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I've noticed that a number of creatures that LIST special attacks do not actually USE these special attacks. Is this an artifact of code that has survived to the present game?

Example: bloodseeker mite queens and riverside sulfur mynoks both show a special attack of 'strong disease.' After extensive tests involving both these species, I have yet to see a working disease attack, wild or tamed. Mantigrue screechers seem to have no problem using 'plague strike,' an AOE disease attack.

Thanks to Brisc for his confirmation of these listed attacks the other day on Endor, and thanks to MTKA/MCH Smack Tacular for being a punching bag while these species were tested.

Xaq,

We actually had this discussion in-game yesterday, so I won't repeat myself.

I'll post a question on the Correspondent boards and if I get an answer, I'll let you know!

B

Sorry, Brisc... I was hoping that by opening this up for discussion, we might find that someone else out there has come across something I've missed. Thanks again for taking an interest in this question, though.

Xaq,

No - it's fine. I make no claims that I am the be all and end all of Scout knowledge. I'm hoping that some of the other Scouts can answer this question.

Just wanted to let you know I've asked for Dev clarification as well.

B

Xaq,

The Devs got back to me with an answer to your question. It appears that the critters that had the strong and medium disease attacks simply weren't using them.

According to the Dev in charge ofCHs,creatures with strong or medium poison attacks will start using them in the next ("upcoming") publish.

I hope this answers your question AND makes you happy. Let me know if there is anything else you need.

B