Feedback Request 06/25/2013 - Creatures (Test Server Only)

[Xsyon]

The Test Server is open to the public with the next round of creature improvements. Please provide feedback on the current changes.

Important Note: For testing the range of creature power, a script was run to distribute creatures' age and combat power evenly. A full range of creatures from babies to maximum legendary adult exist should be found.

Current changes:
- Creature hit points reduced and revised, in particular small creatures and children of all species.
- Creature damage slightly revised.
- Creature speed reduced by lack of energy.
- Creatures that have been in combat gain additional power gradually over time.

Changes 07/04/2013:
- Migration adjusted to better assign creatures to appropriate danger zones.
- Mutants migrate and balance across extreme and high danger zones.
- Creature hp revised and reduced, especially for small creatures and children.
- Large creature attack range reduced.
- Max hp for normal large creatures reduced.
- Amount of material resources on creatures increases with age and power.
- Energy use affects speed.
- Energy use affects aggression.
- Server side AI and breeding system improvements.

Planned but will not be worked on in this phase:
- Collision.
- Correct animations for directional attacks from creatures.
- Towns as attractors for rats.
- Movement on slopes.
- Improved aggression.

As usual I am looking for feedback on overall balance and specific creatures.

If you feel there are any additional important issues please bring them up in this thread. Not everything can be worked on at this point, but all comments will be noted.

Thanks!