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Mrscoombes · Aug 29, 2006, 07:12 PM // 19:12

...who was dissapointed and sort of peeved at the phoenix skin? I always thought phoenixes were made out of fire, but really the phoenix in game looks like a giant parrot, infact, I named mine 'Polly' because all the newer players keep saying 'OMG COOL PET PARROT, POLLY WANNA CRACKER?!' and such...

And to all Dev's out there, i'm not criticising, i'm just saying it could of been a tiny bit flashier for an elite pet. Just look at the spider. It's the size of a dog. Its shell has a really cool colour ( i.m.o ) I think the phoenix could be bigger, or firey, or perhaps have a special fire-related skill, like a bear will use Brutal Mauling on occasion.

Your opinions?

st3v3n · Aug 29, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18

i agree. so far its not really worth beating the game to get.

johan the destroyer · Aug 29, 2006, 07:22 PM // 19:22

Yeah, I would LOVE having a pheonix follow me around...but its ON FIRE! Or something of that nature...make it cooler and worth the effort!

Former Ruling · Aug 29, 2006, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Lore Difference.

The ASIAN Pheonix (Fenghuang) is as presented. With different colors of plumage.

You are more likely to know about Egyptian Pheonix lore about a bird that is born and dies in Flames.

Yanman.be · Aug 29, 2006, 07:27 PM // 19:27

If guildwiki was online right now, you can go google it.

The egyptian phoenix is the one you describe ( see /rank 12 )

End-game phoenix = chinese phoenix. Exactly like the pet looks like.

Curse You · Aug 29, 2006, 07:28 PM // 19:28

Do you people never check GuildWiki, or do you just not know it exists?

The Phoenix in Factions is not an Egyptian Phoenix, it is a Fenghuang (Asian Phoenix). You must be thick to think that they would have an Egyptian beast in a Asian based game.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenghuang

Mustache Mayhem · Aug 29, 2006, 07:42 PM // 19:42

it looks alright think.. I leveled one up- probably be more popular as a fiery pheonix.. the chapter is asian based though

Rabid China Girl · Aug 29, 2006, 07:57 PM // 19:57

I'm a huge fan of Asian/Chinese lore, so I was pretty excited that they actually made the phoenix look like the Chinese FengHuang.. except a lot less flashier than how many statues and reliefs portray it (think peacock). Would've been SO kick ass if they had a Chinese dragon for a pet... but when I first saw the phoenix, I thought it looked somewhat like a cross between the traditional Asian phoenix and a dragon (just looking at the head, it sort of has a reptilian look, I'd say)... so yay to that. A Chinese dragon woulda' been even harder to accept, I guess.. since it really looks nothing like a Western dragon.

Believe it or not, I was WORRIED they'd make it a Western/Egyptian phoenix...

Some people have complimented my pet while some others have called it an ugly chicken or done the, "Polly wanna cracker?!" bit.

pokerface · Aug 29, 2006, 08:17 PM // 20:17

Well Nightfall will be Egyptian style.....................so dont give up hope yet

Selena_Lionheart · Aug 29, 2006, 08:25 PM // 20:25

I'm glad its based more off the Chinese FengHuang, I only have one issue with it. The heck is up with the horn...

Age · Aug 29, 2006, 08:27 PM // 20:27

I prefer the Wolf as I am more of canine person and the Dragon is more European.When you look at Norse or Viking long ships at bow you will see the head of a Dragon as when in fog that was the breath of the Dragon so there is lots of lore in Northern Europe.

Enchanted Warrior · Aug 29, 2006, 08:36 PM // 20:36

"Looks like a ruddy pigeon on 'roids" as a guildy put it LOL

Nevin · Aug 29, 2006, 09:14 PM // 21:14

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Originally Posted by pokerface

Well Nightfall will be Egyptian style.....................so dont give up hope yet

Correction: African

TheOneAndOnlyX · Aug 29, 2006, 09:17 PM // 21:17

No I am theoneandonly not you

Former Ruling · Aug 29, 2006, 09:27 PM // 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevin

Correction: African

You could use the same nit-picking at words with Factions.

Shing Jea and Kaineng area are the only ones that really hold true to Asian standards...

Nothing to "Asian" about Goth looking pale people that live in trees.

Tachyon · Aug 29, 2006, 10:13 PM // 22:13

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Originally Posted by Mrscoombes

I always thought phoenixes were made out of fire

The traditional 'fiery' Phoenix (Bennu bird) have never been made out of fire! They're bird with a red and gold plumage that at the end of it's 'natural' life creates a nest out of cinammon twigs and then ignites it. Both nest and bird burn fiercely until only ashes are left and from said ashes rises a new young phoenix.

EiS · Aug 29, 2006, 10:17 PM // 22:17

Ya i remember reading on site somewhere that the pheniox is only made of fire when they die and raise out of its ashes then they a made of fire

Mister O · Aug 29, 2006, 10:25 PM // 22:25

Phoenix does look like what we saw in game, but that's only for female phoenix (with rainbow color) while the male phoenix should look black and ugly.

Former Ruling · Aug 29, 2006, 10:40 PM // 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister O

Phoenix does look like what we saw in game, but that's only for female phoenix (with rainbow color) while the male phoenix should look black and ugly.

Commonly now the Chinese Pheonix is only thought of as feminine - While the Dragon is its masculine equal.

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BTW, if you want a parrallel in common culture, The Pokemon "Ho-oh" is based off the Chinese Pheonix, Hohoh is actually how the Japanese refer to the bird (actually "hō-ō" but whatever)

dargon · Aug 29, 2006, 11:22 PM // 23:22

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Originally Posted by Former Ruling

Nothing to "Asian" about Goth looking pale people that live in trees.

The tree part maybe, but you really should check out kabuki theatre, the Kurzicks look a lot like Kabuki actors, especially Danika.