Change 2669

Originally Posted : Tue Jan 18 20:14:51 2005
Posted by : Dmx
Title : Possess


Just for the time being as a test, i've changed the way sp drain and
possess works. It breaks down like this, since the level restriction
on possess are removed, you can already try to possess anything you
want to.

So the bigger over yourself you try to possess the more sp per round
your going to pay.

The base sp pay for an equal level npc is 5 sp per round, for every
level above you that you possess theres an extra 9 sp per round cost.
So at level 19 if i try to possess a level 20 npc, i will pay 14 sp
per round to possess it.

Conversely, if you try to possess creatures that are smaller than you
you will pay less sp per round. So at level 19 if i try to possess a
level 16 npc, i will pay 3 sp per round. With this anything below 5
levels than you will be free to possess.

Also, over time the amount of sp to keep possessing the creature will
increase. Regardless of the base sp cost.

Before charmers get their pantys in a wad over this. Let me explain
why :) Possess is different in nature than charm. First, the demon
takes damage when the possession takes damage. Second, the demon
actually uses sp when it uses a skill that the possess has.

So this is in for testing, it may or may not be removed or tweeked
at my discretion. So if anyone has any problems, bug it. Or any
suggestions or worries mail me.

D