[Kristoffer O]

To my knowledge there is no bug in paralyze. It works as follows (or something like this):

(paralyze value + roll) vs (size + roll) / 3 = turns of paralyzation. I'm not sure if /3 is the correct number.

Regarding the spell: paralyze is one level lower than soul slay and easier to research, thus more commonly seen. Lvl 2 mages will cast paralyze, as will lvl 3 mages with some fatigue. It has the same penetration as soul slay, but being one level lower it is slightly easier to paralyze your opponent ((skill-level)/2=penetration bonus).

Paralyze is a SC counter because it is more available, not because it is more powerful (unless something is broken - but the mr mechanics are the same so i see no reason it should be).

Paralyze is of course more effective on SC's relative ordinary units. If you win your units survive, but the SC is often crucial in winning. Ordinary units rarely are.