BeastMaster and Animals
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 2:33 am
An interesting discussion came up between admin and players about the power of BeastMaster and the the current balance of animals. I'm just curious to get opinions on this. As was the admin at the time.
My current opinion is rather simple. Moorhounds are obviously the choice of most BeastMasters. However, obtaining 3-4 is a walk in the park under the current system. I think 3 should be the max with the third moorhound being difficult to obtain. I think there needs to be stronger or perhaps more creative alternatives. The best reptile can be beaten easily by a rank2 - anything - and birds aren't even considered a serious option. Felines have some decent choices, but even the best one I'm aware of would greatly fall short of a moorhound.
Back to birds though, one problem with a lack of powerful avians is that it also spews forth into Witchcraft. Since Witchcraft uses ingredients from strong creatures it makes brews requiring bird ingredients difficult to want to skill since no strong avian creature exists anymore.
I remember in one old thread from the previous forums that requested birds swoop in and keep a blow from landing. That reptiles can act as a kind of shield, and felines would offer a kind of night vision if they were connected strongly enough with the BeastMaster. Something like that would make other creatures more appealing.
EDIT: Most of what said is probably understandable, but if I'm able too I'll edit this post to be more clear later.
My current opinion is rather simple. Moorhounds are obviously the choice of most BeastMasters. However, obtaining 3-4 is a walk in the park under the current system. I think 3 should be the max with the third moorhound being difficult to obtain. I think there needs to be stronger or perhaps more creative alternatives. The best reptile can be beaten easily by a rank2 - anything - and birds aren't even considered a serious option. Felines have some decent choices, but even the best one I'm aware of would greatly fall short of a moorhound.
Back to birds though, one problem with a lack of powerful avians is that it also spews forth into Witchcraft. Since Witchcraft uses ingredients from strong creatures it makes brews requiring bird ingredients difficult to want to skill since no strong avian creature exists anymore.
I remember in one old thread from the previous forums that requested birds swoop in and keep a blow from landing. That reptiles can act as a kind of shield, and felines would offer a kind of night vision if they were connected strongly enough with the BeastMaster. Something like that would make other creatures more appealing.
EDIT: Most of what said is probably understandable, but if I'm able too I'll edit this post to be more clear later.