[1.2.279] Skill nerfs this time

If what you are suggesting is just jump casting, like what archers do, then it would make no difference in the range of the skill.
It would count as if you cast it from the ground where you were.

You can see the difference if you try yourself. Looks like you only have about 4 more levels to go
In the skele mini dungeon, you can't reach 2nd platform from top when you cast ultimates from the platform below that unless you jump cast. Jump casting allows you to reach all 3 platforms at same time. Archer jump cast is a bit different, i've used that before too. The arrows goes as if you shot from ground even though the character is jumping over the arrow.

I havn't read up everything on this argument about ToT. But if melee characters get both best exp and money out of the same place at the same time shouldn't mages get the same benefit? Why should only mages have to hunt and train separately? thats spending twice the time as anyone else.