>why doesn't t cancel the affects of bloodthirst? I would
>think from the helpfile that it would most definately cancel
>the affects, and deathblow also. Hard to get all hype to go
>nuts on everyone you see and deal mindboggling damage when
>you're moping around

I can think of a couple of reasons why:

1. Power Word Despondence just isn't strong enough. Rager powers ARE based on anti-magic, let's remember.

2. Maybe it can work, but just isn't very likely to.