Are other creatures like deer and rabbits considered to be "more difficult" opponents than pigs? I know they don't fight back anymore than pigs do, but I mean in terms of gaining skill by fighting them.
To explain... once you get to the point where pigs are no longer giving you skill-gain, but you're still not quite ready for the crypt, should you move up to rabbits and deer? Or are they considered just as weak as pigs and would do you no good?
Mummies are okay, but I haven't seen a "blue swirl" with my character in about a week or so...I think he maxed out his learning ability with the mummies somewhere in the bright-green range.
So, yeah...your best bet would be to pay a player-character in copper to help you out.
Well if you have the right armor and weapons then yes. But i would reccomand that you train on pigs for alittle longer and get money from the pork and leather so you can stock up on weapons and armor.