Curse

Chuba · Feb 26, 2006, 04:08 PM // 16:08

And as I like having my pets hearty (it´s the size that counts

) then they usually die in the process of training them if I´ve just got a new pet while already being lvl 20 myself. And my skillbar is also so crowded with other skills that comfort just doesn´t fit in... I really have to think about a beastmaster build in Factions, just have to see what new pets it will bring us.

Jenosavel · Feb 26, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11

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Originally Posted by Chuba

And as I like having my pets hearty (it's the size that counts

)

As I like having my pets Dire (it's the size and damage that counts), they tend to die unless I make an effort to keep them up. I make sure to feed them in excess (via Predator's Pounce

) so that they keep up their strength. lol

For the disbelievers who are so certain only hearty pets get huge:

The regular sized pet next to my necro:

The dire sized pet next to my necro:

The two pets side-by-side (what a pain to get that screen...):

Konrow · Feb 26, 2006, 05:36 PM // 17:36

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Originally Posted by Jenosavel

As I like having my pets Dire (it's the size and damage that counts), they tend to die unless I make an effort to keep them up. I make sure to feed them in excess (via Predator's Pounce

) so that they keep up their strength. lol

For the disbelievers who are so certain only hearty pets get huge:

The regular sized pet next to my necro:

The dire sized pet next to my necro:

The two pets side-by-side (what a pain to get that screen...):

well thats a little unaccrate in a way since it seems your necro is the shortest size possible. My ranger is medium size and the dire strider is only a little taller than her. Oh and I do not use my pet anymore sinced my skillbar is used for better degen and damge dealing skills.

LifeInfusion · Feb 26, 2006, 05:38 PM // 17:38

because as far as I know Pets don't get DP and can be ressed.

Mimi Miyagi · Feb 26, 2006, 05:42 PM // 17:42

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Originally Posted by animeba

funniest thing I have read so far about pets. You do realize they are VIRTUAL pets and FEEL NO PAIN when they die. They also get resurrected easily and come to life with no penality. You are sounding more and more like that Gaile who crys about silly things like virtual pet abuse.

Golly gee willikers, I NEVER would have THOUGHT the poor animals weren't REAL mister wizard! I'm crushed!

Keyote · Feb 26, 2006, 05:53 PM // 17:53

I dislike my pet with a passion because she takes up 2 slots on my skill bar.

Cant remember the last time I used it in pve, it's just a waste of slots. Unless you're in one of those b/p tombs teams.

Grimm · Feb 26, 2006, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Some people actually attempt to *role-play* which is, sorry to say, a futile effort in this game. I try to keep my pet alive too, especially in PvE, since there is some semblance of role-playing there.

In PvP it's all about practicality/effectiveness.

Most people wouldn't know role-playing from roadkill, so they don't care about their pets at all.

Studio Ghibli · Feb 26, 2006, 11:27 PM // 23:27

I don't know about you, but my pet is a masochist.

Jenosavel · Feb 26, 2006, 11:47 PM // 23:47

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Originally Posted by Konrow

well thats a little unaccrate in a way since it seems your necro is the shortest size possible. My ranger is medium size and the dire strider is only a little taller than her. Oh and I do not use my pet anymore sinced my skillbar is used for better degen and damge dealing skills.

Uh... it doesn't matter what size my necro is (actually slightly above average height, like all my casters) because she was simply used as a measuring tape. You'll notice the first two pictures are both there for a reason: one shows her versus the regular Moa, and the second shows her against the Dire version. That way you have a frame of reference for comparing the two. I'm not trying to say that all Dire Moas are going to tower over your character; I'm saying that Dire Moas are gigantic compared to the level 3 guys wandering around, just like the Hearty ones are.

Since that seems to be difficult to understand, let me help with another image. Here I have taken the two previously posted images and laid them over-top one another such that both images of my necromancer match up. Clearly, the Dire Moa towers over the normal Moa.

KurtTheBehemoth · Feb 27, 2006, 01:13 AM // 01:13

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Originally Posted by animeba

funniest thing I have read so far about pets. You do realize they are VIRTUAL pets and FEEL NO PAIN when they die. They also get resurrected easily and come to life with no penality. You are sounding more and more like that Gaile who crys about silly things like virtual pet abuse.

How could you talk like this? Nooblets has feelings. One time after he killed an ettin, I used comfort animal and he brushed against my leg while purring.

I love you Nooblets.

lg5000 · Feb 27, 2006, 01:51 AM // 01:51

Kurt, that reminded me of my pet lizzard my mesmer has... the stupid thing keeps rubbing up against his legs! (yeah, he's not a nice person so has some problems with pets).

As for my lynx... the ranger got deleted last night including the pet (though I was sad about the Lynx).

Elena · Feb 27, 2006, 02:44 AM // 02:44

ah yes i couldn't go anywhere without my chocobo as tall as he stands he's my own symbol of power and pride <3

KurtTheBehemoth · Feb 27, 2006, 03:51 AM // 03:51

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Originally Posted by Elena

ah yes i couldn't go anywhere without my chocobo as tall as he stands he's my own symbol of power and pride <3

Its time to accept that Final Fantasy is over. Sorry I had to be the one to tell you.

Linkusmax · Feb 27, 2006, 04:06 AM // 04:06

Rabbit Thumpers rock! My Pet Spider Cruncy and my Trusty Malions Malign Hammer have crushed many a unwary foe in our monumental grip.

Kool Pajamas · Feb 27, 2006, 04:33 AM // 04:33

I use a pet in Tombs and let "My Pus C" die over and over and over and over....mwhahahaha.....

Anarchy! · Feb 27, 2006, 04:38 AM // 04:38

pets are gay man

KurtTheBehemoth · Feb 27, 2006, 04:49 AM // 04:49

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Originally Posted by Anarchy!

pets are gay man

That is a personal attack on Nooblets. You realize what the rules say about personal attacks. Oh look what you did, Nooblets is crying. You shouldn't say mean things. "Its ok Nooblets, I still love you"

Teufel Eldritch · Feb 27, 2006, 12:17 PM // 12:17

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Originally Posted by KurtTheBehemoth

Why Don't More Rangers Care About Their Pets

Because GW doesn't have a strong RP element & is geared towards PvP.

myword · Feb 27, 2006, 12:23 PM // 12:23

and on weekends you can find Kurt engaged in a LARP session with his buddies...

j/k. :P

Gonzo · Feb 27, 2006, 12:38 PM // 12:38

My warrior started out with Ranger secondary for the pet, somewhere around Kryta I got rid of my pet because I just couldn't handle the penalty of my skills being disabled for several seconds (twice).

and off course the emotional drama of having my pet die time and time again.