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Thread: pet question/challenge...
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Dsabre
Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:31 am
#1
well seeing as how I don't have enough skill points to pick up more than explore 2...and after reading a lot about making pets...I am curious to know what kind of pets could be created using DNA from creatures that are not aggro...
the only 3 good non-aggro creatures I've been able to find are the thune heard leader, seething bol crusher, and young malkloc plainswalker. are there any others worth sampling besides those 3?
most of the good pet recipes that I've seen involve mostly aggro creature DNA...I'm curious to see what kind of pets can be made without using any DNA from any aggro creatures (so no sampling from a pet you made with aggro creature DNA either). multiple generations are fine, any cl as long as its under 70 (I don't think you could even make a cl 70+ without using DNA from aggro creatures tho).
I know its possible to sample from aggro creatures without mask scent (or even with very little of a bonus)...but it might be interesting to see what kind of pets are possible without using any of the most commonly used DNA.
the only 3 good non-aggro creatures I've been able to find are the thune heard leader, seething bol crusher, and young malkloc plainswalker. are there any others worth sampling besides those 3?
most of the good pet recipes that I've seen involve mostly aggro creature DNA...I'm curious to see what kind of pets can be made without using any DNA from any aggro creatures (so no sampling from a pet you made with aggro creature DNA either). multiple generations are fine, any cl as long as its under 70 (I don't think you could even make a cl 70+ without using DNA from aggro creatures tho).
I know its possible to sample from aggro creatures without mask scent (or even with very little of a bonus)...but it might be interesting to see what kind of pets are possible without using any of the most commonly used DNA.
Faith13ss
Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:36 am
#2
if you have problems with agro creatures try finding and experianced ranger to use camo on you.
Dsabre
Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:41 am
#3
Faith13ss wrote:
if you have problems with agro creatures try finding and experianced ranger to use camo on you.
its not so much that I can't deal with aggro creatures...just that since I don't have enough skill points to get a meaningful amount of a mask scent bonus, I thought I'd try making some pets without using any aggro creature DNA...(haven't seen a single recipe that has tried this yet)
seemed like an interesting thing to do since every recipe I've seen calls for MR, MDH, MH, VD, GVT, etc.
sticking to what works is all fine and good, just thought I'd ask about/suggest a different approach in case anyone else wanted to try...or if anyone had any suggestions as to other non-aggro creatures that could be useful.
GFoyle
Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:50 am
#4
There are other creatures Gurrecks (assuming you can find them!), Blurrgs and Roba Boars are all CL50 with armour. You ought to be able to do something with them 
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.A search on www.swgcreatures.com ought to find sources of DNA,
As to recipes involving only non-aggro DNA - sorry, Maskscent IV is pretty much a pre-requisite for BE........
ArthurDentOnBria
Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:55 am
#5
you know, I think you could actually make some pretty nice mid-level stuff with non-aggro dna. It seems that the basis of an awful lot of the CL 20 - 35 level critters that are made are based on merek harvester dna, but I'd bet that you could substitute young malkoloc plains walker instead and get a very similar result.
For example, an "aggro" combine might be something like:
MH-MH-bj-bj/mcc
bj = blooming jax
mcc = merek cavern creeper
mh = merek harvester
the non-aggro equivalent might be:
ympw-ympw-bj-bj-gw
gw - gurk whelp
I think the two combines would yield very similar results actually.
Dsabre
Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:55 am
#6
kinda figured that explore 4 was a pre-req for making great creatures...but thats the challenge part...to make a good pet (maybe not great...but good should be do-able) without using any of the tried, tested, and proven methods.
forgot about the endor creatures...thanks for reminding me.
forgot about the endor creatures...thanks for reminding me.
jhh
Mon Sep 20, 2004 12:34 am
#7
You can always ask another BE if he or she is interested in selling you DNA samples.
As for aggressive mobs - if you are quick (and lucky) you can often fly right up to an aggressive mob, and macro /dismount ; /sampledna - after you start sampling the mob cannot attack you, and you cannot attack it. This is the tactic I use on some of the nastier mobs that like to mess up my maskscent - BMBQ and mutant rancor in particular. If you get attacked just hop back on the bike and run for it.
As for aggressive mobs - if you are quick (and lucky) you can often fly right up to an aggressive mob, and macro /dismount ; /sampledna - after you start sampling the mob cannot attack you, and you cannot attack it. This is the tactic I use on some of the nastier mobs that like to mess up my maskscent - BMBQ and mutant rancor in particular. If you get attacked just hop back on the bike and run for it.
Mattakar
Mon Sep 20, 2004 2:52 pm
#8
I think the Maklocs and Surefoot Brackasets are good non agro genestock.
Dsabre
Mon Sep 20, 2004 6:04 pm
#9
NancyJ wrote:
You can sample any creature without mask scent, its just a *lot* harder and slower.
Dont let not having mask scent stop you from sampling anything and making great creatures if thats what you want to do.
its not stopping me...but rather than play "follow the leader" to start, and spend a lot of time to get results that everyone else is getting...figured I'd try something different...making the best possible pet isn't really a concern for me...just having some fun seeing what kind of pets I can make without using the most common recipes, etc...and if I so happen to come across a good combination, that'd be great, if not I'll still be having my fun. (if all anyone does is sample from a handful of creatures to make pets with...whats the point in having such a diverse, and flexible crafting system?)
NancyJ
Tue Sep 21, 2004 12:18 am
#10
You can sample any creature without mask scent, its just a *lot* harder and slower.
Dont let not having mask scent stop you from sampling anything and making great creatures if thats what you want to do.
Dont let not having mask scent stop you from sampling anything and making great creatures if thats what you want to do.
Warrem
Tue Sep 21, 2004 12:48 am
#11
i made a cl 37 graul from seething bol crusher using ave and aave in all slots and using 7 points i had for phis and aggro and got 65% kenetic and 100%stun as well as some other resists. it is vuln to heat and light saber. does 260-300 damage i think, cant remember cause im on vacation. I think im going to get more sbc dna and try some generations with other stuff mixed in.
Bendi_James
Tue Sep 21, 2004 2:31 pm
#12
Go Max on the Mask Scent BE field clothing and have yourself some of that lovely smelling Jawa Beer before sampling. This has improved my ability to sample Mutant Rancors probably 40%...Honest
Bonestein
Wed Sep 22, 2004 8:53 am
#13
I have only mask scent 3, and BE clothes that reach the +25 limit. I don't use jawa beer, I don't seem to have too big of a problem getting DNA from any of the creatures that I sample. Just walk up from behind, stay behind trees and rocks, and prone crawl if needed. The problem is I only have 4 skill points available, and can't drop anything, so I fall one point sort of mask scent 4.
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