Report 685

Report #685
Skillset: Pyromancy Skill: FireRain
 Org: Pyromancers Status: Completed Sept 2011
Furies' Decision:
We will look into implementing solution 2.
Problem: FireRain currently has a few snags which hamper its ability to function
as well as other meld effects do. It is the Pyromancer's effect which prevents
enemy escape from flying or climbing, but is actually blocked by Protection - a
disparity among other demesnes who have this same effect but bypasses that basic
defense. Furthermore, FireRain has no damage source and a type which does not
tie into the skillset favourably, both thematically and functionally, by being
Blunt-typed.
[A: 0 R: 0] Solution #1: Include FireRain into the list of Pyromancer meld
 effects which bypass Protection. Exchange FireRain's
 current Blunt type damage to a more fitting Fire,
 Asphyxiation, or some combination of the two just
 like the Pyromancer's staff, and give the ability a
 Magical source so that appropriate buffs can affect
 the damage output of the offensive Pyro-meld.
[A: 0 R: 0] Solution #2: As with solution 1 in regards to altering the damage
 type and damage source of the ability, however
 substitute FireRain into the list of Pyromancer meld
 effects which bypass Protection instead of just
 including it in. Smokehaze, HeatWave, FlashFire,
 Salamanders, and HeatStroke currently bypass
 Protection, and I suggest phasing out HeatStroke
 (passive slickness) in favour of FireRain in the list.
[A: 0 R: 0] Solution #3: As with solution 1 in regards to altering the damage
 type and damage source of the ability and move the
 anti-flying/climbing effect from FireRain to an
 effect that does bypass Protection. Perhaps to
 FlashFire, where people can be blasted out of the
 trees/skies with bursts of flame.
Player Comments:
---[Rivius on 9/14 @ 12:49 writes]:
I would go with solution 2.
---[Shedrin on 9/14 @ 21:56 writes]:
Solution 2
---[Enyalida on 9/16 @ 17:24 writes]:
What are the other effects of FireRain? Just a bit of damage and knocking down?
---[Viynain on 9/16 @ 20:35 writes]:
FireRain has a chance to stun depending on burn levels, with the chance rising
the more burnt one is.
---[Wobou on 9/16 @ 20:48 writes]:
I like solution 2 as well. A different damage type on fire rain is essentially
asking for a buff to pyro mesne damage which I don't think is one of it's
weaknesses.
---[Shedrin on 9/16 @ 21:45 writes]:
Hmm. On hearing that it stuns, I'd rather not have that bypass protection.
Adding the anti-flying to another effect seems fine, then.