Here's a compromise,
how about an alignment type spell? ,(the word alignment is used LOOSELY, btw).
If you the arch mage, (Magus X), is attacked by say a crit. (Bob), then the spell does full damage on Bob.
However if Magus X attacks anyone who hasnt already attacked him; ie a member of Bob's party,
Then the spell does only half damage and is effectively a waste of mana.
So what to call this Spell and what amounts of damge etc
I dont 'know' how the ratio's work etc , but this would have to use more mana than Beam, and almost twice the damage at full strength, but less damage at half strength.
Seeing as Squee and many of you others are more capable at working the ratio's etc i'll leave that to you.
What do you think ?
This would negate the 'uber spell' and mage pk'r concerns of Squee's camp, but would allow the "give mages more power" camp their satisfaction.
This spell couldnt be used as a pk'r type unless you where 'dumb' enough to attack an arch mage.
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