Why did my pet attack a linked mob?

LyonheartLakshmi · 06-28-2006, 08:55 PM

I've been exp'ing in Carpenters Landing recently, sending beetles and pugils against the Orcs there. From time to time, I'm waiting close enough so that I can see the action, and another Orc will wander in and link. I would have expected my pet to continue to attack the mob I targetted with the Fight command. However, I have noticed on more than one occasion that my pet would change targets, and start attacking the linked Orc. There was even one fight where my pet died, the first Orc came at me, and I killed it quickly. Then, a second Orc came at me. And this Orc was clearly the link that my pet had also attacked, since it was down by about 30% HP when it came after me.

I don't have Sic yet, so I know my pet didn't accidently generate hate against the link with an AoE.

Has anyone else seen this happen?

RunningDemon · 06-28-2006, 09:03 PM

Pets act as Mobs do. When some opponent gets more hate than another, it will attack it. You can release/let pet die and mob will not link to you unless you initiated some action against it. This is a major reason why BST in Dynamis do not ues pets unless they are paying super attention.

Double Post Edited:
You must have done a /pet fight or something to command the pet to attack the link and generate hate if it chased you down after.

Harrison · 06-29-2006, 06:25 AM

One note, even if your pet starts attacking a linked mob on it's own, when it dies or if you use Leave, the linked mob will go back to it's neutral state and not attack you. It will only attack you if you made some sort of action on it yourself.

Ellipses · 06-29-2006, 06:40 AM

The first time I saw this, I thought "Oh crap, I MPKed my pet!" Then I thought, "Hey... I can MPK my pets! Ghetto Leave times two!"

It turned out to not be a very good plan.

06-28-2006, 08:55 PM	#1
LyonheartLakshmi Fan of Murphie Allied Ribbon of Bravery Join Date: May 2006 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,669 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 114 Thanked 313x in 186 Posts	Why did my pet attack a linked mob? I've been exp'ing in Carpenters Landing recently, sending beetles and pugils against the Orcs there. From time to time, I'm waiting close enough so that I can see the action, and another Orc will wander in and link. I would have expected my pet to continue to attack the mob I targetted with the Fight command. However, I have noticed on more than one occasion that my pet would change targets, and start attacking the linked Orc. There was even one fight where my pet died, the first Orc came at me, and I killed it quickly. Then, a second Orc came at me. And this Orc was clearly the link that my pet had also attacked, since it was down by about 30% HP when it came after me. I don't have Sic yet, so I know my pet didn't accidently generate hate against the link with an AoE. Has anyone else seen this happen? __________________ Lyonheart lvl 75 WAR, 75 BST, 75 BLM, 75 NIN, 47 SCH Cooking 100.0+3+3, Culinarian's Signboard, Raw Fish Handling, Noodle Kneading, Patissier Fishing 60 Lakiskline Bonecrafting 100.0+3+3, Leather 60+2, Woodworking 60, Alchemy 60 Smithing 60, Clothcraft 55, Goldsmithing 54.1, Cooking 11 Boneworker's Signboard, Bone Purification, Bone Ensorcellment, Filing, Lumberjack, Chainwork

06-28-2006, 09:03 PM	#2
RunningDemon Member Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 551 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6x in 4 Posts	Re: Why did my pet attack a linked mob? Pets act as Mobs do. When some opponent gets more hate than another, it will attack it. You can release/let pet die and mob will not link to you unless you initiated some action against it. This is a major reason why BST in Dynamis do not ues pets unless they are paying super attention. Double Post Edited: You must have done a /pet fight or something to command the pet to attack the link and generate hate if it chased you down after. __________________ BST Anthologies BST Bible Seraph Crafters The List (old and no longer updated) Last edited by RunningDemon; 06-28-2006 at 09:03 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-29-2006, 06:25 AM	#3
Harrison Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 93 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Re: Why did my pet attack a linked mob? One note, even if your pet starts attacking a linked mob on it's own, when it dies or if you use Leave, the linked mob will go back to it's neutral state and not attack you. It will only attack you if you made some sort of action on it yourself. __________________ 72+2 Bonecrafting (Bone Purification, Filing, Protective Spectacles, Boneworker's Apron) 60+1 Leathercraft (Leather Ensorcellment, Tanning, Tanner's Gloves) 53 Clothcraft 60 Woodworking (Lumberjack, Wood Ensorcellment) 60 Cooking (92+1 Mule) 58 Alchemy 40 Fishing (Frog Fishing, 3,704/10,000 MC for Lu Shang) 15 Smithing 5 Goldsmithing

06-29-2006, 06:40 AM	#4
Ellipses Just a glimpse of an ankle Allied Ribbon of Glory Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,090 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 186 Thanked 521x in 336 Posts	Re: Why did my pet attack a linked mob? The first time I saw this, I thought "Oh crap, I MPKed my pet!" Then I thought, "Hey... I can MPK my pets! Ghetto Leave times two!" It turned out to not be a very good plan. __________________ Ellipses on Fenrir There is no rush. If you're not willing to take your time, don't be surprised when no one wants to give you much of theirs. <3, . . .

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