I was just in the sewers killing afew rats, and couldnt help but notice, some of them are EXTREMLY TOUGH, I mean, I can one hit goblins and hobgoblins, but these rats? Damn, just a normal " Sewer Rat " has more then 12 hp, meaning a " Fat Sewer Rat and Dire Sewer Rat " has ALOT more hp, maybe tone down these rats abit?

The main problem, I'd say, is that each kill of these rats automatically translates into a small amount of gold/XP. I'd think that making them too easy could create a few problems in that regard. They need to be tough enough that you can't just roam the Sewers for the whole day collecting rat meat - You actually have to stop after, say, twenty rats, because they'll have drained you plenty.

- Kia

Dude. Those rats are HUGE. Almost Splinter-esque.

I back ya on this, I smacked a rat, landed a 14, regular rat mind you, and it was badly wounded. ?! :?

Song of Orpheus Dude. Those rats are HUGE. Almost Splinter-esque.

You chop something with a great axe, doesn't matter what size it is, its gonna die instantly.

Not if it's only a glancing blow. A 14 damage hit to something with 80 HP for example is going to be a glancing blow.

I agree that the rats are fine. As was said, you get 4 gold/xp for each one, and that adds up fast. They still only do one damage on a hit (except the dire variety) so even if you're surrounded, the chances of being killed are pretty minimal.

Smoogles You chop something with a great axe, doesn't matter what size it is, its gonna die instantly.

Shoot. That's true. I'm adding OnHit: Death to all the greataxes.

Seriously, though. The rats have a lot of hit points for a reason. It's intentional. All amazement at their size and impressive ability to stay alive should be expressed in character.

you could think of it like the mutated spiders quest . these rats have been living in filth for years maybe and so could of gained some genetic tweaks such as super rat strength or stamina not to mention their size!

Ah yes, I didnt take that into consideration about the gold/xp thanks!

Inquisitor Not if it's only a glancing blow. A 14 damage hit to something with 80 HP for example is going to be a glancing blow.

Rats dont have 80 hp. :roll:

Song of Orpheus

Smoogles You chop something with a great axe, doesn't matter what size it is, its gonna die instantly.

Shoot. That's true. I'm adding OnHit: Death to all the greataxes.

Seriously, though. The rats have a lot of hit points for a reason. It's intentional. All amazement at their size and impressive ability to stay alive should be expressed in character.

Lol, pwn. :lol: