I feel that we are lacking a Mage Division ... brainstorming.

[Celuvian]

What about a College for mages? They don't need to join a specific squad, but they're members of an informal squad?

Hey I like that Idea! And...and...and...we...could wear a wizard hat! ...no?.....yes!

[Jack Sinist (•̪●)]

That's kind of what I wrote..

[Mela Arkay]

Wizards hats are Ugly with a capital 'U'. Arkay's archery guild doesn't have any special form of uniform, I think the mages can do without it too;)

[qom_riyadh]

Wizards hats are Ugly with a capital 'U'. Arkay's archery guild doesn't have any special form of uniform, I think the mages can do without it too;)

Indeed... You mages are supposed to be the Battlemages, not some sissy wizards to do fireworks during markets. Also, if (at the moment) they're going to join the actual squads, why should they dress somehow different than the rest?

Yeah, wear a wizard's hat, add "Maggus" and Rincewind is ready

[Celuvian]

I'll wear a wizards hat!...when no one is looking!

[Khaelieth]

That's kind of what I wrote..

I just happen to agree with you!

And for wizard's hats... Khae's answers!

"I would wear a wizard's hat, but that'd just be perpetuating the stereotype."
"What, take off the hat? But how will they know I'm a wizard!?!"

[Averion/Gambit/Crystal/Etc]

There are no "Main" squads except grenadiers, there is the main bulk of the army the normal guardsmen.. And the squads. I don't think the Dragoons would accept mages unless you could wield a weapon as well.

Well, would my mage Thalium be accepted? He has also now got 110 Fencing and 100 Poisoning. I can switch this at any time with Archery or Mace fighting. He has no meditation but he has 125 mana!

I believe I am basically a warrior except I heal with magery and I use Explosion and Flame Strike for harder enemies!

I am interested in Drgoons because the only dragoons I see on actively Is Mela's alt and Cap'n Hoags. ={

[Jack Sinist (•̪●)]

I suggest making a warrior that fits the squad profile then. A dragoon being a snobby uptight bla, or fierce, baron protecting grenadier. Best keep the mages to mages I think, perhaps make the whole school/college/university thing like the AAG or something. Good idea that

[Tyrael]

Yeah it would be a good idea.. except who would lead this college.. not many mages make it to Junior..

[Jack Sinist (•̪●)]

Well as I said, myself and Jake had been thinking about re-creating the Arcanist Squad anyway so

[Averion/Gambit/Crystal/Etc]

But I think that many new mages have been guilded now and it may distract others from their normal army lives.
If you can find the balance that would be awesome =D

[Khaelieth]

As it's more of an AAG thingy, perhaps Khae could join in the fun!

"Hmm, Herpetty's Seismic Reorganizer? Quondum's Attractive Point? Or maybe Sumpjumper's Incendiary Surprise? Oh hell, why not all three at once?"

[Kurt Alimar/Markus]

I don't see why sailors can't be mages...  If anything they'd make the sense of artillery come to life.  That's what the old Arcane Company was about.  Being the artillery of the army.

[Khaelieth]

'Cause sailors have cutlasses, shout YARR!!! and... they don't wear wizard's hats!

And artillery=Navy!? I see the "water to land" bombardment thingy, but I'd say grenadiers are good at that.

[Kurt Alimar/Markus]

Discrimination I tell you!