The Zaishen Menagerie? - Guild Wars Forums

AlyaraSaykomora · Nov 11, 2010, 11:58 PM // 23:58

Or... something? I keep hearing something about a pet farm/zoo thing.

I was wondering what the point of it is, what you do, and if its worth it?

Do you get anything out of it?

Odinius · Nov 12, 2010, 12:01 AM // 00:01

It's just a gotta catch em all thing
no extra bonus things just nice to get all available pets in one place and it's quite the sight walking through it.

Star Gazer · Nov 12, 2010, 12:16 AM // 00:16

i made that as one of my "goals"...to fill it and make them all lvl20 with all evolutions...it was fun

Black Metal · Nov 12, 2010, 12:26 AM // 00:26

the main point for me is that when you get a pet to 20, you can drop it off there and it sorta 'saves' for you, plus you can get them back with any type of evolution. This type of saving is pretty nice for the limited time Wintersday pets.

it's also a pretty zone

Kojima · Nov 12, 2010, 12:54 AM // 00:54

Oh, I didn't know that when I give my level 20 hearty pet up to them, I can get it back in an elder form... Is that what you are saying? If it is so, I am gonna bring some in right now.

Star_Jewel · Nov 12, 2010, 01:40 AM // 01:40

I was still pretty new when the Zaishen Menagerie was released. I had already given up my beloved level 20 Stalker, who had been with me from the beginning, to a tamer so I could tame a stupid Phoenix with its annoying flappy wings. But I have the ZM to thank for my completion of all the campaigns. I blew through Nightfall so I could get a hyena, and pushed my way to the Crystal Desert for a dune lizard. Now I'm in the process of taking out what I've captured and leveling them up for easy access. I think it's a great addition to the game.

superraptors · Nov 12, 2010, 01:54 AM // 01:54

great area anet has done to cater for pve and pvp

gremlin · Nov 12, 2010, 02:53 AM // 02:53

Its been set up pretty well too since all the animals have their own natural areas to roam in.

Good for getting Elder and Dire incarnations too.
I always found creating a dire companion was tricky while hearty was really easy now I can have whatever I want.

Missing HB · Nov 12, 2010, 09:23 AM // 09:23

Yes, that place was cool coz you can just get any pet you want fast. But on the other hand , i don't know if that place was really a must , compared to some things that should have been done ...

Iuris · Nov 12, 2010, 09:52 AM // 09:52

The Zaishen menagerie is essentially pet management made easy. Plus additional services (pet levelling and evolving).

Oh, and once full, it sure makes for a nice relaxing walk.

RedDog91 · Nov 12, 2010, 12:12 PM // 12:12

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Originally Posted by Black Metal

This type of saving is pretty nice for the limited time Wintersday pets.

They aren't limited time if you complete the quests.
They will always spawn in Gwen's garden even after the event.

MithranArkanere · Nov 12, 2010, 12:55 PM // 12:55

It's like skill unlocks, but for pets only. The only way for a PvP character to change their default wolves, too.

It's a shame you can't enter with people, though.
If they could lock their Charm Animal skills when they are not the party leaders, the place would make a great place for roleplaying.

Ghull Ka · Nov 12, 2010, 05:18 PM // 17:18

How bout this easy step-by-step guide to understanding and benefiting from one aspect of the menagerie: "Pet Storage"

1. Roll a PvP-only toon. Put Charm Animal on its bar. Take it into the Menagerie

2. Notice that you get a lvl 20 wolf with your PvP toon! Free doggie!

3. Go talk to Emryd the Tamer (she's near the pen). Tell her to take your pet.

4. Log out, and then log into one of your PvE toons that can get to the Menagerie. Put Charm Animal on its bar.

--> to further prove this point, load up three heroes and put Charm Animal on their bars as well.
--> put them on Passive though.

5. Zone into the Menagerie, go talk to Wynn (he's in the pen), and ask him to spawn you a lvl 20 Wolf of whatever evolution you choose.

6. As your PVE toon and his/her heroes begin charming their free wolves, you realize the following, and smile: "So now all of my toons and all of their heroes can now have a free lvl 20 wolf pet!"

7. A mere two seconds later, you realize the following, and despair: "so.. if I turn in a lvl 20 pet of every species, I can... oh no... I'm now compelled to catch them ALL!!!! "

Daesu · Nov 12, 2010, 06:44 PM // 18:44

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Originally Posted by Ghull Ka

How bout this easy step-by-step guide to understanding and benefiting from one aspect of the menagerie: "Pet Storage"

1. Roll a PvP-only toon. Put Charm Animal on its bar. Take it into the Menagerie

2. Notice that you get a lvl 20 wolf with your PvP toon! Free doggie!

3. Go talk to Emryd the Tamer (she's near the pen). Tell her to take your pet.

4. Log out, and then log into one of your PvE toons that can get to the Menagerie. Put Charm Animal on its bar.

--> to further prove this point, load up three heroes and put Charm Animal on their bars as well.
--> put them on Passive though.

5. Zone into the Menagerie, go talk to Wynn (he's in the pen), and ask him to spawn you a lvl 20 Wolf of whatever evolution you choose.

You only get the Elder Wolf from PvP characters, you have to unlock Hearty/Dire on your own.

I wish they would at least add a statue in your HoM if you catch them all and evolve all of them to Hearty/Dire.

A11Eur0 · Nov 12, 2010, 07:41 PM // 19:41

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Originally Posted by Daesu

You only get the Elder Wolf from PvP characters, you have to unlock Hearty/Dire on your own.

I wish they would at least add a statue in your HoM if you catch them all and evolve all of them to Hearty/Dire.

If you turn any level 20 pet in to the tamer in the Menagerie, you can spawn any evolution level 20 for any PVE character on your account.

Iuris · Nov 13, 2010, 10:18 AM // 10:18

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Originally Posted by Ghull Ka

7. A mere two seconds later, you realize the following, and despair: "so.. if I turn in a lvl 20 pet of every species, I can... oh no... I'm now compelled to catch them ALL!!!! "

I got them all already

just not lvl 20. They look good.

AlyaraSaykomora · Nov 13, 2010, 06:16 PM // 18:16

but do you get any balth for it or just basically pretty screen shots and whatever pet you want for some reason for pvp?

*Darcy* · Nov 13, 2010, 07:02 PM // 19:02

No game advantage at all. Just a place to keep your pets, rather than losing them when you want a change.

ogre_jd · Nov 14, 2010, 03:41 PM // 15:41

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Originally Posted by AlyaraSaykomora

but do you get any balth for it or just basically pretty screen shots and whatever pet you want for some reason for pvp?

And for PvE. It's a great area if you're into Beast Mastery and like any sort of variety.

Nov 11, 2010, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#1
AlyaraSaykomora Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland,OR Guild: Enraged Dragons Profession: W/Mo	The Zaishen Menagerie? Or... something? I keep hearing something about a pet farm/zoo thing. I was wondering what the point of it is, what you do, and if its worth it? Do you get anything out of it?

Nov 12, 2010, 12:01 AM // 00:01	#2
Odinius Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: [OBEY] Profession: N/R	It's just a gotta catch em all thing no extra bonus things just nice to get all available pets in one place and it's quite the sight walking through it.

Nov 12, 2010, 12:16 AM // 00:16	#3
Star Gazer Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Zerohour Enterprises [ZHE] Profession: W/	i made that as one of my "goals"...to fill it and make them all lvl20 with all evolutions...it was fun

Nov 12, 2010, 12:26 AM // 00:26	#4
Black Metal Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2009 Profession: N/	the main point for me is that when you get a pet to 20, you can drop it off there and it sorta 'saves' for you, plus you can get them back with any type of evolution. This type of saving is pretty nice for the limited time Wintersday pets. it's also a pretty zone

Nov 12, 2010, 12:54 AM // 00:54	#5
Kojima Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Guild: En Caligne Veritas [DARK] Profession: R/Rt	Oh, I didn't know that when I give my level 20 hearty pet up to them, I can get it back in an elder form... Is that what you are saying? If it is so, I am gonna bring some in right now.

Nov 12, 2010, 01:40 AM // 01:40	#6
Star_Jewel Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denizen of Tyria since Feb. 2009	I was still pretty new when the Zaishen Menagerie was released. I had already given up my beloved level 20 Stalker, who had been with me from the beginning, to a tamer so I could tame a stupid Phoenix with its annoying flappy wings. But I have the ZM to thank for my completion of all the campaigns. I blew through Nightfall so I could get a hyena, and pushed my way to the Crystal Desert for a dune lizard. Now I'm in the process of taking out what I've captured and leveling them up for easy access. I think it's a great addition to the game.

Nov 12, 2010, 01:54 AM // 01:54	#7
superraptors Grotto Attendant Join Date: Dec 2008 Profession: W/	great area anet has done to cater for pve and pvp

Nov 12, 2010, 02:53 AM // 02:53	#8
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	Its been set up pretty well too since all the animals have their own natural areas to roam in. Good for getting Elder and Dire incarnations too. I always found creating a dire companion was tricky while hearty was really easy now I can have whatever I want.

Nov 12, 2010, 09:23 AM // 09:23	#9
Missing HB Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2010 Guild: Anna Profession: A/	Yes, that place was cool coz you can just get any pet you want fast. But on the other hand , i don't know if that place was really a must , compared to some things that should have been done ...

Nov 12, 2010, 09:52 AM // 09:52	#10
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	The Zaishen menagerie is essentially pet management made easy. Plus additional services (pet levelling and evolving). Oh, and once full, it sure makes for a nice relaxing walk.

Nov 12, 2010, 12:55 PM // 12:55	#12
MithranArkanere Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigo Guild: Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO] Profession: E/	It's like skill unlocks, but for pets only. The only way for a PvP character to change their default wolves, too. It's a shame you can't enter with people, though. If they could lock their Charm Animal skills when they are not the party leaders, the place would make a great place for roleplaying.

Nov 12, 2010, 05:18 PM // 17:18	#13
Ghull Ka Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Guild: Grenths Helpdesk Profession: N/	How bout this easy step-by-step guide to understanding and benefiting from one aspect of the menagerie: "Pet Storage" 1. Roll a PvP-only toon. Put Charm Animal on its bar. Take it into the Menagerie 2. Notice that you get a lvl 20 wolf with your PvP toon! Free doggie! 3. Go talk to Emryd the Tamer (she's near the pen). Tell her to take your pet. 4. Log out, and then log into one of your PvE toons that can get to the Menagerie. Put Charm Animal on its bar. --> to further prove this point, load up three heroes and put Charm Animal on their bars as well. --> put them on Passive though. 5. Zone into the Menagerie, go talk to Wynn (he's in the pen), and ask him to spawn you a lvl 20 Wolf of whatever evolution you choose. 6. As your PVE toon and his/her heroes begin charming their free wolves, you realize the following, and smile: "So now all of my toons and all of their heroes can now have a free lvl 20 wolf pet!" 7. A mere two seconds later, you realize the following, and despair: "so.. if I turn in a lvl 20 pet of every species, I can... oh no... I'm now compelled to catch them ALL!!!! "

Nov 13, 2010, 06:16 PM // 18:16	#17
AlyaraSaykomora Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland,OR Guild: Enraged Dragons Profession: W/Mo	but do you get any balth for it or just basically pretty screen shots and whatever pet you want for some reason for pvp?

Nov 13, 2010, 07:02 PM // 19:02	#18
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	No game advantage at all. Just a place to keep your pets, rather than losing them when you want a change.