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'''Targeted Magic''' is defined as channeling offensive (mostly destructive) magical energy toward targets. |
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Also called '''target''' or '''TM'''. |
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'''TM''' spells typically have very short preparation times, but usually rely upon actual targeting on the caster's part for accuracy. Utilizing the <tt>TARGET</tt> command fully will afford a large accuracy bonus, while negating it will turn this into a large penalty. Fine targeting of specific body parts is possible with added difficulty, though not all spells allow this. |
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Ask any Warrior Mage and they will tell you, Targetted Magic is one of the most painful skills to learn, since typically your weapons skills will not be up to snuff with what you need to fight to train it. |
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Spell tiers have special importance in the TM model. Upper tier spells tend to have narrower mana ranges (higher min prep, lower max prep), much steeper difficulties and greater damage output. |
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Targetted magic is the ability to direct a spell towards a specific opponent with a higher accuracy than if one had cast it randomly. Targetted spells tend to be a bit clumsy in their use since they require that you actually target in order to be effective. In some cases, Targetted spells can be aimed for specific body parts, though this is a bit more difficult to achieve success with. |
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'''Targeted Magic''' is the primary sphere of influence for [[:Category:Warrior Mage Spells|Warrior Mage magic]]. [[Cleric]]al TM versus Undead, however, is matchless. |
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Training Targetted magic can be tricky, as the method of training it is no longer a value of <b>if</b> you hit an enemy, but how much damage you do when you hit. Because of this, a popular way of training Targetted magic is by 'snap casting'. |
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==Training== |
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Snap casting is a method of casting spells where you prep the spell, target it if applicable, and cast it as fast as possible. Typically when snap casting, you want to prep the spell as low as possible, this prevents depleting mana too fast from a room. |
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TM experience heavily depends on the damage inflicted by the spells, and fine targeting body parts provides no boost. Using spells of tiers appropriate to your skill levels may also be necessary for effective learning. |
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For Warrior Mages, a good tactic to employ while training Targetted Magic is to use the Aethereal Pathway of Damage. Using this skill allows the Mage's spell to do more damage and hence increases the experience gained with each successful hit. This works best on enemies without armor to deflect or absorb spells, as this decreases the damage and, as such, the experience. |
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Currently the most effective way to train TM atleast until +200 ranks is garzeng snapcasted at the biggest possible thing you can touch. |
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Revision as of 05:00, 15 August 2007
Targeted Magic is defined as channeling offensive (mostly destructive) magical energy toward targets.
TM spells typically have very short preparation times, but usually rely upon actual targeting on the caster's part for accuracy. Utilizing the TARGET command fully will afford a large accuracy bonus, while negating it will turn this into a large penalty. Fine targeting of specific body parts is possible with added difficulty, though not all spells allow this.
Spell tiers have special importance in the TM model. Upper tier spells tend to have narrower mana ranges (higher min prep, lower max prep), much steeper difficulties and greater damage output.
Targeted Magic is the primary sphere of influence for Warrior Mage magic. Clerical TM versus Undead, however, is matchless.
Training
TM experience heavily depends on the damage inflicted by the spells, and fine targeting body parts provides no boost. Using spells of tiers appropriate to your skill levels may also be necessary for effective learning.