Summon Elemental?

[Draq]

I seem to be having problems casting this spell. When the rod becomes available to place where I wish this spell to be cast, it doesn't do 2 things.

First, It doesn't let me really place it anywhere other than right infront of me. When this spell is cast, the elemental then appears in some random spot, not where I cast it.

Second, I am really having problems with it even being cast. I goto place the spell and when I click to confirm its location, it just gives me a little ding sound and does not let me place it. Therefore, I cannot even cast this spell.

Anyone know what I am doing wrong? Do I need to download some sort of patch?

[Davros]

If your indoors the placement is a problem. The higher the power the more available height you need above you. Try loweriing the power you are casting at - need to do that first before you select a spot, because if you select a spot first it assumes you will be casting at max power available. If someone (party or enemy) moves into the space intended for the elemental, then he will be shifted off somewhere else. You can throw a canned elemental indoors with complete success however.

[Solomon]

When you get that sound, it means that there isn't enough room for the elemental. You can try summoning a smaller (i.e., lower power spell) elemental. Do a search -- there are several old threads that go into this subject in detail.

[Mage_77]

With regards to placing. If there isnt enough space where you originally place the Elemental it will then summon it behind you or to the side of you.It will "first" summon anywhere around you but if somethign moves into range and totally surrounds your party it will then summon behind the stuff that has you surrounded. (This happens due to the fact that something is alrealy in the space you had chosen to summon the elemental in. "note: sometimes the elemental will summon at a different spot if the space you chose is too "confined" for the elemental.
If there's not enough room or there's say a bench or table or an enemy in the way it will give that "ding" sound to let you know that you are unable to summon the elemental in that spot. It doesnt allow you to summon the elemental anywhere but beside your party, thats why you cant move the cursor very far from the group.

[sageridder]

Your doing it right.It can only be cast in an area right next to you.If you get the blip noise try moving it along the circle around you while recasting.See the problem is space,if there isnt enough room,You must try for a smaller one.To do this just hit Esc,lower power by one circle and try again,if it is a low ceiling or some similar obstruction you may have to downsize more then one circle of power.Even if it ain't a brute kicking arse and taking names it will take some hits you would have gotten.Don't forget once cast it is a friendly and will get the benefit of any enchantment spells you cast after you sucessfully summon it.