Help, I suck with Ulm!

[Schmoe]

Originally posted by atul:

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Originally posted by Sly Frog:
I agree with your assessment on the blade wind, but don't see alot of options for earth mages to kill high protection troops beside that.

I haven't played much Ulm, but their mages were EEF, right? Two words: Magma spells.

At Evoc3 Magma Bolts, 3 bolts with 23+ AP damage, at Evoc6 Magma Eruption, area effect 23+ AP damage.

At least in theory they should work a lot better than Blade Wind against high protection.

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I will chime in on Magma Eruption. It is a beautiful spell that I've had very good success with in the past. Make sure to cast Earth power first, and the casualties will mount. Magma Bolts is a servicable workhorse of a spell, as well. I think it's one of the better low-level evocations, and I always make frequent use of it when I can.

Huzardadi, were you Pythium? I really wish you hadn't quit. After seeing one of your battles with Abysia where you wiped the floor with him, and then subsequently punked Caelum's air queen, I'm quite honestly surprised that you dropped out. It looked to me like you were in a pretty good position. Having an AI in your place will really help out your hostile neighbors, which, unfortunately, are not me.

Sly, sorry about the confusion. I feel bad about the fate of Jotunheim. It seems like the only defense against an early dogpile is to try to convince other neighbors to attack the weak flanks of your enemies.

Ulm in our game is a tough nut to crack. I'm going to do my level best, though