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420:
In the last of the three NWN2 videos linked to this thread you can see that Obsidian is being true to its Black Isle roots with pretty AoE spell targets that show the caster the exact size of the spells radius.

While I find this a big improvment for the RPG aspect of the game I have to wonder what its impact on caster PvP is going to be. For one thing it will prevent all us wanna-be caster duelers from killing ourselves with Ice Storm.

But does this mean it will open up caster dueling to newbs? Can you imagine GS2 halls being full of aspiring casters shouting "What are good spells for a <insert caster class here>?"

I personally vote for the targeting graphic as I suck at caster PvP and I could use all the help I can get with targeting Ice Storm. The chessboard helps with the targeting but in the heat of duel I often whack myself with an Ice Storm or two.

-420

Ser Red Ronnet Connington:
No we dont need them, as it take some skill factory out the game... but it wont make casters much more powerful.

Elessar Telrunya:

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How exactly does that take some skill out of the game? It only shows you the area a spell effects, which is extremely useful, especially if you're unsure if a teammate is too close or not close enough, and allows for maximum use of a spell.


-Elessar

Soul Sojourner:
Gogo target things woooot!

WitchHunter_Z:
nah, we don't need targeting reticules for AoE spells, was better having to judge it and learning the distance needed to not hit yourself. Hope theres a way to turn it off.

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