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

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.

dont be affraid to just level with them and just say "man, my life SUCKS! can you help me twist the bosses arm or something?".

what are you aiming for? I might know someone who might be worth trying, angel, demon, annunaki, nec, whatever, I've met quite a bit and me and my spirit seeing girlfriend (someone pushed us togeather, you have NO idea how excited I was when I found out she could see spirits. progress, was insanely fast) should be able to push you in the right direction.