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<blockquote data-quote="jgsugden" data-source="post: 1286705" data-attributes="member: 2629">If you don't have time to build a character, don't plan on using a conjurer. A conjurer takes a bit of time to get ready. You need to figure out which creatures you'll summon, what their stats will be after augment summoning, what their stats will be after applying certain spells, etc ... You either must do this in advance, or you'll slow the game down by having to do it on the spot. If you're not going to spend the time in advance, it is rude to play a summoner and keep all your friends waiting while you get your monsters ready.Second, if you are going to put in the time to be a summoner, consider a druid rather than a wizard. Spontaneous summoning druids can be very effective. Their elementals are strong from the get-go. Their animals are pretty decent - but become insane when you toss in animal growth. In addition, you get your animal companion and animal form to contribute to the battle in progress. A single druid character can assemble an army of huge monsters rather quickly. There are few enough core feats that really help a conjurer that you don't need the extra wizard feats to get them all by 14th level.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="jgsugden, post: 1286705, member: 2629"] If you don't have time to build a character, don't plan on using a conjurer. A conjurer takes a bit of time to get ready. You need to figure out which creatures you'll summon, what their stats will be after augment summoning, what their stats will be after applying certain spells, etc ... You either must do this in advance, or you'll slow the game down by having to do it on the spot. If you're not going to spend the time in advance, it is rude to play a summoner and keep all your friends waiting while you get your monsters ready. Second, if you are going to put in the time to be a summoner, consider a druid rather than a wizard. Spontaneous summoning druids can be very effective. Their elementals are strong from the get-go. Their animals are pretty decent - but become insane when you toss in animal growth. In addition, you get your animal companion and animal form to contribute to the battle in progress. A single druid character can assemble an army of huge monsters rather quickly. There are few enough core feats that really help a conjurer that you don't need the extra wizard feats to get them all by 14th level. [/QUOTE]

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