For those who utilize the spirit’s chain and the black box curse given in the Lemegeton’s Goetia.
Do you find the spirits are more willing to obey and to perform the tasks given to them as long as the Magician stays firm and treats them well after successfuly threatening them. Or do you find them counterproductive, only to be used in extreme measures?
I’ve been reading through John R King IV's book Imperial Arts and in many entries the spirits are reluctant to perform the tasks given. They only oblige and perform what is asked of them after threats of curses or torture.
What are your experiences with the curses? Do you find them effective when dealing with disobedient spirits who won’t come or do as expected?