Originally Posted by Nyanko
Originally Posted by Firesnakearies
Originally Posted by 1varangian
Mage Armor could let you target one more creature with each up tick. It's useful for Rogues too.

However, the visual effect is very obtrusive for something that's always on. Add Arcane Ward on top and your Wizard is a glowing, sparkling, pulsating bubble 24/7 starting from level 1.

I'd like much more subtle effects for these 24/7 protections that are only visible in combat.



Agreed. I hate flashy spell effects which persist on a character forever.


I second this. Besides, sometimes it's bugged and your character appears as a naked ghost.

I've got to dissent here. I like having a visual indicator (aside from the microscopic icon at the bottom of the screen) that a character has their defenses up. It's handy for knowing that your mage still has an AC higher than null after a dispel, or if you just happened to forget to cast Mage Armor (or other defenses) after leaving camp.