[Nagot Gick Fel]

Originally posted by Chris Byler:

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Originally posted by Nagot Gick Fel:
a magic scale does help the use of magic on the battlefield, as it reduces fatigue drastically.

How drastically? If you have any hard data, by all means share it.

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If it hasn't changed since Doms 1, it's 10% less (more) fatigue when fighting in a magic (drain) dominion - so under drain+3 spells cause roughly twice the fatigue they cause under magic+3, eg 130 vs 70 for a 100 fat. one.

In any case, AFAIK the bonus affects both sides equally, making it less than impressive

It sure isn't gamebreaking, but you shouldn't underestimate it either. If you're playing a magic nation, the fatigue reduction compounding with the better research rate (and therefore the earlier availability of your mages once you've researched your first battle spells) can give a welcome boost to your early expansion.

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I have another idea. Why not give mages a penetration bonus when it comes to casting resistable rituals - like Mind Hunt - just like their target's MR is modified by the magic/drain scale of the province he's in?

I don't think this would help enough.

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Personally I think magic is close enough to good as it is and doesn't further help. At least that's a bonus you can count on, while your "talent" suggestion might yield little or nothing if you're unlucky.

Also, both of your tables show no extra benefit at magic +3

For god's sake, Chris, these tables were just an example based on the current (magic scale/MR mod) relationship, I can't believe you're ready to dismiss an idea just because these numbers don't please you. Make that +3/+2/+1/0/0/-1/-2 if you prefer.