[gourry187]

since using a sustaining focus relieves the mage of having to concentrate, is there a duration as to how long the spell can be sustained.  Can a mage who casts something such as an armor spell through the focus basically leave it on indefinetely?

[JoeNapalm]

Mana Barriers, other Mages, Spirits...several things can dispel the Sustained Spell.

But, barring something disrupting the spell...it lasts indefinitely.


-Jn-
Ifriti Sophist

[Carmody]

You can add that you don't always want to be seen sustaining an armor and improved reflexes spells. It may be misinterpreted

[JoeNapalm]

Good point. Armor has a visible glow, per the descriptive text.

Raises some interesting questions...I'm fairly new to the Mage business, myself (usually play ninjas and gun thugs).

Is it possible to identify what spell is being sustained via Assensing?

If my home has a Lodge, does that dispel my Sustaining Focus when I pass inside?

-Jn-
Ifriti Sophist

[farothel]

You can go through your own barriers without any problems and since your foci are attuned to yourself, they should pass as well.

[EFGearman]

You can go through your own barriers without any problems and since your foci are attuned to yourself, they should pass as well.

Barring beating down the barrier first.

If subtlety isn't an option, that generally leaves brute force.

[JoeNapalm]

If subtlety isn't an option, that generally leaves brute force.

Or, in the case of our current team:

Subtlety is optional.


-Jn-
Ifriti Sophist

[Artighur]

Subtlety is when they can't hear your footsteps over the Assault Canon noise.

[baronspam]

Mana Barriers, other Mages, Spirits...several things can dispel the Sustained Spell.

But, barring something disrupting the spell...it lasts indefinitely.


-Jn-
Ifriti Sophist

Keep in mind, active spells stick out like a sore thumb when viewed from astral.  If you are trying to get by any kind of awakened security without starting a fight you need to run with spells off.

On the other hand, if its a straigt up combat run, or you are headed into the barrens, don't think you will have magical opposition, or for whatever reason don't give a devil rat's pointy head what your astral signature looks like you can buff up at base and be good to go.  Also, you spirits last until sunset/sunrise I beleive, so there is also no reason not to crank up that fire elemental and put it "on standby" in the astral before heading out.  Might as well summon at your leisure instead of when the bullets are flying.