Quick-Question: Mark of Pain - AoE? - Guild Wars Forums

Josh · Nov 28, 2005, 06:13 PM // 18:13

Quick question, simple;

Does Mark of Pain act as an AoE spell to enemy monsters?

a.k.a Will they scatter?

darkMishkin · Nov 28, 2005, 06:30 PM // 18:30

Yes they will, in my experience

Josh · Nov 28, 2005, 06:31 PM // 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkMishkin

Yes they will, in my experience

Just tried it, they didn't scatter.

Sol_Vie · Nov 28, 2005, 06:35 PM // 18:35

They do sometimes, other times they do... it's like they can't decide.

Fye Duron · Nov 28, 2005, 06:41 PM // 18:41

The fight or flee AI is weird. It seems that as long as they are locked on and attacking they will not flee as long as there target does not flee that is. At least that is the way it was lastnight when I was helping a freind get through the Char.

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 28, 2005, 06:44 PM // 18:44

They're all right. They either will let it hit them, or they flee for their lives. It doesn't seem a steady <hits> or a steady >runs< so you'll need to use it at your discretion.

--The Shim

fallot · Nov 28, 2005, 07:45 PM // 19:45

I use it often and the one you cast MoP on retreats whereas the rest stay put (cant imagine why, I'd expect everyone else to run). So if you can put a Pin Down/Similar Skill on that mob you can squeeze a little extra AoE damage.

arcadia · Nov 29, 2005, 03:55 PM // 15:55

They dont usually scatter for me. I use spiteful spirit as well, and that doesnt make them scatter either. I use them both in conjunction on two seperate baddies, which might be why they dont scatter (though i cant think of a logical reason why that would make a difference)

eom · Nov 29, 2005, 08:04 PM // 20:04

they scatter.

but, I don't think it's until the second whack, so it might appear as if they're sticking.

the primary difference would be that after scattering they will usually return for more punishment because you are their target, although this might be similar to casting aoe w/yourself as epicenter.
the other diff is that you act as a wall, so it's easier to clog their retreat than it would be in the case of meteor storm, or whatever.

Nov 28, 2005, 06:13 PM // 18:13	#1
Josh Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England, UK Profession: D/Mo	Quick-Question: Mark of Pain - AoE? Quick question, simple; Does Mark of Pain act as an AoE spell to enemy monsters? a.k.a Will they scatter?

Nov 28, 2005, 06:30 PM // 18:30	#2
darkMishkin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/	Yes they will, in my experience

Nov 28, 2005, 06:35 PM // 18:35	#4
Sol_Vie Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston, MA Guild: Blood Of Orr [BoO]	They do sometimes, other times they do... it's like they can't decide.

Nov 28, 2005, 06:41 PM // 18:41	#5
Fye Duron Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chico, CA, USA Guild: Dragon Fang	The fight or flee AI is weird. It seems that as long as they are locked on and attacking they will not flee as long as there target does not flee that is. At least that is the way it was lastnight when I was helping a freind get through the Char.

Nov 28, 2005, 06:44 PM // 18:44	#6
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	They're all right. They either will let it hit them, or they flee for their lives. It doesn't seem a steady <hits> or a steady >runs< so you'll need to use it at your discretion. --The Shim

Nov 28, 2005, 07:45 PM // 19:45	#7
fallot I'm the king Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew: Grand Phallus and Chairman Pro Tempore	I use it often and the one you cast MoP on retreats whereas the rest stay put (cant imagine why, I'd expect everyone else to run). So if you can put a Pin Down/Similar Skill on that mob you can squeeze a little extra AoE damage.

Nov 29, 2005, 03:55 PM // 15:55	#8
arcadia Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Miami Vanguard Profession: N/Mo	They dont usually scatter for me. I use spiteful spirit as well, and that doesnt make them scatter either. I use them both in conjunction on two seperate baddies, which might be why they dont scatter (though i cant think of a logical reason why that would make a difference)

Nov 29, 2005, 08:04 PM // 20:04	#9
eom Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: W/N	they scatter. but, I don't think it's until the second whack, so it might appear as if they're sticking. the primary difference would be that after scattering they will usually return for more punishment because you are their target, although this might be similar to casting aoe w/yourself as epicenter. the other diff is that you act as a wall, so it's easier to clog their retreat than it would be in the case of meteor storm, or whatever.