[Midget Gems]

Whenever the subject of Magic comes around, then people have quite strong ideas about it. Personally, I am a big fan of Mirror Image - I find it essential as a defencive device, but it also allows the Mage to be more agressive, if needs be. Since quite a few of the Nacro' spells are close range effects, it would be nice to use them while protected by Mirror Image. Anyone who has solo'd a Mage will tell you how useful Mirror Image can be.

It has always bugged me that the merit of a particular School is based on what you can't do, rather than being better at your chosen Spells. It may be harder to implement but I would rather have had a bonus system for specialisation, instead of restrictions. But I guess the rules were in place before the game was made.

As for Xzar, I have used him on previous occations, often for roleplaying interest. One of his most noteable exploits is recorded in my old posting "Xzar v The Zombies" - it still makes me laugh. For my new party I have an idea that should give him a new path in life - he is going to 'find religion' and Dual-Class to a Cleric!