Bio Engineer Archive
Thread: BE Superstitions: an opportunity for sharing, growing, and yes, loving.
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Sovyen
Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:52 am
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I just wanted to offer a thread that didn't bubble over with CU/Curb-related disaster, death, and decay. Sooooo, having done RL DNA sampling and genetic breeding with Insane Pygmy Mutant Fruit Flies, it's quite apparent that SWG BEing ain't an exact science, which, as often happens, leads to superstition. This thread's purpose is to share our superstitions for some light-hearted LOLing and perhaps a bit of bizarre wisdom... if we're lucky.
So, I'll go first:
Crafting while standing is bad juju.
Keepthe inventory window open while crafting as it helps limit failures... or so I'd like to believe.
Crafting with any wounds at allinvitesdebacle. Invision a Swiss clockmaker with a rotten hangover... or a broken arm.
Should you notice multiple failures in a row, especiallyat a low complexity level, disconnect and reconnect.
If you've been crafting for a while, get up and go wash your hands before handling youruber-DNA. At first I laughed when I read that sampling at night yields a higher success rate, but honestly, I think itdoes work.
Considering how much time I spend on my stomach sampling, I shouldpetitionthe dev's for+25 Terrain Negotiationsled-shirts. Yes, the rumors you've heard are true, on occasion Ido /pet prizedcreatures before I stab their arses.Hehe... have a fun day!
Message Edited by Sovyen on 03-31-2005 08:55 AM
rahbert
Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:15 pm
#2
Hahaha, that's hilarious stuff.
I don't really have any superstitions though
I don't really have any superstitions though
MTOCatalog
Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:26 pm
#3
I always craft pets while Meditating. Don't know what I'm going to do when I drop TKA. 
evfields
Thu Mar 31, 2005 2:35 pm
#4
-Kreetles are the most intelligent creature (how else can they always break maskscent?)
-The Mereks are out to get me, clean and simple.
-There is a hidden BE skill mod, best described as "spawning creatures who are almost garunteed to beat up on your unbuffed arse - +100"
-The Mereks are out to get me, clean and simple.
-There is a hidden BE skill mod, best described as "spawning creatures who are almost garunteed to beat up on your unbuffed arse - +100"
Anarrion
Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:17 pm
#5
1. When experimenting on Mutant Rancor DNA, place your mouse over the 'Run Experiment' button, then count to 10, before hitting the button. This willlower the chances of a crit failure.It doesn't seem tohelp if it is not Mutant Rancor DNA.
2a. The further away you are from civilization, the less your chance of a crit failure.
2b. Lag significantly increases the chance of a crit failure.
3. Before crafting, select the crafting station with your mouse.
4. Putting experiment points into Psychology decreases the CL of the resultant creature.
5. Drinking Brandy increases your success rate at sampling.
6.If you'resampling Mutant Rancors, and your mask scent breaks, the worst thing to do is run. If you don't move, they can't see you.
7. Some Mutant Rancors can't be sampled. Every attempt will fail. Even if your backpack is not full.
Sovyen
Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:13 pm
#6
Anarrion, I agree with your 2b observation 100%. It's as if server lag equates to holding the BE in greater suspense onlyto laugh maliciously with that nasty "crtical failure" message.
SmokingFrog
Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:07 pm
#7
Great stuff! Here's my own personal addition:
If you openyour inventory window and delete less-desirable AA dna while sampling dna, you will invariably aggro the beasty. Crazed robas will always ruin your maskscent - avoid them at all costs. You can never find a young malkloc plainswalker when you're looking for one,but if yougo in search of Rho Kwi Guardians...you'll inevitably find the YPM by chance...and never see a RKG the entire time.
RancorPoker
Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:34 pm
#8
Anarrion wrote:1. When experimenting on Mutant Rancor DNA, place your mouse over the 'Run Experiment' button, then count to 10, before hitting the button. This will lower the chances of a crit failure. It doesn't seem to help if it is not Mutant Rancor DNA.
OMG. I do the same thing. How trippy.
Message Edited by RancorPoker on 03-31-2005 07:35 PM
Sneakthief2004
Fri Apr 01, 2005 5:21 am
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*When out hunting for a specific DNA you will inevitably not find the creature you are looking for, but the creature you couldn't find the day before will be everywhere.
*The more DNA you have the lesser the chance of a critical failure, as your DNA is depleted and if your still not happy with the results the chance of critical failure goes up exponentially.
RancorPoker
Mon Apr 04, 2005 4:02 pm
#10
Sneakthief2004 wrote:*When out hunting for a specific DNA you will inevitably not find the creature you are looking for, but the creature you couldn't find the day before will be everywhere.
That's not a superstition, it's true.*The more DNA you have the lesser the chance of a critical failure, as your DNA is depleted and if your still not happy with the results the chance of critical failure goes up exponentially.
RancorPoker
Mon Apr 04, 2005 4:03 pm
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*During the crafting phase, stop the spinning graphic of what you're crafting. Then line it up either sideview, or frontal view. Then pause for 5 seconds before hitting the next button. Sometimes I"ll chant, "Please do not crit, please do not crit."
KatScratchFever
Thu Apr 07, 2005 2:04 pm
#12
I must make tissues while wearing my long white dress.Guess I am married to my BE profession.
Sise ~ Master BE/Master Dancer
Starsider
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