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IDProjectCategoryLast Update
0004673Valley 1Gameplay IssueOct 7, 2011 3:17 pm
ReporterFallingStar Assigned To 
Status closedResolutionno change required 
Product Version0.520 
Summary0004673: Shadow bats and shields
DescriptionThe current AI behavior for the underground shadow bats doesn't mix well with shields. The shield correctly blocks their attack from damaging the player, but the bat both gets the vampiric bonus to their own health, and goes into the running away for a bit before attacking again behavior (which can be exploited).

Maybe they need to be the first shield penetrating enemy?
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Chris_McElligottPark

Oct 7, 2011 3:09 pm

administrator   ~0016109

That part of the behavior is actually correct, because they're winding up absorbing stuff from your shield. But, their cooldown after a hit needs to be lower, I imagine. And their AI needs work in general, as noted in other threads.

FallingStar

Oct 7, 2011 3:15 pm

reporter   ~0016110

Good enough, sometimes I'm not sure whats totally intended or not =p. I definitely do like the shields, just really changes the complexion of some things drastically, so readjusting.

Chris_McElligottPark

Oct 7, 2011 3:17 pm

administrator   ~0016111

Yeah, for sure -- the shields have been planned for a long time (I kept bringing them up in response to various things like ice bats), but they're definitely a fundamental shift in what is actually playable. And I do have worries that some exploits with them will be found, but knock on wood here's hoping not. ;)

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
Oct 7, 2011 3:07 pm FallingStar New Issue
Oct 7, 2011 3:09 pm Chris_McElligottPark Note Added: 0016109
Oct 7, 2011 3:10 pm tigersfan Internal Weight => New
Oct 7, 2011 3:10 pm tigersfan Status new => closed
Oct 7, 2011 3:10 pm tigersfan Resolution open => no change required
Oct 7, 2011 3:15 pm FallingStar Note Added: 0016110
Oct 7, 2011 3:17 pm Chris_McElligottPark Note Added: 0016111
Apr 14, 2014 9:28 am Chris_McElligottPark Category Gameplay - General Complaint => Gameplay Issue