How many people use static pretenders?

Joonie73 · #1 November 18th, 2003, 04:41 AM

I know that you save a lot of starting points but aren't you handicapping yourself big time by having them?

Gandalf Parker · #2 November 18th, 2003, 04:46 AM

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Originally posted by Joonie73:
I know that you save a lot of starting points but aren't you handicapping yourself big time by having them?

What do you mean by static? The ones that dont move? I dont tend to move my god around much even when he can so its not that big a deal.

Joonie73 · #3 November 18th, 2003, 04:48 AM

Yes, the pretenders who can't move. Why wouldn't you move them? Don't you want to capitalize on his abilities in as many fights as possible?

PvK · #4 November 18th, 2003, 04:48 AM

Well it certainly limits one's options! But it'd let you concentrate elsewhere, or at least catch up on your reading (i.e., do a lot of research). I've been tempted, for the variety, but haven't tried it yet.

I have played with pretenders who rarely moved, and even with tough pretenders, I usually have them spend most of their time not fighting except when needed. They're very valuable as researchers, spell casters, item forgers, and especially (for mages with many magical disciplines) as special site finders.

PvK

[ November 18, 2003, 02:51: Message edited by: PvK ]

apoger · #5 November 18th, 2003, 04:52 AM

You can move them with teleport or cloud trapeze.
The Spinx and to some extent the Monilith are worthwhile.

[ November 18, 2003, 02:52: Message edited by: apoger ]

Chris Byler · #6 November 18th, 2003, 05:00 AM

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Originally posted by apoger:
You can move them with teleport or cloud trapeze.
The Spinx and to some extent the Monilith are worthwhile.

I thought that was going to be fixed (finally!) in the upcoming patch?

Immobile pretenders (aka "Rocks") are nearly indestructible, have very strong magic and dominion strength for their point cost. Not being able to move is the only downside they have - if that loophole isn't closed, they're too strong.