Game Mechanics Rare Mob hunting rework

I suggest formalizing rare mob grinding into an endgame activity like how lootruns were formalized in 2.0.3. I would call them Hunting Trip
I do not think that the current mob grinding system is healthy, but even with this suggestion it should remain an option. (No tier system like Skyblock slayer... leveling of this kind sucks)

This activity would be present across every region of the map, spanning the entire server's progression like world events.
You would interact with it through hunter boards, which can be found in towns, and in hunter cabins across the map.
Interacting with these boards let's you select the rare mob or type of mob you will be hunting (the selection is determined solely by the region you are hunting in.)
There would be several types of challenges, the ones you do is dependent upon the type of rare mob you hunt. (to match the different behavior patterns of the mobs)

However each rare mob follows a consistent pattern, and has fixed locations. (3+ per)
There would be no rotation system or gambit system and the full selection of rare mobs, minibosses and enemies will always be available, and repetable.
(you would get a beacon like lootruns, since while the enemy/type may not be randomized the locations are.)

The idea is for them to be integrated into the world, in a natural manner like bounties, requests and rumors. This would make the world feel more alive and provide new experiences across the server and are meant to be Pseudo quests in a way.
Regarding content book completion, I think that each post only requires having a single hunt be completed.

8 challenge types.
1. Pack hunting This is the most straight forward of the challenge types.
It's finding a swarm of enemies and hunting them down, they would be a group of weaker mobs with chances of dropping rare ingredients, with maybe pack leaders. These would mainly be creatures that are pack hunters like wolves. (this is not really rare mobs but packs of mobs that drop rare ingridents, mainly mob totem ingrdients)

2. Predator hunting. These are powerful enemies that are aggressive and will hunt the player. This challenge type would include ambushes, from the mob, and involve the player stalking the mob as well... It's about stalking, ambushing, and fighting. (this is for powerful predators that are very aggressive)

3. Luring/Trapping hunting. This would involve using bait and traps to lure enemies into certain positions, to either catch or butcher them. This can be used to capture smaller enemies, lure other enemies out into the open, or injure larger ones. (for elusive mobs that often go unseen, often scavengers.)

4. Tracking hunting. The player will follow tracks from a mob, and uncover which direction they need to head in, to find them. Examining things like Footprints, leftover food, and waste will create a trail for the player to follow. (neutral/peaceful mobs like cows, sheep, goats, and other creatures)

5. Chasing hunting. The player will chase passive and elusive mobs either to butcher or capture them. They flee from the player and cause distractions or bring players through swarms of other enemies to try and make the player lose track of them. (peaceful mobs like rabbits and birds)

6. Sneaking hunting. The player is careful to avoid enemies and steal valuables and resources they want like eggs, feathers, resources and other things. (basically nest hunting)

7. Driving hunting. Use the Enviroment and hazards disrupt the path of a mob, and corner them. Directing them into designated areas like kill zones through fear and tactics. (Basically for Deer)

8. Elite/boss hunting You would track down minibosses and bosses, using the mechanics of the other 7 challanges. Its main difference is that you will have to complete multiple stages. (3-5) before you fight the boss instead. **(like fool eater)** These might drop exclusive gear as well. (The endgame grind)


This idea is meant to be an endgame activity. (also early and midgame)
Each challange should take 1-5 minutes.
it is meant to make rare ingridents actually able to be obtained by most players.
When doing a hunt, you keep tracking the type of mob in the region until you either logoff, go back to the board to cancel it, or participate in another activity.

(unsure ideas)
1. Ideally it would also provide non crafted consumables throughout progression.
2. Underwater hunting/harpooning... (nothing to do in the ocean)
3. Trophies for killed creatures.
4. Herding mobs, issue is would this really fit for a hunting activity? Would likely entail rounding up mobs, like a farmer or a pack dog
5. Maybe a system like outer void merchant trading, with pelts... So you can sell materials you gather without much worry or exchange them for items... (yes i'm ripping off inscription)

List of insperations
Dont Starve
Fantasy Life 3ds
Rainworld
Witcher 3
Monster Hunter
Old point and click games
Skyblock (example of what I dont want)
A few more I forget.

If anyone has any ideas or feedback let me know.

 

I'm wondering if isntead of the challange system like lootruns
A more intigrated and natural one would work better.
Via Finding tracks in the wild, finding job requests in towns or by talking to npc's.

 

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I updated the suggestion to be more distinct from lootruns... (instead of the 10-25 challange system its based upon postings)