PETITION FOR MIMICS
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Dear GGG and fellow Exiles,
Path of Exile has captivated us for years with its deep mechanics, thrilling combat, and terrifying enemies. However, there's a gaping (and hungry) hole in the ecosystem of Wraeclast: the absence of Mimics! These classic creatures, famously imagined by Gary Gygax, have been a staple of fantasy RPGs for decades. Mimics embody surprise, risk, and reward—traits that perfectly align with Path of Exile’s core philosophy. Imagine opening a seemingly harmless chest during an endgame map, only to find it morphing into a monstrous predator, hungry for blood and loot. Here’s why Mimics deserve a place in Path of Exile 2: Surprise Factor: Mimics introduce an element of unpredictability, keeping players on their toes. No chest would feel “safe” again. Lore Potential: Mimics could fit seamlessly into Wraeclast’s dark and twisted narrative—ancient curses, Vaal experiments gone wrong, or simply nature’s cruel joke. Risk vs. Reward: As a rare encounter, Mimics could drop unique loot or currency, rewarding those brave enough to take them on. Replayability: Adding Mimics as a rare endgame feature keeps the mapping experience fresh, exciting, and memorable. We’re not asking for an army of Mimics—just a rare chance to encounter one in maps, making each chest a moment of tension and excitement. If you’re with me, sign this petition, and let’s show GGG that Mimics belong in Path of Exile 2! Together, we can make this happen. Thank you, CriptoKnyght Last edited by CriptoKnyght#0724 on Dec 31, 2024, 3:32:32 PM Last bumped on Dec 31, 2024, 9:39:27 PM
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As long as they do not one shot, have ground obscuring effects, or on death mechanics; I am for it.
They should be extremely rare at least one in one thousand or they just become loot piñatas. |
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wow, man cool idea but why attack my retinas like that?
edit: aren't strong boxes the mimics of poe? Last edited by AintCare#6513 on Dec 31, 2024, 4:00:19 PM
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It's the same color as legendary items and having an increased MF chance on a chest would be as well.
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What is a mimic?
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" https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/16957-mimic Basically a monster that camouflages as a chest and then eats you if you try to loot it ^^ My Hideout -> https://hideoutshowcase.com/hideout/show/2881 (PoE1)
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" Thanks. For mimics to be useful, we first have to make chests useful. |
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+1 also and since strongboxes / chests are a thing already, well spawning ( or even better converting in real time, cause that's the element of surprise ) 1 "unique" from time to time would be pretty cool.
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After thinking about this for a bit I have to agree with everyone wishing for this to be a rare event. I don't think we need to include it in the strongbox encounters. Just jumping out of a Rare chest would be epic. They could make a super rare pet drop from it. Also I do miss the loot goblin mechanic from D4. This would be a souls/poe like version of it for sure.
Last edited by CriptoKnyght#0724 on Dec 31, 2024, 9:38:44 PM
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Great idea and execution.
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