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SixOfSpades 07-18-2002 06:51 PM

Transmuters aren't just blocked from all the protections in the Abjuration school, they also can't cast Necromancy spells. Double ouch. As far as I can tell, the ONLY good defensive spell they can cast is Stoneskin.

And if you don't mind cheating, have yourself a Half-Orc Transmuter. Or Half-Orc Bard. Elven Barbarian? Hmmm.....or maybe you could just solo a flying butler guy. :D

[ 07-18-2002, 06:53 PM: Message edited by: SixOfSpades ]

Dundee Slaytern 07-19-2002 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SixOfSpades:
Transmuters aren't just blocked from all the protections in the Abjuration school, they also can't cast Necromancy spells. Double ouch. As far as I can tell, the ONLY good defensive spell they can cast is Stoneskin. ~~
Hmmmm? Transmuters are only disallowed from Abjuration spells. Illusionists are the ones whose opposition school is Necromancy.

Ronin_bcd 07-21-2002 11:02 AM

I hate to rain on everyone's parade, but at least a transmuter can cast spells and USE SCROLLS from other schools........try soloing only a fighter (no kit)....lots of hit points sure, but immediate death unless you are SHARP

Dundee Slaytern 07-21-2002 11:17 AM

Except Transmuters cannot use Abjuration scrolls... ...

A boardie named Kaltia has apparently soloed a Plain Fighter through SoA and ToB already. I have yet to hear of a successful solo trip made by a Transmuter.

Ronin_bcd 07-21-2002 11:21 AM

hmmmmm....that sounds like a challenge....anyone besides me up for it...we can keep the gang up to date on our progress on a daily basis....the only question I have is do I start from SoA and run the gambit or just begin in ToB and see if I can make it through???

Dundee Slaytern 07-21-2002 11:26 AM

I would highly recommend going through SoA first, to make the transition to ToB easier. Remember, you can gain abilities in SoA.

Ronin_bcd 07-21-2002 11:32 AM

True....an excellent point that I realized as I was hitting "post reply".....I will take up the challenge and give it a try...getting tired of killing things so easily anyway....thx Dundee

Dundee Slaytern 07-21-2002 11:38 AM

No problem, and good luck. I suspect you are going to need it... a lot. ;)

Ronin_bcd 07-21-2002 11:50 AM

My wife and I have a new baby girl and so posting everyday might be rough, but I'll keep people informed as too my progress.....who knows, might actually generate some biting new commentary on what a dumb idea this is.

Dundee Slaytern 07-21-2002 11:56 AM

I will be <u>very</u> impressed if anybody can complete SoA-ToB with a solo Transmuter. Even without the Improved Boss mods and/or Ascension/Sola mod installed.


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