[CharonJr]

Hmm, having them use the mindbLasts would be a possibility, but sometimes (even fairly often) they decide to use decent spells (Soul Slay and Paralyse mainly after buffing themselves), but this time they kept on casting buffs for some reason.

Now that I think about it this might have been due to them standing right in the middle of the Illithid Soldiers, thus having enough targets for their buffs with a range of 1.

Next time I will try to position them away from other troops, this might "force" them to use more useful battle spells.

This will leave them more vulnerable to attacks, but I will surely try to see if it helps. If it helps I can decide on a case by case basis if I am willing to risk my mages for more offensive output.

CharonJr