[Blitz]

First, GE Arco has two. The Mystic and the Priestess.

So does Pangaea: NA I suppose. Her level 1 nature magic isn't irrelevant, but it's certianly not on par with most nation's secondary mages... even if she is a more efficient researcher and comes with different magic than the mystic.

Second, how many nations use their weaker mages for anything other than research? There's Communion Slaves, and forging weaker items. That's about it. While _not_ inconsequential, the useful Nature items are not out of Arco's reach.

Using only the strongest mages available is a common mistake made by less experienced players.

I think, Blitz, that GE Arco is just something that doesn't work for you. That's nothing against you, but that's also nothing against GE Arco. Not everything has to play the same, and if you like the way that base Arco plays, but not GE, that's fine. Just don't try to dictate how others should play, and everyone will be fine.

I'd be happy to thrash you with GE arco. I've never said it was unplayable, merely weaker. Obviously from the poll, I'm speaking with the majority here. If you don't agree, that's fine... but it certianly isn't an indication of my inability to play the theme. As for dictating how people play? Not sure what you are talking about there.

[ June 23, 2004, 23:06: Message edited by: Blitz ]