Posted by Waigerits(VIP) on January 19, 2000 at 03:45:00:
In Reply to: Master vs arcana mages in regards to pk tools posted by Master on January 18, 2000 at 23:11:46:
> Transform lasts longer than barrier...but Both transform and barrier have its uses. I will try to give pros and contras here: Advantages of transform Advantages of barrier I don't say that either barrier or transform is better, they are both nice, they both have uses, but you should agree with me that having both is better than having only barrier, so master's win here.
> Barrier lasts long enough to control it well in my opinion.
> If you use transform you have about the same proportion of hp to resistance as the barriered arcana.
> However, once your hurt, the empire only takes half the time to heal up the hp!
> It actually makes sence for a master to forsake the transform spell completly.
1. If you're not raided, it's always with you (or almost always, sometimes there is no fores or no lowbie mob near) while barrier requires special items.
2. Transform lasts longer.
3. Transform can be on you with sanctuary while barrier can't.
4. The most commonly used item to of barrier, the black rod, is limited so you can't get it in unlimited numbers, you can't put them in container so a thief can steal rods.
5. Getting the black rod requires some pretty good health so with an imperial mage you have to use some protections while a master can get it just transformed.
6. To really benefit from barrier you have to have a pretty nice hp equipment, if you're naked, transform is surely better.
7. Tranfrom does some good damage, a minor thing, but still can be used in pk by conjurers and transmuters that lack their own spell firepower.
8. Can quickly switch from barrier to transform and use is as a heal if you're hurt while using barrier.
9. Transform destroys forests, down woth sylvan.
10. I probably forgot something else.
1. Barrier is not a cabal power, can use it when raided.
2. Barrier can't be dispelled while transform can.
3. Healing to full health with barrier is faster, but transform doesn't last really long so often you can use it soon after you're hurt.