User blog comment:Democide/New Elements - Pros and Cons/@comment-3318452-20120901201003/@comment-3318452-20120902135700

1) yes, the wind can cut. But then how would you control it? Aquatic monsters, you say, but I actually think that this is just laughable. I mean, they love underwater, where there is some strong pressure, why should they be afraid of wind? But I actually do not know bout that - there should be monsters weak to this element. Technically, wind can be used as a real range-enchantment for the weapons, so it could pierce monsters and hit them a few times, or cut through a horde of little beasts. And do not underestimate wind, but if we will give the ability to REALLY control it, the hunter will be way too overpowered, so we have to make it weaker than it would be.

2) the aura could also be used to protect you from blights - for instance, if you are hit by a Royal Luddie's water blob, your fiery aura would quiqly dry you, so your water light would last MUCH less, or if the aura is strong, it could negate it. The water aura could give some underwater boosts - lke, breate longer underwater, or move a bit more smoothly. Thunder... Well, if it is raining, you all are wet, and the monster who hits you, could be struck by lightning, so he would be harmed too. And also occasionally you could be stuck by lightning, thus you would be surrounded be it for some time, giving you a damage bonus for some time. Amd the auras could also further protect you from elemental attacks - for example, the fireball wouldn't hurt so badly, or the water blob would be partially burned by your fire aura, so it also would't be that painful. But about putting guys to sleep or paralyze them - the aura would give only a slight boost, it wouldn't be ricilously powerful. Like, if you are a DS user, and with your weapons only you can poison a monster two times during the battle - with the aura you could do this three times. Oh, wait, I know - the aura would prolong effect of the ailment - like +15% +30%, and +50% of affect time! What do you think? Not so overpowered?