phrank Report post Posted February 20, 2008 OK i did a search and I couldn't find where this may have been suggested (and shot down) before, so here is my idea. In general a pack mule for the harvester to be able to harvest more. While this would have its some programming challenges i think it could be based on the ant/pet technology. It could have a pretty high emu such as 1k or higher, drastically increasing the efficiency that ppl harvest, if it roamed within trade distance it would also be anti-macro. IMO it should be pretty high in gc cost 100kgc , or with rl money(though i probably wouldn't use it if this were the case). Heres the part that i think ent would like, it eats harvestables plants from sto. It could prefer wheat but eat all other plants maybe in a defined order. And im not talkin about just in game im talking about all the time even when not logged in. Kinda like a pet even if you go on vacation you still have to feed it. (*from a programming stand point I think it could just be a time check and it takes a certain amount from sto) And if you didnt log into game for an extended period it could potentially have eaten all your plants in sto. And if all the plants are gone for a certain period of time the mule dies. They could be sold or given to other players if we are goin to be out of town in rl. I think this would encourage people to check in everyday (feed your mule) and it would be a constant drain for the game while giving frequent players a hand with some of the more mundane tasks (ie harvesting iron ore) I hope this is given a little thought from the powers that be. phrank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizzy Report post Posted February 20, 2008 I really like this idea. Though if it is going to eat stuff, let it be a goat, and after flowers, vegies etc, will eat leather armor, capes, what ever is next in the pecking order. Nasty to have one and end up in the hospital for a month in a coma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 20, 2008 I guess you don't read my blog much, do you? I've already said months ago that we are planning to have something like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enly Report post Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) Don't know what the chances of this being completed unrelated are... but mules Edited February 20, 2008 by Enly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 20, 2008 They are not unrelated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Christo Report post Posted February 20, 2008 This is a really good idea .... I hope this idea gets put into action Christo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 20, 2008 This is a really good idea .... I hope this idea gets put into action Christo ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ville-v Report post Posted February 20, 2008 We could implement arrows and bows. You know, archery. It would be cool if we could shoot people. Maybe there could be dragons too, since we already have one in the logo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kornholio Report post Posted February 20, 2008 We could implement arrows and bows. You know, archery. It would be cool if we could shoot people. Maybe there could be dragons too, since we already have one in the logo. lol ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ermabwed Report post Posted February 20, 2008 We could implement arrows and bows. You know, archery. It would be cool if we could shoot people. Maybe there could be dragons too, since we already have one in the logo. Let's add a second continent first, it's getting crowded here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Yeah, while we are at it, maybe a stone that will cause you not to lose items when you die. What do you guys think about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Piper Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Yeah, while we are at it, maybe a stone that will cause you not to lose items when you die. What do you guys think about it? Yes, please, that would be great! Could we name that stone a rostogol stone plz, plz? Piper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phrank Report post Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) Ok i got it... i missed the blog... i admit ive only read back about a month or so in the blog. I searched forums for any mention of mules and only found pictures of 'pets' i saw no mention of them actually being used as a pack animal. The blog talks about fighting animals, so i wasn't sure what was in the works. I have tried to be a helpful member of the EL community, i have helped when asked. I did put some thought into this, sorry i missed a blog from months ago. I do not post flames i really dont appreciate being flamed for a honest suggestion. Believe me it will be my last suggestion. Thanks, phrank Edited February 21, 2008 by phrank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Why do you think we'd have a mule pet if it not for.. umm.. mulling? Anyway, the 'flames' were directed at Christo, not at you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanyel Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Why do you think we'd have a mule pet if it not for.. umm.. mulling?Anyway, the 'flames' were directed at Christo, not at you. We could RIDE on it o/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phrank Report post Posted February 21, 2008 IDK why else you would go through the effort of programming them, maybe as status symbols. Like an 'ant' was my original understanding of pets. But regardless i am happy to hear i may have help with haulin iron. Although according to blog it wont be able to go into most mines. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nu Krius Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Excellent idea. I really like the feeding aspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
