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Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

27 Apr 2007 at 21:15 - 281

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former Ruling

I knew it'd be minis. So I'm not surprised. Their "poll" threads could have shown 99% of people didn't want minis (actually most of them showed 60-70% didnt..w/e) and it'd still be minis. Anet Freakin LOVES Minis for some reason...every "special gift" for the last year has been a mini.

As pointed out, those polls are misleading as there is no real consensus of what to replace mini's with. In one poll, "Auras" led with 20% (Mini's had like 10% in comparison), but what the heck is an "aura"? A boss Aura? Divine Aura (similar to CE)? A new Aura? Without a real consensus, and with a good chance you're gonna piss people off no matter what, it seems pretty obvious to stick with what works: Mini pets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former Ruling

Get over it people :\

/signed

explodemyheart

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Indiana

Gui1d War스 P01ic트 [Pr으]

Mo/

27 Apr 2007 at 21:17 - 282

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darksun

If you want to make the point that Gaile said
"yes there will be minis next year"
one day, and said
"we aren't saying there will be minis again"
some other time, that's a different story.

Another story that... you were responding to!

Someone said, "GAILE SAID THIS!" and someone else says, "NO SHE DIDN'T, SHE SAID THIS" and you said, and I'll quote:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darksun

NO SHE DIDN'T. Gaile never said what it would be. She said minis seemed like the popular choice, but specifically pointed out that her thread was NOT a "the present WILL be minis" thread, then proceeded to ask for all input.

(fixed bolding for emphasis)

You were responding to something HawkofStorms and Nexus Icon were discussing that happened a year ago, telling HawkofStorms that SHE DID NOT SAY THAT EVER and then presented proof that she didn't in a thread that was recent, which is not what they were discussing.

Exterminate all

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2007

In a house

Not Behind My Back [Back]

W/

27 Apr 2007 at 21:22 - 283

Yup, Second Mini's are out can't wait to spend my cash and get my hands on these exclusive mini's! Cash saving here i come

Scutilla

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Tyrian Explorers League

R/P

27 Apr 2007 at 21:35 - 284

Oy... it's threads like these that make me regret stopping by here

If you don't like minipets or aren't happy with what you got, sell it and move on with your life. End of story. Or even better, send it straight to the trash bin and pretend ANet didn't do anything for us at all, since that's what a lot of people are claiming they'd rather.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentAssassin

I am hoping for a rurik (then i got first set completely) and Gwen, glint offcourse

If you get a Shiro instead I'll trade ya my second Rurik for him

Stupid getting minipets we already own... *grumble*

Quote:

Originally Posted by =HT=E5Destroyer

has anyone been able to make a list of rarest to comman. i think it would be neat to see what is the rarest all the way down to most comman.

There was a project last year that calculated the approximate rarity of each color, the thread should still be around here somewhere (Community Works, maybe). I'd assume the rarities are the same this year, since there's the same number of each color in each set.

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

27 Apr 2007 at 21:49 - 285

Can someone make a chart and see what kind of mini pets peoples have been getting?

Also, since it's our second birthday. What is the chance of us (2 years old) getting rare mini pets this time around?

trobinson97

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

Guildless :(

R/

27 Apr 2007 at 22:03 - 286

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edge Martinez

They must be timing the birthdays to the exact minute.

Somebody may have responded to this but yes, I checked my char this morning at around 4-5am and her present wasn't there. Fast forward 8 hours and there it is. I came to the same conclusion.

Naomi Heartily

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

The Benecia Renovation [RenO]

Mo/Me

27 Apr 2007 at 22:05 - 287

I'm kind of disappointed....the way they made this out to be both Prophecies AND Faction's birthday, I figured Canthan characters turning 1 year old would get a special mini pet as well. I figured instead of having "Year One" and "Year Two" gift boxes, you would just lose the ability to ever be able to get year one's mini pets again or something.

My Canthan necro is very sad, she got a already worthless mini jade armor for her birthday today, and it's worth even less now...

Alleji

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2006

27 Apr 2007 at 22:22 - 288

I'd keep the aatxe... sell anything else.

Minis are overrated.

RSGashapon

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2006

Sol 3

R/

27 Apr 2007 at 23:33 - 289

I'm thinking of parting with some of my current minis, in trade for one of the new ones. Varesh and Kuunavang I won't part with... but others I will consider.

Siege Turtle, Hydra, Asura... are any of them worth something to someone? Someone who has a mini Gwen or Palawa? Please?

lucifer_uk

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

Nottingham, England

The Venerable Truth [TvT] The Venerable Alliance [TvH] [TvL]

R/

28 Apr 2007 at 00:51 - 290

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Skullcrasher

Can someone make a chart and see what kind of mini pets peoples have been getting?

I would make a poll but what are the chances of it being true to life with only 2 year old character voting?

The colour is basically the guide to how rare it is to get. Of course this doesn't automatically mean it is in demand.

*Alexiel*

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2006

England, and on here... http://alexiel-star.deviantart.com/

CPx

R/Mo

28 Apr 2007 at 01:14 - 291

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyNilene

bleh none of the new ones are good... why don't they do the good characters? Mhenlo/Aidan/Devona/Cynn should totally be up there. Koss and stupid elf made, i mean geez.

I agree there, I would've loved a mini Cynn! But Aidan/Mhenlo/Devona would have been good too, I honestly can't see what they were thinking with some of these choices. The djinn, aataxe and Gwen are cute but hardly make up for the rest...

raven214

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

R/

28 Apr 2007 at 01:28 - 292

I'm a bit disapppointed to see minipets as our 2nd Bday gift.

1. I was hoping for something customized (non-tradable). A second birthday mini has virtually no meaning because it shows that either the owner's char may be 2 years old, or that they are just rich (especially in the case of mini-Gwen). Not very special.

2. As others have said, I find the rarity grouping unfair and pointless. Either let people pick the mini they want, or make them all white. How is someone to feel appreciated when they get the cheapest white (and it's not something they wanted) while others get purple/gold/green?

3. So many good alternatives were suggested for a cutomized gift that would be fun and recognize the player's commitment.

But it's something, which is better than nothing. Thanks for the thought at least, ANet.

[Edit:] And how does Koss get a mini while AFAIK none of the "originals" (Devona, Cynn, Mhenlo, Aidan) get one?

aaje vhanli

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2006

28 Apr 2007 at 01:28 - 293

My order of interest...

* Djinn
* Juggernaut
* Wind Rider
* Lich
* Fire Imp
* Skree
* Thorn Wolf
* Aatxe
* Heket
* Mandragor

I have absolutely no interest in Koss, Gwen, or Wintersday Elf and the mildest of interests in Palawa Joko. I just dislike the concept of human minis following me around... I like the monster/creature "pet" concept.

I also vote Wintersday Elf as worst minipet ever (lol)! Now I really appreciate my Varesh.

I agree that some of them are rather weak (especially the purples!)... I might not care for Gwen, but I know the majority of the GW fan-base does so I understand that one. The Aatxe is difficult to see due to his colour and the Thorn Wolf is extremely pixilated, but it's all good.

Whether I like them or not, thanks aNet!

ValaOfTheFens

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2006

Warrior Nation[WN]

28 Apr 2007 at 01:35 - 294

I'm sort of neutral to these minis. Mainly because by the time my oldest character is 2 years old(Late August 2008) GW2 will probably be at least in the beta stage and some mini from last year won't mean anything to me.

I'm generally opposed to minis because they don't contribute anything to your gaming experience. You giggle over it for a week and then it rots in storage until you sell it, if you can sell it. If minis had some special ability that actually contributed to gameplay(PvE only) then I'd love them. MTGO(Magic The Gathering Online) allows users to pick various avatars, which is how the player will appear to all the other players, but some avatars are given out as prizes for winning various tournaments. That wouldn't make any difference if there weren't the Vanguard format, where your avatar gives you a special ability you can use during the game. The prize avatars are sought after because they aren't just a window dressing. I'd prefer a functional b-day gift. Something like an Amulet of the Mists you could take to a special NPC and trade in for a special weapon or a randomly selected mini(to make things fair). Doing that would be just as simply as giving everyone a mini except less people would complain.

Venice Queen

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

Washington, DC

A Most Excellent Guild [DUDE]

Mo/Me

28 Apr 2007 at 01:47 - 295

Quote:

Originally Posted by jammerpa

They should rewrite the lil' jingle on the events page....

Happy Birthday to you,
Your toon's turning two,
Enjoy your Christmas Elf from Anet,
HA HA HA HA, F**K You!

Here's hoping that I dont open my present tomorrow and see a little green Irish guy.

dude that is funny

pieking1

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Mar 2006

28 Apr 2007 at 02:10 - 296

Well, I'm pretty happy over my Water Djinn. (Gold rarity) Thanks Anet!

dmndidjit

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2006

28 Apr 2007 at 03:14 - 297

Does Mini-Koss run from AOE damage screaming "Not the 'fro, not the 'fro" like big Koss?

After 2+ years of Gailespeake, anyone who puts much credence in what she says needs to have their head examined.

Minipets are OK, but the rarity sucks, should have just been a gift certificate to go to the pet store and pick out what we wanted. Or cash, cash is still the best way to say you care enough to let them get what they really want.

Croco Clouds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2007

Montreal, QC, Canada

Divine Illumination [LaZy]

E/A

28 Apr 2007 at 03:25 - 298

No want wanna trade a blade aaxtes for my Juggernaut, *sob* why?...

Achilles Antony

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2006

Hangar 18

28 Apr 2007 at 03:38 - 299

I sold my ranger's minipet and bought him a bow instead... happy birthday dude!

Greenfanart86

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

U.S.A

Cunning War Vixens [vixN]

28 Apr 2007 at 04:27 - 300

Lol, well, I have about 4 months to go till my first character will be two years old *My Warrior*. I was kinda-sorta hoping it wouldn't be minis, especially after seeing how many didn't want it to be that. But ah well, gotta live with whatcha get. I'm just hoping what I get this next time, will be something other than a white, I got a white Mini Siege Turtle last time lol. I'd love to get either a green Gwen, or a gold Water Djinn Mini, all the rest I've no interest in

*DARN I wish they had a Sylvari! They have an Asura now, but no Sylvari!!

And after flipping through 4 pages of this post, and not seeing one, Guildwiki.net has a page up for minis now, 1st year, 2nd year etc. Pics and all, so here's a link to them....

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Miniature

Happy B-day to the rest of you who are turning 2, and maybe some 1? Hope ya get something good, don't "rage-quit" on us now, if it isn't

Das Hip

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2006

The Great White North, Western Canada

Odins Hammer

R/Me

28 Apr 2007 at 04:37 - 301

Thanks for the happy birthday, btw

2 years as of yesterday around 12am... , and a mini-Jugge... I can't (and in fact, refuse) to complain. Thnx

jammerpa

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2006

Sunny FLA

Omega Knights

N/Me

28 Apr 2007 at 05:09 - 302

Just opened mine and got a fire imp... meh, its not what I wanted but its not the little green Irish guy so i'm happy.

Not to get off topic, but I cant imagine why Anet would shoot themselves in the foot like they did by giving mini Gwen as a bday gift. What I mean is.... if they would have offered mini Gwen as the CE mini for EotN, the pre-orders would be off da hook.

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

28 Apr 2007 at 05:10 - 303

come on say it with me

MUR

SAAT

-Loki-

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

28 Apr 2007 at 05:46 - 304

There still needs to be a Glint minipet.

=HT=Ingram

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2005

Anchorage Alaska

Haz Team [HT]

R/W

28 Apr 2007 at 06:10 - 305

I got a mini Djinn which is nice, My other characters will hit in a week or so. But E5, I think you remade your current build a few days after launch... But that didn't explain why you say you didn't get your 1st B-day present... I think you are just not remembering doing it.

In any case If memory serves, you will get your 2yr present next week. Cause of the reroll way back then... We don't get any credit for Beta time served.

but that's no biggy... lol Everyones clock was reset on the same date.

If you do /age and it goes to 24months and you still do not get a present something else is wrong. Just keep a slot open in inventory for it.. (knowing you it is also possible when your present was suppose to spawn the first time you may have had a full inventory and it didn't spawn). I don't think there is a command to make it spawn later for this condition. These guys can tell us if there is. But I don't recall one.

BTW Gaile, I do appreciate the minis even if the others do not. they are cute little collectibles. I'm not one to sell em, but I have been known to do trades on occasion..

so that is a nice little thing...

Potu Exe

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

Anti Penguin Movement [ApM]

E/

28 Apr 2007 at 06:30 - 306

ANet: "Hey guys, for the second birthday present we want all your opinions on what you think would be the best new present.

JK MORE MINIPETS LOLOLOLOL"

Darksun

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

USA

Karr's Castle

W/E

28 Apr 2007 at 06:50 - 307

Quote:

Originally Posted by explodemyheart

Someone said, "GAILE SAID THIS!" and someone else says, "NO SHE DIDN'T, SHE SAID THIS"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

No one lied. No one promised anything. Until recently we didn't even confirm there would be a gift.

I guess the fact that I used another quote other than this phantom "post yr1 mini" Gaile quote & the fact that Gaile has been quoted numerous times saying nothing was confirmed totally destroys my point that nothing was confirmed. I said she didn't because I don't think she did.

I love how you are drilling me about exact quotes but you never questioned exactly what quote HawkofStorms was referring to. Hmmm.. come to think of it.. You just assumed that he knew about the recent comments Gaile made and was just fine with the fact that she suddenly changed her mind. "There will be more minis!" "Well, minis aren't set in stone.."
Maybe I should just make statements instead of backing up my points, apparently thats the way to go. If you want to take diggs at me cuz I'm not a minipet fan, fine. But be more subtle.

FelixCarter

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

Mo/Me

28 Apr 2007 at 06:52 - 308

All first gen B-Day presents needed to be white.

All Second gen B-Day presents needed to be purple.

Third needed to be gold.

Fourth needed to be green.

Fifth and on should be disguises.

We should have also been given the opportunity to choose our Mini. But what's done is done. I, for one, am grateful and very thankful ANet is giving us such a nice gift.

While my first B-Day ended with a white Siege Turtle, I found it to be cute. ^_^
But this second gen... I will have poor luck, no doubt.
God, I hope I get a Djinn or Aatxe. >.<

Miral

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

Hell. AKA Phoenix, AZ

The Gear Trick [GEAR]

W/A

28 Apr 2007 at 07:35 - 309

Quote:

Originally Posted by FelixCarter

All first gen B-Day presents needed to be white.

All Second gen B-Day presents needed to be purple.

Third needed to be gold.

Fourth needed to be green.

Fifth and on should be disguises.

We should have also been given the opportunity to choose our Mini. But what's done is done. I, for one, am grateful and very thankful ANet is giving us such a nice gift.

While my first B-Day ended with a white Siege Turtle, I found it to be cute. ^_^
But this second gen... I will have poor luck, no doubt.
God, I hope I get a Djinn or Aatxe. >.<

hehe you think guildwars1 will still have support at 5 year mark, how cute!

I ended up with a mandragor and a windrider. the windrider is pretty neat but mandragors are dumb

FelixCarter

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

Mo/Me

28 Apr 2007 at 07:43 - 310

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miral

hehe you think guildwars1 will still have support at 5 year mark, how cute!

A person can dream... A person can dream...

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT! >.>
Fracking Blades of Glory.

Kha

Sins FTW!

Join Date: Mar 2005

USA

Angel Sharks [AS]

28 Apr 2007 at 08:00 - 311

Quote:

Originally Posted by jammerpa

Just opened mine and got a fire imp... meh, its not what I wanted but its not the little green Irish guy so i'm happy.

I wanted the Fire Imp. I got a Wind Rider instead :/ I too am thankful not to get that god forsaken mini that shouldn't be a mini at all. Of course by saying this, I now sealed the fate of my monk's gift in two months

grievous

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Netherlands

In Pace Requiescat

Rt/Mo

28 Apr 2007 at 08:03 - 312

lol my first B-day pet( warrior charr) was a temple guardian what was quite dissapointing...but now i got a water djin( wooohoo )....still 3 weeks till ranger second B-day...but has anyone ever seen someone with a gwen mini-pet o.o

Kha

Sins FTW!

Join Date: Mar 2005

USA

Angel Sharks [AS]

28 Apr 2007 at 08:08 - 313

Quote:

Originally Posted by grievous

but has anyone ever seen someone with a gwen mini-pet o.o

Yep, and she's tiny! The mini-Lich could eat her in one bite.

grievous

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Netherlands

In Pace Requiescat

Rt/Mo

28 Apr 2007 at 08:12 - 314

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kha

Yep, and she's tiny! The mini-Lich could eat her in one bite.

lol then i am happy with my pet, too bad gwen is small...they MUST MAKE MINI PETS BIGGER!

Kaleido Katie

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

US

Hot Pink Tears [HPT]

Me/E

28 Apr 2007 at 08:17 - 315

I got an Aatxe

I would have really loved an Elf or Gwen though.

Anphobia

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2006

R/Me

28 Apr 2007 at 12:49 - 316

I think watching all the whining is a nice enough birthday present for me :-)

Bodhisativa

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Apr 2005

28 Apr 2007 at 13:09 - 317

Personally, I love the minipets. I have over 20 of them. Of course, I wouldn't be posting if I didn't want to rant about something right?

All the people at Anet do a wonderful job and many of us forget that this is a learning process for them as well. Their product has far exceeded my expectations. All ass-kissing aside however, on the subject of birthday presents, the entire arbitrary nature of it strikes me as odd. The entire game is situated around goal-oriented play and yet the person who rarely plays, and/or leaves his character idle for months on end holding his dye and such has an equal opportunity to obtain a coveted "Gwen" while those of us with upwards of 5000 hrs of game play and/or 5 million xp are equally apt to get a "Pig". (Now I realize the mini-pig was given as part of an event but I use it as an example of how over-done and common it is)
While I'm not the first person to point out this inconsistency, I would like to add that the whole idea of collecting mini-pets is a fruitless endeavour in the current state as they are bound to depreciate over time and are a complete inventory hog. Yet I do it anyway.

take_me

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Mar 2006

Europe

Country Roads [HOME]

28 Apr 2007 at 14:16 - 318

The Mandragor is really nice... Draws much attention

Scutilla

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Tyrian Explorers League

R/P

28 Apr 2007 at 14:33 - 319

Quote:

Originally Posted by =HT=Ingram

If you do /age and it goes to 24months and you still do not get a present something else is wrong. Just keep a slot open in inventory for it.. (knowing you it is also possible when your present was suppose to spawn the first time you may have had a full inventory and it didn't spawn). I don't think there is a command to make it spawn later for this condition. These guys can tell us if there is. But I don't recall one.

If your inventory is full when the present was supposed to spawn, just open up a slot, log out and back in. It should appear there.

ChaoticCoyote

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Florida, USA

Imperial Order of the Iguana [IGGY]

R/

28 Apr 2007 at 15:22 - 320

Birthday pets are a lottery, simple as that.

Some people get lucky, hit the jackpot, and get a pet they can sell for big $$. Other people get something much less desirable -- it's all a matter of chance, like buying lottery tickets.

That said, I *like* mini-pets; I worked very hard to buy a Kuunavang because I *wanted* one (and could never find a Factions CE!). My necormancer collects unwanted Fungal Wallows, because they remind me of my beloved Uromastyx that recently passed away in RL. And I've bought various favored mini-pets for the women in my life, like jewelry.

Yes, my wife would rather get a mini-Varesh than a diamond. Gotta love that woman.

I'm not againt mini-pets; I am against how they are distributed and I'm annoyed that ANet focuses on mini-pet issues when people are having serious problems with actual GAMEPLAY.

So is GW PvE a game, or is it like Neopets or Pokemon where you just collect stuff? I'm beginning to think the latter.