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Phase (704) Update 12/27/2016 10:04 PM CST

Phase has been given a sorcerer only self-cast buff, lasting the standard buff duration, that increases the sorcerer's defenses against both the old and new SMR. Ranks in Sorcerous Lore, Demonology will increase the benefit for both of those systems as well.

More information about SMRv2 is available at: http://forums.play.net/forums/19/212/2257/view/1144

Enjoy!

~ Konacon

OM1E5GA

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Re: Phase (704) Update 12/27/2016 11:12 PM CST

<Ranks in Sorcerous Lore, Demonology will increase the benefit for both of those systems as well.>

This is awfully vague. How much do we need before we can expect to see a difference? Does every rank count or is it based on some sort of thresh-hold.

Starchitin

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SILVEAN

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Re: Phase (704) Update 12/28/2016 12:40 AM CST

I am excited to see another benefit attached to Sorcerous Lore, Demonology. While we do not yet know the specifics, this corrects some of the imbalance between demonology and necromancy lore. Or, to put it another way, this makes the choice between those two lores more interesting. Because I am invested in this idea, I hope the demonology benefit to Phase (704) is significant and that more demonic developments await us in the future.

I started a thread on the topic of balancing the two lores with respect to the HSN sorcerer review about a year ago:

http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Sorcerers/Developer's%20Corner%20-%20Sorcerers/thread/1764573

GS4-KONACON

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Re: Phase (704) Update 12/28/2016 10:57 AM CST

> This is awfully vague. How much do we need before we can expect to see a difference? Does every rank count or is it based on some sort of thresh-hold.

It is a linear progression, not seeded or based on specific thresholds.

~ Konacon

KOOLED

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Re: Phase (704) Update 12/28/2016 10:58 AM CST

Seems like it has the same duration as 712 (i had 3 hours in one cast).

Another thing is that 712 now provides defense against the SMR.

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Re: Phase (704) Update 12/30/2016 10:52 AM CST

Great update! I was almost a bit in shock because of how long ago this was promised. It's really cool to see newer GMs following through with promises of years past.

Also, since my character is a phase and demonology junkie, this is a nice addition for me, personally.

INIQUITY

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Re: Phase (704) Update 12/31/2016 04:10 AM CST

<<Great update! I was almost a bit in shock because of how long ago this was promised. It's really cool to see newer GMs following through with promises of years past.>>

It turns out Real Soon Now is December 2016.

Except Biff is the.. well, nevermind.

- Xorus' player

>Level: 46
>Strongest foe vanquished: an infernal lich

INIQUITY

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Re: Phase (704) Update 01/18/2017 04:47 AM CST

Is this intentional? I am not used to seeing armor hindrance on defense spells.

>incant 704

You begin drawing a faint, twisting symbol while softly intoning the words for Phase...

Your spell is ready.

You gesture.

[Spell Hindrance for some vruul skin casting leathers is 2% with current Armor Use skill, d100= 2]

Your armor prevents the spell from working correctly.

Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

>Level: 46
>Strongest foe vanquished: an infernal lich

GS4-ESTILD

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Re: Phase (704) Update 01/18/2017 08:56 AM CST

INIQUITY

Is this intentional? I am not used to seeing armor hindrance on defense spells.

Every spell is subject to spell hindrance unless in a sanctuary.

GameMaster Estild

INIQUITY

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Re: Phase (704) Update 01/18/2017 08:27 PM CST

Got it. Sorry, I've recently been spelling up in a non-sanctuary.

>Level: 46
>Strongest foe vanquished: an infernal lich

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