Pole/survey: Most useless spell in the game. - Page 3

Pyrates · 02-19-2002, 08:30 PM

Well, of course everybody has his favorite spells, and these are the ones he picks when levelling up. But a big factor also is buying spellbooks, I didn't pick a spell since level 5 or 6, but both of my bishops have around 40 spells. There's a LOT to try out if you can simply invest some money

Never forget your towel, cheers
Philipp

the_Avatar · 02-19-2002, 08:44 PM

I am new to this board but I would have to say that SLOW & CHARM are pretty useless in battle.

Nix · 02-19-2002, 09:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Nordoki:
I tend to ignore ones I think I can do without, but in all honesty will very rarely get it just to try it out.

You really should try to get as much spells as you can learn, even if you have no intention of using it, if only for the additional spellpoints. I hoard much of my spell picks for higher level spells, and buy everything else from the market.

Mage_77 · 02-20-2002, 03:13 AM

Nordoki:

It would come down to play style & tactics.

If this was an online game like EQ i could put money on it that there would be 1 "best" spell setup / fight tactics. )This is what happened in Everquest. Everyone worked out tactics but it was claimed by most of thr players that "x" class should be played "y" way to be most effective. This came down to the "perfect" group setups also in EQ and it really killed it for some classes that people consider'd "useless along with a wide range of spells alot of the classes could use".

Games that aren't online will differ in tactics / playstyles & are what make the game so interesting and playable multiple times through.

[ 02-20-2002: Message edited by: Mage_77 ]

carg · 02-20-2002, 05:30 AM

I never use sonic boom; it does no damage, and the times I've tried it never gave any result. Of course I might have tried more often [img]smile.gif[/img]

Wolfie · 02-20-2002, 06:02 AM

What about 'Detect Secrets'? Does this just replace the "Search" (magnifying glass icon), or has this spell revealed some hidden cave/room etc?

[img]smile.gif[/img]

Mage_77 · 02-20-2002, 08:02 AM

quote:
What about 'Detect Secrets'? Does this just replace the "Search" (magnifying glass icon), or has this spell revealed some hidden cave/room etc?

It increases your chances of detecting hidden items. (especially useful if you have no characters with a decent "senses stat" as that affects search (magnify icon). I dont use it often but if i know there's an item around and no decent senses stat on a character i will cast Detect Secrets just so i can find the item faster.

Wolfie · 02-21-2002, 11:00 PM

So, for example I now have a couple of characters with Senses of 100 (and in one case, has an item equipped that gives an extra 5%), the Detect Secrets spell should now be totally useless?

sageridder · 02-21-2002, 11:32 PM

Well no,Say this is all true.You would (if I understand correctly)still have to be search mode to gain the benfit of the senses level.While the Detect Secrets spell shows stuff without risking being surprised.

[ 02-21-2002: Message edited by: sageridder ]

Snowblind · 02-22-2002, 03:20 AM

Ok you guys are all wrong every spell is worthless !!! Put your fighter up front and rush everything... Then you cant go wrong [img]smile.gif[/img] thats why mages, priests and ect.. all die real fast. The ONLY spell i find of value of getting is death wish and THEN cast every time your in battle and watch the results. Works great against sorcerous and there weak elementals and then rush and KILL the queen. shes weak and so are her knights.

Killing is my business and business is good...

02-19-2002, 08:30 PM	#21
Pyrates Drow Warrior Join Date: February 3, 2002 Location: Muenster Age: 45 Posts: 287	Well, of course everybody has his favorite spells, and these are the ones he picks when levelling up. But a big factor also is buying spellbooks, I didn't pick a spell since level 5 or 6, but both of my bishops have around 40 spells. There's a LOT to try out if you can simply invest some money Never forget your towel, cheers Philipp __________________ \" ... and the Vogon will do things to you that you wish you\'d never been born, or, if you\'re a clearer minded thinker, that the Vogon had never been born.\"

02-19-2002, 08:44 PM	#22
the_Avatar Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Jersey Shore Age: 47 Posts: 39	I am new to this board but I would have to say that SLOW & CHARM are pretty useless in battle. __________________ <br />\"Remember this, man. When you deal with a necromancer there are worse things than just death.\" --General Marton Stromgald

02-19-2002, 09:42 PM	#23
Nix The Magister Join Date: October 23, 2001 Location: Philippines Posts: 104	quote: Originally posted by Nordoki: I tend to ignore ones I think I can do without, but in all honesty will very rarely get it just to try it out. You really should try to get as much spells as you can learn, even if you have no intention of using it, if only for the additional spellpoints. I hoard much of my spell picks for higher level spells, and buy everything else from the market.

02-20-2002, 03:13 AM	#24
Mage_77 Manshoon Join Date: February 12, 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 151	Nordoki: It would come down to play style & tactics. If this was an online game like EQ i could put money on it that there would be 1 "best" spell setup / fight tactics. )This is what happened in Everquest. Everyone worked out tactics but it was claimed by most of thr players that "x" class should be played "y" way to be most effective. This came down to the "perfect" group setups also in EQ and it really killed it for some classes that people consider'd "useless along with a wide range of spells alot of the classes could use". Games that aren't online will differ in tactics / playstyles & are what make the game so interesting and playable multiple times through. [ 02-20-2002: Message edited by: Mage_77 ] __________________ <p><br /><b>Dont believe everything your told - Sleep IS Over-rated.</b>

02-20-2002, 06:02 AM	#26
Wolfie Zhentarim Guard Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 307	What about 'Detect Secrets'? Does this just replace the "Search" (magnifying glass icon), or has this spell revealed some hidden cave/room etc? [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Visit [url]\"http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie</a> or [url]\"http://wiz8.web1000.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://wiz8.web1000.com</a> (US) for a spreadsheet that allows you to enter in your spellcaster\'s stats, and it will tell you what spells the character can learn, or for spells that they are not yet able to learn, it will tell you how many points they need, or why your character can\'t learn the spell.

02-20-2002, 05:30 AM	#25
carg The Magister Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 113	I never use sonic boom; it does no damage, and the times I've tried it never gave any result. Of course I might have tried more often [img]smile.gif[/img]

02-20-2002, 08:02 AM	#27
Mage_77 Manshoon Join Date: February 12, 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 151	quote: What about 'Detect Secrets'? Does this just replace the "Search" (magnifying glass icon), or has this spell revealed some hidden cave/room etc? It increases your chances of detecting hidden items. (especially useful if you have no characters with a decent "senses stat" as that affects search (magnify icon). I dont use it often but if i know there's an item around and no decent senses stat on a character i will cast Detect Secrets just so i can find the item faster. __________________ <p><br /><b>Dont believe everything your told - Sleep IS Over-rated.</b>

02-21-2002, 11:00 PM	#28
Wolfie Zhentarim Guard Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 307	So, for example I now have a couple of characters with Senses of 100 (and in one case, has an item equipped that gives an extra 5%), the Detect Secrets spell should now be totally useless? __________________ Visit [url]\"http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie</a> or [url]\"http://wiz8.web1000.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://wiz8.web1000.com</a> (US) for a spreadsheet that allows you to enter in your spellcaster\'s stats, and it will tell you what spells the character can learn, or for spells that they are not yet able to learn, it will tell you how many points they need, or why your character can\'t learn the spell.

02-21-2002, 11:32 PM	#29
sageridder Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 28, 2001 Location: rensselaer,n.y. u.s.a Age: 56 Posts: 677	Well no,Say this is all true.You would (if I understand correctly)still have to be search mode to gain the benfit of the senses level.While the Detect Secrets spell shows stuff without risking being surprised. [ 02-21-2002: Message edited by: sageridder ] __________________ Trust is indeed a shiny jewel,set in the stone of friendship.And much like any other stone can be use to crush the skulls of those unsuspecting.To clear the path for me to claim my rightful place as master of all I survey. Play games win prizes completely free. http://teet.net/af/bd395b7216 So far I've won an 8gb ipod nano and an acer inspire netbook

02-22-2002, 03:20 AM	#30
Snowblind Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 25, 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 18	Ok you guys are all wrong every spell is worthless !!! Put your fighter up front and rush everything... Then you cant go wrong [img]smile.gif[/img] thats why mages, priests and ect.. all die real fast. The ONLY spell i find of value of getting is death wish and THEN cast every time your in battle and watch the results. Works great against sorcerous and there weak elementals and then rush and KILL the queen. shes weak and so are her knights. Killing is my business and business is good...

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