>I remember a time when the mongoose form was pretty strong -
>or at least able to contend with other forms. I don't know
>how, when or even if it ever got nerfed.

It didn't. Other forms got better, and its biggest weakness people figured out and exploited. I added a small chance for them to avoid area spells which will help with that.

>I have yet
>to dodge a spell with it, and I have dodged very few and far
>between skills.

You're probably not paying any attention then. 2nd icicle I cast at the mongoose...

cast 'icicle' mongoose
You try to cast a spell at a mongoose but he is no longer there.
A mongoose has a few scratches.

So long, and thanks for all the fish!