am going to kill whoever it is, though."
Shandrya asks, "Varevice, what was the DSW, in reference to FamGate damage?"
Varevice says, "DSW? I don't have the faintest idea what that stands for. Banthis knows."
Varevice chuckles.
Zamperon says, "Banthis left a little while ago"
Tassadarr asks, "what was the e-mail address again?"
Varevice says, "[email protected]"
Starsnuffer says, "hmm"
Starsnuffer says, "Alright, bat"
Starsnuffer glances at Varevice.
Varevice asks, "Yes, Starsnuffer?"
Varevice smiles.
Starsnuffer says, "Why do I end up in the landing, and not my island"
Varevice says, "Because the island loves you."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice says, "Hold still a moment."
Starsnuffer just disappeared.
Sherizade says, "Zamperon, I'd like to see more familiar actions ie: ravens riding on their master's shoulder), and be able to play with my familiar more, ie: hug your own pet..etc."
Sherizade bounces around happily.
Zamperon says, "so would I Sherizade, we do want to improve the RP abilities of familiars"
Krendar asks, "Zamperon,is there a 950?"
Zamperon says, "Varevice is takin suggestions for those"
Karrse says, "Carevice .. missed you at the ci=onvention ... hope everything goes well with your pregnancy "
Varevice says, "Thanks, Karrse."
Varevice grins.
Alusteria exclaims, "Varevice, congratulation on your pregnancy!"
Alusteria beams happily at Varevice!
Varevice says, "Thank you."
Varevice smiles.
Varevice says, "I am so ready to not be pregnant."
Varevice chuckles.
Varevice just hugged Alusteria.
Ghakin asks, "Any chance of seeing flying squirrel familiars?"
Ghakin squints at Zamperon.
Zamperon says, "I dont see anything that would prevent flying squirrel familiars but that would be up to the people in charge of the various towns"
Varevice says, "I'm really bad at being pregnant."
Karrse says, "is this your first ? BTW "
Varevice says, "Yes, my very first."
Dafnie asks, "Hmm... how about moose familiars to go with the flying squirrels?"
Varevice chuckles.
Karrse says, "congrads "
Ghakin says, "Congratulations."
Ghakin smiles.
Varevice nods to Krendar.
Asineth says, "Least you can eat with impunity."
Asineth winks at Varevice.
Varevice chuckles.
Zamperon grins.
Varevice says, "Actually, I can't."
Varevice says, "The pregnancy hormones have decided that I'm allergic to beef, and to dairy."
Varevice moans.
Zorkell says, "Is there a way to get familiars to smoke cigars? Last time I told one to pick one up they ate it."
Zamperon says, "poor familiar"
Varevice says, "Okay, folks. My back is really going. I need to go sit in a chair that wasn't made for Quasimodo."
Varevice moans.
Zamperon says, "making it eat cigars"
Zamperon shudders.
Asineth says, "You could always go vegetarian."
Asineth winks at Varevice.
Varevice just hugged Asineth.
Varevice extends her wings and hugs everyone.
Varevice says, "Have a good evening, folks."
Varevice grins.
Varevice waves.
Varevice's cloak unfolds from her shoulders, stretching into two large batlike black wings. With a chilling, fanged smile she furls them about herself, completely obscuring her form. The black of the wings melds with a shadow until you realize that Varevice is no longer there.
Vongor says, "Can I ask you a question?"
Zamperon says, "sure"
Nalax says, "Thank ye as well Zamperon.. glad to see you guys are working so hard for the good of wizards everywhere"
Zamperon says, "we definitely want to see the wizard spells finished"
Jasren says, "Was a rather pleseant surprise tah see yah around again, Zamperon. Thankee for bein here."
Zamperon says, "welcome, Im glad I could be here"
Baise asks, "think the spells will be finished within a year Zamperon?"
Zamperon says, "I'd love to see them finished in a year"
Victto asks, "Zamperon.. you have any ideas about being able to orginaise our scrolls?"
Zamperon says, "as for scrolls...no easy way to organize them at this time, I run into the same problem with my characters with all the wscrolls I pick up"
Futuro asks, "Zamperon, is the spell inside the slender blue wands gonna be implemented into the wizzie circle?"
Zamperon says, "as for blue wands, I doubt it would be combined into the wizard list. I'd hope we keep it just on the wands so that a spell slot isn't taken up"
Matubaa says, "Zamperon... Several friends are a bit annoyed that the new boil earth looks alot like DC. With all the people complaining about the scroll of DC, I'm surprized this is the way you went... Your going to hit two fire storm walls on this on :)"
Zamperon says, "the new boil earth can scroll a bit, with up to 6 crits"
Zamperon says, "but it isn't as bad ad DC"
Zamperon says, "boil earth wont be as damaging as DC for the reason that there is less defense against it"
Yober asks, "are the replacement spells for the clouds gonna be multiple targeting spells like the storms?"
Zamperon says, "beats me Yober, each spell will be looked at as its added"
Zamperon says, "we might add a multiple attack spell, or it could be turned into a misc. spell"
Zamperon says, "that is another thing I'd like to see added"
Zamperon says, "more misc spells"
Mashaira says, "would like to see aqua wands available in the alchemist shop... cheaply... instead of outrageously priced like the others."
Mashaira gazes in wonder at her surroundings.
Mashaira says, "I mean... 2k for a silver wand is kinda... expensive for wee lil wizards"
Zamperon grins.
Zamperon nods to Mashaira.
Zamperon says, "the stuff in the shops will probibly always be more expensive then what you can get them for at the various shops but I dont see a reason why we couldn't add aquamarine wands to some of the shops."
Zamperon says, "thats really up to towns designers though"
Mashaira asks, "actually... how about making aquas non crumbly?"
Zamperon says, "for the aqua wands bein non crumbly, go ahead and post that on the message boards so Varevice can see it"
Zamperon grins.
Victto asks, "and this is kinda off the subject but.... anyone know anything about breakage?"
Zamperon says, "dunno whats up with it Victto but then I dont have anything to do with that part"
Baise asks, "with the addition of acid bolt will the crystal wands become alot less powerful since it's going from a level 26 spell to a level 4?"
Futuro says, "they become less powerful, somewhat, but easier to charge"
Jasren says, "The acid in a wand is different and will remain different."
Futuro says, "they said they changing crystal wands too"
Jasren says, "meanin it will stay level 26. That was pointed out."
Mashaira asks, "I thought she said that the crystal wands current will become the new 904 when the change occurs?"
Mashaira asks, "right, Zamperon?"
Zamperon says, "Im not sure exactly how were gonna handle that Mashaira, we might end up making the crystal wands use the 904 spell"
Zamperon says, "but I dont know yet for sure"
Aurec says, "I think I'll call this one a wrap. Thanks again, Zamperon."
Zamperon says, "welcomes"
Futuro asks, "Zamperon--should we address wizard's spell issues to you or Varevice? or both? if to you, what's your email address?"
Zamperon says, "probibly best to address the issues to Varevice"
Zamperon says, "we speak all the time about the spells though"
Mithadris asks, "is StoneGrasp still in the design stage?"
Zamperon says, "lets see stonegrasp"
Zamperon leans on Mithadris.
Mithadris asks, "discuss that one much?"
Mithadris whistles tunelessly to himself.
Zamperon says, "Its still in the design phase as I understand it"
Zamperon says, "I really dont know how its gonna work"
Mithadris nods.
Alusteria says, "Well run a test before you release it."
Alusteria just tickled Zamperon.
Zamperon says, "not a bad idea for it though"
Zamperon says, "I'm rather pleased with the testing of boil earth so I'll probibly do a test of new spells the same way again"
Zamperon says, "I think its supposed to be something like a bind"
Zamperon says, "but again I have no clue what its really gonna be yet"
Zamperon removes a glaes tipped leather whip from his belt.
Zamperon wildly swings his leather whip around his head wildly, snapping it in a mighty *CRACK*!
Zamperon attaches a glaes tipped leather whip to his belt.
Zamperon grins.
Jasren glances at Zamperon.
Jasren cowers away from Zamperon!
Zamperon removes a glaes tipped leather whip from his belt.
Zamperon swings his leather whip at Jasren's legs and entangles them.
Zamperon attaches a glaes tipped leather whip to his belt.
Zamperon whistles tunelessly to himself.
Zamperon grins.
Zamperon asks, "whats that?"
Alusteria asks, "But spells do distract the creatures aye?"
Zamperon says, "they do distract them"
Victto asks, "hey Zamperon you prolly know nothing about this but i just have to ask.. know anything about the new town?"
Zamperon says, "dunno whats up with new towns"
Mithadris says, "towns take a long time to build"
Zamperon says, "that they do"
Zamperon says, "well there are going to be several spell slots open"
Zamperon says, "there can be several misc spells added"
Zamperon says, "beats me what they would be though"
Alusteria says, "You could use rapid Fire with dispell."
Zamperon says, "rapid fire dispell is a nasty combo"
Jasren nods to Zamperon.
Jasren says, "Rapid fire with jes about anything can be."
Zamperon nods to Jasren.
Alusteria says, "Well I heard Rapid Fire can't be stolen anymore."
Alusteria says, "By Life Rune."
Zamperon says, "rapid fire can't be stolen "
Jasren says, "Should have rapid fire boiled Varevice..."
Zamperon says, "naw with my level difference I knew I'd hurt her"
Victto asks, "what do you mean stolen?"
Zamperon says, "with living rune"
Zamperon says, "you can cast it on others"
Zamperon says, "it just doesn't work in combo with living rune"
Zamperon says, "the difference is now if someone wants to steal spells they have to do it one at a time instead of stealing the spell and then rapid firing it"
Zamperon grins.
Jasren asks, "So where is the red acorn yer workin on?"
Jasren winks at Zamperon.
Zamperon asks, "red acorn?"
Victto says, "nice cloak you got there Zamperon"
Zamperon taps a translucent spidersilk cloak.
Zamperon removes a large acorn from inside his puffy cheeks.
Zamperon takes a bite of his large acorn.
Zamperon stuffs a large acorn into his mouth, making his cheeks even puffier.
Zamperon grins.
Zamperon says, "the river down below"
Zamperon grins.
Zamperon nods.
Jasren says, "Naw, still liked Zamperon's place the best,"
Zamperon says, "I 'll have to expand it some more"
Zamperon says, "maybe next year"
Victto says, "you know.. im really looking forward to seeing that acid.."
Victto smiles.
Zamperon says, "so is my wizard"
Zamperon grins.
Zamperon nods.
Zamperon asks, "the acid bolt?"
Jasren says, "Programming the stuff isn't the hard part you know.."
Jasren says, "It's making it fair, equal.. Basically balanced."
Zamperon nods to Jasren.
Zamperon says, "the balance on some spells can take the longest time"
Zamperon rubs a beautiful derbyan parakeet which is sitting on his shoulder.
Victto asks, "what language do you program GS in?"
Zamperon says, "its a custom language"
Zamperon says, "can't really say much about it though"
Mithadris asks, "they really didn't go into that spell propsal today did they?"
Zamperon says, "nope, really didn't go into any specific spells"
Zamperon says, "more of a general meeting"
Zamperon says, "I did get to kill Varevice with acidbolt and boil earth though"
Zamperon beams!
Mithadris asks, "what do the wizards here think of the ideas for the spell propsal?"
Zamperon says, "I haven't seen the items on the message boards"
Zamperon says, "err ideas"
Bestatte says, "As much as I really love Romulus, I have to say I was very impressed with Varevice, Banthis, and the Squirrel here tonite."
Bestatte winks at Zamperon.
Zamperon grins.
Victto asks, "about how many GMs work on spells?"
Zamperon says, "there are alot of GMs that work on spells"
Zamperon says, "most of the different profession guru's work on the spells in there spell list"
Zamperon says, "some guru's aren't that good at making spells"
Jasren asks, "Isn't that how Slow and Boil Earth originally got made?"
Zamperon says, "well the original boil earth was good but wasn't designed for players of this level"
Justar says, "I want scrolls with spells ya can't learn..."
Justar sighs.
Zamperon nods to Justar.
Jasren says, "But it lacked long term use so that was what made it not so great."
Jasren asks, "But then... How does a sleeping giant rat avoid a boil earth?"
Jasren raises an eyebrow.
Zamperon says, "well a sleepin critter is going to be easier to boil"
Zamperon says, "but its still not a sure fire thing"
Jasren says, "Then it should say you missed the target. Not the sleeping rat was able to quickly dodge."
Jasren asks, "It's sleep dodgin, ehh?"
Zamperon grins.
Zamperon says, "its gonna be very hard for it to dodge though"
Zamperon says, "significant penalty were talkin"
Zamperon grins.
Jasren says, "I had three sleepin rats all dodge in a row."
Zamperon nods to Jasren.
Zamperon says, "thats because the current boil earth cares little for whether the target is sleepin or running around like crazy"
Zamperon says, "its current a fixed chance of hitting the target"
Jasren says, "Aye. Which is why the spell needs reworked from the ground up."
Jasren says, "A lot of what is in the game does."
Zamperon nods to Jasren.
Victto asks, "how many hours do you guys spend on this game a week?"
Zamperon says, "Im probibly here more than my normal job..."
Zamperon grins.
Victto asks, "do you GMs and GHs get payed?"
Zamperon says, "we are compensated, which is about all I can say"
Justar asks, "It's gonna start with the legs, and hit em, if they get knocked down, it's random location hits, right, Zamperon?"
Zamperon says, "Yup"
Zamperon says, "and there is a set chance on each flame strike that boil earth does of knocking the target prone"
Zamperon says, "so if you end up getting multiple fire strikes the target is probibly gonna be prone"
Zamperon says, "and easier to hit the next time"
Zamperon says, "Boil Earth isn't a main hunting spell"
Zamperon says, "for the mana your gonna do more damage with other spells probibly"
Jasren nods to Zamperon.
Jasren says, "But it also results ina knockdown. Or a chance of it."
Jasren says, "Depends what you hunt."
Jasren says, "Certain things doan like water, yet others hate fire."
Zamperon says, "but it really doesn't matter how much DS or TD a creature has..."
Jasren says, "And some eat electricity..."
Jasren coughs.
Jasren nods to Zamperon.
Jasren says, "Which is what balances the boil earth."
Zamperon nods to Jasren.
Zamperon says, "exactly"
Zamperon says, "all things being equal you have slightly better than a 50-50 chance of hitting the target"
Zamperon says, "better if you use certain spells, worse if the target uses certain spells..."
Artegal asks, "Vice-versa too? I mean for critters? 50-50 against us?"
Zamperon nods to Artegal.
Zamperon says, "there are ways to reduce its chances of hitting though"
Justar asks, "I thought familiar gate is for traveling... why does it hurt you?"
Zamperon says, "because the mana your calling apon to form the gate isn't always stable"
Zamperon says, "and if you fail to control it it lashes back at you"
Pyrocite asks, "That does get better with age thugh?"
Pyrocite peers quizzically at Zamperon.
Zamperon says, "the chance of failure on fam gate? Yes it helps your chances..."
Zamperon says, "and as for boil earth, if it seems that it would make you move faster and dodge easier, it probibly does..."
Zamperon says, "famGates damage will be tweaked abit"
Zamperon says, "I'll probibly do it this weekend"
Zamperon says, "I gotta run for a few minutes"
Mithadris asks, "didn't seem so bad, how does it compare to the bard traveling song?"
Zamperon says, "different formulas on damage"
Zamperon says, "for famgate its based on how bad you fail now..."
Zamperon says, "and can get quite deadly if you dont have that good a chance"
Zamperon says, "I gotta run"
Zamperon waves.
Zamperon says, "see yas"
Zamperon scampers over to a high spot in the room and crouches down. As a gust of wind picks up, Zamperon jumps high into the air, spreads his arms wide and sails away on the breeze.
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