06-13-2003, 04:23 AM
From Arreat Summit...
This little FAQ question from GF makes me think my guess isn't not too far off base. Rather than monster X is level L, it may well be more like all monsters are level L in the Frigid Highlands (or levels L1-L2 depending on monster type). In which case it certainly would NOT make sense to list monster levels (by type).
Certainly if an individual creep type could show up at 20 different scaling increments, rather than the current 3, GF would never have been able to use the old basic format for showing monster data. That would be like creating a table that lists every possible weapon/IAS combo, rather than creating a weapon speed calculator. So that could partially explain the sad reality of no more monster info on the AS. :(
- Dagni
Quote:Site Update QuestionWhen I first heard about out-of-place monsters, my immediate conjecture was something like a system where any monster would be able to show up anywhere in a5/hell, with restrictions. Restriction example: 'dungeon' only or 'outdoor' only monster. So rather than discrete points where certain a2 monsters might show up in a5 (the way a mod-maker could already do it), I envisioned a sliding scale where a monster might be given +25 levels and +250 life in the Crystaline Passage, but +28 levels and +280 life in the Ancient's Way, and could show up anywhere.
Q: Will you at least list monster levels?
A: MAYBE. If it makes sense...
This little FAQ question from GF makes me think my guess isn't not too far off base. Rather than monster X is level L, it may well be more like all monsters are level L in the Frigid Highlands (or levels L1-L2 depending on monster type). In which case it certainly would NOT make sense to list monster levels (by type).
Certainly if an individual creep type could show up at 20 different scaling increments, rather than the current 3, GF would never have been able to use the old basic format for showing monster data. That would be like creating a table that lists every possible weapon/IAS combo, rather than creating a weapon speed calculator. So that could partially explain the sad reality of no more monster info on the AS. :(
- Dagni