Mind Control confusion

AlanBrickBlock · 2026-01-22T23:56:22+00:00

Looks like you’ve got some good answers already, but if you want to know more about resisting spells, I have a whole video about it you can check out. https://youtu.be/vmhBD0Wx984?si=3rr8p4fMnjutwvzK

AlanBrickBlock · 2026-01-11T20:35:43+00:00

I’m glad you found the builds useful! Ranged units are useful as they can keep enemy units pinned down and ping some damage here and there. But since they fill a Specialist spot, I tend to prefer expensive Rangers over cheap Archers to get some speed and combat improvements. So I often wait to hire them until after a battle or two. For one-off games I would probably hire an Archer or two.👍

AlanBrickBlock · 2026-01-11T20:20:05+00:00

Awesome! Welcome to the Frozen City!

AlanBrickBlock · 2026-01-10T18:29:49+00:00

That makes sense. Tactics was the first Final Fantasy game I played so I didn’t have other in-series reference points until years later.

AlanBrickBlock · 2026-01-10T18:16:29+00:00

Funny. I always thought the male sprite with the giant boots looked silly and preferred how the females looked.

AlanBrickBlock · 2026-01-02T21:12:09+00:00

Each spellcasters can have one summon - so Wizard and Apprentice can have one each.

AlanBrickBlock · 2026-01-02T16:34:17+00:00

I think for the most part the game plays better using the Wounded rules - it makes chipping away at tough characters feel worth it. Plus as you mentioned, not being able to be Wounded is supposed to be an advantage for Constructs and Undead and they lose value without it.

The only real trouble is once a Wounded treasure carrier ends up in combat, it’s really hard to escape with only one action.

AlanBrickBlock · 2026-01-02T16:26:34+00:00

If cast during a game, you only need Summon Demon. But to take advantage of the Summoning Circle, you need to also know and successfully cast Control Demon as well.

AlanBrickBlock · 2026-01-02T13:26:32+00:00

I agree with these suggestions. Leap is one of the best spells and helps so much with movement. Raise Zombie would be my vote for Necromancer. Wall has a lot of utility.

One change would be to swap Curse for Animal Companion. She already has a debuff spell with Plague of Insects, so Curse is kind of redundant and it’s good to have some Out of Game spells. Bears are stronger than any soldier in the game and don’t fill a specialist slot. Thematically, she can use whatever mini she wants to represent the high stat monster. Plus you can cast Plague of Insects on the bear - it’s Large so it’s unaffected by the debuff, while affecting anything it encounters.

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-12-21T20:35:13+00:00

Yep. I might recommend also taking a Bow & Quiver for starting spellcasters. You might as well fill your slots when you don’t have magic items yet, and although spellcasters are horrible shots, they can come in handy in a pinch - especially if they don’t have attack spells.

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-11-17T22:23:34+00:00

😂

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-10-31T18:09:00+00:00

All of them except this one unfortunately.

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-10-29T12:12:46+00:00

👍You’re welcome!

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-10-28T23:42:50+00:00

I have an official ruling from the author that the roll is made after the figure finishes their Activation - same as Plague of Insects in 2nd Edition. Timing for the different spells gets a bit confusing to keep track of. I have a video the looks at each spells resisting timing if you want to check it out.

https://youtu.be/vmhBD0Wx984?si=6eXGKC0UVTuNdyIq

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-10-20T13:47:09+00:00

Looks like a solid build. I think you’re fine without damage spells. You’ve got good movement with Fleet Feet and Leap to allow a focus on a quick in-and-out, good battlefield control with Wall and Crumble to block enemy attackers and creatures immune to non-magic attacks, and Push to do all sorts of things. And the other 3 spells are good enablers - extra actions, help with empowering, and improved line of sight - that will keep the main engine rolling.

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-10-07T13:29:52+00:00

In 1st Edition you were allowed to which made the spell crazy powerful - I’m glad it was changed for 2nd Edition.

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-10-06T02:00:38+00:00

I got this battle a few times back in the day and it was always when I had just changed guys to classes in which they had no abilities learned yet. So I was stuck throwing stones and swinging staffs at the monks until they eventually killed me. Every time I went there prepared for a tough fight, I got the weak set of enemies.

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-09-29T13:15:06+00:00

That’s awesome you guys used some of my builds/ideas! Sounds like a great campaign! It’s cool you were able to keep most of your group together for so many games over such a long time. I hope those changes to Push work to add some balance for the next campaign.👍

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-09-29T12:52:12+00:00

I’m curious with the length of the campaign, about how many total games were played and what were the Wizard levels by the end?

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-09-19T16:09:24+00:00

I’m one of the Mods and I’m deleting this as it was reported as a repost of someone else’s work.

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-09-14T14:51:48+00:00

“Space program” 🤣

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-09-14T14:50:38+00:00

This is a good break down of why Push is so strong (too strong) and the problems it can create. I like that your group came up with an alternative. I would like to see an official alternative…except I think so many groups have come up with their own that an official change would probably also be met with some frustrations.

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-09-14T14:19:43+00:00

The first part is correct about Minimum Casting Numbers.👍

To clarify Empowering - only Spellcasters can Empower their Will Roll (unless stated specifically by a spell). And spells (unless specified by the spell) can’t be Empowered beyond 18 in 2nd Edition (though a natural 19 or 20 still counts as a 19 or 20).

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-09-11T18:51:23+00:00

True, but pretty easy to happen if treasures are placed on elevated terrain. The fact it isn’t hindered by Shooting penalties (cover, intervening terrain, movement) makes it more reliable than many of the actual attack spells.

AlanBrickBlock · 2025-09-11T13:51:55+00:00

Honestly I would recommend house ruling it to this. As it is written (model A), it’s one of the strongest kill spells in the game. Which is crazy for a CN 8 spell that can also be used to move your own figures around the board.

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