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IDProjectCategoryLast Update
0004614Valley 1Balance IssueMar 15, 2012 8:14 pm
ReporterFallingStar Assigned ToChris_McElligottPark  
Status resolvedResolutionfixed 
Product Version0.517 
Fixed in Version0.906 
Summary0004614: Bear traps and player rhinos balance
DescriptionI'm sure these are areas that will have a lot of fleshing out later, but just tried them with newer patches and thought feedback might help future development in those areas.

Bear trap is never good to use. It takes a long time to set one compared to casting a spell, has a long recharge, and even on chunks 10 levels lower than the player they do about 30% damage to a trash mob. Add in that they can't be used on flying creatures and its rough. Perhaps they should be on par with death touch leveled with character in damage? That or have them be mostly utility items - ie lock a creature in place for x seconds.

Rhinos also are weak damage wise, but I was seeing them more as a moving meat shield / distraction mostly. I don't think the amount of damage/ distraction was worth 0.5 health scroll each, but they were fast to cast at least. Was thinking if they could have a chance of knock back (not 100% or they would be a wrecking ball) I could see using them when trying to run through higher level outdoor areas to the next region as a distraction below as I jumped above.

Again, pretty minor as I doubt many people mess with them, but thought it was worth a mention.
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Internal WeightMajor Problem

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Chris_McElligottPark

Oct 5, 2011 6:40 pm

administrator   ~0015832

Definitely worth a mention, these are something we need to get the balanced tuned better on for sure.

Jerebaldo1

Oct 5, 2011 7:34 pm

reporter   ~0015833

Oo, I havent even tried bear trap yet, but if it's useless, no bueno. Yeah, I'd say a root + damage would make for a fun makeover of this trap.

tigersfan

Jan 27, 2012 10:05 am

reporter   ~0018232

I'll leave this open for now, as these probably still need balancing.

Chris_McElligottPark

Mar 15, 2012 8:14 pm

administrator   ~0020896

Have worked on these a lot, but most lately:

* The strength of bear traps has tripled.

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
Oct 5, 2011 5:16 pm FallingStar New Issue
Oct 5, 2011 5:33 pm FallingStar Description Updated
Oct 5, 2011 6:40 pm Chris_McElligottPark Internal Weight => Major Problem
Oct 5, 2011 6:40 pm Chris_McElligottPark Note Added: 0015832
Oct 5, 2011 6:40 pm Chris_McElligottPark Status new => acknowledged
Oct 5, 2011 7:34 pm Jerebaldo1 Note Added: 0015833
Jan 27, 2012 10:05 am tigersfan Note Added: 0018232
Mar 15, 2012 8:14 pm Chris_McElligottPark Note Added: 0020896
Mar 15, 2012 8:14 pm Chris_McElligottPark Status acknowledged => resolved
Mar 15, 2012 8:14 pm Chris_McElligottPark Fixed in Version => 0.906
Mar 15, 2012 8:14 pm Chris_McElligottPark Resolution open => fixed
Mar 15, 2012 8:14 pm Chris_McElligottPark Assigned To => Chris_McElligottPark
Apr 14, 2014 9:29 am Chris_McElligottPark Category Gameplay - Balance Issue => Balance Issue