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Author:  Dulrik [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Casting while moving
Should a caster be able to continue casting their spell while being dragged around by their group leader?

Example 1: Tool begins casting final strike. Just before Tool completes the spell, his group leader walks into a room full of unsuspecting victims. Total death kill!

Example 2: Sap constantly casts refresh on various party members as they travel all day on their way to magical fairy land. So sweet!

If you were no longer able to continue casting spells while traveling, neither of these scenarios would work any longer.

Vote yes or no. Justify your answer. Thanks!
Author:  patrisaurus [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Casting while moving
Isn't bringing up Final Strike in the OP sort of SK's version of Godwin's Law?

I voted no (and on third read, that was actually what I meant, haha) I think that casting rightfully prevents new initiatives from being taken on the part of the caster while they're concentrating on the spell, but that moving really makes sense. For example, if you make your mind up to follow someone, and start concentrating on acid blasting them, it makes sense that you'll run after them without noticing that they've led you through their base's gates because of the focus on the spell.

The final strike issue is an issue with that spell, not with lead-in casting, in my opinion.
Author:  LionHeart [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Casting while moving
Dulrik wrote:
Should a caster be able to continue casting their spell while being dragged around by their group leader?

Example 1: Tool begins casting final strike.


Dulrik just called you a tool Trag!
Author:  Dulrik [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Casting while moving
I turned on re-voting, if you want to change your vote.
Author:  Mourning Song [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Casting while moving
I voted yes on this for a few reasons.

One, leader of the group isn't paying attention to the fact I'm trying to gate for us and walks sixteen leagues to our destination AND THEN gate goes off. Waste of my time and mana, and I can't do anything once I start casting so I can't even get him to stop until it finishes casting. That's always been a bone of contention for me, because I think I should have stopped casting icly the second I saw him move. It was always unrealistic in that way.

Two, I can auto follow someone and final strike. Rather a douchebag thing to do, but it could be done.


Anyway my two cents.


Edited for my silliness.
Author:  jhorleb [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Casting while moving
There are more benefits than drawbacks to casting while moving. The final strike issue is a problem with the spell itself. Should just be removed.
Author:  Deathadder [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Casting while moving
I voted no, but suggest a different change. If you are concentrating while moving it should cost more movement points because you are straining two things at once or should cost more mana points for the same reason.
Author:  ninja_ardith [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Casting while moving
I. Swear. This. Is. The. Dumbest. Idea. Ever.
Author:  LionHeart [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Casting while moving
ninja_ardith wrote:
I. Swear. This. Is. The. Dumbest. Idea. Ever.


Do you not like this idea?
Author:  Dulrik [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Casting while moving
ninja_ardith wrote:
I. Swear. This. Is. The. Dumbest. Idea. Ever.

The poll topic or Deathadder's suggestion?

The ironic part is that your complaint about casting while sleeping is what jogged my memory about this.
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