I think psionics will probably be considered the skill of choice for those really into agressive or offensive combat. However, I think runes and dreamweaving are still extremely useful for those who prefer passive defenses (i.e., embedding). Added to that, there will always be an economic demand for runes for those magi who prefer to be considered the ultimate enchanters. As for dreamweaving, the skill is one of our most unique skillsets which I am sure will continue to attract those who prefer its RP value as well as the sneaky factor.

5418h, 1783m, 3499e, 10p, 15930en elrxkdb-
A blinding pain explodes behind your eyes, which begin to tear up with blood.
4460h, 1333m, 3026e, 10p, 15950en elrxkdb-


Owww..

That's what I'd like to be, but I'm so far the only Runes Geomancer since somebody's got to work on those statues.



*COUGH*Razyx*COUGH*

It's a fair question but one that won't be answered!

I will say, however, that the original design document for Lusternia was over 100 pages (no, you can't see it) and we opened Lusternia less than half-way what was initially planned. Although we often get sidetracked on issues that seem to crop up, we are still intent upon fleshing out the current archetypes as well as... hmm, I've said too much already...

Let's leave it there! Just be patient. All will be revealed in time...

Damnit, you did it again.

NO POSE TO DO THAT makes us all twitchy

Are the mental parasites still around? The announce post gives me the impression that those who weren't present or haven't stepped through this archway (wherever it is) will have parasites. Also, if they're still around, are the parasites contagious?

Just make sure all mages over level 20 pass through the archway. (They won't be able to choose psionics otherwise and it's a nice little RP ritual.)

It sounds absolutely awesome. I'm going to switch to it really soon.

You know how I read that as?

1. Astrology and Psionics is only the tip of the iceburg for what's comming up.

2. Don't change class just yet if you think you're missing something, it'll be comming up very soon.

3. I WANT that design document!

4. Cwin is apprently a funny drunk (if you don't know, don't ask )

Gerald, you know me well.

However, I'm getting more and more annoyed that I don't have much of a means to fight outside my demesne. Add to that the nerfing of possess and some useful dreamweaving abilities. There's a -very- good chance Razyx will be forgeting dreamweaving.

I'm going to be the only guy without Psionics it seems. Rock on...?

Nah, I'm sure we'll end up with a good spread of people, eventually. Same thing happed when Dreamweaving came out. Only a few Runists were left (myself included) but after the "newness" wore out, we ended up around 50/50. Now, we'll just be going to 33.3/33.3/33.3

No stealing my stuff

This sounds AWESOME. After this and Astrology, Druids need something cool soon or I'll explode.

Shush, shush, give Them a break.

*faint*

Woah, guess my addiction won't wear up in the next few months.
Now, I just need to get my some credits. And damn, I will be glad to pay the money to award you for your hard work.

(And again, only 4 hours of sleep, so my thoughts or grammar may be a bit less understandable than normaly.)

I know, I know. I guess I can wait, especially since each new skill seems cooler than the last. Dreamweaving < Astrology < Psionics < ???.

As Estarra said, each of the three skills have their uses. Personally I think Psionics is teh stronger one combat-wise, but Dreamweaving is your spy skill and Runes is for economics and those ever annoying statues.

Thank you all for the nice feedback on it. As I'm sure you can tell from the uniqueness of this skillset, it wasn't the easiest one to make. Ok I lied, I wrote it in two weeks.