Soul Ward issue? 10/11/2015 07:46 PM CDT
Elemental dispel killed my prepared spell AND dispelled my Soul Ward spell completely in one shot. There was no message associated with the latter effect. See log below. Does anyone know if it is even supposed to continue dispelling spells if you lose a prepared spell? (Submitted a BUG report, because at the very least, Soul Ward should give a dispel message, no?) Anyone else seen 319 been stealthily dispelled?




The plateau narrows and finally comes to a stop. A sheer cliff rising towards the summit seals off the north, and the southwestern edge of the plateau is a steep precipice. The ground below is lost amidst clouds of swirling snow. You also see a cheerful tree spirit that is flying around, a lesser ice elemental and a seeker.
Obvious paths: southwest, northwest
A seeker draws an ancient sigil in the air.
>pre bind
You trace a sign while beseeching the spirits to empower you with the Bind spell...
Your spell is ready.
>cast elem
A lesser ice elemental releases a wave of cold blue energy at you!
The evanescent shield shrouding you fades briefly.
You suddenly feel confused for a moment!
... 5 points of damage!
Mild electric jolt jolts your whole body. Talk about a nervous twitch.
You are stunned for 1 round!
You feel the magic of your spell depart.

You sense that your attunement to the minds of others is fading, and that it will cease in about a minute.
The elemental aura around you wavers.
The plateau narrows and finally comes to a stop. A sheer cliff rising towards the summit seals off the north, and the southwestern edge of the plateau is a steep precipice. The ground below is lost amidst clouds of swirling snow. You also see a cheerful tree spirit that is flying around, a lesser ice elemental and a seeker.
Obvious paths: southwest, northwest
You are still stunned.

[run back to Pinefar and rub my crystal amulet four times, because weird, it hit ESP also]

You currently have the following active spells:
Armor Support ...................... 0:54:52
Spirit Warding I ................... 2:59:00
Spirit Barrier ..................... 2:56:03
Spirit Defense ..................... 2:56:08
Spirit Warding II .................. 2:59:11
Fasthr's Reward .................... 2:56:16
Lesser Shroud ...................... 2:56:19
Spirit Shield ...................... 2:37:48
Bravery ............................ 2:15:32
Heroism ............................ 2:15:32
Spirit Servant ..................... 0:15:40
Spell Shield ....................... 2:15:32
Prayer of Protection ............... 2:33:53
Benediction ........................ 2:56:44
Warding Sphere ..................... 2:56:41
Prayer ............................. 2:30:46
Relieve Burden ..................... 2:56:51
Natural Colors ..................... 3:16:33
Mobility ........................... 3:05:16
ESP ................................ 3:59:18


>think
You rub your chin thoughtfully.
>mana spellup
With your advanced understanding of spiritual mana, you transcend the normal limitations of magic and release upon yourself a flurry of abjurations...
[buncha other spells]
Drawing deep from the well of your soul, you summon forth a thread of your essence and weave it into an evanescent shield to shroud your form.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
(Forcing stance down to guarded)

You feel at full magical power again.
>spell active


You currently have the following active spells:
Armor Support ...................... 0:54:12
Spirit Warding I ................... 3:54:20
Spirit Barrier ..................... 3:51:23
Spirit Defense ..................... 3:51:28
Disease Resistance ................. 0:55:35
Poison Resistance .................. 0:55:35
Spirit Warding II .................. 3:54:31
Fasthr's Reward .................... 3:51:36
Lesser Shroud ...................... 3:51:39
Spirit Shield ...................... 3:35:08
Bravery ............................ 3:12:52
Heroism ............................ 3:12:52
Spirit Servant ..................... 0:15:00
Spell Shield ....................... 3:12:52
Prayer of Protection ............... 3:44:13
Benediction ........................ 4:07:04
Warding Sphere ..................... 4:07:01
Prayer ............................. 3:41:06
Relieve Burden ..................... 4:07:11
Soul Ward .......................... 1:10:35
Natural Colors ..................... 3:15:53
Mobility ........................... 3:04:36
ESP ................................ 3:58:38
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Re: Soul Ward issue? 10/11/2015 07:55 PM CDT
>> Does anyone know if it is even supposed to continue dispelling spells if you lose a prepared spell?

This is one of the many Elemental Lore Review updates that have been implemented which benefit players and critters alike. Critters, by design, have 0.5x training in all Lores so seekers now have around a 13% chance to dispel additional spells from you every time they dispel your prepared spell.

https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/417

-- Robert

Fluke in the programming, or just your average everyday Konacode? ~ Konacon
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Re: Soul Ward issue? 10/11/2015 10:30 PM CDT

Thanks! Guess the only issue is the lack of a message when 319 drops.

Also, I think it's funny that it dispels ESP...
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Re: Soul Ward issue? 10/12/2015 05:33 AM CDT
>Also, I think it's funny that it dispels ESP...

ESP dispels quite easily. I don't think it gets targetted first, but anything that attacks multiple times will dispel it in my experience. I can lose it three times in a single visit to the Rift and bandits usually remove it when they crystal me.
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Re: Soul Ward issue? 10/12/2015 09:55 AM CDT
Esp is considered a spell; when you rub a crystal amulet, you get a 3 second soft RT. It is therefore useful dispel fodder, sort of like rubbing a gold coin.
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