New Commander Order
So, like many other people I have been frustrated by the inability to script more than 5 spells for my mages. Not that I don't see the need for putting a limit on it! Certainly there does need to be a limit or people will spend hours tweaking thier 30 long spell script or other such nonsense.
What I propose is to add a standing order (like Attack) called Cast Spell 'x'. This order would allow you to pick a spell out of the available spells for that mage and have him attempt to cast it continually. For example, you could take a caelum Seraph and script:
Quickness, Summon Storm Power, Cast Spell: Orb Lightning
And the seraph would just continually cast Orb Lightning until the battle ends or he dies.
Of course, you sacrifice versatility for a small measure of control. In the above example, if the seraph is attacked by a shock resistant creature.. oh well, tough for you. Regardless, I feel that this is a reasonable compromise b/w the need to keep the spell scripts manageable and the desire for more control over your spellcasters.
[ July 14, 2004, 20:25: Message edited by: Ironhawk ]
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