New Ability: Nova Pattern

Post by **Rias** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:51 pm

The University of Elemancy is proud to announce that, after years of hard work and study, a successful Nova Pattern has been formulated. This pattern is a complex, though uniform, way to weave a single element into an expanding ring around the caster, and thus has been added to the University's standard curriculum.

Headmistress Seren warns practicing Elemancers to use extreme caution when employing this Pattern, as it will effect anyone not right next to the caster, and would be dangerous to use in populated areas, such as towns and outposts. If a student is reported to abuse this ability and/or cause the injury of innocent bystanders, an investigation will be conducted and the student may be suspended or expelled from the University.

Nootau · Post by **Nootau** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:15 pm

Minor concern. This has a almost 100% hit rate even while in tact block/dodge/parry, is this intended?

Post by **Rias** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:16 am

Tactics don't effect its chance to hit at the moment, considering it's just an expanding nova and not really aimed. I'd rather balance it with increased energy cost if it's deemed too powerful because of that, but I'm open to other suggestions as well.

Nootau · Post by **Nootau** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:44 am

I would like that idea of increasing the cost while in defensive or lowering the damage of the nova if that is possible, though making it cheaper or more powerful while using tact offence.

Reynard · Post by **Reynard** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:23 pm

What is the meaning of "not right next to the caster"? I had thought that meant "not Engaged in combat with the caster", but that does not seem to be the widely held theory.

Post by **Rias** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:39 pm

Not in the caster's group.

Arphaxad · Post by **Arphaxad** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:24 am

"You can only apply the complex Nova Pattern when channeling a single element." I got this message when channeling two instances of pyro. Should it be worded "a single channel of an element"?

Arphaxad

Post by **Rias** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:17 pm

Maybe just "when maintaining a single channel."

Nootau · Post by **Nootau** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:09 am

I've noticed when I use a geo nova the target after a while blinks dust from their eyes, how much of a penalty to their perception is this if any?

Post by **Rias** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:30 am

It's an impressive 95% perception penalty, just like dirtkick.