Previous Experience Required For Grimoire Work? Options

I have yet to perform any sort of magical ritual whatsoever, except the old obsessive-compulsive things I didn't actually have a choice in... and judging by their efficacy, or rather lack of efficacy, they weren't very magical.

I have, however, read a good deal, both in books and on these and other forums. One thing that I keep encountering is the notion that you must be experienced to successfully make use of these "classical" grimoires. Opinions seem to vary as to why exactly, though; or even if you have to be at all. Imperial Arts, for instance, gives no credence at all to this idea; but since he practiced for quite a while before, and since I know of several others who are unable to get results even when doing perfect rituals, I'm not sure what to think.

Opinions? None of the medieval grimoires I have read mentioned required previous competence, but perhaps they assume competence already, or something.

All replies welcome :-)

This post has been edited by Vilhjalmr: Apr 18 2009, 09:48 PM

Well that's just dandy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks for the response! I'm glad to see another person getting results (for selfless and selfish reaons); I will try it out and we'll see what happens.

This post has been edited by Vilhjalmr: Apr 19 2009, 09:49 PM