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I may be missing something here, but the fact that you're doing worse with IA1 doesn't seem right...

I mean, first, you start with the buff you selected already up, effectively saving mana on turn 1.
After that you're also saving rounds/action points since you don't have to cast the spell you picked for IA - this is golden for low duration ones like Protection.
That should translate into faster attacks -> fewer attacks by monsters -> less damage taken -> lower mana usage.

Sure without IA you'll probably be channeling, but it's not like you can't do it while using IA.
If all your core buffs are already up and running (and won't wear off for a while) when you get a channel, you can just channel the buff you selected for IA and enjoy the 0 upkeep cost for a bit.

The part about wearing off is a non-factor imho, it's just about adapting to having IA and alter a bit your mana management so that it will never go out.
With 2170 mp you know you can't go below 220: if you get close to that just don't take the gamble and pop a pot. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

There's also a quick grace period before it dissipates. The turn you go under 217, you can pop a pot/gem/focus/ET, and if it gets you back over 217, the spell stays up (it might be the end of the 100 time units when Regen procs that it checks). All I know is that whenever I go under 190 MP my Spark doesn't immediately drop, and when I see that I will pop a pot immediately.

I may be missing something here, but the fact that you're doing worse with IA1 doesn't seem right...

I mean, first, you start with the buff you selected already up, effectively saving mana on turn 1.
After that you're also saving rounds/action points since you don't have to cast the spell you picked for IA - this is golden for low duration ones like Protection.
That should translate into faster attacks -> fewer attacks by monsters -> less damage taken -> lower mana usage.

Sure without IA you'll probably be channeling, but it's not like you can't do it while using IA.
If all your core buffs are already up and running (and won't wear off for a while) when you get a channel, you can just channel the buff you selected for IA and enjoy the 0 upkeep cost for a bit.

The part about wearing off is a non-factor imho, it's just about adapting to having IA and alter a bit your mana management so that it will never go out.
With 2170 mp you know you can't go below 220: if you get close to that just don't take the gamble and pop a pot.

Yes, I know but that's probably my last problem now. With my full mana bar I can clear up to 15-17 rounds (Heroic) before I have to reach for my 1 mana pot. I need to do something with it...

This post has been edited by HNTI: May 2 2013, 23:17

I've looked and I couldn't find it by searching the WTS and WTB pages. Are there any people who will sell stuff by proxy for those who don't want to open a store?

I've looked and I couldn't find it by searching the WTS and WTB pages. Are there any people who will sell stuff by proxy for those who don't want to open a store?

There are several, https://forums.e-hentai.org/index.php?showtopic=125028 is one.

Yes, I know but that's probably my last problem now. With my full mana bar I can clear up to 15-17 rounds (Heroic) before I have to reach for my 1 mana pot. I need to do something with it...

Do you use focus? I'm not a mage so I don't know how feasible it is for you but when there are only 1-5 monsters on the lower rounds I just focus when there's only one mob left. I leave the weakest one so it doesn't do much damage.

Usually I don't have to use a mana pot until 50 rounds in on hell depending on the level of the arena I'm doing.

There are several, https://forums.e-hentai.org/index.php?showtopic=125028 is one.

I've noticed that one but I didn't see any instructions on how to go about it. I wasn't sure if those were people the person knew or something. So there is no thread about this? It's all done by mail?

I've noticed that one but I didn't see any instructions on how to go about it. I wasn't sure if those were people the person knew or something. So there is no thread about this? It's all done by mail?

you pm them and tell them how much you want to proxy bid up to

Do you use focus? I'm not a mage so I don't know how feasible it is for you but when there are only 1-5 monsters on the lower rounds I just focus when there's only one mob left. I leave the weakest one so it doesn't do much damage.

No, because my evade drops to round 0 % and I got even more hits.

No, because my evade drops to round 0 % and I got even more hits.

you can focus when there is one mob w/ weaken

But what's the purpose of focusing on 1 mob when finishing it off is a matter of 1-2 spells and often such mob can't harm me much. I have problem with killing most of them, before they can make their attack and here focus would be nice, but due to that drop of evade it's no use to me.

But what's the purpose of focusing on 1 mob when finishing it off is a matter of 1-2 spells and often such mob can't harm me much. I have problem with killing most of them, before they can make their attack and here focus would be nice, but due to that drop of evade it's no use to me.

Are you being purposely obtuse to make fun of people trying to give you advise or are you just confused?

With only one enemy left alive, you take minimal damage. This means the lack of evade doesn't really mater since the damage is less than regen. This means you have time to regain mana.

This post has been edited by Arxdewn: May 3 2013, 01:06

@HNTI, you use focus to regain mana, at the cost of your overcharge. We mages can't use overcharge as effectively as melees, so this is an outlet for us. ie, we don't use focus to kill monsters. You get overcharge when you hit them with your stiff stick, to get ether tap. Your overcharge bar should be maxed out at the later rounds.

edit: hitting with stiff stick or slapping? or poking? lol, I guess it's your prerogative.

This post has been edited by treesloth16: May 3 2013, 01:37

also there is sleep if you want to focus in safety.

also there is sleep if you want to focus in safety.

good to know this since I forgot about this spell

This post has been edited by Sky Arc: May 3 2013, 01:48

Anything worth anything?

http://hentaiverse.org/pages/showequip.php...;key=e0d2b5a086

http://hentaiverse.org/pages/showequip.php...;key=0ebb62cd54

http://hentaiverse.org/pages/showequip.php...;key=248792655c

This post has been edited by Nightwishman: May 3 2013, 02:02

Anything worth anything?

http://hentaiverse.org/pages/showequip.php...;key=e0d2b5a086

http://hentaiverse.org/pages/showequip.php...;key=0ebb62cd54

http://hentaiverse.org/pages/showequip.php...;key=248792655c

I don't know what it's worth, but I'll buy the waki off you.

I don't know what it's worth, but I'll buy the waki off you.

Well, it is for sale, once I get a good estimate from someone of its value, (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Well, it is for sale, once I get a good estimate from someone of its value, (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

It's worth what someone is willing to pay.

It's worth what someone is willing to pay.

If I was that smart, I wouldn't be this poor ;D

Can someone tell me the time I have before the bazaar deletes items because there are too many? I seem to always see pretty good items just before they disappear into nothingness because I'm too busy checking base stats. Or is it instantaneous and I should just try to buy as soon as I see it.

On a side note, who sells mag longswords to the bazaar rather than salvaging them? It probably only sells for 2k or something.