Curse

Ravi · Apr 28, 2007, 05:09 PM // 17:09

i would really want to know where u get that GW was EVER a PvE game, as a matter of a fact, u are right gw is a collect-stuff-gotta-have-em all kind of deal, didnt notice the 20 lvls, skins are the only thing that actually make a weapon special, no uber stat armor etc. c? its not a pve game in my eyes lol

on-topic: ppl no matter what gayle said or did not say, it doesnt matter be greatful u got something... didnt like ur new pet? sell it, simple as that.

-ravi

drago34 · Apr 28, 2007, 05:15 PM // 17:15

I think it's kind of funny that the majority of people said they didn't want another mini pet and anet still decided to give them instead of figuring something else out... Hell I would have been happy if they customized it so it stayed exclusive for the people who have played for 2years.

Mini pets are pointless like the search feature they added.

Avarre · Apr 28, 2007, 05:18 PM // 17:18

This is a thread discussing the birthday miniatures.

It is a not an evaluation of Gaile Gray.

If you can't find anything relevant to discuss, the thread goes. Simple, eh?

FelixCarter · Apr 28, 2007, 07:35 PM // 19:35

As for the connection between Gaile and Minipets: It's a touchy subject. While Gaile does try to convey what ANet is up to regularly to the community, it is a difficult thing. I believe, however, that Gaile has never intentionally misled the community.

Back to the subject of Minipets, I was expecting a title that would add a visual effect to your character. Either that or a series of Everlasting Tonics that gave you a disguise. Whatever the case, ANet has made their decision and we must be content with it.

EDIT: This post has been edited by a Mod and/or group of Mods. It no longer reflects my initial ideas and I cannot recreate it without it being edited again. Please keep this in mind while reading the post. Thank you.

HolyHawk · Apr 29, 2007, 02:00 AM // 02:00

It's strange, people are complaining about a gift. I have 5 chars that have 1 year already. The 5 of them got a miniature devourer. Now that's something to complain. Can't way to complete 2 years with another 2 next month.

Edge Martinez · Apr 29, 2007, 02:08 AM // 02:08

Bashing guru, anet, gaile, free stuff... You guys could ruin Christmas. I think guru does just fine, anet has tons of creativity, I wouldn't want Gaile's job, and I'll take anything free.

This is something so trivial! How could people even get so worked up over this? There's freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, and the right to object... but there are ways to do them that are not tasteless and insulting.

annachie · Apr 29, 2007, 05:34 AM // 05:34

Thank you ANET for the incredibly fantastic mini pets. Thank you Gaile for ... whatever it is that you do. Thank you mod, whoever you are, for deleting my posts.
Thanks everyone else for everything!

Raziel Mert · Apr 29, 2007, 06:21 AM // 06:21

For the complainers , there is a trashcan in your inventory screen.
Or just give it to me :P

vlein · Apr 29, 2007, 06:31 AM // 06:31

got an elf

waiting for my necro to turn 2, anyday now, tmrw i think

J.Kougar · Apr 29, 2007, 08:23 AM // 08:23

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Originally Posted by annachie

Thank you mod, whoever you are, for deleting my posts.

Yea, they deleted mine too, where I asked about being allowed to make a thread about Gaile specifically, in response to their above post and them saying that this thread was not about Gaile... and they edited FelixCarter's post too, to remove her comments about them being against freedom of speech and wanting to control everything everyone says. Of course, in doing so, they only proved her/us right.

ArenaNet tells us to come to these forums to leave out opinions, ideas, and feedback on the game... but the mods censor anything other than praise to ArenaNet that is posted, so the whole system is completely broken if you are only allowed to see and hear one side of the story/opinions about the game and things related to it. Sad really.

Dr Strangelove · Apr 29, 2007, 08:36 AM // 08:36

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Originally Posted by J.Kougar

Yea, they deleted mine too, where I asked about being allowed to make a thread about Gaile specifically, in response to their above post and them saying that this thread was not about Gaile... and they edited FelixCarter's post too, to remove her comments about them being against freedom of speech and wanting to control everything everyone says. Of course, in doing so, they only proved her/us right.

ArenaNet tells us to come to these forums to leave out opinions, ideas, and feedback on the game... but the mods censor anything other than praise to ArenaNet that is posted, so the whole system is completely broken if you are only allowed to see and hear one side of the story/opinions about the game and things related to it. Sad really.

The mods censor out stupid stuff that degrades the level of discussion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill of Rights

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Your first amendment rights state that you cannot be prosecuted for saying something that does not cause immediate harm to others. It has nothing to do with a private website's duty to post whatever you want. Last time I checked, guru is neither congress, nor are they passing laws. They are simply using their right to refuse service to anyone.

Gaile is a PR rep. She is the messenger, not the big cheese making all the decisions at Arenanet. If you shoot the messenger, you don't get to hear squat, so, on behalf of all players who enjoy frequent updates, shaddup.

On topic - While I'm not a huge minipet fan, the new skins really are some of the nicest yet. I haven't noticed as much of a market frenzy as there was when minis first came out. Perhaps they've lost their magic? (Except Gwen. Anyone who doesn't want a mini-Gwen is a filthy communist)

Master Sword Keeper · Apr 29, 2007, 08:45 AM // 08:45

I've Seen a "THORNWOLF" ugly man!
BUT HEY I WANT ONE!

Komes I · Apr 29, 2007, 09:17 AM // 09:17

A juggernaut is only minipet that i like of all minipets ever... hmm although i hate minipets i might get this one....

FelixCarter · Apr 29, 2007, 09:21 AM // 09:21

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Originally Posted by Dr Strangelove

The mods censor out stupid stuff that degrades the level of discussion.

I said nothing degrading, invoking, viscious, or "stupid". All I commented on was Guru's actions when it came to free speech on the forum. Yes, it's not congress. Yes, it's not passing laws. But last time I checked, it was "polite" to allow people to converse about such things without being shot, so why delete our posts and kill our words? (note, I used the word "kill". Read the way I worded that sentence strongly, please.)

I also kept with the conversation, linking one sentence to the next and then finally to the discussion of the Minipets. Now, my post makes no sense at all. It's jumbled up and pertains nothing to what I was talking about. If you're going to silence your people, silence them completely.

I ask that you don't butcher my words to say what you want them to say.

As for the situation on Gaile, Guru, and everything else, this is merely the amalgamation of many different "trivial" disputes coming out all at once. The Minipets, in my opinion, are great. However, they acted as a "catalyst" to others who already had built-up frustration at ANet. Deleting keywords in my post to reflect nonsense was my catalyst.

I could go into further detail about my words being silenced: One (and the only example I'm going to give) is a PM to a certain Mod with a crude and absolutely appalling response. But I'm not going to talk about such things on the forum. I'm going to deal with them in PMs that will just be discarded, despite the fact that Inde demands such actions. Instead, I'm going to continue on with the discussion...

The Minipets are nothing new, but they are great, ANet! Gaile, you do a wonderful job at times, but you are only human. To expect you to please everyone would be utter nonsense. You try your best and promise as much as you can, but sometimes that's not enough for the community. I understand how hard this is.

In the end, this post will probably be butchered as well. But I hope some few forum-dwellers see it before the Mods aim their guns and know what my true words are. I am saddened by Guru's actions this day.

reetkever · Apr 29, 2007, 09:26 AM // 09:26

What's so BAD about mini pets? You can't give people things like aura's, cause then, after a while, EVERYONE has the aura, and it wouldn't be special anymore.

As for mini-pets: What's not to love? THey're SO cute, and if you do NOT want them, just sell them. Especially the year 2 pets, which sell for 100K atm.

Wow, you just got 100.000 gold for your birthday. Still complaining? :S

jungle · Apr 29, 2007, 10:48 AM // 10:48

Mini Yourself

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Miniature_Yourself

what hell is this? fake?

Jongo River · Apr 29, 2007, 11:28 AM // 11:28

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Originally Posted by reetkever

What's so BAD about mini pets? You can't give people things like aura's, cause then, after a while, EVERYONE has the aura, and it wouldn't be special anymore.

Ooh, I hate the whole "it's only special if hardly anybody has it" argument. Frankly, I find it disturbing that anyone thinks that way. That said, I wasn't really interested in an aura - pets are fine, it's just how they're implemented that sucks. Give people a choice and there'd still be variety in the game, due to different tastes. I just received an Aataxe - which I'm sure would be outstanding for an underworld farmer, but isn't so thrilling to someone who'd rather be in pre.

Quote:

Originally Posted by reetkever

As for mini-pets: What's not to love? THey're SO cute, and if you do NOT want them, just sell them. Especially the year 2 pets, which sell for 100K atm.

Wow, you just got 100.000 gold for your birthday. Still complaining? :S

Yeah, cos that 100K won't get me a Gwen.

Seriously - I would have liked a choice and none of this stupid rarity nonsense.

Theus · Apr 29, 2007, 11:31 AM // 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by reetkever

What's so BAD about mini pets? You can't give people things like aura's, cause then, after a while, EVERYONE has the aura, and it wouldn't be special anymore.

As for mini-pets: What's not to love? THey're SO cute, and if you do NOT want them, just sell them. Especially the year 2 pets, which sell for 100K atm.

Wow, you just got 100.000 gold for your birthday. Still complaining? :S

Thats beyond the point.

Why must Anet only release 3 or 4 actually desired Minipets,instead of releasing minipets that aren't completely RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing terrible?

chicks boy · Apr 29, 2007, 11:41 AM // 11:41

Lol, i can't believe i read all the posts on this thread. It's too funny!

I had a Mandragor, didnt like it but didnt complain. So i sold it for 2.5k to get it off my inventory

What happened to anet's promise?

Jongo River · Apr 29, 2007, 11:59 AM // 11:59

OK, I'm 100K + 15 ecto richer. That does negate my disappointment a little.