Must confess i have not been able to understand the arguments for removing so many fun buffs myself.
Some people dont like to recast them, so they are getting removed for everyone?

I would certainly be sad to see these spells go though any of the proposed changes. Because im apperently one of the few people who actually like casting buff spells as part of preparing for an engagement, since its what makes it feel like your a fighter mage. I am already sad to see Stoneskin is ap...