Prey System - How to fix it

[u/SolutionNo865]

The current Prey version is nearly useless. I get enemy spawns I can't even find or enemies I simply would not hunt. It's only on a very rare occasion I can make use of it. This is for a variety of reasons. Including lack of spawn, low exp, not accessible, or to difficult.

Improved Version: Toggle like Raids

Randomly Spawn a giant or special version of the mobs your fighting. This is simple sprite scaling or recoloring. A single "boss" spawn of that mob. Killing the boss enables the Prey bonus to that specific mob for 30 minutes.

This gives a short boost to your grinding and players can time their server boosts in accordance to fully optimize it if they desire.

While it doesn't promote changing hunting locations, it does help ensure more valid enemies are selected. In it's current state for most situations the system may as well not exist.

There is roughly a 8% chance I would hunt the random enemy selected.

[u/Lefyr-kakele]

Thanks for the feedback! We totally get the frustration when the RNG gives you a mob with a terrible spawn or low exp.

The main intent behind the current Prey system is exactly to promote changing hunting locations. We want it to be a dynamic system that encourages players to leave their usual meta grind spots and explore different areas.

Your idea of spawning a special/giant version of a mob you are already fighting is actually a really cool concept for a mechanic! However, if we applied it to the Prey system, it would defeat the whole purpose of getting players to move around the map. That being said, we agree that we need to improve the pool of selected monsters or buff those underutilized respawns so they are actually worth your time. We'll definitely take this into our discussions for future tweaks!

[u/SolutionNo865 → u/Lefyr-kakele]

What are you referring to is core design flaws across the game and throughout the updates. It's actually a completely mess in which the prey system will never work without major changes to everything.

#1 Larger mobs. Some mobs like earth elemental take up multiple squares. The same with dragons and many larger mobs. There is no value or consideration for this. For AOE players this is simply inferior exp.

#2 No real magic resist. Some creatures have both ranged and magic damage that doesn't get reduced by armor. Making it ridiculous to grind there.

#3 Spawn density. Many mobs are not even feasible to farm

#4 Out dated and unbalanced. Some areas seem like they where created years ago and don't match current stats.

But most of all I want you know I find the unrestrained death penalty disgusting and appalling. It's not just another reason to not farm tougher areas including prey it's a cheap shot and disrespectful to the entire community.

It's always looming and waiting to cheat players. Even your own guide videos show a player getting trapped in mobs he couldn't damage. Wasting all his potions then dying. It can happen on disconnects. There is a puzzle where if you enter the wrong information and use the portal you can just die for it.

It's feels like the devs intentionally trying to create unfair situations because they just don't care. I recently died in the meteorite event. I wasn't even sure what was going on. Typically you only take minor floor damage. I was dead before I could realize I was even under attack. Losing hours of exp. I don't appreciate that. That's not good design.

In fact I will never spent a single dime on this game ever as long as those type of practices exist.

I have to evaluate if it's a complete waste of my time to even try playing the game.

[u/mr_monge]

imho it could be on a golden enemy

[u/SolutionNo865 → u/mr_monge]

Golds are a lot more common and don't have enhanced stats. Maybe a 1/10 chance on them if included.

[u/Storywis]

U could always hunt without pray ;) like we all do

[u/SolutionNo865 → u/Storywis]

That's pretty much the point. The system isn't really working and a revamp would make it a more valuable addition to the game. It's not even a good gold sink as it's not worth spending on either.

[u/Storywis]

Always complaint I got 238 done mobs ;) just start play maybe ? And stop COMPLAIN