EA Tien Chi: Rainbow pretender. Ideas?

[Shovah32]

Is fire really important enough to take a 4 level pick on your pretender?
Can't you get W3N1? That opens up Naiads with W3N3. It shouldn't be too hard for you to get a ring of sorcery, and with that you're basically set as far as nature magic goes.

The death and air I can understand, but I would probably prefer to get them on a combat pretender. Compared to most other nations, Tien Chi has a weak EA army. Archers are nice, but without a combat pretender or maybe some sort of bless, you can get steamrolled by many nations. Some early evocations like Acid Bolt can help, but probably not enough.

[sector24]

For me this was more of an academic exercise than a "What would I do with EA Tien Chi?" I almost never take Air 4 or Fire 4 on my pretenders, I'm a firm believer that every problem can be solved with astral, blood, and death magic.

Your point about the Naiad is correct. The reasons I would recommend starting with N4 is:
1) 5% regen reduces the affliction rate on your mages from stray arrows and such (which happens a lot when you're new at the game)
2) The AI is pretty good at casting Mother Oak and Gift of Health eventually, and it takes longer for new players to get there through the Naiad route.
3) The nature/death pick on your pretender allows you to summon Lamia Queens very easily.

As you get more experienced with the game, these things become less of an issue. But it's easier to start with lots of magic and wean yourself off it as you get better.

[SlipperyJim]

sector24 said:
... I'm a firm believer that every problem can be solved with astral, blood, and death magic.

I have nothing to add to this discussion, but I wanted to point out that this quote is beautiful. You are the wind beneath my wings.....