well, you should use Imp. Chaos Shield* (why do they have that * after all the Wild Mage spells?) whenever possible so that you can avoid any of the really crappy effects. also, if you use Nahal's Reckless Dweomer, the spell level is added to the roll on the Wild Surge chart. of course, i have no idea, but i have only gotten one random effect when using this w/ imp* chaos shield; every other time its fired as normal or at 5 higher level. the cow effect is rather funny, although it would be a bit funnier if it would stick around for a few seconds. overall, i thought the Wild Mage was a good class, but its really quite annoying when you try to haste your party and it just creates gems on you (which i promplty sell

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