Druid Elemental

[Crystalion]

All the graphics you see are client side, and the cast timer is server side.

I don't think I bothered to post about my extensive testing of Slow Missiles in beta. Playing around with this PvP is an excellent way to show that the client doesn't have a clue about reality. I particularly like the twirling Meteor hover above ground effect (would make a great STSI pic if those had gif animation).

i.e. LCS (Lying Character Screen™) should include the notion that you shouldn't believe your eyes, even when you *see* spell animations.

The mis-syncs you can get in various ways with left/right mouse action buttons between the client/server (in my testing, not the timered effects you're discussing here, but actual disagreements between the server/client on what the buttons mean) also clearly demonstrate that the client view of reality can be wildly distorted.

In general, when you see anything odd, you should go to great lengths to get confirming data that it is really happening.

I'm not saying that is what is happening here... just thought I'd offer some helpful advice to LL testers in general.