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== As a [[Hunter's Title | Master]] I wonder ==
 
== As a [[Hunter's Title | Master]] I wonder ==
 
* Should I hunt in the [[Laboratory]] or the [[Great Gnarled Tree]]?
 
* Should I hunt in the [[Laboratory]] or the [[Great Gnarled Tree]]?
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** Currently, there is no special trap designed for the [[Lagoon]] so [[Gnarled Cheese Curd Potion]]s collected will be useless until much stronger traps are bought or crafted. The [[Laboratory]] on the other hand drops [[Radioactive Blue Cheese Curd Potion]]s which can be used in the [[Mousoleum]], which has traps that could work effectively in it.
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** Currently, there is no special trap designed for the [[Lagoon]] so [[Gnarled Potion]]s collected will be useless until much stronger traps are bought or crafted. The [[Laboratory]] on the other hand drops [[Radioactive Blue Cheese Curd Potion]]s which can be used in the [[Mousoleum]], which has traps that could work effectively in it.
 
* Where is the better place to earn gold - the [[Town of Digby]] or the [[Mousoleum]]?
 
* Where is the better place to earn gold - the [[Town of Digby]] or the [[Mousoleum]]?
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** The lower cost of [[Swiss]] cheese that works well at earning gold in the Town of Digby compared to the cost of [[Radioactive Blue]] cheese, but Radioactive Blue cheese has a much higher attraction as well as the mice in the Mousoleum give a much higher reward. You will make more gold in Mousoleum, but you will have a lot of misses and red boxes.
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** The lower cost of [[Swiss]] cheese works well at earning gold in the Town of Digby compared to the cost of [[Radioactive Blue]] cheese, but Radioactive Blue cheese has a much higher attraction in the Mousoleum as well as the mice there giving a much higher reward. You will make more gold in Mousoleum but risk experiencing a lot of misses and red boxes.
 
* Is the [[Venus Mouse Trap]] worth it?
 
* Is the [[Venus Mouse Trap]] worth it?
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** The Venus Mouse Trap is a lot cheaper than [[Zugzwang's Last Move]], but in the long run, Zugzwang's Last Move has a much higher catch rate and will be very worth the extra gold required. However the Venus Mouse Trap can be upgraded to a more powerful tactical trap - so is preferred over Zugzwang's Last Move.
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** The Venus Mouse Trap is cheaper than [[Zugzwang's Last Move]] but in the long run, Zugzwang's Last Move has a higher catch rate and will be worth the extra gold required; it can also be upgraded to [[Zugzwang's First Move]] at a later stage. However, the Venus Mouse Trap can be upgraded more readily (lower points requirement) so is preferred over Zugzwang's Last Move.
 
* Should I get the map to the next area from the [[Lycan Mouse|Lycan]] or the [[Mole Mouse|Mole]]?
 
* Should I get the map to the next area from the [[Lycan Mouse|Lycan]] or the [[Mole Mouse|Mole]]?
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** You are more likely to catch the Mole Mouse in the [[Town of Digby]] using the [[NVMRC Forcefield Trap]] trap than the Lycan mouse in the [[Mousoleum]] with the [[Sinister Portal]]. But you will need to spend time in the Mousoleum to get gold and points anyways. If you are specifically looking for the map piece, go after the Mole Mouse in the Town of Digby, otherwise, you will most likely get the map from hunting in the Mousoleum before you reach Grandmaster.
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** You are more likely to catch the Mole Mouse in the [[Town of Digby]] using the [[NVMRC Forcefield Trap]] trap than the Lycan mouse in the [[Mousoleum]] with the [[Sinister Portal]]. But you will need to spend time in the Mousoleum to get gold and points anyway. If you are specifically looking for the map piece, go after the Mole Mouse in the Town of Digby, otherwise, you will most likely get the map from hunting in the Mousoleum before you reach Grandmaster.
 
* What is the best setup for collecting RB potions?
 
* What is the best setup for collecting RB potions?
 
** [http://furoma.com/analytics/laboratory/#goals_potions Collecting Radioactive Blue Cheese Potions]
 
** [http://furoma.com/analytics/laboratory/#goals_potions Collecting Radioactive Blue Cheese Potions]
 
* What is the best setup for collecting Gnarled Cheese Potions?
 
* What is the best setup for collecting Gnarled Cheese Potions?
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** 2010 Blastoff trap/Magma/Brie.
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** Mutated Venus Mouse Trap/Explosive/Brie. Limited Edition setup is 2010 Blastoff or Rewer's Riposte/Magma/Brie.
 
* Should I use Brie or SUPER|brie+ to make Gnarled cheese?
 
* Should I use Brie or SUPER|brie+ to make Gnarled cheese?
 
** Brie - [http://bit.ly/7jIaXN Google Spreadsheet]
 
** Brie - [http://bit.ly/7jIaXN Google Spreadsheet]
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* What is the best setup for Wicked Gnarled Cheese Potions?
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* What is the best setup for Wicked Gnarly Cheese Potions?
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** 2010 Blastoff Trap on Candy Cane Base - the Gnarled Potions are so hard to come by you want to keep your Gnarled cheese fresh - and the Curious Chemist mouse is not hard to catch.
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** Mutated Venus Mouse Trap with Dehydration Base. Limited Edition setup is 2010 Blastoff or Rewer's Riposte on Candy Cane Base - the Gnarled Potions are hard to come by so you want to keep your bait fresh, and the Curious Chemist mouse is not hard to catch.
  
 
== As a [[Hunter's Title | Grandmaster]] I wonder ==
 
== As a [[Hunter's Title | Grandmaster]] I wonder ==

Revision as of 17:29, 8 February 2011

Members of the MouseHunt community ask the same questions over and over as people go through the different stages of the game. While the developers are updating the game with new traps and locations that impact game play and balance, the purpose of this page is to share the collective wisdom of what has been learned.

As a Novice I wonder

As a Recruit I wonder

  • What are Plankrun’s Pages?
    • They are just for collecting, they are not needed to advance in the game. If you get tired of collecting mice, you can challenge yourself by finding these rare items.

As an Initiate I wonder

As a Journeyman I wonder

  • Should I hunt in the Mountain or the Calm Clearing?
    • You will earn more gold in the Calm Clearing, but the Mountains will open up different areas in the game.
  • Is the Mountain or the Calm Clearing better for collecting Splintered Wood?
    • Recommendation is to use Brie Cheese to increase attraction of the mice that drop wood. Hunters are more likely to encounter the Dwarf Mouse which drops Splintered Wood in the Mountains than the Treant Mouse which drops Splintered Wood in the Calm Clearing. The Treant is known to drop multiple pieces of wood - so hunt in the Calm Clearing.
  • Should I buy the NVMRC Forcefield Trap?
    • If you have the money before 50% journeyman, purchase the NVMRC Forcefield trap.
  • Which is better - the Explosive Base or the Dehydration Base?
    • Welcome to the ongoing discussion of Luck versus Power. Basically you want the best combination of a weapon and base to have the best chance to catch the most mice. The most important attribute is the type of weapon (physical, tactical, shadow, etc.) since arming the wrong type will be less effective. The good news is that when you first start out this is not an issue since all the traps available to you are physical and that is the type you need. The simple way to play the game is to take your most powerful weapon and put it with your most powerful base and that works fairly well.

Observant hunters will notice that they are able to catch a few more mice on average by using a lucky base, like the Dehydration base, in certain locations once they have a powerful enough trap. It also keeps your cheese fresh so you will not waste cheese and will result in more loot drops (a side effect of luck). In general you are better off in the long run with the Dehydration base than with the Explosive base.

As a Master I wonder

  • Should I hunt in the Laboratory or the Great Gnarled Tree?
  • Where is the better place to earn gold - the Town of Digby or the Mousoleum?
    • The lower cost of Swiss cheese works well at earning gold in the Town of Digby compared to the cost of Radioactive Blue cheese, but Radioactive Blue cheese has a much higher attraction in the Mousoleum as well as the mice there giving a much higher reward. You will make more gold in Mousoleum but risk experiencing a lot of misses and red boxes.
  • Is the Venus Mouse Trap worth it?
    • The Venus Mouse Trap is cheaper than Zugzwang's Last Move but in the long run, Zugzwang's Last Move has a higher catch rate and will be worth the extra gold required; it can also be upgraded to Zugzwang's First Move at a later stage. However, the Venus Mouse Trap can be upgraded more readily (lower points requirement) so is preferred over Zugzwang's Last Move.
  • Should I get the map to the next area from the Lycan or the Mole?
    • You are more likely to catch the Mole Mouse in the Town of Digby using the NVMRC Forcefield Trap trap than the Lycan mouse in the Mousoleum with the Sinister Portal. But you will need to spend time in the Mousoleum to get gold and points anyway. If you are specifically looking for the map piece, go after the Mole Mouse in the Town of Digby, otherwise, you will most likely get the map from hunting in the Mousoleum before you reach Grandmaster.
  • What is the best setup for collecting RB potions?
  • What is the best setup for collecting Gnarled Cheese Potions?
    • Mutated Venus Mouse Trap/Explosive/Brie. Limited Edition setup is 2010 Blastoff or Rewer's Riposte/Magma/Brie.
  • Should I use Brie or SUPER|brie+ to make Gnarled cheese?
  • What is the best setup for Wicked Gnarly Cheese Potions?
    • Mutated Venus Mouse Trap with Dehydration Base. Limited Edition setup is 2010 Blastoff or Rewer's Riposte on Candy Cane Base - the Gnarled Potions are hard to come by so you want to keep your bait fresh, and the Curious Chemist mouse is not hard to catch.

As a Grandmaster I wonder

As a Legendary I wonder

  • Should I craft Obelisk of Incineration or stick with Obelisk of Slumber?
    • The Obelisk of Incineration's has higher power and 1 more luck than Obelisk of Slumber, but it has an extremely stale effect, while Obelisk of Slumber has higher attraction as well as an extremely fresh effect. Since the two traps have similar performance, it will take a hunter longer to get their return on investment to earn back the cost of crafting the Obelisk of Incineration which includes 45,000 gold plus the time to collect rare loot such as coal, and scrap metal. Hunters may want to save up for crafting the Arcane Capturing Rod Of Never Yielding Mystery instead.
  • Is Ancient cheese worth it in the Catacombs ?
    • Radioactive Blue cheese is more profitable, however Ancient cheese still brings in a small profit and is more useful for collecting Scrap Metal.
  • What is the best location to hunt for Scrap Metal?
    • Hunters using Ancient cheese are more likely to encounter the Scavenger and Terror Knight mice in the Catacombs. Hunters may also try their luck in the Forbidden Grove. Hydras in the Lagoon may drop up to 8 Scrap Metal at a time, but they are rarer, more difficult to catch, and may drop other type of loot. So hunt in the Catacombs with Ancient cheese.
  • Why can't I travel to the Forbidden Grove / Acolyte Realm?
    • The Forbidden Grove periodically closes, and no one can travel to it during that time. It is not possible to travel directly to Acolyte Realm; rather hunters need to be in the Forbidden Grove and will be automatically transported into Acolyte Realm, when the Forbidden Grove closes.
  • Can I catch an Acolyte Mouse with the Arcane Capturing Rod of Never Yielding Mystery?
    • It is possible, but not likely. ACRONYM is effective against all the other mice in the Acolyte Realm, but is less effective against Acolyte.
  • What is the best setup for collecting Radioactive Blue potions?
    • Use Swiss cheese if below Legendary.
  • What is the best way to catch the Hydra Mouse?
  • Is it better to hunt for the Ship Blueprints or to buy them?
    • While it may be faster to buy the Ship Blueprints - you would end up missing the enjoyment of hunting in the Lagoon. Don't be in such a hurry - hunt for the Ship Blueprints.
  • What is the best setup for Nerg Plains?
    • Your best tactical trap and luckiest base. Excluding limited edition traps your best bet would be the Horrific Venus Mouse Trap with Tribal (or Aqua if you can't afford the Tribal base) and Gouda cheese.
  • What is the best setup for Elub Shore?
    • Your best hydro trap and luckiest base.
  • What is the best setup for Derr Dunes?
    • Your best physical trap and luckiest base. Use Brie cheese for profit, and Gouda for Seeds and Points. See Mousehunt Analytics

As a Knight I wonder

At any level I wonder

  • How am I doing compared to everybody else or compared to my friends?
  • Who is Ronza, why do I care, and when is she coming back?
    • Not much is known about Ronza. She sell exotic goods that are only available from her for limited times. No one knows when she will come though rumors are that she comes back on special occasions. Her arrival will be announced in the news and she will show up on through the Travel button.

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