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Has anyone played with 610 on the test server?
I see a lot of discussion about 616 and I do use that spell sometimes, but 610 is my OHE ambushing ranger's bread and butter so I'm more curious about people's impressions of those changes....
Starchitin, the OG
A severed gnomish hand crawls in on its fingertips and makes a rude gesture before quickly decaying and rotting into dust. A gust of wind quickly scatters the dust.
As 610 is, in addition to, our AS booster I was using it a lot during my tests of the new spell changes.
What do you want to know? It is extremely useful (more so than now). The damage seems to be amped up and I assume that is mostly in part to the nature debuff we can add now with 603 or 625 flare.
I didn't notice any decrease in effectiveness in tripping anything.
The only downside, and I'll have to check this in prime, is that when you cast it against an immune creature you are basically stuck with a useless weed. It won't switch to a new target. You cannot cast a new weed at a new target. You cannot STOP the current weed. Pretty minor downside as I'm not sure how many IMMUNE creatures there are (forest Bendiths just happen to be where I am hunting and those are immune).
<I didn't notice any decrease in effectiveness in tripping anything. >
This was my main concern. Any damage it does is secondary to getting things on the ground for my daggers to take out. Do critters still leave the room a vine is in (prolly not as noticeable if you're not in the shadows) fairly reliably... the other reason I use it so much is it's great for crowd control, encouraging anything that's not disabled to move on rather then joining in the fight.
<The only downside, and I'll have to check this in prime, is that when you cast it against an immune creature you are basically stuck with a useless weed. It won't switch to a new target. You cannot cast a new weed at a new target. You cannot STOP the current weed. Pretty minor downside as I'm not sure how many IMMUNE creatures there are (forest Bendiths just happen to be where I am hunting and those are immune). >
This is concerning.... esp the part about it not switching targets. As it is now, it tends to favor the target it was CAST at, but there's a decent chance for it to target any critter that happens to be in the room when it lashes out... and pretty much anything noncorp, lacking legs, or that flies are immune to it. STOP isn't the verb for getting rid of them though, have you tried DISMISSing them?
Starchitin, the OG
A severed gnomish hand crawls in on its fingertips and makes a rude gesture before quickly decaying and rotting into dust. A gust of wind quickly scatters the dust.
This was my main concern. Any damage it does is secondary to getting things on the ground for my daggers to take out. Do critters still leave the room a vine is in (prolly not as noticeable if you're not in the shadows) fairly reliably... the other reason I use it so much is it's great for crowd control, encouraging anything that's not disabled to move on rather then joining in the fight.
<The only downside, and I'll have to check this in prime, is that when you cast it against an immune creature you are basically stuck with a useless weed. It won't switch to a new target. You cannot cast a new weed at a new target. You cannot STOP the current weed. Pretty minor downside as I'm not sure how many IMMUNE creatures there are (forest Bendiths just happen to be where I am hunting and those are immune). >
This is concerning.... esp the part about it not switching targets. As it is now, it tends to favor the target it was CAST at, but there's a decent chance for it to target any critter that happens to be in the room when it lashes out... and pretty much anything noncorp, lacking legs, or that flies are immune to it. STOP isn't the verb for getting rid of them though, have you tried DISMISSing them?
Starchitin, the OG
A severed gnomish hand crawls in on its fingertips and makes a rude gesture before quickly decaying and rotting into dust. A gust of wind quickly scatters the dust.
There are still immune monsters so don't expect any change there. Either the weed does t work or gets destroyed like it does now. I didn't pay attention to damage numbers ut the AS boost is worth the lores to get unless you plan on using it to setup 616 which has its pros and cons over 611
Hhhmmm.... Dunno if I'll get the Blessing lore for it. Extra AS is always useful, but I don't NEED it enough to drop Summoning ranks for it (esp since they modify the chance of success for the new version). If anything I'll prolly be getting more Summoning lore then I already have. Might pick up some Blessing when I have extra TPs though.
Starchitin, the OG
A severed gnomish hand crawls in on its fingertips and makes a rude gesture before quickly decaying and rotting into dust. A gust of wind quickly scatters the dust.
Starchitin, the OG
A severed gnomish hand crawls in on its fingertips and makes a rude gesture before quickly decaying and rotting into dust. A gust of wind quickly scatters the dust.
>STOP isn't the verb for getting rid of them though, have you tried DISMISSing them? -- Starchitin
I didn't know DISMISS was used. I went into test and dismissed vine and that did end the spell.
As far as the vine getting destroyed as the other poster said I've never seen that happen in Prime or in TEST so not sure what they mean about it. The spell does a great amount of damage and is crazy useful. I feel like it effectively keeps things from attacking you. I think I had three things in the room and only had a few (3) swings at me. Otherwise everything was in RT from getting dragged down and having to stand up.
incant 610
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Tangleweed spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a mastodonic leopard (NBL).
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
A long thorny vine suddenly sprouts from the ground and begins to thrash about violently!
[SMR result: 144 (Open d100: 34, Bonus: 10)]
The long thorny vine lashes out violently at a mastodonic leopard (NBL), dragging him to the ground!
The murky haze surrounding a mastodonic leopard (NBL) seems to draw the attention of the vine!
... 15 points of damage!
Attempt to snare chest shrugged off.
You notice a number of the vine's nettles scrape into a mastodonic leopard's (NBL) skin. He suddenly looks very weak!
Thin tendrils of vine twine around you, instilling you with their strength.
>
As abruptly as it began, the tailwind embracing you goes still.
>
Patches of discolored rot spread further, eating away at a mastodonic leopard (NBL)!
The murky haze surrounding a mastodonic leopard (NBL) seems to accelerate the violent decay!
... 20 points of damage!
Wide segment of skin disappears from chest.
The earthy, sweet aroma clinging to a mastodonic leopard (NBL) grows more pervasive.
>fire
Patches of discolored rot spread further, eating away at a mastodonic leopard (NBL)!
The murky haze surrounding a mastodonic leopard (NBL) seems to accelerate the violent decay!
... 15 points of damage!
Strips of flesh disappear from the mastodonic leopard's (NBL) back.
The earthy, sweet aroma clinging to a mastodonic leopard (NBL) grows more pervasive.
>
A dreadnought raptor (WBL) tries to spear you with its beak!
AS: +280 vs DS: +286 with AvD: +27 + d100 roll: +65 = +86
A clean miss.
>
You nock a fiery orange rowan arrow in your bow.
You fire a fiery orange rowan arrow at a mastodonic leopard (NBL)!
AS: +295 vs DS: +123 with AvD: +28 + d100 roll: +29 = +229
... and hit for 65 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
The mastodonic leopard (NBL) is stunned!
The earthy, sweet aroma clinging to a mastodonic leopard (NBL) grows more pervasive.
Vital energy infuses you, hastening your arcane reflexes!
The arrow sticks in a mastodonic leopard (NBL)'s right leg!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>
Patches of discolored rot spread further, eroding a mastodonic leopard (NBL) before your eyes.
The murky haze surrounding a mastodonic leopard (NBL) seems to accelerate the violent decay!
... 25 points of damage!
Blast tears across back leaving a nasty disintegration slash.
The earthy, sweet aroma clinging to a mastodonic leopard (NBL) grows more pervasive.
R>l
R>
[Gyldemar Green, Forest - 4849]
The forest is bright and airy here. Travel is easy and passage is possible in several directions. To the south lies a large open meadow, while the path to the southwest climbs a gentle slope winding between white birches. The ground seems to level off to both the north and east, with several majestic oak trees towering to the east. The sound of running water can be heard near at hand. You also see a long thorny vine, a dreadnought raptor (WBL) that is flying around, a mastodonic leopard (NBL) that appears stunned, a cloud sloth and a mastodonic leopard (MBL) that appears dead.
Obvious paths: north, east, south, southwest
R>
A mastodonic leopard (MBL) decays into a compost of fangs, fur and claws.
R>target next
You are now targeting a dreadnought raptor (WBL).
R>
[SMR result: 171 (Open d100: 30, Bonus: 93)]
A cloud sloth rushes forward, sinking her teeth into a mastodonic leopard's (NBL) neck!
The murky haze surrounding a mastodonic leopard (NBL) seems to intensify the puncturing attack!
... 40 points of damage!
Fine shot pierces jugular vein! The brain wonders where all its oxygen went, briefly.
The mastodonic leopard (NBL) lets out a final caterwaul and dies.
A mastodonic leopard (NBL) appears to recover some strength.
>fire
You nock a fiery orange rowan arrow in your bow.
You fire a fiery orange rowan arrow at a dreadnought raptor (WBL)!
AS: +295 vs DS: +221 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +73 = +179
... and hit for 34 points of damage!
Surgical strike removes the dreadnought raptor (WBL)'s left eye!
The dreadnought raptor (WBL) is stunned!
The arrow sticks in a dreadnought raptor (WBL)'s left eye!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>
[SMR result: 260 (Open d100: 130, Bonus: 38)]
The long thorny vine lashes out violently at a dreadnought raptor (WBL), dragging it to the ground!
... 15 points of damage!
Loose arm hold.
You notice a number of the vine's nettles scrape into a dreadnought raptor's (WBL) skin. It suddenly looks very weak!
The vigor of your vine surges through you, imparting the strength leached from your foe.
R>
A mastodonic leopard (JCL) leaps from a tree branch overhead!
[SMR result: 52 (Open d100: 41)]
A mastodonic leopard (JCL) leaps towards you, but misses and sprawls to the ground!
R>fire
You nock a fiery orange rowan arrow in your bow.
You fire a fiery orange rowan arrow at a dreadnought raptor (WBL)!
AS: +301 vs DS: +146 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +1 = +188
... and hit for 36 points of damage!
Slash across right eye!
Hope the left is working.
You feel a slight sting as the sprite draws upon your power to attack.
The white sprite on your shoulder sends forth a cylindrical, white blast of magic at a dreadnought raptor's (WBL) left eye!
... 20 points of damage!
Blow leaves an imprint on the dreadnought raptor (WBL)'s chest!
The arrow sticks in a dreadnought raptor (WBL)'s right eye!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>
The white sprite hovering just above your shoulder vanishes in a brief, white flash of light.
R>
A mastodonic leopard (JCL) roars loudly as she stands up!
>aim left eye
You're now aiming at the left eye of your target when using a ranged weapon, or while ambushing.
>fire
[SMR result: 171 (Open d100: 16, Bonus: 62)]
The long thorny vine lashes out at a dreadnought raptor (WBL), wraps itself around its body and entangles it on the ground.
... 35 points of damage!
Solid grapple to the back, back muscles pulled!
>
You nock a fiery orange rowan arrow in your bow.
You fire a fiery orange rowan arrow at a dreadnought raptor (WBL)!
AS: +301 vs DS: +107 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +43 = +269
... and hit for 68 points of damage!
Strike pierces calf!
An earthy, sweet aroma clings to a dreadnought raptor (WBL) in a murky haze, accompanied by soot brown specks of leaf mold.
Vital energy infuses you, hastening your arcane reflexes!
The arrow sticks in a dreadnought raptor (WBL)'s left leg!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>
>l
[Gyldemar Green, Forest - 4849]
The forest is bright and airy here. Travel is easy and passage is possible in several directions. To the south lies a large open meadow, while the path to the southwest climbs a gentle slope winding between white birches. The ground seems to level off to both the north and east, with several majestic oak trees towering to the east. The sound of running water can be heard near at hand. You also see a mastodonic leopard (JCL), a long thorny vine, a dreadnought raptor (WBL) that appears stunned, a mastodonic leopard (NBL) that appears dead and a cloud sloth.
Obvious paths: north, east, south, southwest
R>
A cloud sloth sniffs at the corpse of a mastodonic leopard (NBL).
R>fire
You nock a fiery orange rowan arrow in your bow.
You fire your bow at a dreadnought raptor (WBL) but the shot flies wide of the target!
The arrow streaks off into the distance!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>
The thorny barrier surrounding you blocks the attack from the mastodonic leopard (JCL)!
R>healme
You're feeling much better now.
>fire
R>
You nock a fiery orange rowan arrow in your bow.
You fire a fiery orange rowan arrow at a dreadnought raptor (WBL)!
AS: +150 vs DS: +90 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +29 = +121
... and hit for 11 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the chest.
The arrow breaks into tiny fragments.
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>l
[Gyldemar Green, Forest - 4849]
The forest is bright and airy here. Travel is easy and passage is possible in several directions. To the south lies a large open meadow, while the path to the southwest climbs a gentle slope winding between white birches. The ground seems to level off to both the north and east, with several majestic oak trees towering to the east. The sound of running water can be heard near at hand. You also see a mastodonic leopard (JCL), a long thorny vine, a dreadnought raptor (WBL) that appears stunned, a mastodonic leopard (NBL) that appears dead and a cloud sloth.
Obvious paths: north, east, south, southwest
R>
[SMR result: 183 (Open d100: 9, Bonus: 81)]
The long thorny vine lashes out at a dreadnought raptor (WBL), wraps itself around its body and entangles it on the ground.
The murky haze surrounding a dreadnought raptor (WBL) seems to draw the attention of the vine!
... 40 points of damage!
Finger and wrist grappled, twists hand!
R>stance o
You are now in an offensive stance.
>
A mastodonic leopard (JCL) tries to bite you!
AS: +272 vs DS: +286 with AvD: +24 + d100 roll: +8 = +18
A clean miss.
>incant 603
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Wild Entropy spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a dreadnought raptor (WBL).
Dusty, discolored flecks bloom on a dreadnought raptor (WBL) and ripen the air with the redolence of decay.
CS: +214 - TD: +138 + CvA: +25 + d100: +68 == +169
Warding failed!
The rot takes root and spreads, eating away at a dreadnought raptor (WBL)!
The murky haze surrounding a dreadnought raptor (WBL) seems to accelerate the violent decay!
... 20 points of damage!
Unpleasant wound to right arm!
The dreadnought raptor (WBL) writhes in agony, its wings flapping fruitlessly as it dies.
A dreadnought raptor (WBL) appears to recover some strength.
Soot brown specks of leaf mold trail in the wake of a dreadnought raptor's (WBL) movements, distorted by a murky haze.
The vitality of nature bestows you with a burst of strength!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>target next
You are now targeting a mastodonic leopard (JCL).
>
[SMR result: 97 (Open d100: 53)]
A cloud sloth charges forward and gnashes her teeth at a mastodonic leopard (JCL), but hits nothing but air.
>incant 603
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Wild Entropy spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a mastodonic leopard (JCL).
[Spell Hindrance for some vultite brigandine armor is 6% with current Armor Use skill, d100= 5]
Your armor prevents the spell from working correctly.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
A mastodonic leopard (JCL) claws at you!
By amazing chance, you evade the attack!
>
[SMR result: 147 (Open d100: 51)]
The long thorny vine lashes out violently at a mastodonic leopard (JCL), dragging her to the ground!
... 20 points of damage!
Slight leg hold.
You notice a number of the vine's nettles scrape into a mastodonic leopard's (JCL) skin. She suddenly looks very weak!
The vigor of your vine surges through you, imparting the strength leached from your foe.
>incant 603
>
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Wild Entropy spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a mastodonic leopard (JCL).
Dusty, discolored flecks bloom on a mastodonic leopard (JCL) and ripen the air with the redolence of decay.
CS: +214 - TD: +135 + CvA: +25 + d100: +21 == +125
Warding failed!
The rot takes root and spreads, eroding a mastodonic leopard (JCL) before your eyes.
... 15 points of damage!
Eyebrow and eyelashes of right eye melted off.
Trendy!
Soot brown specks of leaf mold trail in the wake of a mastodonic leopard's (JCL) movements, distorted by a murky haze.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>fire
Patches of discolored rot spread further, eating away at a mastodonic leopard (JCL)!
The murky haze surrounding a mastodonic leopard (JCL) seems to accelerate the violent decay!
... 5 points of damage!
Flesh painfully vaporized from side!
The earthy, sweet aroma clinging to a mastodonic leopard (JCL) grows more pervasive.
>
You nock a fiery orange rowan arrow in your bow.
You fire a fiery orange rowan arrow at a mastodonic leopard (JCL)!
AS: +319 vs DS: +150 with AvD: +28 + d100 roll: +4 = +201
... and hit for 46 points of damage!
Well aimed shot, punctures calf!
The mastodonic leopard (JCL) is stunned!
Nature's blessing of vitality departs as your strength returns to its previous state.
You feel a slight sting as the sprite draws upon your power to attack.
The white sprite on your shoulder sends forth a cylindrical, white blast of magic at a mastodonic leopard's (JCL) back!
... 15 points of damage!
Jarring blow to the mastodonic leopard (JCL)'s back.
The arrow sticks in a mastodonic leopard (JCL)'s left leg!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>
The white sprite hovering just above your shoulder vanishes in a brief, white flash of light.
R>
Patches of discolored rot spread further, eating away at a mastodonic leopard (JCL)!
The murky haze surrounding a mastodonic leopard (JCL) seems to accelerate the violent decay!
... 15 points of damage!
Patches of flesh removed from left hand.
The earthy, sweet aroma clinging to a mastodonic leopard (JCL) grows more pervasive.
R>fire
Patches of discolored rot spread further, eroding a mastodonic leopard (JCL) before your eyes.
The murky haze surrounding a mastodonic leopard (JCL) seems to accelerate the violent decay!
... 5 points of damage!
Patches of flesh removed from right hand.
The earthy, sweet aroma clinging to a mastodonic leopard (JCL) grows more pervasive.
>
You nock a fiery orange rowan arrow in your bow.
You fire a fiery orange rowan arrow at a mastodonic leopard (JCL)!
AS: +301 vs DS: +122 with AvD: +28 + d100 roll: +56 = +263
... and hit for 83 points of damage!
Shot destroys eye and the brain behind it!
The mastodonic leopard (JCL) lets out a final caterwaul and dies.
A mastodonic leopard (JCL) appears to recover some strength.
The arrow sticks in a mastodonic leopard (JCL)'s left eye!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
Thanks for posting that, puts my mind at ease.
I still doubt I'll rush to get Blessing Lore, but I can see picking up 10-15 ranks as my training allows. Depends on how happy I am with my 28 ranks in Summoning once these changes go live. I hadn't planned on getting more then that, but with the review I'll have to reevaluate.
Starchitin, the OG
A severed gnomish hand crawls in on its fingertips and makes a rude gesture before quickly decaying and rotting into dust. A gust of wind quickly scatters the dust.
I still doubt I'll rush to get Blessing Lore, but I can see picking up 10-15 ranks as my training allows. Depends on how happy I am with my 28 ranks in Summoning once these changes go live. I hadn't planned on getting more then that, but with the review I'll have to reevaluate.
Starchitin, the OG
A severed gnomish hand crawls in on its fingertips and makes a rude gesture before quickly decaying and rotting into dust. A gust of wind quickly scatters the dust.
