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Ellywick · Feb 17, 2011, 06:43 PM // 18:43

Hi there,
I'm looking to start focusing on my Hall Of Monuments, it'll be a few months until my characters birthday's so I'm looking to buy mini-pets.
Trouble is, how do I find out whether the pet is dedicated or not? Or would it be a risk I'd have to take?

Thanks,

- Amy

Cool Name · Feb 17, 2011, 06:53 PM // 18:53

It says in the description. If you're unsure what to look for, take a look at one of your minipets. If you haven't dedicated it, take a look at the description. Then go dedicate it and look it again. Someone might be kind enough to take a photo for you. Also I think it maybe warns you when someone tries to trade you something that has been customized? (dedication counts as customization) Might be wrong about that.

Also, since it is so simple to check if it is dedicated then I think most people are honest about if it is dedicated or not. But always check before accepting.

*lemming* · Feb 17, 2011, 06:53 PM // 18:53

It's a line in the item description in white text, just like a customized weapon. Also, when you attempt to trade for one, the game will warn you that you're trading for a dedicated pet.

Tender Care · Feb 17, 2011, 06:55 PM // 18:55

Since i've never seen a dedicated minipet (i'm really out of minipet world of GW, and i don't care a f**k of minis), i think it's a like a weapon:

There should be written: customized for " John Smith " (random name) at bottom

chessyang · Feb 17, 2011, 07:25 PM // 19:25

Doesn't something pop up when you trade a min that dedicated before you accept the trade?

Found it....

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Snograt · Feb 17, 2011, 07:36 PM // 19:36

See http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Devotion#Notes - there's a screenshot of dedicated vs. non-dedicated minis there.

Thom Bangalter · Feb 17, 2011, 08:53 PM // 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tender Care

Since i've never seen a dedicated minipet (i'm really out of minipet world of GW, and i don't care a f**k of minis), i think it's a like a weapon:

There should be written: customized for " John Smith " (random name) at bottom

That was how it originally was--unfortunately, unlike dedicated minipets, you couldn't display them at all (unlike a dedicated mini, which you can't display in your HoM).

Snograt · Feb 18, 2011, 07:24 AM // 07:24

Exactly, Thom. From the same wiki page:

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiki.guildwars.com

Originally, miniatures became customized when added to the monument and only the owner could use them. It was also possible to un-customize them.

Ellywick · Feb 18, 2011, 09:46 AM // 09:46

Ah great!
Thanks a bunch guys! I'm very new to trading and well GW in total, been playing a few months and my boyfriend warned me about it as he traded money and got a dedicated pet in return haha.

Happy gaming!

Feb 17, 2011, 06:43 PM // 18:43	#1
Ellywick Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Guild: The Owl Goes [wOOt] Profession: W/Mo	How can I check this? Hi there, I'm looking to start focusing on my Hall Of Monuments, it'll be a few months until my characters birthday's so I'm looking to buy mini-pets. Trouble is, how do I find out whether the pet is dedicated or not? Or would it be a risk I'd have to take? Thanks, - Amy

Feb 17, 2011, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#3
lemming The Hotshot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Honolulu Guild: International District [id???]	It's a line in the item description in white text, just like a customized weapon. Also, when you attempt to trade for one, the game will warn you that you're trading for a dedicated pet. __________________ Interested in GvG? Want to watch some high-level PvP? Check out some streams and recordings!

Feb 17, 2011, 06:55 PM // 18:55	#4
Tender Care Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blackwater Park Guild: MpF Profession: P/	Since i've never seen a dedicated minipet (i'm really out of minipet world of GW, and i don't care a f*k of minis), i think it's a like a weapon: There should be written: customized for " John Smith " (random name) at bottom Last edited by Tender Care; Feb 17, 2011 at 06:58 PM // 18:58..*

Feb 17, 2011, 07:36 PM // 19:36	#6
Snograt rattus rattus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, UK GMT??0 ??1hr DST Guild: [GURU]GW [wiki]GW2 Profession: R/	See http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Devotion#Notes - there's a screenshot of dedicated vs. non-dedicated minis there. __________________ Si non confectus, non reficiat

Feb 17, 2011, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#2
Cool Name Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2008 Guild: Shadowed Ones Profession: E/A	It says in the description. If you're unsure what to look for, take a look at one of your minipets. If you haven't dedicated it, take a look at the description. Then go dedicate it and look it again. Someone might be kind enough to take a photo for you. Also I think it maybe warns you when someone tries to trade you something that has been customized? (dedication counts as customization) Might be wrong about that. Also, since it is so simple to check if it is dedicated then I think most people are honest about if it is dedicated or not. But always check before accepting.

Feb 18, 2011, 09:46 AM // 09:46	#9
Ellywick Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Guild: The Owl Goes [wOOt] Profession: W/Mo	Ah great! Thanks a bunch guys! I'm very new to trading and well GW in total, been playing a few months and my boyfriend warned me about it as he traded money and got a dedicated pet in return haha. Happy gaming!