[PhilD]

Originally posted by Gandalf Parker:
A common tactic for gem conservation (and blood slaves) is to send scouts along and have them hold things. Its also handy for special-use items like special crossbows or items for smashing castle walls. You leave the scouts hidden and let them hold things. Then transfer items between attacks. It also is handy for not losing things hwen the outcome of a battle might be questionable.

That's fine, but sometimes the spellcasting AI still makes the "bad" decision.

Like if you try to script a mage with several spells, and give him enough gems to be able to cast them all, the AI will decide to spend more gems on the first spells to reduce fatigue, and will not have enough for the later spells. So you have to over-equip him if you want to make sure the Last spell is cast.