Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 This is a poll, and you can state your reasons by replying to it. I just feel like posting these old boring polls for any newbies who missed the last time they were done. This is NOT asking which game you prefer, it is just asking which spell-system you prefer. - Archmagi Micael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Micawber Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 It's marginal because the differences between E2 and E3 spells are small. On the whole I preferred the earlier game. The mage version of ravage enemy was vaguely useful. Repel was a useful spell (for ogre mages, and so on) and I missed not having it in my Anama party. But the real clincher for me is, why introduce both falling asleep and paralysis (pretty much the same effect) but not give you a single spell to inflict acid? E3 forfeits points for a lost opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I prefered E3's system. the drop down bar was a lot easier than the one in the actual game window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Toenail Returns Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Definetely E3's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk John S Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 E3. 'Cos of the drop-down bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Cairo Jim Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 E3, drop down windows and I reckon better spells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 The later Exiles had a somewhat better variety of spells, that's true. On the other hand, Exile 1's spells cost the fewest spell points. You could cast almost twice as many Fireballs or Firestorms with the same number of SP, compared to E2 or E3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Yes, I noticed that. It only cost about 4 to do a fireball, whereas on E3 it cost...aww heck, I can't remember. It was more, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Princess Ruth Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 It was 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Chief Spider watching The Simpsons Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 What was it with Flame Arrows? Is it supposed to do anything whatsoever? I've tried, at my highest levels, using it against goblins and it still doesn't do more than, like, 4 damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I think that its due to the fact that the stronger you are, the more targets you have, therefore lowering the points. The more targets you have, the less points it takes off. That said, it is a pretty weak spell anyway, and I never used it, so I would not know. Stick to flame, fireball or flamestrike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Princess Ruth Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 At a low level the Wound spell is pretty good for killing wolves and goblins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Wound is great at any level, since it deals unblockable damage (great for Rakshasi and all-immune creatures). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Eclipse Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Does anyone know the max level you can go up to in the Exile series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 50, but it takes a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Spring Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 The highest level I have got to is around 35, in around 150 days of play. Wound is a great Priest spell, whatever the level. Its great against Jordan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Eclipse Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 In the game Blades of Exile, its easy to get your party to high levels. I got all of my party to level 50 easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Yes, but that's because you can use the same party in every scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Eclipse Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Maybe, but thats not what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Toenail Returns Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 (forgot my reason) E3's because there is an insane amount of spells, all used for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmage Alex Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Quote: Originally written by The Holiest of Toenails:E3's because there is an insane amount of spells, all used for fun. This is the very important thing that Jeff seems to have forgotten. Well over 100 spells with 30 or so ones you actually use often mixed in is vastly better than 24 -ok- spells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Wise Man Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 E3 got abusive once I got Firestorm (or was it Fireblast? It's that big fire spell that can hit up to 21 guys), Mind Duel, and those soul crystal spells. Capture an apprentice, and keep mind dueling the copies for mana, and you have an infinite battery of AoE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd Tutchbag Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Drakefyre:50, but it takes a long time. I find it extremely easy to get to level 50 with a single character party, I havn't even solved the troglo/giant plague with mine yet and he's level 45 or so. Not due to lack of ability, mind you, just havn't gotten there yet. Avatar and major summon are the single man's best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Major summon? Phaw. I like Avatar, Antimagic Cloud, and Slow Group/Mass Paralysis. But actually, most of the time when I play as a singleton, I don't bother with mage spells. I'll pile on the the encumbering armor. I just cast Avatar and hack away while nobody can touch me. But that's true - singletons do gain levels much faster than larger parties. I've taken a party where everyone was under level 20 to the endgame and won, so level is more a factor of how much you explore than how powerful you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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