Curse

Tender Wolf · Sep 06, 2007, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Okay, I like how we can have a statue of our animal companion in the Hall of Monuments, but my question is - why is that only certain pets (phoenix, black widow, black moa) are displayed as "singles", like the heroes, while the rest are just a big cluster labeled Animal Companion? I'm sure those special pets are labeled as what they are or even their name based on what the owner gave them. I think they should all be displayed like heroes. For me, I've got a white wolf and refuse to replace it. Wolves and me are tight, especially white ones. Not everyone wants a black moa (I think they're kinda ugly to be honest, though the baby mini pet is cute), not everyone can get a black widow from the Underworld, and maybe some people don't want to have to kill Shiro in Factions to get a phoenix. I think ANet should change this, just to make it fair to the others. I know a lot of people who have things like bears, eagles, lions, etc. And I know they want them to be displayed like the others.

Which this brings up another point - why is the black moa so special? You see them all over the Echovald Forest after you finish that one quest, and they're not particularly cute. Is it because it and those other two animals are the only ones that are level 20 when you first capture them? Still, all pets get to level 20 eventually...so I think they should change that.

Kai Bryon · Sep 06, 2007, 07:58 PM // 19:58

/signed

I picked out a pet for each of my characters based on what I though suited them, then took the time to level them up. I don't think its too much to ask that my pet be displayed on my monument.

KamikazeChicken · Sep 06, 2007, 08:05 PM // 20:05

Anet needs to make the "rare" pets core, since 2/3 are Factions-only atm. I can understand Anet not wanting to add a statue for EVERY pet possible, but they could have at least gone beyond 3.

InvisibleManiac · Sep 06, 2007, 08:16 PM // 20:16

Let me tell you about Mister Pink - The Flamingo.

Caught on the first day Nightfall was opened. I raised him from nothing in to a fury of fighting pink frenzy. He came with me into the abyss, stood by my side as I battled a fallen god, and came through the other side to tell the tale.

He is neither a lynx, nor a bear, nor a wolf.

Let his fearsome battle-honk be remembered forevermore.

HOOOOONK!

C'mon guys, you just gotta fix this.

/sign

Mordakai · Sep 06, 2007, 08:21 PM // 20:21

/signed.

I know it's a lot of models, but Anet can do all the Heros, and all the Mini-pets, they can do every pet as well.

If the GW2 unlock is the problem, have all "generic" animals unlock the same thing, and the "special" animals unlock special things.

BTW, even the name of your "leet" pet does not show up: My "Kheri" is just an "Imperial Pheonix."

Has anyone stored their Rainbow Pheonix yet? I just need 10 more Titles...

Navaros · Sep 06, 2007, 08:36 PM // 20:36

Rainbow Phoenix just gets "Animal Companion". And that's only if you don't already have one "Animal Companion" up there already in which case it gets nothing.

SpeedyKQ · Sep 06, 2007, 08:45 PM // 20:45

I assume those are special because they all take some special effort to obtain. Doing the black moa quest, beating factions, or beating an UW quest.

But yeah, /signed.

I don't care if all 20 animal types give the same one GW2 unlock. I just want to see my own pet in the hall.

Moloch Vein · Sep 06, 2007, 08:47 PM // 20:47

The main thing is that the pet statue should have a NAME. My pet is called Cassiopeia, not "Black Widow Spider". Surely that shouldn't be so hard to fix.

lyra_song · Sep 06, 2007, 09:11 PM // 21:11

/ditto on the above

scottyboysn · Sep 06, 2007, 09:14 PM // 21:14

Here is my question:

During the preview event I put in my Elder Wolf. I ditched him once I saw the awesomeness of the White Wolf. Now - I can't put him in. Can you only put one pet in EVER?

This is just so bizzare... pet part of this monument needs total reworkin, not just a fix. It would be great if someone like GAILE

from ANet could clear up how the animal companion portion works.

wetsparks · Sep 06, 2007, 09:25 PM // 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tender Wolf

Okay, I like how we can have a statue of our animal companion in the Hall of Monuments, but my question is - why is that only certain pets (phoenix, black widow, black moa) are displayed as "singles", like the heroes, while the rest are just a big cluster labeled Animal Companion? I'm sure those special pets are labeled as what they are or even their name based on what the owner gave them. I think they should all be displayed like heroes. For me, I've got a white wolf and refuse to replace it. Wolves and me are tight, especially white ones. Not everyone wants a black moa (I think they're kinda ugly to be honest, though the baby mini pet is cute), not everyone can get a black widow from the Underworld, and maybe some people don't want to have to kill Shiro in Factions to get a phoenix. I think ANet should change this, just to make it fair to the others. I know a lot of people who have things like bears, eagles, lions, etc. And I know they want them to be displayed like the others.

Which this brings up another point - why is the black moa so special? You see them all over the Echovald Forest after you finish that one quest, and they're not particularly cute. Is it because it and those other two animals are the only ones that are level 20 when you first capture them? Still, all pets get to level 20 eventually...so I think they should change that.

Imperial phoenix's start at lvl 5, not 20. The other two are at lvl 20 though. As cool as the statue is of the three animals for the generic pets, I was really sad that my meldanru's stalker wasn't displayed. she has been with me ever since pre-searing, got three protectors and she gets disrespected like that.

Senrath · Sep 06, 2007, 09:57 PM // 21:57

Woah woah woah, the Rainbow Phoenix doesn't even get its own statue?! That's the hardest pet to get! And all pets really should have their own statue, PLUS their own name.

Mordakai · Sep 06, 2007, 09:58 PM // 21:58

Is there one generic statue, or different versions?

I swear mine has a Bear, Wolf and Stalker (even though I never charmed a Bear).

Mordakai · Sep 06, 2007, 10:00 PM // 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senrath

Woah woah woah, the Rainbow Phoenix doesn't even get its own statue?! That's the hardest pet to get! And all pets really should have their own statue, PLUS their own name.

I guess Anet figures you're already getting someting nice for getting 10 Titles.

Horible · Sep 06, 2007, 10:08 PM // 22:08

/notsigned

Now you want all weapons to be in the Valor tapestry also?

I love my black widow, and if its so easy, then go and get one and don't complain. You should be happy with the Animal companion statue unlike the weapons showcase where ONLY and ONLY DESTROYER WEAPONS can be entered.

Horible

Elena · Sep 06, 2007, 10:10 PM // 22:10

aw come on not giving the pet a statue is so bland Sooba the mighty Stalker was with the Ranger from the the beginning they fought many brave battles fought many foes and evil do-ers and in the end when his pet passes into the eternal kitty fun playtime heaven she doesnt even get a statue for all those adventurous battle along mr.hero

Mordakai · Sep 06, 2007, 10:12 PM // 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horible

/notsigned

Now you want all weapons to be in the Valor tapestry also?

I love my black widow, and if its so easy, then go and get one and don't complain. You should be happy with the Animal companion statue unlike the weapons showcase where ONLY and ONLY DESTROYER WEAPONS can be entered.

Eh? The Monument of Valor is broken, so Companions should be too?!?

Cannot follow that logic... I would love for Valor to show every weapon. Again, if it's a problem with unlocks, then by all means, limit the GW2 unlocks to very specific weapons (personally, I think more than just Destroyer, but whatever...)

genofreek · Sep 06, 2007, 10:15 PM // 22:15

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Originally Posted by Moloch Vein

The main thing is that the pet statue should have a NAME. My pet is called Cassiopeia, not "Black Widow Spider". Surely that shouldn't be so hard to fix.

Evilswit was also furious to discover he was once again a generic Black Moa. I had to grab his spiky collar to keep him from using that razor-sharp beak on his own statue and nearly pierced my hand in the process. Please, for the good of those of us with high-strung, vain pets... can't we see OUR pet and not just the generic species it came from?

Also, that Animal Companion thing has to go. Goodswit the white moa is NOT a flippin' bear, wolf, or cat. The game recognizes prestige in one way, we players see it another. See InvisibleManiac's post.

Hyper Cutter · Sep 06, 2007, 10:30 PM // 22:30

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Originally Posted by Horible

Now you want all weapons to be in the Valor tapestry also?

Uh, very much so. Valor's complete and total shit as it is, but that's another thread entirely...

Friar Khan · Sep 07, 2007, 01:37 AM // 01:37

/signed

I think this is another important issue that Anet will recognize as important and fix in time. I get the distinct impression that Anet considers the HoM a work in progress since it's received several improvements since the preview weekend.