Mage, Archmae... what? - Page 2

trux · 08-22-2001, 04:49 PM

In addition, just for your information, a lich was an archmage in his/her previous life. One who is not an archmage could never have the knowledge and ability to sustain life after death.

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a bunch of long hairs.
trux

Thrawn · 08-22-2001, 11:28 PM

elemister himself is a level 29 archmage that is 500+ years old not sure, that's what i got out of the BG I handbook *shungs*

Nerull · 08-22-2001, 11:42 PM

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Originally posted by trux:
The level that dictates a mage becoming an archmage is different for each campaign world.

For example, in Dragonlance there can be only one archmage of each order (orders = good, neutral, evil.) I believe the Good archmage must reach level 18, Neutral must reach level 16 and evil must reach level 13 (evil gains power faster.)

In most other campaigns, unless specified differently, a mage is definetely an archmage by level 18. You will never see a young archmage as it takes many, many years to gain such power.

I consider any mage 16th level or above an archmage, and only if their intelligence is 18 or higher.

The term "archmage" was used in the 1st edition AD&D game to denote an 18th (or higher) level wizard. It's usage has continued since then (though it has become more muddled over time, but I believe that BG2 and ToB is sticking to the 18+ level wizard being an archmage).

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Death is only the beginning...

250 · 08-23-2001, 12:39 AM

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Originally posted by Thrawn:
elemister himself is a level 29 archmage that is 500+ years old not sure, that's what i got out of the BG I handbook *shungs*

that doesnt mean anything. Elminister casted spells that required higher lvl even though his current lvl is only 29

archmage's power is not decided by just the figurine number of their lvls. it is intelligence, experiences and knowledge

Jake · 08-23-2001, 12:58 AM

(Elminister): *Drinks 100 potions of longevity* "oh no! I look like im 2 years old!"

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AzureWolf · 08-23-2001, 06:50 AM

They are changing this is NWN maybe becos of 3rd edition? Archmage is a class you can research after becoming a certain level as a mage i think and the archmage class goes up to L5.

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"I was born of darkness. My fathers eyes closed before mine opened. I am not of this world or the other, and I have the right to be what I am..."

Aurum · 08-27-2001, 10:32 AM

The power, an Archimage have much power, .... ahhh!, but my sorcerer will be more powerful that He.

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When The world of the deads comes,
we will already be there.

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08-22-2001, 04:49 PM	#11
trux Avatar Join Date: May 19, 2001 Location: Darkside of the Moon Posts: 578	In addition, just for your information, a lich was an archmage in his/her previous life. One who is not an archmage could never have the knowledge and ability to sustain life after death. ------------------ a bunch of long hairs. trux

08-22-2001, 11:28 PM	#12
Thrawn The Magister Join Date: June 18, 2001 Location: straton, colorado, usa Posts: 124	elemister himself is a level 29 archmage that is 500+ years old not sure, that's what i got out of the BG I handbook shungs

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Jake Banned User Join Date: July 20, 2001 Location: Mystra\'s realm Posts: 166	(Elminister): Drinks 100 potions of longevity "oh no! I look like im 2 years old!" ------------------

08-23-2001, 06:50 AM	#16
AzureWolf 20th Level Warrior Join Date: May 3, 2001 Location: . Age: 42 Posts: 2,762	They are changing this is NWN maybe becos of 3rd edition? Archmage is a class you can research after becoming a certain level as a mage i think and the archmage class goes up to L5. ------------------ "I was born of darkness. My fathers eyes closed before mine opened. I am not of this world or the other, and I have the right to be what I am..."

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Aurum Manshoon Join Date: March 15, 2001 Location: Shangrila ; (Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico). Age: 48 Posts: 248	The power, an Archimage have much power, .... ahhh!, but my sorcerer will be more powerful that He. ------------------ When The world of the deads comes, we will already be there.

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