Reputation FAQ: Spells; Edited by Asmodeus

Spells like Paralyzation and Weaken are considered attacks that can be reported. However, the target can still have full hit points after these spells are cast. How will this work?
"Full health" is defined as having full hit points and not being under the effect of any spells that have adverse effects (paralyzation, weaken, etc.). Mana is not used in determining if you are at full health. (Thus you can never become a Murderer from casting Mana Drain or Mana Vampire if that is the only form of attack you use)

How will field spells work in the Reputation system?
Field spells will have no effect on an Innocent unless you are flagged as a murderer, in which case you will be flagged as a Criminal and Aggressor (to the Innocent) and you can be reported if the Innocent dies.

If you cast a field spell directly on a Criminal or Murderer you will be flagged as an Aggressor (to the Criminal/Murderer). You cannot be reported if the Criminal/Murderer dies but you also cannot report the Criminal/Murderer if you die.

Note that directly means that the target is standing in any of the tiles that the field occupies.

If a Criminal or Murderer steps into your field after you cast it, you will not be flagged in any way. This allows you to use field spells defensively against Criminals/Murderers. If the Criminal/Murderer attacks you after walking through the field, he/she will be flagged both as a Criminal and Aggressor (to you) and he/she can be reported if you die.

How will Blade Spirits and Energy Vortex work in the Reputation system?
Casting Blade Spirits or Energy Vortex sets you as the controller of the spell for the duration of the spell. If you are a Murderer and the spell damages an Innocent, you will be flagged as both Aggressor (to the Innocent) and Criminal. If the Innocent dies, he/she can report you. If the spell damages a Criminal or Murderer you are flagged as an Aggressor (to the Criminal/Murderer).

How will area effect spells like Earthquake work?
A Murderer damaging an Innocent will result in the caster being flagged as both a Criminal and Aggressor (to the Innocent). The caster can be reported if the Innocent dies. Fortunately, one improvement of the Reputation system is that it allows victims to be a bit more forgiving.

Will Incognito temporarily remove the Criminal, Aggressor or Murderer flags? Will it affect targeting?
No, Incognito will not have any effect on flags or color-highlighting.

What happens if I cast healing or other "good" spells on a Criminal or Murderer?
You will be flagged as a Criminal.

What happens if I resurrect a Criminal or Murderer?
You will be flagged as a Criminal.

Will casting Wall of Stone flag me as a Criminal?
No

Why does casting Summon Daemon lower Karma?
The justification is 100% for role-playing. The citizens of Britannia are afraid of Daemons. Thus they also fear those who summon them. A good mage would not participate in an activity that spreads fear into the world.

How has the polymorph spell changed?
If you polymorph into a non-human form (i.e a daemon), you will turn grey to other players, and can be attacked without penalty. (Murderers will still remain red)

How do Mana Drain and Mana Vampire work?
They are treated like a normal attack except that you can never be reported as a Murderer for using them. If you Mana Drain/Vamp an Innocent you'll be flagged as a Criminal. If you initiate an attack with Mana Drain/Vamp you'll be flagged as an Aggressor.

Will dispelling summoned creatures be a crime?
No, casting Dispel Field, Dispel or Mass Dispel is not a crime of any sort. (whether you cast it on a spell you summoned or on a spell that someone else summoned)