Quick question - Guild Wars Forums

Harah Shadowstorm · Jan 28, 2007, 09:31 PM // 21:31

Im just wondering, does GW have any type of threat system? it seems to me that in pve the mobs will just automatically run for the monk or second squishiest target in the group (if in range) is this the case or is there a real threat system in this game

wetsparks · Jan 28, 2007, 09:50 PM // 21:50

anet tried to make smarter ai. why go for a warrior with 80 AL when there is a nice little ele or monk it can take out easy.

Harah Shadowstorm · Jan 28, 2007, 09:51 PM // 21:51

i mean like is there a 'meter' that certain classes build up? (similar to wow you could say)

perry_ratcliff · Jan 28, 2007, 10:18 PM // 22:18

There isn't really any threat "meter" to say, but it is more they go for the weaker char.

Elena · Jan 28, 2007, 10:26 PM // 22:26

well if you want to tank sufficient you should tell everybody else to stay back while u go aggro the stuff once theyre all pounding on you the rest can move but beware an aoe could ruin the whole tanking process

*Darcy* · Jan 28, 2007, 10:49 PM // 22:49

If you are tanking, there are two nice guides in the Community section. This an art you have to work at to be proficient - not a lot of help from the AI.

If you are a squishy, AI is programmed to go for the lowest armor/health in aggro range. With the "new & improved" AI, that range seems to extend a long ways. Kiting or even downright running away is a basic skill for a caster.

NOTE: They still seem to ignore mesmers though.

NOTE 2: They also seemed to be programmed to lure melee fighters away from mob by running away. Learn to break off in order to stay with the main fight.

Jan 28, 2007, 09:31 PM // 21:31	#1
Harah Shadowstorm Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Higher Sense of Conciousness Profession: A/Mo	Quick question Im just wondering, does GW have any type of threat system? it seems to me that in pve the mobs will just automatically run for the monk or second squishiest target in the group (if in range) is this the case or is there a real threat system in this game

Jan 28, 2007, 10:49 PM // 22:49	#6
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	If you are tanking, there are two nice guides in the Community section. This an art you have to work at to be proficient - not a lot of help from the AI. If you are a squishy, AI is programmed to go for the lowest armor/health in aggro range. With the "new & improved" AI, that range seems to extend a long ways. Kiting or even downright running away is a basic skill for a caster. NOTE: They still seem to ignore mesmers though. NOTE 2: They also seemed to be programmed to lure melee fighters away from mob by running away. Learn to break off in order to stay with the main fight. Last edited by Darcy; Jan 28, 2007 at 10:52 PM // 22:52..

Jan 28, 2007, 09:50 PM // 21:50	#2
wetsparks Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006	anet tried to make smarter ai. why go for a warrior with 80 AL when there is a nice little ele or monk it can take out easy.

Jan 28, 2007, 09:51 PM // 21:51	#3
Harah Shadowstorm Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Higher Sense of Conciousness Profession: A/Mo	i mean like is there a 'meter' that certain classes build up? (similar to wow you could say)

Jan 28, 2007, 10:18 PM // 22:18	#4
perry_ratcliff Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Wrath of Honour Profession: D/W	There isn't really any threat "meter" to say, but it is more they go for the weaker char.

Jan 28, 2007, 10:26 PM // 22:26	#5
Elena Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Belgium	well if you want to tank sufficient you should tell everybody else to stay back while u go aggro the stuff once theyre all pounding on you the rest can move but beware an aoe could ruin the whole tanking process