Report 222

Report #222
Skillset: Tracking Skill: Snakepits
 Org: Ebonguard Status: Completed Sept 2009
Furies' Decision:
Snakes in snake trap last longer. Can also no longer use snakes which break
shield.
Problem: When snakes are caught for a snakepit, they reset very quickly from the
net. This makes using them difficult. Further, there is only 1 snake in the
game that can break shields (the snake from Magnagora's zoo). This has a couple
of issues in that it is possible to steal Magnagora's snake, and also that
Magnagorans also have much easier access to a shield-breaking snake (which make
pits much stronger).
[A: 0 R: 0] Solution #1: Make it so that snakes do not vanish from the net as
 quickly when caught. Add in another set of snakes
 that can be used to break shields (in an off-Prime
 area, perhaps an aetherbubble). Possibly make
 Magnagora's snake uncatchable as well.
Player Comments:
---[Desitrus on 9/10 @ 16:58 writes]:
Would be nice to see it create a snakepit trap item or something that is
independent of the snake repop for later use creating the trap itself. This
skill is largely seen as useless because of the prep involved. I can count the
snake traps I've been in on one hand.
---[Ilyarin on 9/17 @ 07:38 writes]:
This makes sense to me. I don't mind Magnagora keeping their shield-breaking
snake, but I would like to see some in neutral areas if there aren't any
already. I agree with Desitrus that perhaps the snake caught should be duped,
with the original put in storage so it can reset to the area later, and the
duplicate staying with the tracker for say 3-5 days. This would allow the
tracker to actually prep for building the pit beforehand.
---[Zalandrus on 9/23 @ 13:12 writes]:
Inagin informs me that while Magnagora is the only org with access to a shield-
breaking snake, Glomdoring is the only org with access to vipers (shrivel arms).
He asks that if shield-breaking snakes are going to be added elsewhere, that
vipers be as well. This seems sensible - I think the point of the report is to
even out the access to snakes of all types. Something to consider!
---[Akui on 9/25 @ 16:50 writes]:
It would be nice to see this trans ability be less unwieldly. Agree also on the
more equitable access to snakes all around. Wither arms and shield breakers for
the people!