User blog comment:Emptylord/Blogs/Time-themed abilities/@comment-5588011-20140103231903/@comment-3974211-20140106140515

(Sorry for the delayed response - I never got an email notification for your replay.)

Controlled Forces is a very interesting concept, although I think playback would be very difficult. The mana cost also sounds extortionate, and basically drains Zilean's mana pool for what is effectively a 250-strength shield (something Janna can do for pittance). Wouldn't it be more readable as a skill if:
 * Zilean shields the target ally for 80 / 140 / 200 / 260 / 320 for 3 seconds. After the 3 seconds or when the shield is broken, Zilean can activate Backlash.
 * Zilean blasts the target enemy for the total damage mitigated by the shield (up to 80 / 140 / 200 / 260 / 320 ).

Linked Time is a basic concept that could definitely work; and Trapped Time sounds fascinating. :)