[Lazy_Perfectionist]

I really need to find the time to update my Strategy index...

prior discussions:
http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/thr...&Number=504970
http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/thr...&Number=542235

KristofferO said:
You are on track. Max nbr of gems are mage lvl. This includes casting cost and increase lvl cost.

thejeffs example is correct.

Furthermore:
A mage can only use one gem to empower himself during a casting. This is the only way for him to reduce fatigue. He will not use more gems then one to reduce fatigue, and fatigue is only reduced as a side effect of him being temporarily more powerful.