Hmmmmmm, aparently they were too "complex" for nightfall, so they were removed. The players that wanted to tame one, were usually fighting that they should be put back in the game.
Now, with the addition of GW:EN there are many "Aggressive Hippopotamus" in the Asuran areas. Which confuses me.
1) Why would they put them in the game if there not gonna be charmable? Almost a taunt at the Hippo fans.
2) Whats up with the prefix "Aggressive" it makes me think that it is indeed a pet, but theres a glitch that wont allow you to capture it yet
and 3) ...MAKE IT A PET AGAIN!
Hippo Pet...
NoXiFy
ensoriki
Were Hungry hungry For Hippos!
Jongo River
As I recall, there was a technical issue that they couldn't/wouldn't fix, but presumably they could limit the required animations to get around it for a critter version, so it got recycled into GW:EN.
But yeah, bit of a bad taste decision, given how many people really wanted the pet version.
But yeah, bit of a bad taste decision, given how many people really wanted the pet version.
NoXiFy
Yea, not even documented on wiki yet that Hippo's are enemies you find in Asuran lands.
CHunterX
"Too complex" was the biggest bullshit excuse I've heard from Areanet.
Redfeather1975
It's because of how much Hippopatomi poop in a day.
Do you really want that much poop all over Tyria?
Seriously, they poop a lot.
Do you really want that much poop all over Tyria?
Seriously, they poop a lot.
I Phoenix I
I think it had to do with the model of the pet not being used for other pets and thus increasing the load times and decreasing the versatility of the model or something.
NoXiFy
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I think it had to do with the model of the pet not being used for other pets and thus increasing the load times and decreasing the versatility of the model or something.
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Theus
Really,the whole removal of the hippo was nothing but bullshit.
Spazzer
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Yea, thats what Gaile said... but than you have the Rainbow Phoenix. That thing must be a bigger file than a silly little Hippo.
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KamikazeChicken
The hippo is a monster in the game... add the damned pet back. 
Croco Clouds
I want hungry hungry hippo! *repeatedly tapping the button*
judgedread33
Where are the aggressive hippo's i have never seen them.
arcady
I thought it was connected to not offending some particular group by having a hippo monster around...
Divinus Stella
Some tribe in the amazon most likely considers hippos as sacred, or some other lame reason like the one that prevents them from having a panda as a pet.
Smile Like Umean It
Are you thinking the Panda? Cause I don't ever remember hearing that about the Hippo.
NoXiFy
Ill screenshot it when I get on, yes they are hippo's. And there obviously isn't anything thats "illegal" about having them in the game because they are an enemy, your SUPPOSED to kill them.
vergerefosh
I wanted a hippo for my dervish, had to make do with a lioness
Traveller
I reckon Gaile saying something about animal rights and endangered species when she told why they took the hippopotamus off.
Which is silly. Think how endangered the Phoenix are in real life. There are NONE!
Which is silly. Think how endangered the Phoenix are in real life. There are NONE!
legion_rat
I think it was more to due with large load times. it was causing the game to crash in testing. Maybe not but i thinks thats what i read. But are the monster versions using skills? Cause I want a pet devourer like joe but they all (cept some in pre i think) have normal skills the give them a proff. If the hippos have skills they arent charmable.
But either way I guess if you want a giant poop machine for a pet
/signed
~the rat~
But either way I guess if you want a giant poop machine for a pet
/signed
~the rat~
MithranArkanere
It was nor removed due to endargenment. The Panda was removed due to that, and the Red crane got wis red crown dye blue.
No, it was 'tecnical issues' so making it a miniature would still be a problem.
No, it was 'tecnical issues' so making it a miniature would still be a problem.
KamikazeChicken
Then don't make it pygmy, it's still smaller than the rainbow phoenix at level 20.