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MagicWarrior · Mar 02, 2007, 04:39 PM // 16:39

(double post)

the doomgiver · Mar 02, 2007, 06:20 PM // 18:20

thi think this idea would be cool unless someone has already suggested it if so ignore this.
it would be cool if you could posses your mini pet and scout around also it could level up get a bit bigger with its own uniqe skills would save you the trouble of dying whilst scouting

Sir Skullcrasher · Mar 02, 2007, 06:44 PM // 18:44

I rather have my character been put on a Hall of Fame island or emote than getting a mini pet that could be sold for gold.

bobrath · Mar 02, 2007, 06:47 PM // 18:47

Not sure who posted it first, but the birthday rune of holding to increase one bag's capacity (to ??) would be a great "gift" to players that everyone could actually use but wouldn't lead to any visual discrimination or clutter.

cthulhu reborn · Mar 02, 2007, 06:58 PM // 18:58

I would like a fungal wallow sized, happy-go-lucky elephant that jumps and races around as a mini pet. Kinda like Dombo with normal ear size...that would rock

Gaile Gray · Mar 02, 2007, 07:20 PM // 19:20

I posted this elsewhere, but I did want to share these thoughts here, too:

Once again and to clarify, the message in our initial casual question was not to say, "The Second Birthday Present will be miniatures." We have only asked what miniatures would be desired if we do offer those as the gift or -- consider this! -- if we add more for other purposes.

And just to clarify, some of the ideas in this poll are do-able, some are not. I only caution that we all take an open-minded approach, so that no one gets locked into a certain notion and cannot see the value of any other.

Simple message there. I hope no one is confused or concerned about it. Thanks for reading.

Unlucky Slayer · Mar 02, 2007, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

On April 28, 2007, many Guild Wars characters will celebrate their second birthday. Then, every day after that date, more characters will reach that special milestone. Last year's birthday gifts were very popular, and the team would like to honor your second birthday with another suitable memento.

The popular choice for a special second-year birthday gift seems to be a new set of miniatures.So, as we often do, we'd like to ask your ideas about this. What sort of new miniatures that you would like to see in the game? Please post in here and share your ideas. All the comments will be gathered and shared with the designers, so that this coming birthday will be the best ever!

Thanks a bunch for sharing your thoughts on this.

The Underlined line is what set off the flags for everyone. If that one would have been worded differently instead of just making a blanket statement like that, there would have been a much better response in here as well as not needing the polls in this area of the forums. Just remember Assuming makes and ass out of you and me.

Retribution X · Mar 02, 2007, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Skullcrasher

I rather have my character been put on a Hall of Fame island or emote than getting a mini pet that could be sold for gold.

/agree.

I also think we should all get the same thing. getting something that NOBODY likes really sucks, because, simply put, mini whiptails wern't bought very often, And that happened to be one of the most common minis.

And slayer, what made me flip was the part,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

What sort of new miniatures that you would like to see in the game?

because that question seemed to imply more minis WILL be added.

Kalamac · Mar 02, 2007, 08:01 PM // 20:01

My ideas..

1. To use any character that you have made as heros
2. A backpack,beltpouch and 2 bags(each with a rune of holding) would be idea to improve storage space
3. As for 2 years characters (lets say a ranger) would get favor of there god (Melandru) A permanent +1 attribute to Expertise

Ulivious The Reaper · Mar 02, 2007, 08:04 PM // 20:04

Anet, we dont want another SOE which takes stuff away then brings it back later as an "enchanement"

Anything BUT miniature pet i'm cool with, so far (read through page 5) i like the idea of having the ability to display a profession skin for 2 year reward.. somthing that everyone could enjoy and not be disappointed when they get, of course we could turn the option off... OH how about a title?

1 year= Adept Devotee
2 year= Anual Devotee

or somthing like that

KamikazeChicken · Mar 02, 2007, 08:26 PM // 20:26

I'd love Anet to continue giving new minis out every bday as a tradition, BUT only if something else is also given. I don't know what would be suitable as the something else, but each bday should have something new and exciting (permanent, not something stupid like 20 sparklers) to go along with the mini.

MSecorsky · Mar 02, 2007, 08:50 PM // 20:50

Hmm... birthday Green weapons...

Birthday Cake Focus (you know what it looks like)
Birthday Candle Sword (with flaming tip)
etc.

Real stats so as to be usable too. :-)

LuckyGiant · Mar 02, 2007, 09:26 PM // 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by beanerman_99

I would like something that is NON TRADABLE like an age emote like rank, excecpt instead of an animal, its a man/woman with a walker. LOL But seriously, make something that you can't trade. That way its more unique and personal for the character that reaches the 2 year milestone.

Agreed, something that can't be traded, no more minis please

I really like the idea of an permanent aura of some sort, age emote and maybe a character based title track for people that want this (can't be maxed to go to Koabd)

R1: Elder
R2: Old Timer
R3: Geriatric
etc

mqstout · Mar 02, 2007, 09:29 PM // 21:29

Okay, since Gaile stated "Which creatures to make into minipets?" more explicitly over other options... And I'm counting a free skill "signet of miniturization" as unlikely...

My top minipet choices:
Absolute must-be: Skale
Prophecies: Grawl, Tengu, Scarab
Factions: Saltspray Dragon, Dragon Moss, Kappa
Nightfall: Iboga, Skree Hatchling, Beetle Queen

Darksun · Mar 02, 2007, 09:50 PM // 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicWarrior

Birthday Island or NPC: I really LOVE this idea. Whether it's mini pets or some other reward... it would be great to be able to CHOOSE what gift you want. Nothing more disappointing than opening your gift and getting something you don't want/like... while someone else opens a Bone Dragon and instantly becomes rich (I personally would never sell mine for any amount of gold).

QFT. Maybe it could be that area that is blocked by a gate in the Amnoon Oasis?! Anyways, choosing from several options is cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

We have only asked what miniatures would be desired if we do offer those as the gift or -- consider this! -- if we add more for other purposes.

Okie! For any new minis, I vote:

Must have: GLINT
Nian
Shiroken Mesmer
King Ironhammer
Avatars of the gods