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Originally Posted by Baalz
I disagree that Asparas should be avoided, they are perfect for exactly what I suggested - shoring up Markatas. True, gandaharvas can do the same thing better, but you can't really complain that Bandar has a hard time coming up with the gems they need, then refuse to use anything but the top shelf summons. Everything has an opportunity cost, once you spend more than "good enough" you're giving up more than you should in some other vector.
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Doh, I'm completely wrong on Asparas and apologize. Dang. Sorry about that. at least I got I knew there was a 3 multiple in there.
Good points on the rainbow pretenders. I think earth 4 is still pretty key b/c the Gandhas rack up a lot of fatigue attacking twice. I've made an Enchantress rainbow as well but not in a real cutthroat MP game and had some success. I wish the BL had access to the archdruid which would be perfect for a stealth leader for the atavis plus nature gems. I think he'd be a no-brainer, but alas it's not to be.
3 other tidbits:
1) BL has the best scout in the game I believe (markata +50 stealth, 20 gold). I think BL probably has the best scouting capabilities for anyone in the game (easy access to astral projection/stone sphere too). So you should be able to identify weak pts for attack/research.
2) BL does pretty well against SCs at a pretty early age due to the easy curse/soul slay/horror mark. Lot of these spells dovetail nicely with the research to get celestial music.
3) While most discussion has been on conjurations and markatas, BL can opt for an alteration heavy start with good success.