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The '''power''' of a [[trap]] affects the odds that it will catch a mouse, if a mouse is attracted to it by cheese. A higher powered trap is required to capture some mice, but mice such as [[White Mouse|White]] and [[Grey Mouse|Grey mice]], a basic trap with low power is sufficient.
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''The overall strength of the component. Traps with higher power are more likely to catch mice.''
  
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Whenever a mouse is [[Attraction Rate|attracted]] to a trap, the '''power''' of the [[trap]] determines the odds that it will be caught. Generally, the higher the power, the more frequently mice are caught. However, the [[Power Type]] of a trap and the mouse also affect the chances of catching a mouse.
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Additionally, the [[Power Bonus]] also boosts the total power of a trap.
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Note that power does not determine how frequently, and what mice are attracted to the trap, which are dependent on the baited [[cheese]].
  
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
*[[Attraction Bonus]]
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*[[Luck]] – Increased chance of catching mice.
*[[Luck]]
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*[[Power Bonus]] – Increases power.
*[[Power Bonus]]
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*[[Power Type]] – Affects odds of catching mice.
*[[Power Type]]
 
  
 
[[Category:Terminology]]
 
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Revision as of 18:45, 25 February 2009

The overall strength of the component. Traps with higher power are more likely to catch mice.

Whenever a mouse is attracted to a trap, the power of the trap determines the odds that it will be caught. Generally, the higher the power, the more frequently mice are caught. However, the Power Type of a trap and the mouse also affect the chances of catching a mouse.

Additionally, the Power Bonus also boosts the total power of a trap.

Note that power does not determine how frequently, and what mice are attracted to the trap, which are dependent on the baited cheese.


See also