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Mr. Matt · Sep 14, 2005, 01:30 PM // 13:30

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Originally Posted by TimberOwl

Oh right, how do i ditch the animal i have for one that ive seen, i prefer the boar, nice little guy i think.

It says i already have a pet?

Aismailuk is correct. You know the guy who gave you the pet charming skill in the first place? Nente? Go back to where he is. But he isn't the guy you want, he's just in the place you need to be going -- right next to him is a guy who'll take your pet off you for free. It's the only way to get rid of your pet in pre-Searing. It's an instant process when you do find him, though, and you're free to charm any of the animals listed here afterwards.

There are Wolves in Lakeside (near the Abbey) and in Wizard's Folly (several parts). All Wolves in Pre-Searing are hostile, but that doesn't make any difference.
There are Striders in Lakeside (there are a few in the village). Just so you don't go on a fool's errand looking for animals called Moa Birds, they are called Striders in Pre-Searing. There's no real difference, they will become Moa Birds as you level up.
There are more Stalkers (if you decide you want one after all) by the fountain you initially found yours at. They will still be there even after you have completed the quest.
There are Boars in Lakeside, if you are willing to look often. They are near the entrance to the Northlands, by the large bull in the pond (see: Mesmer quest), not very far from the gates to Ascalon City. You may have to check more than once, as sometimes there aren't any for some reason. Failing that, there are Boars in the Northlands (the 'Across the Wall' quest takes you there). Just look out for Charr while you're over there. They don't like you very much.

After Searing, FYI, there is a pet abductor standing not far from the entrance to Ascalon City. So if you want to change your pet again in the 'new and crappy' Ascalon, that's where you go.

Mr Jazzy · Sep 14, 2005, 02:51 PM // 14:51

no, you can create characters with different names.

Xue Yi Liang · Sep 14, 2005, 04:41 PM // 16:41

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Originally Posted by Witchblade

dont forget the Rabbit

Duhh... tell me about the rabbits again, George.

Arvydas · Sep 14, 2005, 05:07 PM // 17:07

The guy who will take care of your pet is a "Tamer".

Rayea · Sep 14, 2005, 05:23 PM // 17:23

yeah, boars arent too hard to tame, i helped a ranger get one with my pre sear stayer char Lunitari.

he called it Destroyah....not sure if its a good name for a boar or not....BaconMaker would have been more my choice ^^ or PorkChop....since i cant fit PorkChopExpress....^^ lol.

yes, you can name your pet, too. i cant remember offhand if its /namepet<porkchop> or something else, though.

my necro ranger called her stalker Mica...after her Werelopard boyfreind ^^ if she could have more than one pet...a pair of cats and a pair of wolves would be super...
(Mica and Nathaniel and Jason and Richard, probably ^^ hehe..all her fave Furry people)

Arvydas · Sep 14, 2005, 05:27 PM // 17:27

/namepet or /petname both works

Once you name your pet, the name stays with it, even if you tame another. you can rename it with that command, but you can never reset it to default (well you can name it Boar but it's not treated as "default")

Algren Cole · Sep 14, 2005, 05:40 PM // 17:40

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Originally Posted by TimberOwl

Thanks guys, most useful. Good to have you guys around here to sort us noobs out.

Edit:

I have one more thing to ask. I did a mission in ascalon which sent me to the ruined ascalon 2 years later... This is a stupid question but can i ever go back to the old and better ascalon? I still had stuff to do. Or do i ahev to reset my account to complete all the stuff there?

If i do reset the account, do you think monk is a good proffession to take? And will i still be able to use the same name from my new character?

Monk is a difficult class to play. And you will undoubtedly be the blunt of many many personal attacks. very Warrior from Ascalon to the Fire Islands is going to call you a noob and yell obsenities at you....That being said, playing a monk will make you a far better player at a much faster rate. You'll have direct experience with Energy management(in PvE the Monk is the only class that has to worry about energy management...the rest of the classes can just stop casting while they regen and nobody will notice)...and it'll open your eyes to what other classes are capable of doing. Fair Warning you will spend the majority of your time in-game looking at HP Bars.

TimberOwl · Sep 15, 2005, 10:57 AM // 10:57

Yeh, i got a boar for my pet after going to tamer to get rid of cat. Boar is great, level 5 now, kicks ass. Nice little dude, i think i will try and re-mame him.

If i can im going to call him William! is that how you spell it XD?

Im level 5 now, just trying to do all tasks, when im level 9 im going charr hunting with a friend, so im well on my way now.

Thanks guys

(btw, i chose Ranger and Elementalist..... Fireball attack is great!) I just need better healing.

aismailuk · Sep 15, 2005, 12:53 PM // 12:53

Patience is the key!

Don't worry about your healing at such a low level, as you progress and put more points to specific attributes, different skills will become more effective (e.g: more in expertise = better quicker healing on Troll's Unguent).

And yes, William is the correct spelling!

mm00re · Sep 15, 2005, 02:52 PM // 14:52

Just a little fyi on deleting a char and keeping the name...

According to the manual it is reserved for you for up to 60 minutes, then you are s.o.l.

TimberOwl · Sep 16, 2005, 10:33 AM // 10:33

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Originally Posted by mm00re

Just a little fyi on deleting a char and keeping the name...

According to the manual it is reserved for you for up to 60 minutes, then you are s.o.l.

Yep, i just made anew one straight away.

Btw, if i take the animal charm spell away from my skills rack, my little friend disapears? I didn't realise that, or is that not supposed to happen?

aismailuk · Sep 16, 2005, 11:06 AM // 11:06

Yeah, you have to have charm animal equipped for your furry/feathery/scaly buddy to hang around!

Don't worry though, you won't have lost your pet, once you re-equip charm animal they will return the same.

TimberOwl · Sep 16, 2005, 11:32 AM // 11:32

Yep, i noticed, damnit i was so sorry to see him go. But then Whey! hes Back!

funbun · Sep 16, 2005, 12:23 PM // 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimberOwl

Thanks guys, most useful. Good to have you guys around here to sort us noobs out.

Edit:

I have one more thing to ask. I did a mission in ascalon which sent me to the ruined ascalon 2 years later... This is a stupid question but can i ever go back to the old and better ascalon? I still had stuff to do. Or do i ahev to reset my account to complete all the stuff there?

If i do reset the account, do you think monk is a good proffession to take? And will i still be able to use the same name from my new character?

That why that quest says in Red,

"There's no going back."

"I'm willing to leave everything behind."

Besides, Anet gives you 4 characters why don't you start another character instead of deleting this guy?

You're learning. Good. I wish more players we're willing to learn like you.

TimberOwl · Sep 16, 2005, 12:28 PM // 12:28

Haha, im a good learner, and im also mature for my age, forgive my ignorance, but alot of players aren't. Just with any game.

I did realise that that mission was different, but i thought it was just a long one, not that i actually went to a whole different area, but i know that now.

Ive already deleted the account, did it awhile ago, and im already well on my way to Post-Searing, just going to get to level 10.

funbun · Sep 16, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13

Dude, the enemies in Post Searing are only lvl 3. As long as you have a primary and a secondary, all skills available in pre searing and lvl 6, you are good to go.

By lvl 10 you should be somewhere in the ShiverPeaks headed towards Lion's Arch..

aismailuk · Sep 16, 2005, 01:21 PM // 13:21

True, but some people like to explore everything and then move on when they are ready.

Everyone has a different style of play. I remember when I first got the game, I didn't want to miss anything in pre-sear, so I carried on until about level9.

Basically, you're not playing to a set timeline. If you are enjoying an area, spend more time in it, if you are not enjoying, try to move on as quick as possible.

At the end of the day, this game is about fun and enjoyment, so make sure you enjoy it!

funbun · Sep 16, 2005, 02:17 PM // 14:17

Come on by lvl 7 what haven't you explored in Pre searing. What more are you going to find in Presearing at lvl 10 than you couldn't find by lvl 7?

What more is there to enjoy?

aismailuk · Sep 16, 2005, 02:32 PM // 14:32

Whoah, easy tiger!

I was merely saying that everyone takes different amounts of time to go through different areas.

Each to their own. I got to level 9 before I moved on. Not intentionally aiming for that level, just decided that at that point, I wanted to move to the next part of the game.

TimberOwl · Sep 16, 2005, 05:44 PM // 17:44

Haha, why does everybody i talk to want to complete this game as quickly as possible? I can see why people become aggressive and addicted.

Im playing this game because i enjoy it, if more people did that then there wouldn't be so many problems in the games industry.

Sep 16, 2005, 11:06 AM // 11:06	#32
aismailuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/W	Yeah, you have to have charm animal equipped for your furry/feathery/scaly buddy to hang around! Don't worry though, you won't have lost your pet, once you re-equip charm animal they will return the same. Last edited by aismailuk; Sep 16, 2005 at 11:15 AM // 11:15..

Sep 16, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13	#36
funbun Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: I forget. Really. I don't know. Profession: Mo/	Dude, the enemies in Post Searing are only lvl 3. As long as you have a primary and a secondary, all skills available in pre searing and lvl 6, you are good to go. By lvl 10 you should be somewhere in the ShiverPeaks headed towards Lion's Arch.. Last edited by funbun; Sep 16, 2005 at 01:16 PM // 13:16..

Sep 14, 2005, 02:51 PM // 14:51	#22
Mr Jazzy Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cali Guild: Mending For The [win] Profession: W/A	no, you can create characters with different names.

Sep 14, 2005, 05:07 PM // 17:07	#24
Arvydas Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Soul Devourers Profession: W/Mo	The guy who will take care of your pet is a "Tamer".

Sep 14, 2005, 05:23 PM // 17:23	#25
Rayea Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: west yorkshire, Uk Guild: Sisters of Serenity Profession: N/Mo	yeah, boars arent too hard to tame, i helped a ranger get one with my pre sear stayer char Lunitari. he called it Destroyah....not sure if its a good name for a boar or not....BaconMaker would have been more my choice ^^ or PorkChop....since i cant fit PorkChopExpress....^^ lol. yes, you can name your pet, too. i cant remember offhand if its /namepet<porkchop> or something else, though. my necro ranger called her stalker Mica...after her Werelopard boyfreind ^^ if she could have more than one pet...a pair of cats and a pair of wolves would be super... (Mica and Nathaniel and Jason and Richard, probably ^^ hehe..all her fave Furry people)

Sep 14, 2005, 05:27 PM // 17:27	#26
Arvydas Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Soul Devourers Profession: W/Mo	/namepet or /petname both works Once you name your pet, the name stays with it, even if you tame another. you can rename it with that command, but you can never reset it to default (well you can name it Boar but it's not treated as "default")

Sep 15, 2005, 10:57 AM // 10:57	#28
TimberOwl Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	Yeh, i got a boar for my pet after going to tamer to get rid of cat. Boar is great, level 5 now, kicks ass. Nice little dude, i think i will try and re-mame him. If i can im going to call him William! is that how you spell it XD? Im level 5 now, just trying to do all tasks, when im level 9 im going charr hunting with a friend, so im well on my way now. Thanks guys (btw, i chose Ranger and Elementalist..... Fireball attack is great!) I just need better healing.

Sep 15, 2005, 12:53 PM // 12:53	#29
aismailuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/W	Patience is the key! Don't worry about your healing at such a low level, as you progress and put more points to specific attributes, different skills will become more effective (e.g: more in expertise = better quicker healing on Troll's Unguent). And yes, William is the correct spelling!

Sep 15, 2005, 02:52 PM // 14:52	#30
mm00re Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a van down by the river :) Guild: After Dark Club [REAL] Profession: W/Mo	Just a little fyi on deleting a char and keeping the name... According to the manual it is reserved for you for up to 60 minutes, then you are s.o.l.

Sep 16, 2005, 11:32 AM // 11:32	#33
TimberOwl Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	Yep, i noticed, damnit i was so sorry to see him go. But then Whey! hes Back!

Sep 16, 2005, 12:28 PM // 12:28	#35
TimberOwl Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	Haha, im a good learner, and im also mature for my age, forgive my ignorance, but alot of players aren't. Just with any game. I did realise that that mission was different, but i thought it was just a long one, not that i actually went to a whole different area, but i know that now. Ive already deleted the account, did it awhile ago, and im already well on my way to Post-Searing, just going to get to level 10.

Sep 16, 2005, 01:21 PM // 13:21	#37
aismailuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/W	True, but some people like to explore everything and then move on when they are ready. Everyone has a different style of play. I remember when I first got the game, I didn't want to miss anything in pre-sear, so I carried on until about level9. Basically, you're not playing to a set timeline. If you are enjoying an area, spend more time in it, if you are not enjoying, try to move on as quick as possible. At the end of the day, this game is about fun and enjoyment, so make sure you enjoy it!

Sep 16, 2005, 02:17 PM // 14:17	#38
funbun Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: I forget. Really. I don't know. Profession: Mo/	Come on by lvl 7 what haven't you explored in Pre searing. What more are you going to find in Presearing at lvl 10 than you couldn't find by lvl 7? What more is there to enjoy?

Sep 16, 2005, 02:32 PM // 14:32	#39
aismailuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/W	Whoah, easy tiger! I was merely saying that everyone takes different amounts of time to go through different areas. Each to their own. I got to level 9 before I moved on. Not intentionally aiming for that level, just decided that at that point, I wanted to move to the next part of the game.

Sep 16, 2005, 05:44 PM // 17:44	#40
TimberOwl Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	Haha, why does everybody i talk to want to complete this game as quickly as possible? I can see why people become aggressive and addicted. Im playing this game because i enjoy it, if more people did that then there wouldn't be so many problems in the games industry.