[thejeff]

Not saying you shouldn't use it. It just sounded like you were saying that some sites were only detectable by Akashic, even if you searched with all the other paths.

I usually find Akashic too expensive and try to diversify my magic enough to search other paths with their own spells. Found indy mages, mercs, summons, whatever. There are usually ways to get into most paths, as you suggest.