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Problem - Struggling to automate Casters

Summer823

Summer823

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Hey Friends! I'm having a blast learning all about MQ2 and kickassist for the first time - I'm struggling to get my casters to cast now that they're level 4 with meditate and weak spells. I've combed guides and documentation, I feel like I have their .ini files correct. I don't really need anything other than basic casting spells on target and sitting afterwards (which is working properly).

Does anyone have any thoughts? I use /mac kissassist when targeting my tank and here is the chunk of the [dps] section, thank you for your ideas!!

[DPS]
DPSOn=1
DPSSize=20
DPSSkip=20
DPSInterval=10
DPS1=Shock of Fire|90
DPS2=NULL
DPS3=NULL
DPS4=NULL
DPS5=NULL
DPS6=NULL
DPS7=NULL
DPS8=NULL
DPS9=NULL
DPS10=NULL
DPS11=NULL
DPS12=NULL
DPS13=NULL
DPS14=NULL
DPS15=NULL
DPS16=NULL
DPS17=NULL
DPS18=NULL
DPS19=NULL
DPS20=NULL
DebuffAllOn=0
 
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Summer823 said:
Hey Friends! I'm having a blast learning all about MQ2 and kickassist for the first time - I'm struggling to get my casters to cast now that they're level 4 with meditate and weak spells. I've combed guides and documentation, I feel like I have their .ini files correct. I don't really need anything other than basic casting spells on target and sitting afterwards (which is working properly).

Does anyone have any thoughts? I use /mac kissassist when targeting my tank and here is the chunk of the [dps] section, thank you for your ideas!!

[DPS]
DPSOn=1
DPSSize=20
DPSSkip=20
DPSInterval=10
DPS1=Shock of Fire|90
DPS2=NULL
DPS3=NULL
DPS4=NULL
DPS5=NULL
DPS6=NULL
DPS7=NULL
DPS8=NULL
DPS9=NULL
DPS10=NULL
DPS11=NULL
DPS12=NULL
DPS13=NULL
DPS14=NULL
DPS15=NULL
DPS16=NULL
DPS17=NULL
DPS18=NULL
DPS19=NULL
DPS20=NULL
DebuffAllOn=0
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Hey there Summer,

That section should cast the spell "Shock of Fire" but I'm afraid we need more context and details. Your melee section, campradius setting, and desired outcome vs the actual outcome are all things that factor into your question.
 
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Summer823 said:
Hey Friends! I'm having a blast learning all about MQ2 and kickassist for the first time - I'm struggling to get my casters to cast now that they're level 4 with meditate and weak spells. I've combed guides and documentation, I feel like I have their .ini files correct. I don't really need anything other than basic casting spells on target and sitting afterwards (which is working properly).

Does anyone have any thoughts? I use /mac kissassist when targeting my tank and here is the chunk of the [dps] section, thank you for your ideas!!

[DPS]
DPSOn=1
DPSSize=20
DPSSkip=20
DPSInterval=10
DPS1=Shock of Fire|90
DPS2=NULL
DPS3=NULL
DPS4=NULL
DPS5=NULL
DPS6=NULL
DPS7=NULL
DPS8=NULL
DPS9=NULL
DPS10=NULL
DPS11=NULL
DPS12=NULL
DPS13=NULL
DPS14=NULL
DPS15=NULL
DPS16=NULL
DPS17=NULL
DPS18=NULL
DPS19=NULL
DPS20=NULL
DebuffAllOn=0
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Well, with DPSOn set to 1, it should cast Shock of Fire once when the mob hits 90%, and as soon as it starts casting, that would start the DPSInterval timer, which you have set to 10. So I don't know the cast time of Shock of Fire, but it seems like that could then be a 6+ second delay before it would start to cast Shock of Fire Again. You might want to use DPSOn=2, and likely lower DPSInterval. You should proably check the documention here for the DPSOn setting here : https://www.redguides.com/docs/projects/kissassist#dps-settings

Additionally, for it to cast Shock of Fire, your character would need to have Shock of Fire memorized.

You Don't show this, but what do you have your value for MeleeDistance. If the mob is farther away from your casters than MeleeDistance, they also won't cast spells at them.
 
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You can also look at the KA ini directory, at other setups people have used and submitted for others to use. I did a quick search up to level 10, and there are many ini's to look at. You could search for the specific class you are.... shock of fire (looked it up) for wizard. Here is an example of a level 4 wizard ini https://www.redguides.com/community/resources/ka12-wizard-4.2781/

You can use the following link to look for other ini's based on the search criteria you enter.
www.redguides.com

KissAssist .ini Library

Share KissAssist character config (.ini) files here. One .ini per post. If you're using the standard (not modified) KissAssist, please make the ini as follows: 1) Type "/plugin mq2kisstemplate load" and then type "/maketemplate" to create the .ini 2) Paste the contents into the description...
www.redguides.com www.redguides.com

Best of luck. KA is really good, but it can take a hot second to get sorted. I spent many days on https://www.redguides.com/docs/projects/kissassist/ and using .ini's that had all ready been created to figure out what was happening, etc.
 
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Thank you all so much for the replies! To confirm, I had read the documentation prior to posting this question and here is the complete .ini. I'm seriously stumped, about to cancel this toon in my group for a rogue lol.

INI: 
[General]
KissAssistVer=12.002
Role=Assist
CampRadius=30
CampRadiusExceed=400
ReturnToCamp=0
ChaseAssist=0
ChaseDistance=25
MedOn=1
MedStart=80
MedStop=100
MedCombat=0
LootOn=0
RezAcceptOn=1|90
AcceptInvitesOn=1
GroupWatchOn=0
GroupWatchCheck=FALSE
CorpseRecoveryOn=0
EQBCOn=0
DanNetOn=0
DanNetDelay=20
IRCOn=0
CampfireOn=0
CharInfo=Wizard|4|GOLD
DefaultUI=TRUE
GroupEscapeOn=0
DPSMeter=0
ScatterOn=0
LOSBeforeCombat=0
UseSpawnMaster=0
XTSlot=0

[SpellS]
MiscGem=8
MiscGemLW=0
MiscGemRemem=1
LoadSpellSet=0
SpellSetName=KissAssist
CastingInterruptOn=1
CheckStuckGem=1
Gem1=Shock of Frost
Gem2=Minor Shielding
Gem3=NULL
Gem4=NULL
Gem5=NULL
Gem6=NULL
Gem7=NULL
Gem8=NULL

[Buffs]
BuffsOn=1
BuffsSize=20
Buffs1=Minor Shielding
Buffs2=NULL
Buffs3=NULL
Buffs4=NULL
Buffs5=NULL
Buffs6=NULL
Buffs7=NULL
Buffs8=NULL
Buffs9=NULL
Buffs10=NULL
Buffs11=NULL
Buffs12=NULL
Buffs13=NULL
Buffs14=NULL
Buffs15=NULL
Buffs16=NULL
Buffs17=NULL
Buffs18=NULL
Buffs19=NULL
Buffs20=NULL
RebuffOn=1
CheckBuffsTimer=10
PowerSource=NULL

[Melee]
AssistAt=99
MeleeOn=0
FaceMobOn=1
MeleeDistance=75
StickHow=snaproll
AutoFireOn=0
UseMQ2Melee=0
TargetSwitchingOn=0
PetTauntOverride=0

[GoM]
GoMSHelp=Format - Spell|Target, MA Me or Mob, i.e. Rampaging Servant Rk. II|Mob
GoMSize=3
GoMSpell1=NULL
GoMSpell2=NULL
GoMSpell3=NULL

[AE]
AEOn=0
AESize=10
AERadius=50
AE1=NULL
AE2=NULL
AE3=NULL
AE4=NULL
AE5=NULL
AE6=NULL
AE7=NULL
AE8=NULL
AE9=NULL
AE10=NULL

[DPS]
DPSOn=1
DPSSize=20
DPSSkip=20
DPSInterval=10
DPS1=Shock of Fire|90
DPS2=NULL
DPS3=NULL
DPS4=NULL
DPS5=NULL
DPS6=NULL
DPS7=NULL
DPS8=NULL
DPS9=NULL
DPS10=NULL
DPS11=NULL
DPS12=NULL
DPS13=NULL
DPS14=NULL
DPS15=NULL
DPS16=NULL
DPS17=NULL
DPS18=NULL
DPS19=NULL
DPS20=NULL
DebuffAllOn=0

[Aggro]
AggroOn=0
AggroSize=5
Aggro1=NULL
Aggro2=NULL
Aggro3=NULL
Aggro4=NULL
Aggro5=NULL

[Heals]
Help=Format Spell|% to heal at i.e. Devout Light Rk. II|50
HealsOn=0
HealInterval=0
AutoRezOn=0
HealsSize=5
Heals1=NULL
Heals2=NULL
Heals3=NULL
Heals4=NULL
Heals5=NULL
XTarHeal=0
XTarHealList=Xtar slots here Example: 5|6|7
HealGroupPetsOn=0
RezMeLast=0

[Cures]
CuresOn=0
CuresSize=5
Cures1=NULL
Cures2=NULL
Cures3=NULL
Cures4=NULL
Cures5=NULL

[Merc]
Help=To use: Turn off Auto Assist in Manage Mercenary Window
MercOn=0
MercAssistAt=92

[Burn]
BurnAllNamed=0
UseTribute=0
BurnSize=15
Burn1=NULL
Burn2=NULL
Burn3=NULL
Burn4=NULL
Burn5=NULL
Burn6=NULL
Burn7=NULL
Burn8=NULL
Burn9=NULL
Burn10=NULL
Burn11=NULL
Burn12=NULL
Burn13=NULL
Burn14=NULL
Burn15=NULL

[Pull]
PullWith=Melee
PullMeleeStick=0
MaxRadius=350
MaxZRange=50
UseWayPointZ=0
PullWait=5
PullRadiusToUse=90
PullRoleToggle=0
ChainPull=0
ChainPullHP=90
PullPause=30|2
PullLevel=0|0
PullArcWidth=0
PullOnReturn=0
[PullAdvanced]
PullLocsOn=0

[AFKTools]
AFKHelp=AFKGMAction=0 Off, 1 Pause Macro, 2 End Macro, 3 Unload MQ2, 4 Quit Game
AFKToolsOn=1
AFKGMAction=1
AFKPCRadius=500
CampOnDeath=0
ClickBacktoCamp=0
[KConditions]
ConOn=0
CondSize=5
Cond1=TRUE
Cond2=TRUE
Cond3=TRUE
Cond4=TRUE
Cond5=TRUE

[KissError]
LastCMD:=/if (!37) {
ErrorDateTime:=06/29/2024 18:30:25
ErrorMsg:=NULL
DataError:=NULL
SyntaxError:=NULL
RunningTime:=171924
BuildDate:=20240527
CurrentUI:=Default
 
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Summer823 said:
Thank you all so much for the replies! To confirm, I had read the documentation prior to posting this question and here is the complete .ini. I'm seriously stumped, about to cancel this toon in my group for a rogue lol.

[General]
KissAssistVer=12.002
Role=Assist
CampRadius=30
CampRadiusExceed=400
ReturnToCamp=0
ChaseAssist=0
ChaseDistance=25
MedOn=1
MedStart=80
MedStop=100
MedCombat=0
LootOn=0
RezAcceptOn=1|90
AcceptInvitesOn=1
GroupWatchOn=0
GroupWatchCheck=FALSE
CorpseRecoveryOn=0
EQBCOn=0
DanNetOn=0
DanNetDelay=20
IRCOn=0
CampfireOn=0
CharInfo=Wizard|4|GOLD
DefaultUI=TRUE
GroupEscapeOn=0
DPSMeter=0
ScatterOn=0
LOSBeforeCombat=0
UseSpawnMaster=0
XTSlot=0

[SpellS]
MiscGem=8
MiscGemLW=0
MiscGemRemem=1
LoadSpellSet=0
SpellSetName=KissAssist
CastingInterruptOn=1
CheckStuckGem=1
Gem1=Shock of Frost
Gem2=Minor Shielding
Gem3=NULL
Gem4=NULL
Gem5=NULL
Gem6=NULL
Gem7=NULL
Gem8=NULL

[Buffs]
BuffsOn=1
BuffsSize=20
Buffs1=Minor Shielding
Buffs2=NULL
Buffs3=NULL
Buffs4=NULL
Buffs5=NULL
Buffs6=NULL
Buffs7=NULL
Buffs8=NULL
Buffs9=NULL
Buffs10=NULL
Buffs11=NULL
Buffs12=NULL
Buffs13=NULL
Buffs14=NULL
Buffs15=NULL
Buffs16=NULL
Buffs17=NULL
Buffs18=NULL
Buffs19=NULL
Buffs20=NULL
RebuffOn=1
CheckBuffsTimer=10
PowerSource=NULL

[Melee]
AssistAt=99
MeleeOn=0
FaceMobOn=1
MeleeDistance=75
StickHow=snaproll
AutoFireOn=0
UseMQ2Melee=0
TargetSwitchingOn=0
PetTauntOverride=0

[GoM]
GoMSHelp=Format - Spell|Target, MA Me or Mob, i.e. Rampaging Servant Rk. II|Mob
GoMSize=3
GoMSpell1=NULL
GoMSpell2=NULL
GoMSpell3=NULL

[AE]
AEOn=0
AESize=10
AERadius=50
AE1=NULL
AE2=NULL
AE3=NULL
AE4=NULL
AE5=NULL
AE6=NULL
AE7=NULL
AE8=NULL
AE9=NULL
AE10=NULL

[DPS]
DPSOn=1
DPSSize=20
DPSSkip=20
DPSInterval=10
DPS1=Shock of Fire|90
DPS2=NULL
DPS3=NULL
DPS4=NULL
DPS5=NULL
DPS6=NULL
DPS7=NULL
DPS8=NULL
DPS9=NULL
DPS10=NULL
DPS11=NULL
DPS12=NULL
DPS13=NULL
DPS14=NULL
DPS15=NULL
DPS16=NULL
DPS17=NULL
DPS18=NULL
DPS19=NULL
DPS20=NULL
DebuffAllOn=0

[Aggro]
AggroOn=0
AggroSize=5
Aggro1=NULL
Aggro2=NULL
Aggro3=NULL
Aggro4=NULL
Aggro5=NULL

[Heals]
Help=Format Spell|% to heal at i.e. Devout Light Rk. II|50
HealsOn=0
HealInterval=0
AutoRezOn=0
HealsSize=5
Heals1=NULL
Heals2=NULL
Heals3=NULL
Heals4=NULL
Heals5=NULL
XTarHeal=0
XTarHealList=Xtar slots here Example: 5|6|7
HealGroupPetsOn=0
RezMeLast=0

[Cures]
CuresOn=0
CuresSize=5
Cures1=NULL
Cures2=NULL
Cures3=NULL
Cures4=NULL
Cures5=NULL

[Merc]
Help=To use: Turn off Auto Assist in Manage Mercenary Window
MercOn=0
MercAssistAt=92

[Burn]
BurnAllNamed=0
UseTribute=0
BurnSize=15
Burn1=NULL
Burn2=NULL
Burn3=NULL
Burn4=NULL
Burn5=NULL
Burn6=NULL
Burn7=NULL
Burn8=NULL
Burn9=NULL
Burn10=NULL
Burn11=NULL
Burn12=NULL
Burn13=NULL
Burn14=NULL
Burn15=NULL

[Pull]
PullWith=Melee
PullMeleeStick=0
MaxRadius=350
MaxZRange=50
UseWayPointZ=0
PullWait=5
PullRadiusToUse=90
PullRoleToggle=0
ChainPull=0
ChainPullHP=90
PullPause=30|2
PullLevel=0|0
PullArcWidth=0
PullOnReturn=0
[PullAdvanced]
PullLocsOn=0

[AFKTools]
AFKHelp=AFKGMAction=0 Off, 1 Pause Macro, 2 End Macro, 3 Unload MQ2, 4 Quit Game
AFKToolsOn=1
AFKGMAction=1
AFKPCRadius=500
CampOnDeath=0
ClickBacktoCamp=0
[KConditions]
ConOn=0
CondSize=5
Cond1=TRUE
Cond2=TRUE
Cond3=TRUE
Cond4=TRUE
Cond5=TRUE

[KissError]
LastCMD:=/if (!37) {
ErrorDateTime:=06/29/2024 18:30:25
ErrorMsg:=NULL
DataError:=NULL
SyntaxError:=NULL
RunningTime:=171924
BuildDate:=20240527
CurrentUI:=Default
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So I see that "KissError" section in your .ini file...that's not normally there unless kissassist had some problem at some point. So just to ensure everything. Is the only thing this caster isn't doing, is casting Shock of Frost? Can you confirm it is doing the Minor Shielding buff on your guys?

Also, are you trying to set up in 1 spot, so using a camp, or are you having your guys follow 1 person using chase mode? If you changed MeleeOn (so set it to 1) just for testing, do you see the caster start meleeing the mobs are you trying to kill? Sorry for asking all sort of basic type questions, but obviously trying to help over a forum it's best to try and confirm all sorts of basic things. Also, just to confirm, in case kissassist didn't start up correctly, when you did /mac kissassist on the guy with your tank/leader targeted, the macro started up properly and it didn't beep and put any sort of error message in the MQ console window?
 
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Summer823 said:
Thank you all so much for the replies! To confirm, I had read the documentation prior to posting this question and here is the complete .ini. I'm seriously stumped, about to cancel this toon in my group for a rogue lol.

[General]
KissAssistVer=12.002
Role=Assist
CampRadius=30
CampRadiusExceed=400
ReturnToCamp=0
ChaseAssist=0
ChaseDistance=25
MedOn=1
MedStart=80
MedStop=100
MedCombat=0
LootOn=0
RezAcceptOn=1|90
AcceptInvitesOn=1
GroupWatchOn=0
GroupWatchCheck=FALSE
CorpseRecoveryOn=0
EQBCOn=0
DanNetOn=0
DanNetDelay=20
IRCOn=0
CampfireOn=0
CharInfo=Wizard|4|GOLD
DefaultUI=TRUE
GroupEscapeOn=0
DPSMeter=0
ScatterOn=0
LOSBeforeCombat=0
UseSpawnMaster=0
XTSlot=0

[SpellS]
MiscGem=8
MiscGemLW=0
MiscGemRemem=1
LoadSpellSet=0
SpellSetName=KissAssist
CastingInterruptOn=1
CheckStuckGem=1
Gem1=Shock of Frost
Gem2=Minor Shielding
Gem3=NULL
Gem4=NULL
Gem5=NULL
Gem6=NULL
Gem7=NULL
Gem8=NULL

[Buffs]
BuffsOn=1
BuffsSize=20
Buffs1=Minor Shielding
Buffs2=NULL
Buffs3=NULL
Buffs4=NULL
Buffs5=NULL
Buffs6=NULL
Buffs7=NULL
Buffs8=NULL
Buffs9=NULL
Buffs10=NULL
Buffs11=NULL
Buffs12=NULL
Buffs13=NULL
Buffs14=NULL
Buffs15=NULL
Buffs16=NULL
Buffs17=NULL
Buffs18=NULL
Buffs19=NULL
Buffs20=NULL
RebuffOn=1
CheckBuffsTimer=10
PowerSource=NULL

[Melee]
AssistAt=99
MeleeOn=0
FaceMobOn=1
MeleeDistance=75
StickHow=snaproll
AutoFireOn=0
UseMQ2Melee=0
TargetSwitchingOn=0
PetTauntOverride=0

[GoM]
GoMSHelp=Format - Spell|Target, MA Me or Mob, i.e. Rampaging Servant Rk. II|Mob
GoMSize=3
GoMSpell1=NULL
GoMSpell2=NULL
GoMSpell3=NULL

[AE]
AEOn=0
AESize=10
AERadius=50
AE1=NULL
AE2=NULL
AE3=NULL
AE4=NULL
AE5=NULL
AE6=NULL
AE7=NULL
AE8=NULL
AE9=NULL
AE10=NULL

[DPS]
DPSOn=1
DPSSize=20
DPSSkip=20
DPSInterval=10
DPS1=Shock of Fire|90
DPS2=NULL
DPS3=NULL
DPS4=NULL
DPS5=NULL
DPS6=NULL
DPS7=NULL
DPS8=NULL
DPS9=NULL
DPS10=NULL
DPS11=NULL
DPS12=NULL
DPS13=NULL
DPS14=NULL
DPS15=NULL
DPS16=NULL
DPS17=NULL
DPS18=NULL
DPS19=NULL
DPS20=NULL
DebuffAllOn=0

[Aggro]
AggroOn=0
AggroSize=5
Aggro1=NULL
Aggro2=NULL
Aggro3=NULL
Aggro4=NULL
Aggro5=NULL

[Heals]
Help=Format Spell|% to heal at i.e. Devout Light Rk. II|50
HealsOn=0
HealInterval=0
AutoRezOn=0
HealsSize=5
Heals1=NULL
Heals2=NULL
Heals3=NULL
Heals4=NULL
Heals5=NULL
XTarHeal=0
XTarHealList=Xtar slots here Example: 5|6|7
HealGroupPetsOn=0
RezMeLast=0

[Cures]
CuresOn=0
CuresSize=5
Cures1=NULL
Cures2=NULL
Cures3=NULL
Cures4=NULL
Cures5=NULL

[Merc]
Help=To use: Turn off Auto Assist in Manage Mercenary Window
MercOn=0
MercAssistAt=92

[Burn]
BurnAllNamed=0
UseTribute=0
BurnSize=15
Burn1=NULL
Burn2=NULL
Burn3=NULL
Burn4=NULL
Burn5=NULL
Burn6=NULL
Burn7=NULL
Burn8=NULL
Burn9=NULL
Burn10=NULL
Burn11=NULL
Burn12=NULL
Burn13=NULL
Burn14=NULL
Burn15=NULL

[Pull]
PullWith=Melee
PullMeleeStick=0
MaxRadius=350
MaxZRange=50
UseWayPointZ=0
PullWait=5
PullRadiusToUse=90
PullRoleToggle=0
ChainPull=0
ChainPullHP=90
PullPause=30|2
PullLevel=0|0
PullArcWidth=0
PullOnReturn=0
[PullAdvanced]
PullLocsOn=0

[AFKTools]
AFKHelp=AFKGMAction=0 Off, 1 Pause Macro, 2 End Macro, 3 Unload MQ2, 4 Quit Game
AFKToolsOn=1
AFKGMAction=1
AFKPCRadius=500
CampOnDeath=0
ClickBacktoCamp=0
[KConditions]
ConOn=0
CondSize=5
Cond1=TRUE
Cond2=TRUE
Cond3=TRUE
Cond4=TRUE
Cond5=TRUE

[KissError]
LastCMD:=/if (!37) {
ErrorDateTime:=06/29/2024 18:30:25
ErrorMsg:=NULL
DataError:=NULL
SyntaxError:=NULL
RunningTime:=171924
BuildDate:=20240527
CurrentUI:=Default
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Shock of Fire != Shock of Frost
 
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Yep it's casting minor shield normally, and im roaming around killing things. And the casters do melee when that's set to 1! I'm not sure what's up, I've tried loading others INI files found in the macros portion of the site and that's not working either. I'll load some melee instead, not a big deal. Just wanted to have some fun :) thanks for all the help!
 
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Summer823 said:
Yep it's casting minor shield normally, and im roaming around killing things. And the casters do melee when that's set to 1! I'm not sure what's up, I've tried loading others INI files found in the macros portion of the site and that's not working either. I'll load some melee instead, not a big deal. Just wanted to have some fun :) thanks for all the help!
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So, did you see that someone pointed out that you have one spell loaded but trying to cast another spell?
 
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Just to add some additional information to expand on what @Many_Whelps posted. Kiss will not mem a spell during combat, so it the combat spell is NOT on your GEM/spell bar the caster will not be able to cast. Do you have Shock of Fire on your Gem/Spell bar?
 
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