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'''Multicast''' is the ability to cast [[:Category: Defensive Spells|defensive spells]] multiple times per cast to more quickly stack durations. It still takes the same amount of mana as if the spell had been cast separately, but the duration is multiplied by the amount of specified multicasts, and the [[cast roundtime]] is the same as casting once. Multicast can be used both [[selfcast]] and when casting on others.
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Multi-cast: It is now possible to multi-cast defensive spells to more quickly stack durations. It still takes the same amount of mana as if you had cast the spell separately, but it multiples the duration by the amount of multi-casts. Every 25 ranks of the appropriate Mana Control allows one multi-cast. The appropriate Mana Control is dictated by the spell being cast (Spirit Mana Control for the Minor Spiritual circle, etc). When hybrid casters multi-cast a spell, the spell circle will dictate the primary Mana Control and their secondary Mana Control is counted at half ranks. Hybrid spell circles will count the higher of the two Mana Controls as the primary (full ranks) and the secondary at half ranks. For example, when a Sorcerer multi-casts Spirit Warding I (101), it will use their Spirit Mana Control ranks plus half of their Elemental Mana Control ranks. And vice versa when casting Elemental Defense I (401). When casting Cloak of Shadows (712), it will use the higher of their two Mana Controls and count the other one at half ranks.


The ability to multicast is based on training in the appropriate [[Mana Control]] for a spell's [[sphere]]. Every 25 ranks of the appropriate Mana Control allows for one additional multicast, with the base being 1. For example, at 25 ranks of [[Elemental Mana Control]], a character is able to cast [[Elemental Defense I]] twice in one cast.
For example, if you multi-cast Spiritual Warding I (101) 3 times, you pay 3 mana and get 3x the normal duration. The syntax to multi-cast is just to specify the number of multi-casts when you “CAST <soandso> #” or “INCANT <spell> #”.

Similar to use of the [[MANA]] command, [[hybrid profession|hybrid casters]] receive a benefit from training in their secondary Mana Control sphere when multicasting a spell. The spell's circle will dictate the primary Mana Control, and the caster's secondary Mana Control is counted at half ranks.

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Hybrid spell circles will count the higher of the two Mana Controls as the primary (full ranks) and the secondary at half ranks. For example, when a Sorcerer multi-casts Spirit Warding I (101), it will use their Spirit Mana Control ranks plus half of their Elemental Mana Control ranks. And vice versa when casting Elemental Defense I (401). When casting Cloak of Shadows (712), it will use the higher of the caster's two Mana Controls and count the other one at half ranks.

The syntax to multi-cast is to specify the number of multicasts desired:

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=50%}}><center>{{boldmono|CAST {spell} {# of times} }}<br>or<br>{{boldmono|INCANT {spell} {# of times} }}</center></div>


{| {{prettytable}} align="center"
|+ '''This chart applies to training only one Mana Control'''
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!align="right"|Mana Control ranks||0||25||50||75||100||125||150||175||200||225||250
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|align="right"|# of multicasts||1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11
|}

{| {{prettytable}} align="center"
|+ '''This chart assumes equal ranks trained in Mana Controls for a hybrid caster'''
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!align="right"|Mana Control ranks (each)||0||2||4||7||10||14||19||24||30||37||44||52||61||70||80||91||102
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|align="right"|# of multicasts||1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13||14||15||16||17
|}


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Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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When calculating the number of multi-casts, you always start with 1 (since you can cast every spell at least once). So with 50 Mana Control ranks, you can multi-cast a spell 3 times.


[[Category: Mana Controls]]
[[Category: Mana Controls]]

Revision as of 11:07, 15 January 2016

This article is a work in progress!

Multicast is the ability to cast defensive spells multiple times per cast to more quickly stack durations. It still takes the same amount of mana as if the spell had been cast separately, but the duration is multiplied by the amount of specified multicasts, and the cast roundtime is the same as casting once. Multicast can be used both selfcast and when casting on others.

The ability to multicast is based on training in the appropriate Mana Control for a spell's sphere. Every 25 ranks of the appropriate Mana Control allows for one additional multicast, with the base being 1. For example, at 25 ranks of Elemental Mana Control, a character is able to cast Elemental Defense I twice in one cast.

Similar to use of the MANA command, hybrid casters receive a benefit from training in their secondary Mana Control sphere when multicasting a spell. The spell's circle will dictate the primary Mana Control, and the caster's secondary Mana Control is counted at half ranks.

Hybrid spell circles will count the higher of the two Mana Controls as the primary (full ranks) and the secondary at half ranks. For example, when a Sorcerer multi-casts Spirit Warding I (101), it will use their Spirit Mana Control ranks plus half of their Elemental Mana Control ranks. And vice versa when casting Elemental Defense I (401). When casting Cloak of Shadows (712), it will use the higher of the caster's two Mana Controls and count the other one at half ranks.

The syntax to multi-cast is to specify the number of multicasts desired:

CAST {spell} {# of times}
or
INCANT {spell} {# of times}


This chart applies to training only one Mana Control
Mana Control ranks 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
# of multicasts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
This chart assumes equal ranks trained in Mana Controls for a hybrid caster
Mana Control ranks (each) 0 2 4 7 10 14 19 24 30 37 44 52 61 70 80 91 102
# of multicasts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 
>incant 101 3
You gesture while calling upon the lesser spirits to aid you with the Spirit Warding I spell...
Your spell is ready.
You make a complex gesture, increasing the potency of your spell.
A light blue glow surrounds you.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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