Curse

NoXiFy · Oct 13, 2007, 09:36 PM // 21:36

Hmmmmmm, aparently they were too "complex" for nightfall, so they were removed. The players that wanted to tame one, were usually fighting that they should be put back in the game.

Now, with the addition of GW:EN there are many "Aggressive Hippopotamus" in the Asuran areas. Which confuses me.

1) Why would they put them in the game if there not gonna be charmable? Almost a taunt at the Hippo fans.

2) Whats up with the prefix "Aggressive" it makes me think that it is indeed a pet, but theres a glitch that wont allow you to capture it yet

and 3) ...MAKE IT A PET AGAIN!

ensoriki · Oct 13, 2007, 09:41 PM // 21:41

Were Hungry hungry For Hippos!

Jongo River · Oct 13, 2007, 09:47 PM // 21:47

As I recall, there was a technical issue that they couldn't/wouldn't fix, but presumably they could limit the required animations to get around it for a critter version, so it got recycled into GW:EN.

But yeah, bit of a bad taste decision, given how many people really wanted the pet version.

NoXiFy · Oct 13, 2007, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Yea, not even documented on wiki yet that Hippo's are enemies you find in Asuran lands.

CHunterX · Oct 13, 2007, 11:49 PM // 23:49

"Too complex" was the biggest bullshit excuse I've heard from Areanet.

Redfeather1975 · Oct 13, 2007, 11:52 PM // 23:52

It's because of how much Hippopatomi poop in a day.
Do you really want that much poop all over Tyria?
Seriously, they poop a lot.

I Phoenix I · Oct 13, 2007, 11:58 PM // 23:58

I think it had to do with the model of the pet not being used for other pets and thus increasing the load times and decreasing the versatility of the model or something.

NoXiFy · Oct 14, 2007, 12:03 AM // 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Phoenix I

I think it had to do with the model of the pet not being used for other pets and thus increasing the load times and decreasing the versatility of the model or something.

Yea, thats what Gaile said... but than you have the Rainbow Phoenix. That thing must be a bigger file than a silly little Hippo.

Theus · Oct 14, 2007, 12:12 AM // 00:12

Really,the whole removal of the hippo was nothing but bullshit.

Spazzer · Oct 14, 2007, 12:22 AM // 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoXiFy

Yea, thats what Gaile said... but than you have the Rainbow Phoenix. That thing must be a bigger file than a silly little Hippo.

Rainbow Phoenix uses the same skeleton as the imperial phoenix (Raven and Mountain Eagle, too).

KamikazeChicken · Oct 14, 2007, 01:49 AM // 01:49

The hippo is a monster in the game... add the damned pet back.

Croco Clouds · Oct 14, 2007, 02:41 AM // 02:41

I want hungry hungry hippo! *repeatedly tapping the button*

judgedread33 · Oct 14, 2007, 06:18 AM // 06:18

Where are the aggressive hippo's i have never seen them.

arcady · Oct 14, 2007, 07:55 AM // 07:55

I thought it was connected to not offending some particular group by having a hippo monster around...

Divinus Stella · Oct 14, 2007, 01:23 PM // 13:23

Some tribe in the amazon most likely considers hippos as sacred, or some other lame reason like the one that prevents them from having a panda as a pet.

Smile Like Umean It · Oct 14, 2007, 01:25 PM // 13:25

Are you thinking the Panda? Cause I don't ever remember hearing that about the Hippo.

NoXiFy · Oct 14, 2007, 01:27 PM // 13:27

Ill screenshot it when I get on, yes they are hippo's. And there obviously isn't anything thats "illegal" about having them in the game because they are an enemy, your SUPPOSED to kill them.

vergerefosh · Oct 14, 2007, 01:50 PM // 13:50

I wanted a hippo for my dervish, had to make do with a lioness

Traveller · Oct 14, 2007, 02:49 PM // 14:49

I reckon Gaile saying something about animal rights and endangered species when she told why they took the hippopotamus off.

Which is silly. Think how endangered the Phoenix are in real life. There are NONE!

legion_rat · Oct 14, 2007, 03:44 PM // 15:44

I think it was more to due with large load times. it was causing the game to crash in testing. Maybe not but i thinks thats what i read. But are the monster versions using skills? Cause I want a pet devourer like joe but they all (cept some in pre i think) have normal skills the give them a proff. If the hippos have skills they arent charmable.

But either way I guess if you want a giant poop machine for a pet

/signed
~the rat~