With GW:EN looming on the distant horizon, I thought it might be fun to take a minute to brainstorm ideas for new tameable Ranger pets. We know, as of now, a little about some of the new races and areas that we're going to be encountering for certain (Far Shiverpeaks, Tarnished Coast, Asura, Norn, Charr, etc) as well as others, like the Sylvari, that are possibly going to show up as well. Now, I think we all need to accept that there are limits to what models and whatnot can be made for these pets in the current game engine...so try to keep it as realistic as possible.
Personally, I would reeeeeallyreallyreally like to see:
Black Panther (reskin of the stalker model; want this more than any other)
Snow Fox/any type of fox (would probably require a new model, but still want ^^)
Polar Bear (reskin of Black Bear)
Penguin (again, not sure if doable, but would be fun)
For the life of me right now I can't think of any underground-dwelling (remember, new dungeons) creatures other than a groundhog and a mole, so perhaps I will have to think more on it. Also, I don't tend to like pets that grow to unusual sizes all that much (scary giant flamingoes, lol)...but a giant penguin might be absolutely hilarious.
Anyway, let the suggestions begin ^..^
Suggestions for GW:EN Ranger pets
Sidheyuna Aetheris
JaiGaia
well lets say BATS [could go vamp] with ability to suck HPs , Worms [not the most anitcipated but hey imagine a mini pet worm like the desolation ones] different type of spider[tooth spider], Salamanders or maybe a snake of some sort.. and even though its supposed to be underground or w/e id say can we have a NEW bird cos the PHX [really a peacock] is colorful and nice looking but doesnt look mean enough and back in days they used canaries to go into caves ..heck why not a canarie too lol... what bout a hawk or vulture/buzzard .... [in recent news and maybe sometime during its time[being gwen] Bald Eagles are supposed to be coming off endangered species list so why not show some luv and put them there..
madman24749
YAY PANTHER!
Me likes this idea
Pls put Black Panther in game!
Me likes this idea
Pls put Black Panther in game!
Puebert
P.A.N.D.A.
I would make a Ranger for a Panda.
Oh, and Polar Bear. BUT NO BRUTAL MAULING! Rawr.
I actually want a Devour for a pet, like Joe.
I would make a Ranger for a Panda.
Oh, and Polar Bear.
BUT NO BRUTAL MAULING! Rawr.I actually want a Devour for a pet, like Joe.
OhCrapLions
"Charm monster" skill. Like Charm Animal but for monsters.
Coran Ironclaw
I want another elite pet type, the "Nightmare Wolf" that will be black with red lines and with red eyes.
PLEEEEEASSEEEEE!!!!
PLEEEEEASSEEEEE!!!!
tenshi_strife
i know monkey
i want a monkey, that would be so awesome, he could fling poo that causes disese *lol j/k* but yea i would love a fox, i had a pet fox irl and they are so cool, and way too smart for their own good *mine kept getting into the fridge, we had to lock it lol*
i want a monkey, that would be so awesome, he could fling poo that causes disese *lol j/k* but yea i would love a fox, i had a pet fox irl and they are so cool, and way too smart for their own good *mine kept getting into the fridge, we had to lock it lol*
jayson
A black and white wolf color variation, a polar bear and perhaps an eagle or falcon or hawk? They could be a lot smaller then the current walking birds and fly low just above the head of the owner while circling. Same hp and attack types though. You see one of the Norn in the pic with a bird like that so why not? The black panther idea is good too. I also would like to see a standard leopard/jaguar skin for those too. Then you also could add in a wolverine type pet.
legion_rat
wolverine (they burrow)
large salamander
Grizzly Bear, if any of you have ever seen a real black bear vs a grizzly there is a huge difference. One facial features, two the sheer size.
Polar Bear (maybe)
Another Elite pet (like spider) Something hard to get to and cool as hell. The phoenix wasnt that great even if it was end of the game. Maybe some sort of velociraptor like lizzard.
~the rat~
large salamander
Grizzly Bear, if any of you have ever seen a real black bear vs a grizzly there is a huge difference. One facial features, two the sheer size.
Polar Bear (maybe)
Another Elite pet (like spider) Something hard to get to and cool as hell. The phoenix wasnt that great even if it was end of the game. Maybe some sort of velociraptor like lizzard.
~the rat~
william1975
Some deer or moose,
pet spider would be cool,
and after seeing Gorem's pet i want a wee dragon too, they live in caves
like the fox idea though and obviously i would love a black panther
pet spider would be cool,
and after seeing Gorem's pet i want a wee dragon too, they live in caves
like the fox idea though and obviously i would love a black panther
Curse You
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P.A.N.D.A.
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But they should add that Pygmy Hippo that was around during the Nightfall Preview event. Hopefully they can get the skin or whatever to work this time.
blue.rellik
I want a baby-wurm as a pet!
Sophitia Leafblade
a pet hedgehog or armadillo! small attacking mammals ftw
but failing that a pet dragon (although that would quickly become highly prized) or a pet Jaguar (reskined Stalker)
but failing that a pet dragon (although that would quickly become highly prized) or a pet Jaguar (reskined Stalker)
Etta
An eagle or falcon. Oh yes! monkey as well, all great games have monkey in them. And a hamster, a talking one, a talking space hamster.
Sidheyuna Aetheris
Ah! A moose or caribou would be great! Can just see 'em headbutting some evil asura bent on world domination, or, like, a frostfire dryder...hate those things. ^ ^
lucifer_uk
Since we're going underground and hopefully fiery areas at some point I'd love to have a tameable Salamander.
jayson
One other thing I would like to see is pet growth continued. Factions was cut out of that for the most part which still puzzles me. My lvl 20 hearty white tiger is still too small imo.
Ayano Mitsu
Monkeys and pandas please! ^^
Dougal Kronik
An Asura.
That would be interesting NPC dialogue if you had a hero Asura and a pet Asura.
That would be interesting NPC dialogue if you had a hero Asura and a pet Asura.
MithranArkanere
Hm... let's see... we know that most of them use similar 'squeletons' I'll add my ideas based on the squeletons I think that there are shared.
.Cat: There are already a lot of cats... but a Panther would be cool... a back panther is just a Leopard or a Jaguar with black fur.
.Dog: They definitely should add a dog using the Wolf's moves... something like a Doberman or a husky, or maybe just more Wolf Skins, like REAL black wolves (black skin) and white wolves.
.Pig: We have only a Warthog... They should add a Wild Boar.
.Bear: A polar bear would be great.
.Flying bird: Golden Eagle, Andean Condor.
.Rat: Beaver. Wound't you want a Beacer to make it biter peple on their knees?
.Lizard: Aligator. We already have a lot of similar cats. An aligator would be jst similar to the crocodile.
- Some kind of snake would be great... I would get one and call it 'Gray Fox'.
- And I want a super-fast, uber-powerfull deadly caiman-turtle!
.Cat: There are already a lot of cats... but a Panther would be cool... a back panther is just a Leopard or a Jaguar with black fur.
.Dog: They definitely should add a dog using the Wolf's moves... something like a Doberman or a husky, or maybe just more Wolf Skins, like REAL black wolves (black skin) and white wolves.
.Pig: We have only a Warthog... They should add a Wild Boar.
.Bear: A polar bear would be great.
.Flying bird: Golden Eagle, Andean Condor.
.Rat: Beaver. Wound't you want a Beacer to make it biter peple on their knees?
.Lizard: Aligator. We already have a lot of similar cats. An aligator would be jst similar to the crocodile.
- Some kind of snake would be great... I would get one and call it 'Gray Fox'.
- And I want a super-fast, uber-powerfull deadly caiman-turtle!
Amon Warrior
More flying pets would be a nice addition.
Snowy owl, from the great Nord vastness.
Bat, from the depths of Tyria.
Small Dragon, protector of the Sylvari.
Snowy owl, from the great Nord vastness.
Bat, from the depths of Tyria.
Small Dragon, protector of the Sylvari.
MithranArkanere
Oh... yes... The first part of GW:EN is under caves!
Wich animal is better suited for caves than a giant cave bat?
The idea of an small dragon would be cool... something like D&D's demi-dragon.
Wich animal is better suited for caves than a giant cave bat?
The idea of an small dragon would be cool... something like D&D's demi-dragon.
creelie
Oh man, Dire Hedgehog =D
Amon Warrior
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The idea of an small dragon would be cool... something like D&D's demi-dragon.
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Cave animals
.Salamander
.Tooth Cave ground beetle
.Daddy-Long-Legs Spider
.Common mole
.Groundhog (they're cute!
) They do burrow in the ground and all...
lucifer_uk
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Oh man, Dire Hedgehog =D
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A Dragon or a Large Lizard type pet would be my choice.
Mr_Cynical
Mole. If I didn't make my enthusiasm clear enough, let me say it again MOLE!!! Me want :P
Saphatorael
I want... a Mountain Goat, found in the areas where the Norn reside.
Phaedra Firesoul
even though there are plenty of cats (and i'm not complaining, i love cats more then anything), being a snowy region, i would love to see a snow leopard.
Master Ketsu
Elite pet this time around should be an ice dragon whelp.
but I like black panther.
And mega /signed for PANDA !
but I like black panther.
And mega /signed for PANDA !
Sidheyuna Aetheris
I think the problem with a Panda pet, and even the Pygmy Hippo, was the response from the animal protection groups out there, like PETA. I don't have a huge knowledge of what all is "protected" in the world, but I know there are some that are more endangered than others...or just cuter, whatever makes people care about their well-being more in real life and in a fictional computer-driven world. And that's something we should keep in mind when trying to brainstorm. ^..^
I like the Mountain Goat idea too, and Salamander's a good possible reskin of the dune lizard model. IF smaller flying pets are something that'd be possible (yeah, I know the Phoenix *technically* flies....it's also really big.) I'd love a Snowy Owl (and yeah, I'd bear with the Harry Potter jokes) and even a Raven or Crow too. Heck, a giant Vulture'd be pretty cool.
Honestly though, I think we're more likely to see new pets that use existing models and whatnot...it's just easier and quicker to program, imo.
I like the Mountain Goat idea too, and Salamander's a good possible reskin of the dune lizard model. IF smaller flying pets are something that'd be possible (yeah, I know the Phoenix *technically* flies....it's also really big.) I'd love a Snowy Owl (and yeah, I'd bear with the Harry Potter jokes) and even a Raven or Crow too. Heck, a giant Vulture'd be pretty cool.
Honestly though, I think we're more likely to see new pets that use existing models and whatnot...it's just easier and quicker to program, imo.
Yichi
I want a lemming. That way I can death nova him and he'll run in and suicide....
Arduin
Anything that flies (really flies, not hovering like the phoenix) like a hawk or something
tyche7
DUDE -- so many good ideas...
Moose
Panda
Beaver
Bunny
Panther
Monkey
Hippo (wasn't that supposed to be in nightfall but taken out)
A talking parrot or tucan
llama
duck
alpaca
goat
chicken
(ok -- given a lot of mine are silly but I like the silly aspect just as much as the cool factor).
Moose
Panda
Beaver
Bunny
Panther
Monkey
Hippo (wasn't that supposed to be in nightfall but taken out)
A talking parrot or tucan
llama
duck
alpaca
goat
chicken
(ok -- given a lot of mine are silly but I like the silly aspect just as much as the cool factor).
tyche7
ooo -- a dragon would be uber sweet.
creelie
@ Sidheyuna, the thing with pandas is that they're very culturally important in China. In theory there is a death penalty for killing one. So, it wouldn't be good marketing to have digital pandas dying on Chinese computer screens.
I don't know what the problem with the pygmy hippo is. Anet changed the color of the Crane's head to make it less like a real whooping crane, so I guess there is a precedent for avoiding the implication that it's ever okay to harm an endangered species. And you can't really change a hippo's color to make it a plausible not-hippo.
I don't know what the problem with the pygmy hippo is. Anet changed the color of the Crane's head to make it less like a real whooping crane, so I guess there is a precedent for avoiding the implication that it's ever okay to harm an endangered species. And you can't really change a hippo's color to make it a plausible not-hippo.
Puebert
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DUDE -- so many good ideas...
Moose Panda Beaver Bunny Panther Monkey Hippo (wasn't that supposed to be in nightfall but taken out) A talking parrot or tucan llama duck alpaca goat chicken (ok -- given a lot of mine are silly but I like the silly aspect just as much as the cool factor). |
Please don't tell me I am the only one that gets it...
ZenRgy
A mole that can grow to be 5 feet tall.
Guardian of the Light
I would like a little dragon for my warrior. So far that's my favorite suggestion but I like a lot of these ideas.
Monkey
Beaver
Bunny (I'd like it monty python style )
Black Panther
Monkey
Beaver
Bunny (I'd like it monty python style
)Black Panther
Master Ketsu
Aww dang I just remembered the reason we have no panda is because it would make the game illegal in china.
So no Panda.
So no Panda.
kiloae
A small dragon like the ones mentioned above would be cool
We need more exotic pets, not just common bugs and rodents lol
We need more exotic pets, not just common bugs and rodents lol