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Posted by: Forzani.2584

Forzani.2584

I noticed this among in the Thief notes today. Does our pet count as an NPC ?

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Posted by: The Chosen Link.3247

The Chosen Link.3247

Interesting, will have to test (the updated stealth mechanic) when the update completes.

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Posted by: IomegadriveOne.5291

IomegadriveOne.5291

Wait, so what is the point of the trait that stealths us when we get stunned, ect? It is now a PvP only trait. Seriously?

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Posted by: Solandri.9640

Solandri.9640

Wait, so what is the point of the trait that stealths us when we get stunned, ect? It is now a PvP only trait. Seriously?

It prevents you from being attacked (except via AOEs) while you’re unable to do anything. Basically turns the stunned/knocked down duration into a time out, instead of “enemy gets free attacks on me”.

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Posted by: Belzebu.3912

Belzebu.3912

Wait, so what is the point of the trait that stealths us when we get stunned, ect? It is now a PvP only trait. Seriously?

Well … in PvE you won’t get MORE aggro if you are in stealth, just the current aggro you have.
I hope that our pets count as NPC, that would be fantastic against thief and mesmers.

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Posted by: capuchinseven.8395

capuchinseven.8395

This SHOULD work with pets so they should keep on attacking when the thief breaks stealth. Only problem is most of the time I don’t want my pet attacking because I don’t want thieves getting a few C/D on my pet, gaining stealth and then hitting me with the burst or bleeds.

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Posted by: Bailey.6892

Bailey.6892

Hmm since this should work with our pets and it is anet I am going to go out on a limb and place the safe bet of saying no it does not. Or if they intended it to they buggered it and it does not work properly.

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Posted by: Idolicious.6091

Idolicious.6091

Hmm since this should work with our pets and it is anet I am going to go out on a limb and place the safe bet of saying no it does not. Or if they intended it to they buggered it and it does not work properly.

qft lol

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Posted by: Beardmonger.4692

Beardmonger.4692

I just did a single, quick test versus a very nice enemy thief in WvW. It DOES work with pets! My wolf continued to attack him after de-stealthing without me having to tell him to.

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Posted by: Arpheus.6918

Arpheus.6918

Yes I had fights with four thiefs in WvW just before and it’s decent. The pet won’t attack the thief while he is in stealth but the moment he gets out the pet continues chasing him which is very decent for us rangers. I love this change and it’s worth even the nerf of emphatic bond.

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Posted by: slingblade.1437

slingblade.1437

I did notice in WvW that my pet seemed to be moving with a purpose even when I couldn’t see Thieves I was fighting. This could come in really handy.

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Posted by: Beardmonger.4692

Beardmonger.4692

I wonder if this will assist with the rampant culling with thieves and stealth. Will my pet be able to attack him even if I can’t target nor see him?

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Posted by: capuchinseven.8395

capuchinseven.8395

I wonder if this will assist with the rampant culling with thieves and stealth. Will my pet be able to attack him even if I can’t target nor see him?

So far, it seems to help a lot, yes.

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Posted by: slingblade.1437

slingblade.1437

I wonder if this will assist with the rampant culling with thieves and stealth. Will my pet be able to attack him even if I can’t target nor see him?

That’s my current understanding/hope: when the Thief is not cloaked, but just invisible due to culling, the pet will pursue/attack. Could be awesome for trappers.

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Posted by: Forzani.2584

Forzani.2584

Well that is good news, and what I was hoping for when I read the patch notes. The bad news ? Thiefs wont be happy. I anticipate a “bug fix” next patch to correct this.

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Posted by: Columba.9730

Columba.9730

So what pets should we use to kill them now?

only thieves know how to play, they chant “L2P” every time their god mode is challenged.

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Posted by: capuchinseven.8395

capuchinseven.8395

Well that is good news, and what I was hoping for when I read the patch notes. The bad news ? Thiefs wont be happy. I anticipate a “bug fix” next patch to correct this.

Their forum is full of whining.

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Posted by: gaborkaldy.3210

gaborkaldy.3210

If it is currently working it will be considered as a bug for sure and as they are actually listen the thief community this will be nerfed in the following ways ANET style!

1. Thief can 1 hit ranger pets with auto attack without breaking stealth.
2. Whenever thief is using stealth it is fearing our pet for 40 second.
3. Whenever thief is using stealth nearby pets get a 80% speed reduction.
4. Whenever thief is using stealth its instant death for the pet and the master and everyone (especially rangers, necros and engis) who is not playing Warrior, Guardian and Thief.

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