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Thread: Area Track Issue
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Foomerang
Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:18 pm
#1
Im having a problem with area tracking that can be quickly fixed.
Pre-CU creature tracking was effective because creature names reflected their difficulty.
But now its all screwed up. I may find a huurton pup thats lvl 82 or a fierce piket protector thats lvl 31. In fact any creature can be just about any range of levels which is frustrating when tracking for creature harvesting.
Solution: When your tracking window pops up and shows the results, it should also have the CL by the creature's name.
Anyone else think this is a good idea? or am I alone on this one?
thanks
linusboarder
Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:19 pm
#2
I do think that's a good idea. It should be a skill box in One of the Tracking boxes
Circe' Pojia
Foomerang
Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:30 pm
#3
Yeal like a "Tracking Combat Level" or something.
This would prevent a lot of wasted time travelling to a group of mobs only to find out that its someones mission.
Calculus_Entropy
Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:04 pm
#4
I think it's a great idea. It would certainly be a perk for us 
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Almagill
Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:15 pm
#5
Calculus_Entropy wrote:
I think it's a great idea. It would certainly be a perk for us
Without wishing to rain on anyones parade, how can you tell how 'aggressive' or 'tough' a critter is from it's tracks?
"Okay, looks like we had some nuna through here earlier, and these ones here [points at huge biker boot prints] are REALLY aggressive..."
but I know what you mean, yup.
Foomerang
Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:34 pm
#6
heheh yeah i know what you mean. i still cant fihure out how i can track a shuttleport, those must be some wicked tracks. 
WildBil2Me
Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:42 pm
#7
We mentioned something like this back when the CU first came out. I think its a fantastic idea and I'm glad someone is bringing it back up!
I've always felt /areatrack should offer Distance, Direction, and name plus give you the ability to place a waypoint on a creature or even select it for more dynamic tracking options. Adding the CL is extremely important now that we don't need to worry about aggro from Lower level mobs, and is great for hunting parties after XP.
Message Edited by WildBil2Me on 07-12-2005 06:43 PM
Calculus_Entropy
Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:49 pm
#8
Almagill wrote:
Calculus_Entropy wrote:
I think it's a great idea. It would certainly be a perk for us
Without wishing to rain on anyones parade, how can you tell how 'aggressive' or 'tough' a critter is from it's tracks?
"Okay, looks like we had some nuna through here earlier, and these ones here [points at huge biker boot prints] are REALLY aggressive..."
but I know what you mean, yup.
Don't get me started on inconsistencies in this game, boy.
Nemo0
Tue Jul 12, 2005 4:16 pm
#9
Almagill wrote:
Calculus_Entropy wrote:
I think it's a great idea. It would certainly be a perk for us
Without wishing to rain on anyones parade, how can you tell how 'aggressive' or 'tough' a critter is from it's tracks?
"Okay, looks like we had some nuna through here earlier, and these ones here [points at huge biker boot prints] are REALLY aggressive..."
but I know what you mean, yup.
Well, you could argue that the CL is related to the size: "This is one HUGE nuna!"
Or, maybe, you can tell how "soft" the creature's skin was: "Hmm, these tracks seem much better defined than usual. This nuna's skin must be unusually thick."
Or possibly longer claws, etc.
Takanudo
Tue Jul 12, 2005 4:23 pm
#10
Nemo0 wrote:
Well, you could argue that the CL is related to the size: "This is one HUGE nuna!"
Or, maybe, you can tell how "soft" the creature's skin was: "Hmm, these tracks seem much better defined than usual. This nuna's skin must be unusually thick."
Or possibly longer claws, etc.
I come from the Frank Sinatra "I've got chunks of guys like you in my stool" school of tracking. Cleary, the size of the poodoo best indicates CL.
-Takanudo (justshared too much, didn't he?)
blue6sw16
Wed Jul 13, 2005 5:13 pm
#11
i think this is a excellent idea they need to make track a lot better now its almost as good as /who but u can find creatures too lol
Carason
Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:39 am
#12
Personally, I would like to see the /areatrack have the ability to ingore/filter out any mission-generated lairs/critters. This would eliminate the level 82 huurtons, etc.
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