Talk:Mimic/@comment-50.34.40.216-20111209233015/@comment-50.34.40.216-20111211201201

Even if the mimics don't come to a stationary trap, I would at least expect them to spawn and stand still, meaning that the number of monsters running into the trap would noticeably decrease over time since 1) mimics are slowly spawning and 2) there is a spawn cap. The fact that this is not happening at all means the mimics aren't even spawning at all.

The underlying question I want to pose then is this: why do mimics NOT spawn when you remain stationary in a certain area for a long period of time (several hours/days in real life time)?

Also consider the comment above where someone was seemingly not able to influence mimic spawn rate by using water candle/battle potion. I feel that the nature of the conditions under which the mimic spawns needs to be further explored, as it is clearly unique.