Non-permanent magic buffs

[SWK]

Non-permanent magic buffs have to be more useful or permanent.
For example +1 view range for 4 turns is allmost useless, cose casting time is a most rare resouce in game, and wasting ~1 turn of casting time for buff wich will gone at 4 turns isnt a best choise.

 

[player1 fanatic]

It depends from situation.
If in constant war, it is very precious resource.

If not, less so. But still somewhat (depending how many optimal buffs you plan to add to cities/terrain/units).

 

[unmerged(492719)]

Non-permanent magic buffs have to be more useful or permanent.
For example +1 view range for 4 turns is allmost useless, cose casting time is a most rare resouce in game, and wasting ~1 turn of casting time for buff wich will gone at 4 turns isnt a best choise.

Actually, the magic eye is pretty darn useful early, especially on a unit that already has good vision. You can quickly, and cheaply, scout out an area. It's not as good as the PERMANENT buff you can get from eagle eye, but I find myself using it. Same with the Flying... in fact I think the temp flying is the most balanced version of levitation in the game, the others are absurdly cheap and powerful in comparison.

 

[player1 fanatic]

Note that in some situations, mana is more precious resource then casting time. And then, non-permanent buff can be more beneficial then permanent one that drains mana.

 

[Danceofmasks]

I love the temp flight for plopping special cities on top of isolated chasms.
Not only is it great for making optimum use of space, and the cities relatively safe, but being able to make a giant floating fist is hilarious.

 

[justabloke]

Kinda agree with the OP, but I would be happy as long as there were temp and non-temp versions of the spells in game

 

[SWK]

Note that in some situations, mana is more precious resource then casting time. And then, non-permanent buff can be more beneficial then permanent one that drains mana.

Non-permanent drains mana too.

 

[player1 fanatic]

Not "per turn" mana, which drains more mana in the long run.

 

[Mardagg]

I absolutely love the temp scout buff and the temp buff for flying.
Personally I would actually rather like the permanent flying buff completely removed from the game or made a lot more expensive to cast and maintain.
I think those temp buffs are a nice addition to the game.

 

[SWK]

Not "per turn" mana, which drains more mana in the long run.

If you want to remove magic buff - click to its icon. That works from W1. Just remove it and it will not drain your mana. :rofl: