While I would agree that clerics are fairly balanced, I find myself wishing we are more like cleric's are supposed to be in AD&D. In AD&D clerics actually wield weapons and wear shields and are on the front lines so to speak. I'm not sure how it changed but a few years ago clerics were indeed like this. Then we all became hp crazed somehow. Perhaps it is the general trend away from melee damage to spell damage and the removal of haste gear(who wants to haste a cleric?). Either way, I miss it.
Maybe we could have a new class of battle clerics or something. A mix between warrior and cleric. A cleric with some warrior skills and a full heal that only does about 250 hp instead of 400. Could give this cleric a blade barrier spell, which is a traditional clerical spell anyways. Of course this cleric couldn't tank as well or have the bash skill even. It might even eliminate the need for 2 clerics in a group; just have 1 cleric and 1 battle cleric.
I'm sure it would require a lot of balancing that I haven't thought of, but I just like the idea :P. Especially the blade barrier part.
Ulnd
Clerics
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Re: Clerics
Ulnd/Folrath wrote:While I would agree that clerics are fairly balanced, I find myself wishing we are more like cleric's are supposed to be in AD&D. In AD&D clerics actually wield weapons and wear shields and are on the front lines so to speak. I'm not sure how it changed but a few years ago clerics were indeed like this. Then we all became hp crazed somehow. Perhaps it is the general trend away from melee damage to spell damage and the removal of haste gear(who wants to haste a cleric?). Either way, I miss it.
Maybe we could have a new class of battle clerics or something. A mix between warrior and cleric. A cleric with some warrior skills and a full heal that only does about 250 hp instead of 400. Could give this cleric a blade barrier spell, which is a traditional clerical spell anyways. Of course this cleric couldn't tank as well or have the bash skill even. It might even eliminate the need for 2 clerics in a group; just have 1 cleric and 1 battle cleric.
I'm sure it would require a lot of balancing that I haven't thought of, but I just like the idea :P. Especially the blade barrier part.
Ulnd
maybe somethings will change after the gear overhaul, but really what you are describing is a Paladin.
Believe me I'd love to wear a shield and wield a cool wep. I use skullshasmer now and then, but the fact is that cleric eq is mostly +hp based, and we don't have any reasonable shields to choose from that can come close to competing with held items. A shield with good hps and maxwis to compete with those orbs and a little ac would rock. Same deal with the weapons, there aren't any alternitives that compete with held items, except maybe the seelie staff, but damage dice on that are really just a novelty :P
I know it's been posted quite often about the need for blade barrier. I feel it's certainly not overpowering for this class. If it were 6th circle as in AD&D, and you go by globe resisting 6th and under, it won't make a cleric any kind of supernatural. All big mobs worthy of struggle won't be affected by bbarier, so y not? 9th and 10th circles are so freaking boring for clerics. Res or greater realm! Greater realm is nothing more than a time saver. Is it really worthy of the maximum circle?
Hey! Let's not forget the greatest offense from clerics!
< 1050h/1050H 133v/133V >
< T: Cleric TC: excellent E: troll EC: bleeding badly and dying P: std >
You cast 'full harm' and the troll says 'Ha ha! Ha ha! That Tickles!'
A young troll seems refreshed! A young troll clambers to its feet.
< T: Cleric TC: excellent E: troll EC: excellent P: std >
What I would really like to see is a blunt only dual wielding (!shield allowed at all) cleric without specialize healing and midrange offense melee from warrior/cleric. Could parry but no shieldblock, couldn't bash, but could headbutt. After all if you stun yourself you can't cast. Almost seems like the class would be dwarf/duergar/orc only. Also, I'd see it as fair to allow 'word of recall' but not 'planeshift.' Somewhat same sacrifice as lich. Makes me think of bard hybrid. Rescues and so forth could have lower caps as well. I definitely don't see Paladin as a clerical warrior only because it's align restricted. Totally limits zoning, etc.
Battle Cleric Rescue!
For Dwarves it could be <Minion> of Tempus and for duergar/orc perhaps <Carnager> of Garagos.
Hey! Let's not forget the greatest offense from clerics!
< 1050h/1050H 133v/133V >
< T: Cleric TC: excellent E: troll EC: bleeding badly and dying P: std >
You cast 'full harm' and the troll says 'Ha ha! Ha ha! That Tickles!'
A young troll seems refreshed! A young troll clambers to its feet.
< T: Cleric TC: excellent E: troll EC: excellent P: std >
What I would really like to see is a blunt only dual wielding (!shield allowed at all) cleric without specialize healing and midrange offense melee from warrior/cleric. Could parry but no shieldblock, couldn't bash, but could headbutt. After all if you stun yourself you can't cast. Almost seems like the class would be dwarf/duergar/orc only. Also, I'd see it as fair to allow 'word of recall' but not 'planeshift.' Somewhat same sacrifice as lich. Makes me think of bard hybrid. Rescues and so forth could have lower caps as well. I definitely don't see Paladin as a clerical warrior only because it's align restricted. Totally limits zoning, etc.
Battle Cleric Rescue!
For Dwarves it could be <Minion> of Tempus and for duergar/orc perhaps <Carnager> of Garagos.
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Ulnd/Folrath wrote:Yeah, I mostly just want a new 10th circle spell. Just bored of the two I got and an interesting spell might be cool for 10th circle.
I agree. After using Xassis for a couple weeks straight, then going back to korris one night, it felt so boring. Just comparing pris vs every area i have as a voker. Pris i'm always paying attention, seeing what nifty things i did!
Thunderblast is even fun if you stun a couple things :)
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