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Catching tics is an effective way for grouped spellcasters like [[:Category: Mages |mages]] and [[:Category: Clerics |clerics]] to somewhat alleviate [[Mana Points |mana]] shortages during runs--a problem that especially afflicts low-[[:Category: Hero |hero]] spellcasters.  This technique involves [[Sleep (command) |sleeping]] periodically just as a fight begins and then [[Wake |waking]] either just after a [[Tics |tic]] has passed or just before one's group moves (often cued by receiving [[Experience Points |experience points]]).  By being asleep when a [[Tics |tic]] occurs, sleeping spellcasters will regenerate a small amount of [[Mana Points |mana]] to use.  This technique may be dangerous in some [[:Category: Areas |areas]] like [[:Category: Shadow Keep |Shadow Keep]] where [[Aggressive Mobs |aggressive]]-[[Wimpy Mobs |wimpy]] [[:Category: Mobs |mobs]] will attack sleeping [[:Category: Characters |characters]].

It is highly recommended to put the time in your prompt to help you catch tics.  They occur on average every 30 seconds.  This is equivalent to 6 rounds of combat.

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