Specialization bug?

[aubie]

Discussion here: http://www.project1999.org/forums/sh...ad.php?t=70953

This was my reply, but of course someone questioned it because the post was not during the "classic" timeline. Specialization is supposed to reduce mana cost of spells and reduce fizzle rate (though it wasn't working correctly on fizzle of certain spells, mainly druid fire-based dots). Direct damage spells normally increase damage done with level. Clerics have an innate bonus to their healing spells vs. other priests (around 15%, but I'd have to search for documentation).

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

Pretty sure spec is not random. I used to be a druid on live and if Scirocco posted it, you could bank on it being the way it worked.

http://thedruidsgrove.org/archive/eq/t-3888.html

In case link doesn't work, here is copy of text.

There are no "specialization checks". You get a certain mana savings every time you cast, based on your spec skill level, and also on your SCM skill.

Basic Specialization Savings (for 50 and 200 spec):
50 = 3% savings EVERY TIME, no check performed
200 = 11% savings every time

SCM1, add 2% savings (5% or 13%)
SCM2, add 5% savings (8% or 16%)
SCM3, add 10% savings (13% or 21%)