Nice! These would make truly epic boss fights. If it's rare to find them and the drop(payload) is big, then even better!
My suggestions for the drop:
Just stone if he's stuck in daylight, but if he's on the prowl than he could drop some valuable ore and a special item only he can drop, like how only the spider drops string.
Also, could his eyes glow? I think that'd be both cool, and useful in order to spot him. (maybe his eyes would only glow once he sees you, for a better surprise factor)
Another idea i had is that his color could change slightly based on the biome that he's in.
I think what I might do is have his drop be kind of insignificant, but have him be centralized around a den that has a treasure chest inside it. It would encourage more overland exploration to try to find the den with rewards, and also increase the character of danger.
@GreyAcumen - You're right. This is definitely less of a niche filling creature than the others, and I have other ideas for those as well. I might put another one up tonight. I guess I had the craving to create something purely horrifying. The niche it fills is to give you a unique opponent to sometimes encounter and to make you afraid when wandering the night. :tongue.gif:
Holy crap I can post things. Players should be able to create on a scale they they don't have the tools to right now. See what I mean :viewtopic.php?f=1&t=77448&p=1185259#p1185259
Very good idea, but I don't agree it should be a boss-like fight. And I think the trolls should be rare, and ONLY spawn in caves, maybe? Trolls are known for living in caves, however. But that's just a suggestion.
What if they turn into stone when it turns daytime? And then you can mine him for ores/stone.
I like this idea. However, I think that if you light up the statued troll with torches, he should stay frozen; this has potentials as both a tactic and decoration.
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Well I would say it should have comparable health to a zombie, so it would actually be a little easier to kill since it's bigger. It would be capable of doing more damage since it can throw blocks, but it would be vulnerable to light. So I think in the end it balances out and makes it challenging but fair.
I've been thinking that maybe troll dens should be generated at the same time as dungeons. I'm gunna make a mock up of a den sometime soon and add it to the OP.
I think I'll put in a treasure chest, any other ideas for things to add? Maybe a cage with someone/something trapped inside for consumption later.
Well I would say it should have comparable health to a zombie, so it would actually be a little easier to kill since it's bigger. It would be capable of doing more damage since it can throw blocks, but it would be vulnerable to light. So I think in the end it balances out and makes it challenging but fair.
I've been thinking that maybe troll dens should be generated at the same time as dungeons. I'm gunna make a mock up of a den sometime soon and add it to the OP.
I think I'll put in a treasure chest, any other ideas for things to add? Maybe a cage with someone/something trapped inside for consumption later.
A computer with various sites on it, including this site, 4chan and notches blog. JK, a nest of baby trolls could be in it.
To make it easier to code, instead of picking up and throwing blocks, it could destroy a block on the ground, and then be able to throw a stone block as though an arrow.
Big fan of your mobs, Possibly better than rhino's although his are great as well. Make more, and tweet them to notch!
Also, Please, compile your mobs into a gallery, the next time you make one. Possibly bats?
You should be able to craft computers, and then god forbid any troll gets on your computer.
Computers aren't very good at deflecting hurled rocks.
My suggestions for the drop:
Just stone if he's stuck in daylight, but if he's on the prowl than he could drop some valuable ore and a special item only he can drop, like how only the spider drops string.
Also, could his eyes glow? I think that'd be both cool, and useful in order to spot him. (maybe his eyes would only glow once he sees you, for a better surprise factor)
Another idea i had is that his color could change slightly based on the biome that he's in.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=75886
@GreyAcumen - You're right. This is definitely less of a niche filling creature than the others, and I have other ideas for those as well. I might put another one up tonight. I guess I had the craving to create something purely horrifying. The niche it fills is to give you a unique opponent to sometimes encounter and to make you afraid when wandering the night. :tongue.gif:
I promise to make the next one awesome!
Players should be able to create on a scale they they don't have the tools to right now. See what I mean : viewtopic.php?f=1&t=77448&p=1185259#p1185259
What if they turn into stone when it turns daytime? And then you can mine him for ores/stone.
I'm surprised that Notch doesn't add your stuff to the game
Troll: GRAAARGH!! MIR KEEEEL!!
You: Mind if I shed some light on your request?
Troll: EEEEERGH!!
You: *trollface*
Me: *notchface*
http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=75886
No joke.
I mean, Minecraft was borne of the internet and has been attacked by trolls. I think it'd be quite appropriate.
Also a massive mushroom mongler.
Not sure, looks way too powerful :/
I've been thinking that maybe troll dens should be generated at the same time as dungeons. I'm gunna make a mock up of a den sometime soon and add it to the OP.
I think I'll put in a treasure chest, any other ideas for things to add? Maybe a cage with someone/something trapped inside for consumption later.
A computer with various sites on it, including this site, 4chan and notches blog. JK, a nest of baby trolls could be in it.
Big fan of your mobs, Possibly better than rhino's although his are great as well. Make more, and tweet them to notch!
Also, Please, compile your mobs into a gallery, the next time you make one. Possibly bats?