[dev1025] [dev1030] Consider to adjust the monster linking system please?

[Bayohne]

Right here, friend!

In 1.19, we are implementing a simple system where monsters will link regardless of the difference in species, but in the future we will be changing it so only monsters of the same species will link. Just wanted to pass along that little nugget of information!

[AlexNiculaie]

NVM, Rep beat me to it.

[Dhalmel]

Thank You,
I guess using the devtags helps after all.

[Xorfos]

I was in a party with my linkshell and we were going through the kobold stronghold and found it near impossible because we'd have to fight 3-4 of them but then an additional 2-3 would aggro from behind the gates or on the opposite side of the room. So after we'd have killed the original mobs more have respawned on us or behind us and then linked again.

I guess the linking would be less of a problem if the respawns weren't so terribly fast. But is there any chance of seeing the link range reduced? Or having mobs not be allowed to link from behind closed doors that we can't get past until the mobs in front are defeated.

[Jynx]

Beat me to it, If you want to read the original thread on this check the links in my signature.

[Physic]

Right here, friend!

personally i wouldnt mind a slightly more complex system, where by certain monsters linked cross species, basically like symbiotic an non symbiotic relationships. but i suppose its fine.

[MariyaShidou]

I was in a party with my linkshell and we were going through the kobold stronghold and found it near impossible because we'd have to fight 3-4 of them but then an additional 2-3 would aggro from behind the gates or on the opposite side of the room. So after we'd have killed the original mobs more have respawned on us or behind us and then linked again.

I guess the linking would be less of a problem if the respawns weren't so terribly fast. But is there any chance of seeing the link range reduced? Or having mobs not be allowed to link from behind closed doors that we can't get past until the mobs in front are defeated.

Yea there it's buggy at Stronghold at the moment, we had Flamefist and Burn Brother/Sisters Linked with other Amal'jaa through gate. It was supposed that you have to kill the Gate Guardian to open the gate to Flamefist, but he just came at us when we hit the Gate Guardian.

[Viridiana]

Only real issue I have with it at the moment (haven't fought much since patch) is mobs waiting until low health to decide they're past their leash, then running back and linking extra enemies, who then all do the same thing, repeat until dead. . .

[Answa]

I was in a party with my linkshell and we were going through the kobold stronghold and found it near impossible because we'd have to fight 3-4 of them but then an additional 2-3 would aggro from behind the gates or on the opposite side of the room. So after we'd have killed the original mobs more have respawned on us or behind us and then linked again.

I guess the linking would be less of a problem if the respawns weren't so terribly fast. But is there any chance of seeing the link range reduced? Or having mobs not be allowed to link from behind closed doors that we can't get past until the mobs in front are defeated.

Find a good spot and roam around with it. Sleep unwanted parties. Rinse. Repeat.

I survived Kobold encampment just fine with a pickup party. It was actually great EXP and a lot of fun.

[MariyaShidou]

Find a good spot and roam around with it. Sleep unwanted parties. Rinse. Repeat.

I survived Kobold encampment just fine with a pickup party. It was actually great EXP and a lot of fun.

Yes, but if you're going after the NM the LINK beyond gate is quite irritating. Had to have ~4 full parties rushing to kill both the LINK NM + minions + gate keeper + Amal'jaa and Drake outside. It was very messy, like 40 players and 30 mobs dishing it out >_>