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Swinging Fists · May 15, 2006, 06:36 PM // 18:36

I just posted in another thread that evolved into this idea, but I think this is the most appropriate place to bring it up.

A Gaile Gray mini-pet that talks like the henchmen do. What they say could be updated by ANet to answer what they feel are the most relevant questions of the day. This would not only add to the fun experience, as I think a Gaile Gray would be the most coveted mini-pet, but it would help disseminate information, such as is Gaile's job now. Obviously not everybody is in LA when she visits, but a "minion army" of mini-pets all across Tyria and Cantha would certainly spread the word.

Also, it would add quite a bit of enjoyment if the devs had some fun with this, and were creative with what they might have this mini-pet say. It doesn't have to be all serious answers to questions, you know.

What do you guys think?

P.S. - ANet, if you do this, I want one for my characters. Thanks.

Cherno · May 15, 2006, 06:49 PM // 18:49

Hehe, that would be cool. Would also love to have a Gwen minipet.

She could spin around, ocassionally fall down and say "I'm on an adventure!"

Phoenix Arrows · May 15, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15

I would want one of these. I barely go to LA anymore, let alone D1. I would love to have a Gaile Gray following me around to tell me the news. However, some people might not want the other mini-pets, so this might draw attention from them.

Kyran of the Flames · Jun 11, 2006, 08:56 PM // 20:56

Speaking of the functions of the hopefully possible "gaile gray" mini-pet could be to anounce when The Frog has entered LA. The reason for this being its hard to predict exactly when the Frog will appear, and this could get a heads up. That is of course to stay the Frog wants to be known. Sneaky little amphibian.

I just thought of something: A humorous improvement on Swinging Fists' idea would be to have the Gaile Gray mini-pet holding a frog with a santa hat or pull one out when the Frog has appeared. The frog could make froggy croaking noises. Subtle, but informative. Santa hats for the win.

Faith the Insane · Jun 11, 2006, 09:00 PM // 21:00

That's a wonderful idea

Chicken Ftw · Jun 11, 2006, 09:09 PM // 21:09

Sure, why not. She could say "It's coming in the future" and "We don't have a date yet" all the time. Woot. Oh, and OP... nice guild name... <_<

Dark Suoon · Jun 12, 2006, 12:52 AM // 00:52

yea thatd be tight
gaile gray mini: I got news coming up

WOOT!
/signed

Ken Dei · Jun 13, 2006, 02:33 AM // 02:33

"Signet of MASSIVE Approval"

Killmur · Jun 13, 2006, 03:23 AM // 03:23

I think mini-pets are great and all but I am annoyed when people bring them out during Missions. This would be another major annoyance during Missions so not signed. Great idea but yea another annoyance as I have said.

Opeth11 · Jun 13, 2006, 03:26 AM // 03:26

I've always found them amusing in missions. Nothing like watching your team get decimated by jade armors, then having to see a mini jade armor fly around your dead body.

Ristaron · Jun 13, 2006, 03:28 AM // 03:28

/SIGNED!

And they could probably get away with having her able to turn into a bomb. If you're caught botting and spamming... BOOM!

actionjack · Jun 13, 2006, 03:32 AM // 03:32

It might lead to lots abuse and un-ethical use of GG mini pet, especially if there are new patch which does not have the popular support.

so... yes.. of couse Sign