Antrygwindrose, that link is reported as "removed". Got another one?
I would like to see a small benefit from each of the "fluff" spells. Not sure of the actual names of your spells, please post if you have them, with a suggestion.
Fire Illusion = 5% fire damage mitigation.
Bear Illusion = 5% physical damage mittgation
Hawk Illusion = 5% disease damage mitigation
Panther Illusion = 5% poison damage mitigation
etc...
And to make it interesting, add a downside to the fluff spell while in that form. These are just ideas.
Fire = 5% damage to equipment
Bear = Slower turn movement
etc...
That way you would have to weigh the benefit/risk of using that ability.
Even so, the original purpose of the fun spell was just that, fun. No strings attached, nothing to worry about, and I think it adds yet another interesting facet to the game. It would be boring to see everyone running around looking the same.
Wait a minute, they already do... :)
Oh, right, that is being fixed also.