A minor comment on the Varesh Mini Pet

nossac

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2006

R/Rt

I will agree the Varash is tiny...

To take this really offtopic.

How about a mini pet battle area?

o.k. I admit it's a stupid idea...it's hometime and I have Fridayitise...

Mystica Shadowheart

Mystica Shadowheart

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2006

Italy

Legio Italica

Me/

Just another post to to support the fact that Varesh should be taller,i hardly take her out anymore.

On the other hand i prefer the Bone Dragon or the Gray Giant (as ugly as it may be it still stands out of the crowd

Ps:Thx Gaile for listening to the community even on such minor or in this case tiny issues

disarm76

disarm76

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Portugal

well I don't use Minipets,, but I do collect them.
I bought Varesh for 20k...now they're selling it for 250k+
Glad I bought it cheap...
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/auction...php/id=272834/

Kahlindra

Kahlindra

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

England

Anthems to the Welkin at [Dusk]. 2 man guilds are king.

N/Me

I didn't even notice she has no scythe because she's so small!

A traffic cone, a Quality Street, a small, purple Christmas tree.... I don't want any of that stuff following me around! I was pretty disappointed when I first unleashed her; I loved all the other CE contents but I honestly haven't used Varesh more than twice. It's a shame because she's really pretty in the cutscenes, and in the mini-standee which falls off my desk and scares the living daylights out of me every time the wind blows (see, she's evil).

Keeping her because I paid for her, and I can dream that she will one day be as tall as Rurik!

Gun Pierson

Gun Pierson

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2006

Belgium

PIMP

Mo/

Tx Gaile!

Strange thing is I found the bone dragon very disapointing, reminded me of a little plumed chicken running around, thought it would be way bigger but it's all in the eye of the beholder ofcourse. That's why I love my Kuuna so much. She's big and flies and makes that awesome sound.

Gonna buy Varesh too, I love a woman chasing me around

EDIT: Just bought her, uhm I think she has that morphed face she has later in the campaign, wouldn't it be nicer she had the pretty face, what do you guys think?

Vilaptca

Vilaptca

Pre-Searing Vanquisher

Join Date: Jun 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

Sold her. Why use Varesh, who is like smaller than my warriors pinky, when I have the Grey Giant, who stands to my knees?

I didn't want her anyways, but wasn't very excited that she was so...tiny...

Saraphim

Saraphim

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Hand of Omega [WHO]

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by hopefulliness
And having a little man dosent?
Well it might. If I had one!

Bane of Worlds

Bane of Worlds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

Meadow

Rt/

Varesh is too small and does not have a weapon...
Yet,I still kept my Varesh despite these undesired things...it's just that I love my Kuunavang so much that i haven't noticed that Varesh was so small and people complain that other people do not notice their precious minipet...

Also, can we have gw god minipets for year two or for another gw ce chapter release? i would love to own a Grenth mini

---Follower of Grenth

soulkeepertdd

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2006

I want a mini pet zoo in my guild hall so i can display all my mini pets.

prism2525

prism2525

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Among dead bodies.

The Republic of Sky Pirates

E/

I haven't got mine yet. It still cries out 'type /bonusitems' all the time.

I got too much stuff to waste a storage slot for that... why not give us minipet storage anet?

english storm

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/Mo

i only have a Kuunavang from the faction ce and varesh from the nightfall ce. I was really disapointed with varesh when i first got her out i couldn't even see her at first because she is so small. Maybe i have just been spoiled by Kuunavang lol

Talking of varesh where can i cap her new elite invisibility spell that she has? I did the dock mission three times yesterday to help people out and she is no longer visible during the cut scene.

zelira

Elite Guru

Join Date: Jan 2006

Me/

Quote:
Originally Posted by talon
lol I can picture the change:

Game Update 19/11

-The Varesh Miniature Pet is now taller, and wields a scythe

Later,

"omfg minipet sux0rs its too big n looks stupd with a scyte!11!!!"
lol

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gun Pierson
Just bought her, uhm I think she has that morphed face she has later in the campaign, wouldn't it be nicer she had the pretty face, what do you guys think?
Please, that morphed face is just creepy.

Mystica Shadowheart

Mystica Shadowheart

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2006

Italy

Legio Italica

Me/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bane of Worlds
Also, can we have gw god minipets for year two or for another gw ce chapter release? i would love to own a Grenth mini

---Follower of Grenth
Great idea!! Lyssa minipet ftw!

korcan

korcan

noobalicious

Join Date: Jun 2006

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10077858

how is this fair?

btw, i love cheese



i do agree that varesh is a bit too small

Tingi

Tingi

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Mo/

it's a shame about varesh because the kuunavang mini pet was stunning. IMO best mini pet so far .

blood4blood

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2005

Agreed, Varesh is too small.

Riesz

Riesz

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

Agreed... I'd also like her to be about the size of Grey Giant. It'd be nice for Shiro and Rurik's heights to be adjusted too, maybe then they'd be more popular.

Fungus Amongus

Fungus Amongus

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare] | [Rare] Alliance

It took me about five minutes wondering why my Varesh wasn't working before I realized she was standing there. She was just too small for me to notice her.

lord_shar

lord_shar

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2005

near SF, CA

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bane of Worlds
Also, can we have gw god minipets for year two or for another gw ce chapter release? i would love to own a Grenth mini

---Follower of Grenth
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mystica Shadowheart
Great idea!! Lyssa minipet ftw!

Already suggested 1 minipet per avatar here:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10070544

Number of signatures supporting it = zero at the time of this post...

Neo Nugget

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

I sold my 1st varesh for 60k launch day and the 2nd(i traded my gray gaint,Couldnt sell that either...too ugly)......for 30k.So small for such an evil person......*twitch.

Gaile Gray

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

Just to let you know, I passed along your comments.

I suppose things could change. No promises, but ya never know...

Moiax

Moiax

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

Pink Animal Clan

E/

I was suprised when I brought varesh out, I really wished I could see her better. After I got the giant, I put him out, and was blown away at the size difference. I think that for a CE minipet, it should have the same "Wow.." feeling when you bust it out like Kuunavang, instead of the "What is that.."

Res Ipsi

Res Ipsi

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2006

Canada

Angel Sharks [As]

Me/

I have two mini-Varesh pets. Maybe if I stack one on top of the other...hmmm

Horseman Of War

Horseman Of War

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

The Cult of Doom

P/

Gray Giant is awesome. A year from now, the price will go back up I bet.


Aside from that- What sets trolls above devourers? Trolls make noise.

If Anet decides to do anything to make the Varesh pet 'better' - then it needs to add animation or sound, not just a few pixels higher and some crappy pvp scythe.

Make her randomly use an avatar or something- I didnt / dont plan to sell my Varesh, but Im sure something like this would make it worth more in game.

BeXoR

BeXoR

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

Empty Quarter Newhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Res Ipsi
I have two mini-Varesh pets. Maybe if I stack one on top of the other...hmmm
HAhahaah! XD

I have bad enough eyesight as it is. I need to use a magnifying glass to see my Varesh.

gamecube187

gamecube187

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2006

/signed to a bigger Varesh and to maybe giving her a sythe. I was a bit disapointed with her. I was expecting something as big, loud, and cool as a Kunavang, but instead got a small, quiet varesh. I still like her though. Then again, I like all minipets....

Quote:
Originally Posted by Imaginos
How about an equipment slot that we can equip the mini pet in like weapons/armor so that when we go outside it auto shows the pet.
/signed
Then we can also equip our heros with mini's!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Horseman Of War
If Anet decides to do anything to make the Varesh pet 'better' - then it needs to add animation or sound, not just a few pixels higher and some crappy pvp scythe.

Make her randomly use an avatar or something- I didnt / dont plan to sell my Varesh, but Im sure something like this would make it worth more in game.
That would definitly make her as cool as the Kunavange. Make her bigger, giver her a sythe, and have her randomly use one of the avatars of the gods every few minutes. Maybe have her alternate between the avatars also?

Sasuke The Betrayer

Sasuke The Betrayer

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

Los Angeles

Pink Pearl

Mo/Me

Hmm, I'm not sure if any posted but, Scribe #24 stated that Varesh got an upgrade from Mahk, and now all Varesh minipets are now bigger and wield a scythe.

Kijik Oni Hanryuu

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

the 7th level of HELL! J/K Somewhere in GW assassinating things

[acid]members of the KAWS alliance

A/

they haven't been upgraded yet, it should happen within a week or so.

pokerface

pokerface

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2005

The Netherlands

Guardians of the Grail

R/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sasuke The Betrayer
Hmm, I'm not sure if any posted but, Scribe #24 stated that Varesh got an upgrade from Mahk, and now all Varesh minipets are now bigger and wield a scythe.
And thats why Gaile is so cool.

Tnx Gaile.......Varesh really needed an update

Cherno

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2006

Stars of Destiny

E/

Quote:
Mahk Upgrades Miniature Varesh

The up-and-coming Istani toy maker, Mahk, recently had a stroke of good luck. As you may be aware, the young businessman struck a marvelous deal with a group of Vabbian merchants a while ago. This agreement allowed him to pursue his dreams and ensure a successful future for his family. However, the wise Mahk did not expend all of his talent on that project, for he has recently conceived of an improvement to the Varesh Miniature that is sure to be popular.

The idea began when his son complained that his Miniature Varesh toy was easily lost in the tall grasses of the Plains of Jarin, and that, unlike some of the other miniatures the boy had collected, the Miniature Varesh did not possess any weapons or accessories. Mahk, his confidence boosted by his successful dealings with the Vabbians, decided he could indeed improve upon the design. Working with his son's Miniature as a prototype, Mahk increased the overall size of the toy and added a scythe worthy of a warmarshal to his son's prized trinket. The boy then took his new and improved Varesh to various outposts and towns in Istan, showing it to everyone he met. News spread quickly, and within a matter of days Mahk had signed a new trade agreement—in gold ink, might I add—to lead a project that would provide this upgrade for all who own the collectable.

Luckily, the magical essence used to give these toys life also allows the improvement to be applied with no effort on the part of the owners. Once Mahk has perfected his new design, the upgrade will simply take effect. The process involves a form of magic unfamiliar to me. Mahk politely declined to share the details with me, citing the confidentiality of the "Toymaker's Code." But he believes, and I agree, that the changes will give all who own the Varesh Miniature a pleasant surprise.

Watch for these changes to take effect within the next week or so, and don't be surprised if Mahk's machinations make this toy even more desirable and, in turn, more valuable as a collectable.
Update from the scribe

Cherno

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2006

Stars of Destiny

E/

Quote:
Mahk Upgrades Miniature Varesh

The up-and-coming Istani toy maker, Mahk, recently had a stroke of good luck. As you may be aware, the young businessman struck a marvelous deal with a group of Vabbian merchants a while ago. This agreement allowed him to pursue his dreams and ensure a successful future for his family. However, the wise Mahk did not expend all of his talent on that project, for he has recently conceived of an improvement to the Varesh Miniature that is sure to be popular.

The idea began when his son complained that his Miniature Varesh toy was easily lost in the tall grasses of the Plains of Jarin, and that, unlike some of the other miniatures the boy had collected, the Miniature Varesh did not possess any weapons or accessories. Mahk, his confidence boosted by his successful dealings with the Vabbians, decided he could indeed improve upon the design. Working with his son's Miniature as a prototype, Mahk increased the overall size of the toy and added a scythe worthy of a warmarshal to his son's prized trinket. The boy then took his new and improved Varesh to various outposts and towns in Istan, showing it to everyone he met. News spread quickly, and within a matter of days Mahk had signed a new trade agreement—in gold ink, might I add—to lead a project that would provide this upgrade for all who own the collectable.

Luckily, the magical essence used to give these toys life also allows the improvement to be applied with no effort on the part of the owners. Once Mahk has perfected his new design, the upgrade will simply take effect. The process involves a form of magic unfamiliar to me. Mahk politely declined to share the details with me, citing the confidentiality of the "Toymaker's Code." But he believes, and I agree, that the changes will give all who own the Varesh Miniature a pleasant surprise.

Watch for these changes to take effect within the next week or so, and don't be surprised if Mahk's machinations make this toy even more desirable and, in turn, more valuable as a collectable.
Update from the scribe

Tide to Go

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

I War Torn I [Torn]

N/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by bokken
I bought a Varesh Mini Pet without ever having seen one.

I thought it would be a good pet for my Dervish Character.

However, I was disapointed to see that she is not carrying a sythe,.
This is different than the Rurick and Shiro minis that both carry weapons, Rurik a Flaming Sword and Shiro two swords.

Personally, I think she would have looked better carrying a sythe. This is perhaps why Varesh has been trading for such a low price.

I realize this is a minor thing in the scheme of things, but I like the mini's. I do most of my exploring with heros and henchies and will usually take out a mini to add some entertainment to the mix. I just feel she would be more popular if she had her weapon. we do after all see her carrying it in most of the cut secens.
go look at the scribe they are fixing that as we speak

Bowstring Badass

Bowstring Badass

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Character selection screen figuring what I want to play...

Purple Lingerie - :D

Varesh is small guildie pulled one out and let it run around it went inside my mini Shiro and i couldnt see it. lol

exiled mat

exiled mat

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

The netherlands > friesland > balk

[JAMM] Justified Ancients of Moo Moo

E/Me

great job gaile

i hope i can call my varesh minipet a minipet instead of a miniminipet

kazjun

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2006

HoVa

W/N

Thanks Gaile, its good to know that someone's listening and willing to get improvements done. Maybe now I can actually use her, though I still like my necrid horseman the best.

Loki Seiguro

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

IGN: Scarlet Test Ace

We play Isketch in [HoH]

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by KoalaMeatPie
I kept my Varesh, I don't see why people ar / where selling them, Same with Kuunavang, Its the only way people can see you have CE on Core Profetions.

/dancenew

JC68

JC68

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2006

Slovakia

DVD Forums [DVDF]

W/

"/dancenew" - only for new professions

"I kept my Varesh, I don't see why people ar / where selling them, Same with Kuunavang, Its the only way people can see you have CE on Core Profetions." - you CAN buy this minipets = NO way to show them you own CE

Angelica

Angelica

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Aussie land

Me/E

First I never sell my presents, I love them all!
Second I have put my Varesh to rest in my storage and I take care of her in the hope she will grow a little bit so I can take her out without stepping on her!

ducktape

ducktape

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

W/R

Yay to ANet for making mini-Varesh bigger and giving her a scythe. I can't wait to see it!

Former Ruling

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cedartown, Georgia

R/

Now I'm waiting on the posts we all KNOW are coming:

"ZoMGxors U Sux Anet!!@@!!@!@!! I luvd my PuRRty Lil Varesh, She had ClAASS Not havin' a Wep and was KutE N [email protected]!!@@!!1! I QUIT TIS STUUPD FAGOOT GAME!@@!@!!"