Glaring inaccuracies

[rioisk]

mage pets were always ridiculously overpowered in classic....they smooth out a lil in kunark/velious

[Insedeel]

Originally Posted by rioisk [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

mage pets were always ridiculously overpowered in classic....they smooth out a lil in kunark/velious

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I played a Mage in classic-velious+. Mage pets especially in 51-60 range started balancing out, but they were extremely powerful in the mean time, especially if you got the pet focuses (torch, broom, shovel, stein). I remember soloing reds back in classic, it wasn't always easy, but it was doable.

[Damaja]

Yea, me being new also I chuckle when I cast Disease. It's an instant RAWR!!!!!!! from whatever I am attacking.

[Cogwell]

Actually, yes, disease cloud was insane aggro in classic. At some point they reduced aggro significantly from disease counters (mainly for slows) and DC got caught in the crossfire. It started a shitstorm on the SK forums and with the devs, and the devs stance was that while the nerf wasnt intended, it was appropriate since a 10 mana level 9 spell being the main aggro gainer was overpowered.

Also, I remember pets tanking extremely well through Kunark and Velious even.
The earth pet would often be a more efficient tank (from a HP standpoint) for a cleric to heal with CH than a warrior or knight.

It seems to me you must have started playing during late Kunark or Velious, not actual classic.