Ice Storm

[Bernaise]

Sure would be nice if Extend would work with this. I really want an alternative spell to firewall at 4th level to dish out DPS for my Ice Mage. Dislike the Firewall implementation in DDO, but that's the subject for a different thread.

[bashemgud]

The spell affects everyone in the area, including party members. So I would say Firewall is not so badly implemented.

[GeneralDiomedes]

Since it only hits once ... I don't see how extend would help. Unless you want to change the entire nature of the spell so its like a continuous storm dropping ice on people every round.

[Siro]

Since it only hits once ... I don't see how extend would help. Unless you want to change the entire nature of the spell so its like a continuous storm dropping ice on people every round.

That's basically what the effect looks like. However, the way it works is more like a falling wall of ice.

[Muldamai]

The spell affects everyone in the area, including party members. So I would say Firewall is not so badly implemented.

Ice Storm does not affect party members, I am pretty sure you are thinking Sleet Storm (level 3). To the OP, try Ice Storm Maximized/Enhanced, not too shabby. You may have favorite spells, but don't pigeon hole yourself into being a very specific type of mage, our key is versatility.

[Happosaai]

Personally, I'd rather see the Energy Substitution feat implemented instead, but having Ice Storm have a duration isn't a bad idea either.

[Solmage]

If memory serves right, the spell used to work like that in prior versions of D&D. Acid Rain could also greatly benefit from being made persistent, with targets continuing to take damage if they exit the cloud.

[GeneralDiomedes]

If memory serves right, the spell used to work like that in prior versions of D&D. Acid Rain could also greatly benefit from being made persistent, with targets continuing to take damage if they exit the cloud.

Did they change it? Last time I checked it was like an AOE melf's.

[Bernaise]

Ice Storm does not affect party members, I am pretty sure you are thinking Sleet Storm (level 3). To the OP, try Ice Storm Maximized/Enhanced, not too shabby. You may have favorite spells, but don't pigeon hole yourself into being a very specific type of mage, our key is versatility.

It's not that bad, but Firewall is like the Big Gorilla in the room that all DPS at that level will be compared with. Ice Storm is also supposed to have a slowing element to it, but with only a 6 second duration is pretty ineffectual.

I'll play an Ice Mage if I want to
Of course I still stock Firewall to keep the whining down

[Braed]

It's not that bad, but Firewall is like the Big Gorilla in the room that all DPS at that level will be compared with. Ice Storm is also supposed to have a slowing element to it, but with only a 6 second duration is pretty ineffectual.

I'll play an Ice Mage if I want to
Of course I still stock Firewall to keep the whining down

I'm with you on the Firewall. I have dual-focus in Enchantment and Necromancy and still keep FW ready most of the time. The psychological effect for the group alone is worth it. Solo, I never leave home without it, but I've learn to use it situationally in groups.