[Graeme Dice]

Originally posted by Norfleet:
You pay for this privilege with a high point cost that got even higher, and relatively lackluster and unexceptional physical stats.

Her point cost was _not_ high before 2.12. It was actually very inexpensive compared to every other pretender that could accomplish similar feats. It can't be that expensive either, since you're still using Phillinon.

Flying does jack all when it just means you outrun your screen force and run smack into the line of fire, making yourself the magnet for anyone wanting a shot at something.

I like that you are completely ignoring that the real point of flying for a SC is strategic maneuverability.

Lifesteal is nice, but then, anyone with wraithii or thorns can get that, too...

No, they don't get an armor piercing 20 damage single-handed lifedrain attack, no matter what weapon you give them.

and you probably want to give her a weapon anyway unless you want a shiny, new, Knife of the Damned.

She's immortal. It doesn't matter if she gets a cursed weapon, since she can lose it at any time, and the curse doesn't hurt her.

The new VQ is so hideously expensive that she will not really be affordable as such for most nations. The GK has taken over the crown for early SC/retired mage for most nations.

The ghost king is easy to deal with in comparison to the VQ, since you only need to deal with him once. He also has to wear flying boots, which means that you either put jade armour on him, or lose a scripted spell to quickness.