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Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
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'''Hunter's Titles''' are indicators of experience and seniority in MouseHunt. Rank is based on the quality and quantity of mice caught. As [[hunter]]s catch more mice, they become more experienced. More experienced hunters gain access to new areas (though occasionally they must collect the proper [[loot]]) and become more effective at hunting, [[crafting]] and using [[potion]]s.  
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
 
And two eyes made out of coal.
 
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,
 
He was made of snow but the children
 
Know how he came to life one day.
 
There must have been some magic in that
 
Old silk hat they found.
 
For when they placed it on his head
 
He began to dance around.
 
O, Frosty the snowman
 
Was alive as he could be,
 
And the children say he could laugh
 
And play just the same as you and me.
 
Thumpetty thump thump,
 
Thumpety thump thump,
 
Look at Frosty go.
 
Thumpetty thump thump,
 
Thumpety thump thump,
 
Over the hills of snow.
 
  
Frosty the snowman knew
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== Ranks ==
The sun was hot that day,
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The ranks are as follow:
So he said, "Let's run and
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We'll have some fun
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Now before I melt away."
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|- style="text-align:left; font-size:120%;"
Down to the village,
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! Rank
With a broomstick in his hand,
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! Description
Running here and there all
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|- style="background-color:#EEEEEE;"
Around the square saying,
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| valign="top" | '''Novice'''
Catch me if you can.
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| A Novice hunter only has access to the [[Town of Gnawnia]] and [[Meadow]] locations and has no [[crafting#Available_Slots|crafting abilities]]. The rank of Novice is signified by a white shield ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/novice.gif link]) next to the player's name.
He led them down the streets of town
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Right to the traffic cop.
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| valign="top" | '''Apprentice'''
And he only paused a moment when
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| Upon reaching the rank of Apprentice, the player can now hunt in the [[Harbour]] location and acquires minimal crafting abilities.  Apprentices may begin accumulating [[Stale Cheese]], and may participate in [[Tournaments]]. The rank of Apprentice is signified by a yellow shield ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/apprentice.gif link]) next to the player's name.
He heard him holler "Stop!"
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|- style="background-color:#EEEEEE;"
For Frosty the snow man
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| valign="top" | '''Journeyman'''
Had to hurry on his way,
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| Upon reaching the rank of Journeyman, the player can now hunt in the [[Mountain]]. Assuming they have collected the proper loot, they can also hunt in the [[Calm Clearing]] location. The Journeyman's crafting abilities increase. The rank of Journeyman is signified by an orange shield ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/journeyman.gif link]) next to the player's name.
But he waved goodbye saying,
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"Don't you cry,
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| valign="top" | '''Master'''
I'll be back again some day."
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| Upon reaching the rank of Master, the player is eligible to hunt in the [[Laboratory]], [[Town of Digby]], and [[Mousoleum]] locations of the [[Burroughs]] region, and the [[Great Gnarled Tree]] location of the [[Whisker Woods]] region, assuming they have collected the proper loot. It is also the first ranking at which [[Radioactive Blue Cheese Curd Potion]]s and [[Gnarled Cheese Curd Potion]]s can be collected and used. The Master's crafting abilities also increase. The rank of Master is signified by a purple shield ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/master.gif link]) next to the player's name.
Thumpetty thump thump,
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|- style="background-color:#EEEEEE;"
Thumpety thump thump,
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| valign="top" | '''Grandmaster'''
Look at Frosty go.
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| Upon reaching the rank of Grandmaster, the player is eligible to hunt in the [[Training Grounds]], [[Dojo]], [[Meditation Room]], and [[Pinnacle Chamber]] locations of the [[Furoma]] area, the [[Lagoon]] location of the [[Whisker Woods]] area, and the [[Bazaar]] location of the [[Burroughs]] area, assuming they have collected the proper loot. Grandmasters also receive a bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Grandmaster is signified by a blue shield ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/grandmaster.gif link]) next to the player's name.
Thumpetty thump thump,
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Thumpety thump thump,
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| valign="top" | '''Legendary'''
Over the hills of snow.
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| Upon reaching the rank of Legendary, the player is eligible to enter the [[Catacombs]] with a repaired [[Tattered Mousoleum Map|Mousoleum map]], and assuming they have collected the proper loot the [[Forbidden Grove]] and [[Acolyte Realm]] of the [[Bristle Woods]] area. On crafting the Ship, a Legendary hunter may enter the [[S.S. Huntington II]] area in [[Rodentia]]. On crafting the [[Ocean Navigation Kit]], the hunter may travel to the [[Cape Clawed]], [[Derr Dunes]], [[Elub Shore]] and [[Nerg Plains]] areas of the [[Tribal Isles]] region.  Legendary hunters also receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Legend is signified by a green shield ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/legendary.gif link]) next to the player's name.
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|- style="background-color:#EEEEEE;"
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| valign="top" | '''Hero'''
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| Upon reaching the rank of Hero, the player is eligible to enter the [[Jungle of Dread]] in [[Tribal Isles]] with an [[Ocean Navigation Kit]]. Heroes also receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Hero is signified by a black shield with a white star in the center ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/hero.gif link]) next to the player's name.
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| valign="top" | '''Knight'''
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| There is no hunting area exclusive to Knights aside from the unreleased [[Dracano]] area in [[Tribal Isles]]. However, Knights receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Knight is signified by a black shield with a yellow cross in the center ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/knight.gif link]) next to the player's name.  
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|- style="background-color:#EEEEEE;"
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| valign="top" | '''Lord/Lady'''
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| There is no hunting area exclusive to Lords/Ladies.  However, Lords/Ladies receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Lady is signified by a black shield with a pink outline and bullseye in the center ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/lady.gif link]) next to the player's name.  The rank of Lord is signified by a black shield with a blue outline and bullseye in the center ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/lord.gif link]) next to the player's name.
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| valign="top" | '''Baron/Baroness'''
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| This is currently the highest known rank. There is no hunting area exclusive to Barons/Baronesses.  However, Barons/Baronesses receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Baroness is signified by a black shield with a pink outline and 2 golden lines down the middle with 2 golden stars on the edges ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/baroness.gif link]) next to the player's name. The rank of Baron is signified by a black shield with a blue outline and 2 golden lines down the middle with 2 golden stars on the edges ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/titles/baron.gif link]) next to the player's name. 
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|- style="background-color:#EEEEEE;"
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| valign="top" | '''Donor'''
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| The MouseHunt developers recognize players that have donated money to purchase [[SUPER brie+|SUPER|brie+]]. Being a donor is not a 'rank' but all donors are given a golden shield ([http://mousehunt.hitgrab.com/mousehunt/images/icons/donate_shield.gif link]) next to their name to signify their donation.  
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== Rank Advancement ==
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Rank advancement is not based directly on the points earned. So, rank will not increase through the bonus points earned through King's [[rewards]], sounding the horn, Lab Research, etc. Instead the rank progress bar increases through the hunter's activity in the game. Rank will advance for [[trap check]]s and for going on hunts (even if the hunt is unsuccessful in attracting a mouse or unsuccessful in trapping an attracted mouse) and for catching mice. So a hunter may see their rank improve by hunting and trap checks even though they aren't catching a lot of mice (though this will be at a slower rate than if they actually catch mice).
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Revision as of 10:36, 21 August 2009

Hunter's Titles are indicators of experience and seniority in MouseHunt. Rank is based on the quality and quantity of mice caught. As hunters catch more mice, they become more experienced. More experienced hunters gain access to new areas (though occasionally they must collect the proper loot) and become more effective at hunting, crafting and using potions.

Ranks

The ranks are as follow:

Rank Description
Novice A Novice hunter only has access to the Town of Gnawnia and Meadow locations and has no crafting abilities. The rank of Novice is signified by a white shield (link) next to the player's name.
Apprentice Upon reaching the rank of Apprentice, the player can now hunt in the Harbour location and acquires minimal crafting abilities. Apprentices may begin accumulating Stale Cheese, and may participate in Tournaments. The rank of Apprentice is signified by a yellow shield (link) next to the player's name.
Journeyman Upon reaching the rank of Journeyman, the player can now hunt in the Mountain. Assuming they have collected the proper loot, they can also hunt in the Calm Clearing location. The Journeyman's crafting abilities increase. The rank of Journeyman is signified by an orange shield (link) next to the player's name.
Master Upon reaching the rank of Master, the player is eligible to hunt in the Laboratory, Town of Digby, and Mousoleum locations of the Burroughs region, and the Great Gnarled Tree location of the Whisker Woods region, assuming they have collected the proper loot. It is also the first ranking at which Radioactive Blue Cheese Curd Potions and Gnarled Cheese Curd Potions can be collected and used. The Master's crafting abilities also increase. The rank of Master is signified by a purple shield (link) next to the player's name.
Grandmaster Upon reaching the rank of Grandmaster, the player is eligible to hunt in the Training Grounds, Dojo, Meditation Room, and Pinnacle Chamber locations of the Furoma area, the Lagoon location of the Whisker Woods area, and the Bazaar location of the Burroughs area, assuming they have collected the proper loot. Grandmasters also receive a bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Grandmaster is signified by a blue shield (link) next to the player's name.
Legendary Upon reaching the rank of Legendary, the player is eligible to enter the Catacombs with a repaired Mousoleum map, and assuming they have collected the proper loot the Forbidden Grove and Acolyte Realm of the Bristle Woods area. On crafting the Ship, a Legendary hunter may enter the S.S. Huntington II area in Rodentia. On crafting the Ocean Navigation Kit, the hunter may travel to the Cape Clawed, Derr Dunes, Elub Shore and Nerg Plains areas of the Tribal Isles region. Legendary hunters also receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Legend is signified by a green shield (link) next to the player's name.
Hero Upon reaching the rank of Hero, the player is eligible to enter the Jungle of Dread in Tribal Isles with an Ocean Navigation Kit. Heroes also receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Hero is signified by a black shield with a white star in the center (link) next to the player's name.
Knight There is no hunting area exclusive to Knights aside from the unreleased Dracano area in Tribal Isles. However, Knights receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Knight is signified by a black shield with a yellow cross in the center (link) next to the player's name.
Lord/Lady There is no hunting area exclusive to Lords/Ladies. However, Lords/Ladies receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Lady is signified by a black shield with a pink outline and bullseye in the center (link) next to the player's name. The rank of Lord is signified by a black shield with a blue outline and bullseye in the center (link) next to the player's name.
Baron/Baroness This is currently the highest known rank. There is no hunting area exclusive to Barons/Baronesses. However, Barons/Baronesses receive a further bonus when using potions and a further increase in crafting abilities. The rank of Baroness is signified by a black shield with a pink outline and 2 golden lines down the middle with 2 golden stars on the edges (link) next to the player's name. The rank of Baron is signified by a black shield with a blue outline and 2 golden lines down the middle with 2 golden stars on the edges (link) next to the player's name.
Donor The MouseHunt developers recognize players that have donated money to purchase SUPER|brie+. Being a donor is not a 'rank' but all donors are given a golden shield (link) next to their name to signify their donation.

Rank Advancement

Rank advancement is not based directly on the points earned. So, rank will not increase through the bonus points earned through King's rewards, sounding the horn, Lab Research, etc. Instead the rank progress bar increases through the hunter's activity in the game. Rank will advance for trap checks and for going on hunts (even if the hunt is unsuccessful in attracting a mouse or unsuccessful in trapping an attracted mouse) and for catching mice. So a hunter may see their rank improve by hunting and trap checks even though they aren't catching a lot of mice (though this will be at a slower rate than if they actually catch mice).