World Boss Mob Spawns [93% Approval Rate]

hewwoimbunny · Nov 9, 2018

I feel like this will make low level players step back... fight mechanics and how AI follows you is pretty bad in minecraft, add a super strong monster that can basically one shot you if you're low level - not a fun experience. Unless there is a system in place which would make the AI not attack you unless you're in a specific level range it will be a little bit of a mess :p

Not even talking about high lvl players just running around clearing out all the low level mobs from low level people because of bored whilst scouting for the spawn haha

mantidmadness · Nov 9, 2018

+1 love it it would be so much more fun

Wynnooblet · Nov 9, 2018

hewwoimbunny said: ↑

I feel like this will make low level players step back... fight mechanics and how AI follows you is pretty bad in minecraft, add a super strong monster that can basically one shot you if you're low level - not a fun experience. Unless there is a system in place which would make the AI not attack you unless you're in a specific level range it will be a little bit of a mess :p

Not even talking about high lvl players just running around clearing out all the low level mobs from low level people because of bored whilst scouting for the spawn haha
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We’ve taken this into account and have been pitching in ideas for ways to go around the issue

FH_NoColor · Nov 30, 2018

It would be a cool way to reward players who are strong enough to beat them.

Gone2Dream · Nov 30, 2018

My only problem is that it could kill afk people in cities, based on how far they can detect players. Besides that it definitely can work with the lure and theme of wynncraft.

Tealy · Dec 13, 2018

Wynnooblet said: ↑

I watched ONE Monster Hunter World video.... here we are!

Backstory
When traveling the lands of the Tri-Provinces, there are many monsters that adventurers encounter along their journey. While these monsters can be a threat, once you reach a certain level of experience with them (or gain a certain quality of gear), they become a mundane annoyance rather than a dangerous obstacle. Throughout history, mankind has told tales of legendary beasts that roam the lands, killing any who are unfortunate enough to wander into their territory...

The Concept
My idea (to put it simply) is to add more variation to the world through the addition of monsters that are uncommon, yet very powerful even for experienced players. This could also potentially add a new incentive to hunting these monsters as they could potentially drop useful items.

Implementation

- Different areas of the map would have different "boss" monster spawns.
- These mobs will have a very low spawn rate (not EXTREMELY rare like Mama Zomble, however significantly rarer than other rare monsters such as Nii guardians).
- Each different type of monster will be VERY powerful, powerful enough that even players much higher than the intended level of the area are still susceptible to them, and that players that ARE the intended level would need a group to take one down.
- Upon defeat of these beasts the player will rewarded with a large amount of XP as well as a drop, each one will have a different drop (such as a fang, pelt, claw, etc)

Uses of Drops
Why would any sane player voluntarily fight an extremely powerful monster for no reward? Most players would (upon encountering one of these mobs) simply avoid it unless there was some sort of incentive to kill it. Some players may even go so far as to SEARCH for these beasts and hunt them due to the rewards...

Drops of these mobs could be sold to a special merchant: "Trapper Merchant"
Each of these merchants would buy the item dropped by the boss monster corresponding to the location. (Dark forest merchant buys drops from boss of dark forest)

List of POTENTIAL Rewards for Selling These
- Powerful Armor/Weapons (like the Antic Beads can buy masks)
- Monster Heads (wearable, for respect purposes as well, could also give stat boosts related to the monster; ex. taking down a very fast monster could give you a mask that grants you EXTREMELY high walk speed)
- Accessories (for respect purposes, like legendary medallion)
- Legendary Island entree tickets (defeating a powerful monster attracts the attention of the owners of the challenge)
- Individual XP Boosters
- Temporary Stat Boosts
- Im open to others if you have any ideas...

Extra
These boss monsters could also add a new aspect of lore to the game, NPCs could tell stories of the legendary beasts that lurk within the shadows. And players could collaborate to bring down these mobs

Pros:
- Brings challenge to the game
- Makes traveling with a group more desirable
- Makes areas dangerous, even if you're max level
- Hunting is a cooperative activity

Cons:
- Could be a danger to players of lower levels (although it is meant to be dangerous)
- Not super huge but a cool feature nonetheless for players to spend some time on
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I would be more for this if you made an example Boss. Let’s say.. a large obsidian scaled snake for the Kander Forest. With the new mob modelling, I’m sure this is possible. Can you give me some stats for it, spells, etc? Or if you can’t think of things for that, a different Boss Mob?

Runaiic · Dec 15, 2018

You should make the spawn rates depend on the average level range of all players in the area, that way, groups of players can actually fight the mob.

Another tweak you could make is an announcement for players nearby, in the Nivla woods, you could fight some kind of Fungal Spider. So the announcement would be something like:
Arakordycus has emerged from her nest.

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