Debuffed: The 6 Worst RPG Status Ailments
Justin Hemenway writes:
"I’m sure that in the hands of the most cunning gamers, role-playing status spells can serve a useful purpose. Besides just breaking up the "attack, attack, attack" monotony, casting Silence or Sleep at an opportune moment can undoubtedly give players the strategic edge. However, I think we can all agree that a seemingly useless spell like Silence or Poison somehow becomes deadly when we’re on the receiving end. Anyone who has encountered Final Fantasy’s Marlboro can attest to this. Presented here are 6 of the most obnoxious ailments in the genre."
