...who was dissapointed and sort of peeved at the phoenix skin? I always thought phoenixes were made out of fire, but really the phoenix in game looks like a giant parrot, infact, I named mine 'Polly' because all the newer players keep saying 'OMG COOL PET PARROT, POLLY WANNA CRACKER?!' and such...
And to all Dev's out there, i'm not criticising, i'm just saying it could of been a tiny bit flashier for an elite pet. Just look at the spider. It's the size of a dog. Its shell has a really cool colour ( i.m.o ) I think the phoenix could be bigger, or firey, or perhaps have a special fire-related skill, like a bear will use Brutal Mauling on occasion.
Your opinions?
Am I the only one...
Mrscoombes
st3v3n
i agree. so far its not really worth beating the game to get.
johan the destroyer
Yeah, I would LOVE having a pheonix follow me around...but its ON FIRE! Or something of that nature...make it cooler and worth the effort!
Former Ruling
Lore Difference.
The ASIAN Pheonix (Fenghuang) is as presented. With different colors of plumage.
You are more likely to know about Egyptian Pheonix lore about a bird that is born and dies in Flames.
The ASIAN Pheonix (Fenghuang) is as presented. With different colors of plumage.
You are more likely to know about Egyptian Pheonix lore about a bird that is born and dies in Flames.
Yanman.be
If guildwiki was online right now, you can go google it.
The egyptian phoenix is the one you describe ( see /rank 12 )
End-game phoenix = chinese phoenix. Exactly like the pet looks like.
The egyptian phoenix is the one you describe ( see /rank 12 )
End-game phoenix = chinese phoenix. Exactly like the pet looks like.
Curse You
Do you people never check GuildWiki, or do you just not know it exists?
The Phoenix in Factions is not an Egyptian Phoenix, it is a Fenghuang (Asian Phoenix). You must be thick to think that they would have an Egyptian beast in a Asian based game.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenghuang
The Phoenix in Factions is not an Egyptian Phoenix, it is a Fenghuang (Asian Phoenix). You must be thick to think that they would have an Egyptian beast in a Asian based game.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenghuang
Mustache Mayhem
it looks alright think.. I leveled one up- probably be more popular as a fiery pheonix.. the chapter is asian based though
Rabid China Girl
I'm a huge fan of Asian/Chinese lore, so I was pretty excited that they actually made the phoenix look like the Chinese FengHuang.. except a lot less flashier than how many statues and reliefs portray it (think peacock). Would've been SO kick ass if they had a Chinese dragon for a pet... but when I first saw the phoenix, I thought it looked somewhat like a cross between the traditional Asian phoenix and a dragon (just looking at the head, it sort of has a reptilian look, I'd say)... so yay to that. A Chinese dragon woulda' been even harder to accept, I guess.. since it really looks nothing like a Western dragon.
Believe it or not, I was WORRIED they'd make it a Western/Egyptian phoenix...
Some people have complimented my pet while some others have called it an ugly chicken or done the, "Polly wanna cracker?!" bit.
Believe it or not, I was WORRIED they'd make it a Western/Egyptian phoenix...
Some people have complimented my pet while some others have called it an ugly chicken or done the, "Polly wanna cracker?!" bit.
pokerface
Well Nightfall will be Egyptian style.....................so dont give up hope yet 
Selena_Lionheart
I'm glad its based more off the Chinese FengHuang, I only have one issue with it. The heck is up with the horn...
Age
I prefer the Wolf as I am more of canine person and the Dragon is more European.When you look at Norse or Viking long ships at bow you will see the head of a Dragon as when in fog that was the breath of the Dragon so there is lots of lore in Northern Europe.
Enchanted Warrior
"Looks like a ruddy pigeon on 'roids" as a guildy put it LOL
Nevin
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Well Nightfall will be Egyptian style.....................so dont give up hope yet
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TheOneAndOnlyX
No I am theoneandonly not you
Former Ruling
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Shing Jea and Kaineng area are the only ones that really hold true to Asian standards...
Nothing to "Asian" about Goth looking pale people that live in trees.
Tachyon
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I always thought phoenixes were made out of fire
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EiS
Ya i remember reading on site somewhere that the pheniox is only made of fire when they die and raise out of its ashes then they a made of fire
Mister O
Phoenix does look like what we saw in game, but that's only for female phoenix (with rainbow color) while the male phoenix should look black and ugly.
Former Ruling
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Phoenix does look like what we saw in game, but that's only for female phoenix (with rainbow color) while the male phoenix should look black and ugly.
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BTW, if you want a parrallel in common culture, The Pokemon "Ho-oh" is based off the Chinese Pheonix, Hohoh is actually how the Japanese refer to the bird (actually "hō-ō" but whatever)
dargon
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Nothing to "Asian" about Goth looking pale people that live in trees.
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makosi
Rank 12 emote = phoenix
End game pet = turkey + parrot hybrid.
<---also disappointed.
End game pet = turkey + parrot hybrid.
<---also disappointed.
Gli
Phoenix Schmoenix...
I hate how the damn thing moves, the tiny stuttering fluttering hops, the droopy wings. It's annoying to look at. I had one for all of 2 minutes before I got rid of it and went off to find a red crab.
I hate how the damn thing moves, the tiny stuttering fluttering hops, the droopy wings. It's annoying to look at. I had one for all of 2 minutes before I got rid of it and went off to find a red crab.
tomcruisejr
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...who was dissapointed and sort of peeved at the phoenix skin? I always thought phoenixes were made out of fire, but really the phoenix in game looks like a giant parrot, infact, I named mine 'Polly' because all the newer players keep saying 'OMG COOL PET PARROT, POLLY WANNA CRACKER?!' and such...
And to all Dev's out there, i'm not criticising, i'm just saying it could of been a tiny bit flashier for an elite pet. Just look at the spider. It's the size of a dog. Its shell has a really cool colour ( i.m.o ) I think the phoenix could be bigger, or firey, or perhaps have a special fire-related skill, like a bear will use Brutal Mauling on occasion. Your opinions? |
i have no complaints bout its features/skin.
guildwarsnerd
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You could use the same nit-picking at words with Factions.
Shing Jea and Kaineng area are the only ones that really hold true to Asian standards... Nothing to "Asian" about Goth looking pale people that live in trees. |
P.S: They don't live in trees. I'm guessing you're a Luxon, eh?
guildwarsnerd
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lyra_song
Japanese Geisha Vs Danika
Hmn...any similarities are completely unintentional... -.-
saying that only Shing Jea and Kaineng are asian influenced shows a vast hole where knowledge should exist and only continues to permeate the stereotype that all asia is china or something.
Lets list some asian countries: Pakistan, India, Mongolia, Myanmar, Taiwan, North and South Korea, China, Indonesia, The Philippines, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam...Russia. You know...its big..
They could have taken influences and stylings from anything.
Hmn...any similarities are completely unintentional... -.-
saying that only Shing Jea and Kaineng are asian influenced shows a vast hole where knowledge should exist and only continues to permeate the stereotype that all asia is china or something.
Lets list some asian countries: Pakistan, India, Mongolia, Myanmar, Taiwan, North and South Korea, China, Indonesia, The Philippines, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam...Russia. You know...its big..
They could have taken influences and stylings from anything.
Rabid China Girl
It has always confused me.. but is Russia not considered Eastern Europe?
VanDamselx
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It has always confused me.. but is Russia not considered Eastern Europe?
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Former Ruling
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Just because other countries are in there doesn't mean that is what you are talking about when you say "Asian".
When people say something is "American" they aren't talking about Canada, Mexico, or South American countries/etc....you KNOW they are refering to one specific American country - The United States.
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to both peopel that replyed to me:
Women put white makeup on...sooo....Alot different than the Goth-wannabe style they gave most Kurzicks. As for the picture, I see little similarity except for the cookie cutter default "make um look Asian" hairstyle and face (one that is basically shared, with some changes, by alot of Kurzick women). And this is soemthing they only tryed to "asian-ify" with the women....Most Kurzick men don't even look Asian, in figure or style (I'll be waiting on you to frantically go and screenshot as many Asian looking Kurzick men as you can to prove that one wrong
)As for Kurzicks living in Trees: "...the Kurzicks have built their elaborate homes and cathedrals directly into the fossil trunks of enorous trees that make up the forest"........Mind Reading about the Kurzicks, or even LOOKING at any Kurzick town before trying to shoot me down with weak insults...
ChildeOfMalkav
I think the phoenix looks fine, but I went for something less flashy just because I dont go for flash. It's sort of sad to see people being so narrow minded about how a phoenix should look like though.
tomcruisejr
Cantha = China
Kurzick = Russia
Luxons = Coastal and Island countries of Asia
Shing Jea = Taiwan
ok?
Kurzick = Russia
Luxons = Coastal and Island countries of Asia
Shing Jea = Taiwan
ok?
lyra_song
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MMSDome
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Japanese Geisha Vs Danika
Hmn...any similarities are completely unintentional... -.- saying that only Shing Jea and Kaineng are asian influenced shows a vast hole where knowledge should exist and only continues to permeate the stereotype that all asia is china or something. Lets list some asian countries: Pakistan, India, Mongolia, Myanmar, Taiwan, North and South Korea, China, Indonesia, The Philippines, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam...Russia. You know...its big.. They could have taken influences and stylings from anything. |
People everything in the game doesnt have to be like it is in real life. They could have taken the name phoenix and made it a pet rabbit if they wanted to. GUILD WARS IS NOT BASED OF REAL LIFE. With me using the famous caps lock I am saying that guild wars and real life will not be exactly the same or similar at all. For instance you have eastern Asians with a German sounding last name of House zu Heltzer using Gothic Architecture which is sooo not eastern asia style.
To sum it up do not expect qualities of Guild Wars to be near or exactly the same as in real life or real life myth because the devs can do what they want.
lyra_song
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moriz
i just want to capture those phoenixes at the end with the emperor. those things are frigging HUGE!
....or at least, bigger than the standard phoenix
....or at least, bigger than the standard phoenix
Rabid China Girl
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I wish we could have seen more Middle Eastern qualities but when people say asian they arent usually referring to the middle east even though it is part of the continent.
People everything in the game doesnt have to be like it is in real life. They could have taken the name phoenix and made it a pet rabbit if they wanted to. GUILD WARS IS NOT BASED OF REAL LIFE. With me using the famous caps lock I am saying that guild wars and real life will not be exactly the same or similar at all. For instance you have eastern Asians with a German sounding last name of House zu Heltzer using Gothic Architecture which is sooo not eastern asia style. To sum it up do not expect qualities of Guild Wars to be near or exactly the same as in real life or real life myth because the devs can do what they want. |
Energizer Deth Buni
As far Asian themed... in what way does a Luxon look Asian?
Turbo Wombat
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Cantha = China
Kurzick = Russia Luxons = Coastal and Island countries of Asia Shing Jea = Taiwan ok? |
Shing Jea: Traditional China
Kaineng City: Walled City of Kowloon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kowloon_Walled_City)
Echovlad Forest: Germany/Centeral Europe
Jade Sea: Oceania/Southeastern Pacific Rim
lyra_song
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As far Asian themed... in what way does a Luxon look Asian?
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I found an interesting image...
Mustache Mayhem
man kowloon seemed like a good place to live around- you could eat dog there lol