(07-25-2014, 01:34 PM)JFrombaugh Wrote:(07-25-2014, 08:35 AM)FreelanceWizard Wrote:(07-25-2014, 05:11 AM)JFrombaugh Wrote: So do you think he's saying that Carbuncle is actually sensitive to loud noises, kind of like some breeds of dogs? Or do you think he's referring more to the art of summoning one and the concentration involved?
I'd suggest it's the latter. People learning how to cast spells are probably prone to being distracted and screwing up from loud noises, and that's probably more true with arcanima, given its emphasis on linguistics and mathematics.
I would think that would be actually be more true of the other Discplines, which is partly why it surprised me. For example, Conjury emphasizes the need to get into a meditative state to commune with the elements, while Thaumaturgy is powered by introspection (in fact one of the brothers in the guild is always startled whenever you talk to him).
Arcanima, from what I understand, is close to math. Now, I have friends who are good with math and could probably do it in the middle of a loud club. Most people I know, however, need their surroundings to be conducive to concentration -- quiet or playing music or whatever helps them. Strangers being loud generally are discouraged. I mean, sheesh, just looking at the angular design things on the inside of the book when I'm casting something is enough for me to determine that, were arcanists a real thing, I would not be studying it.
