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I have been a Scout for some time now, so I am familiar with the basics. I am curious about weapon usage and hunting techniques. I fight exclusively with a rifle and traps so here we go.

I know that to get the best results with a rifle one needs to be prone, but this is counter productive to throwing traps. Do I throw max traps then go prone? I am usually spotted when kneeled and throwing traps almost exclusively after the first trap makes contact so I don't see how this works. I guess my question is more of how to execute this move if it is even effective at all.

Next, since now I am prone with a rifle, should I utilize the Threaten-type shots to keep the critter at bay while I whittle down it's mind pool? If this is not very effective, do I then switch to a pistol? Is this worth the down time while the weapons switch?

I am mostly looking to streamline my hunting style to maximize my XP input and minimize my healing time. Also, I am hunting on Naboo. I have run for what seemed like miles without seeing any critters. Is this normal? I usually hunt SE of Theed. Is there a better area to hunt on Naboo?

Lastly, can someone tell me where the Rebel and Imperial concentrations are on Naboo? I have found an Imperial Recruiter in Theed and Rebel encampments outside of the city, but I have not been to any other towns. Maybe a marathon-type run of Naboo is in order.

Thanks to all how reply.

When a trap hits successfuly it will always alert the mob every time. Unsuccessful attempts will not alert the mob though. Warningshot/threatenshot is very useful, but the slow speeds of rifles makes it somewhat useless. If you miss once, or if it doesn't take effect (it doesn't always work), you are pretty screwed. Or, if the creature runs out of range before you can fire again (to draw it back towards you) you will have to walk 150m or more to find it.

I guess I should be more specific. How do you thow a trap and then go prone to shoot without a critter locating you. Everytime one of my traps hits, the critter knows exactly where I am so going prone is of no use. How do I complete this chainofeventswithout being seen?

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jmatt wrote:

>>> How do you thow a trap and then go prone to shoot without a critter locating you.

You don't. I typically engage with rifle until the critter detects and charges me. When he gets close, I stand, throw a few traps and switch to my melee weapon. This way I get a little XP for all three skills with each kill.

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That's the way I usually do it. Shoot them until they charge, then drop a trap on them on the way in, switch over to melee (usually unarmed) and just go at them until they drop.

Mike

>>> How do you thow a trap and then go prone to shoot without a critter locating you.

You don't. I typically engage with rifle until the critter detects and charges me. When he gets close, I stand, throw a few traps and switch to my melee weapon. This way I get a little XP for all three skills with each kill.

Guys,

What I typically do is throw on mask scent, work up close, throw two or three traps and then switch to the rifle. Generally, if they are stunned or rooted I have time to get the mind bleed on and then I alternate Warning Shot and Head Shot 2 until they're down. I'm able to solo Falumpsets and the occasional Fambaa using this technique - without my bot!

B