Just because you want or don't want something doesn't mean all players do.

For example none of the items you mentioned appeal to me, but some of the currently available ones have done.

I'm not against more choices, I am not sure what breeds of dog the TES series has which are lore friendly, but yeah just because they're things you want it doesn't mean we all do.

Turelus wrote: »

Just because you want or don't want something doesn't mean all players do.

For example none of the items you mentioned appeal to me, but some of the currently available ones have done.

I'm not against more choices, I am not sure what breeds of dog the TES series has which are lore friendly, but yeah just because they're things you want it doesn't mean we all do.

I'm sorry I offended you and didn't mean for them to take away your goats or what have you in place of my wants. I see you mentioned twice that all players don't want what I'd like to see so obviously I touched a nerve. I honestly don't see alot of pigs roaming behind people or goats for that matter. As a paying customer of ESO for 3 years it would be nice to have some more variety and not just a recolored pig or some other critter that an adventurer wouldn't have tagging along with them. If that's what you want, fine, but add more types for everyone.

For something I thought would be a light hearted thread for more animal additions for the adventuring type has obviously upset the first person to reply and an "ambassador" at that. . No wonder I try not to post of these forums much.

Zardayne wrote: »

Turelus wrote: »

Just because you want or don't want something doesn't mean all players do.

For example none of the items you mentioned appeal to me, but some of the currently available ones have done.

I'm not against more choices, I am not sure what breeds of dog the TES series has which are lore friendly, but yeah just because they're things you want it doesn't mean we all do.

I'm sorry I offended you and didn't mean for them to take away your goats or what have you in place of my wants. I see you mentioned twice that all players don't want what I'd like to see so obviously I touched a nerve. I honestly don't see alot of pigs roaming behind people or goats for that matter. As a paying customer of ESO for 3 years it would be nice to have some more variety and not just a recolored pig or some other critter that an adventurer wouldn't have tagging along with them. If that's what you want, fine, but add more types for everyone.

For something I thought would be a light hearted thread for more animal additions for the adventuring type has obviously upset the first person to reply and an "ambassador" at that. . No wonder I try not to post of these forums much.

You read @Turelus post in the wrong tone then. He wasn't trying to waggle his finger or sound obnoxious, just basically pointing out that everyone likes different things and that not everyone will be happy with the current selection

Personally, I'm pretty much indifferent to the issue since I don't use any of these, but I'm all for having more options for other people as long as they're at least semi lore friendly

While off-topic in the pet department, they really need to give us an echatere mount.

Well then what examples would you like to see added op? I would love to see spriggan saplings! Also a torchbug pet was datamined that i really want. And a monkey was also datamined. Not the stupid pc beta monkey.

I love my goats and pig.
But they do try to add animals that would appeal to different tastes. For a while there was a "haj mota" turtle in the store that was extremely cool-looking. It was this one: https://eso.mmo-fashion.com/haj-mota-hatchling/
And I've seen other cool stuff before, too. A hawk would be really neat.

Stovahkiin wrote: »

You read Turelus post in the wrong tone then. He wasn't trying to waggle his finger or sound obnoxious.

@Stovahkiin You tags, I posts. Also to be fair I was being a little obnoxious.

Zardayne wrote: »

Then he too read into mine and took it in the wrong tone.

Very likely, but here's why.

Zardayne wrote: »

Why won't Zenimax put the more desirable animals in the store? Since the store began we get lesser animals like goats and other non "cool" ones. Where are the hawks, wolves, owls, and perhaps tougher dog breeds like a German shepard or Doberman. I mean these types would sell. With morrowwind we got that flying reptile so I know they can handle a simple hawk. Anyone else wish they would quit fooling around with pigs and goats and get to stuff players would actually want?

Those lines are all coming off my likes are better than you likes, I mean you outright write that the current selection is non cool.
You point to pigs and goats as non cool pets but ignore the Dwemer constructs, big cats, Daedra and other more intimidating pet options. I mean we also basically already have Drizzt's companion of choice in the game as you bought him up.

Zardayne wrote: »

Some of my coworkers who play the game are always like man why'd they add a pig or other animal. We cann't understand why they leave out the most basic of hunting type creatures. I get it, some folks like those and that's perfectly fine but it would be nice to see some more "adventuring" animals.

So why not just make a thread saying this to start with, rather than telling everyone that things are non cool and that ZOS needs to stop fooling around with stuff players apparently don't want (yet seem very happy buying and using).

Zardayne wrote: »

I'm sorry I offended you and didn't mean for them to take away your goats or what have you in place of my wants.

Not offended in any way, just trying to state that your perceptions of what's desirable and cool don't account for everyone.

Zardayne wrote: »

I see you mentioned twice that all players don't want what I'd like to see so obviously I touched a nerve.

No nerves touched, just bad posting habits on my part. I actually realised I had repeated myself on submission but couldn't be bothered to edit.

Zardayne wrote: »

As a paying customer of ESO for 3 years it would be nice to have some more variety and not just a recolored pig or some other critter that an adventurer wouldn't have tagging along with them. If that's what you want, fine, but add more types for everyone.

I am fine with new types and variety, but with that comes the cost of dev time that the rest of the forums would be screaming is being wasted on stupid new pets for "ZO$".
They've been good at adding new pet variants however they tend to try and release things themed, meaning the pets you're after may be held back for a more Bosmer themed release.
Also what's to say that an adventurer wouldn't have any of these with them?

Zardayne wrote: »

For something I thought would be a light hearted thread for more animal additions for the adventuring type

If you wanted a light hearted thread try not to come in an start telling people things are not cool and that ZOS is fooling around because it comes off badly.

Zardayne wrote: »

has obviously upset the first person to reply and an "ambassador" at that.

Not upset at all, just disagree with your statement and voiced an opinion which my status as ambassador doesn't stop me from doing, it's just a recognition of being helpful in the community.

Zardayne wrote: »

No wonder I try not to post of these forums much.

I would come to the forums and post more.
The forums are a great place and although there are opinionated people who will debate you it can be refreshing to have a good back and forth at times, then on top of that you have the amazing things one can learn about the games on the forums.

Turelus wrote: »

Stovahkiin wrote: »

You read Turelus post in the wrong tone then. He wasn't trying to waggle his finger or sound obnoxious.

@Stovahkiin You tags, I posts. Also to be fair I was being a little obnoxious.

Zardayne wrote: »

Then he too read into mine and took it in the wrong tone.

Very likely, but here's why.

Zardayne wrote: »

Why won't Zenimax put the more desirable animals in the store? Since the store began we get lesser animals like goats and other non "cool" ones. Where are the hawks, wolves, owls, and perhaps tougher dog breeds like a German shepard or Doberman. I mean these types would sell. With morrowwind we got that flying reptile so I know they can handle a simple hawk. Anyone else wish they would quit fooling around with pigs and goats and get to stuff players would actually want?

Those lines are all coming off my likes are better than you likes, I mean you outright write that the current selection is non cool.
You point to pigs and goats as non cool pets but ignore the Dwemer constructs, big cats, Daedra and other more intimidating pet options. I mean we also basically already have Drizzt's companion of choice in the game as you bought him up.

Zardayne wrote: »

Some of my coworkers who play the game are always like man why'd they add a pig or other animal. We cann't understand why they leave out the most basic of hunting type creatures. I get it, some folks like those and that's perfectly fine but it would be nice to see some more "adventuring" animals.

So why not just make a thread saying this to start with, rather than telling everyone that things are non cool and that ZOS needs to stop fooling around with stuff players apparently don't want (yet seem very happy buying and using).

Zardayne wrote: »

I'm sorry I offended you and didn't mean for them to take away your goats or what have you in place of my wants.

Not offended in any way, just trying to state that your perceptions of what's desirable and cool don't account for everyone.

Zardayne wrote: »

I see you mentioned twice that all players don't want what I'd like to see so obviously I touched a nerve.

No nerves touched, just bad posting habits on my part. I actually realised I had repeated myself on submission but couldn't be bothered to edit.

Zardayne wrote: »

As a paying customer of ESO for 3 years it would be nice to have some more variety and not just a recolored pig or some other critter that an adventurer wouldn't have tagging along with them. If that's what you want, fine, but add more types for everyone.

I am fine with new types and variety, but with that comes the cost of dev time that the rest of the forums would be screaming is being wasted on stupid new pets for "ZO$".
They've been good at adding new pet variants however they tend to try and release things themed, meaning the pets you're after may be held back for a more Bosmer themed release.
Also what's to say that an adventurer wouldn't have any of these with them?

Zardayne wrote: »

For something I thought would be a light hearted thread for more animal additions for the adventuring type

If you wanted a light hearted thread try not to come in an start telling people things are not cool and that ZOS is fooling around because it comes off badly.

Zardayne wrote: »

has obviously upset the first person to reply and an "ambassador" at that.

Not upset at all, just disagree with your statement and voiced an opinion which my status as ambassador doesn't stop me from doing, it's just a recognition of being helpful in the community.

Zardayne wrote: »

No wonder I try not to post of these forums much.

I would come to the forums and post more.
The forums are a great place and although there are opinionated people who will debate you it can be refreshing to have a good back and forth at times, then on top of that you have the amazing things one can learn about the games on the forums.

I'm not going to hit all of your responses line for line but I will say if you notice I initially put "cool" in quotes to emphasis that in a fantasy game nor any game for that matter goats and pigs aren't generally the most requested adventuring companions. Not saying they shouldn't have them..as I know there are some people who like them, but if they are going to take the time and resources to add farm animals to the store why wouldn't you (Zenimax) add "more desirable" animals as well. I would think you'd agree they could easily sell more predatory animals than a farm animal. There's a lot of ranger type characters out there and those items would sell, easily. I'm also not talking about the spider construct or the imps I'm mainly talking about animals and if they are going to add a pig, why not a wolf, or bird. I'm not a Drizzt fan really but yes they added a black senche like his Gwenewere (sp?) but that's really been the only large animal I can remember (I think they offered a white one at some point). When i saw the bear cub (before I knew of the warden bear) I was like you got to be kidding me..how about a larger bear. I had hoped at least one of the animals I wanted would have finally been released with the last nature themed release but unfortunately that wasn't so.

As far as my initial posting being lighthearted, hell I figured throwing a post up about adding animals to the store on my break was pretty harmless and I figured (since I have coworkers and friends who would like the same) I'd just have some folks go yea I'd like a hawk too so I can switch out my pig or goat. No biggie. Boy was I wrong. I never thought my every sentence would be dissected over the want for more animals that are traditionally viewed as a little more "cool" than farm animals. With that said I've already wasted too much time on something so trivial. Sorry if I attacked something you deemed "cool" and I honestly didn't mean to open this up sounding like my likes are better than yours because at my age, I honestly don't care one way or the other. I'm just a paying customer trying to voice my opinion of what I'd like to see. I'm done.

Danikat wrote: »

Just because someone disagreed with you does not mean they're upset or angry or having a go at you. It's simply a different opinion.

Also I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet but some people really like those "boring" pets. For example before the goats were released some people had an on-going campaign to persuade ZOS to release them, including making their own music video to promote the idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVvg3Y1QkWg

Asking for tougher dog breeds also seems odd when the one currently in the crown store is a bear-dog. That's exactly what it sounds like - it's a dog bred and trained to fight bears. In terms of toughness I'd say that's a step up from a sheepdog.

First off I can take a disagreement. No problem there. What I don't like is someone reiterating things in the same post like they're talking to a child. A person only has to say it once for me to catch their drift. I'm fine with us agreeing to disagree. Unfortunatly in posts, like texts, people can read more into them that in normal conversation would never be the case. That's what I feel happened to both of us above.

Hey I'm fine with people liking whatever pets they want to like. Everyone has their own version of "cool" and some are pretty adamant about their choice.You're a paying a customer like I am so if someone want's to run around with poodle I could care less. As a more RP'd old school player I like to keep myself immersed in the world and I could do that better if I had a selection of animals that fit my characters theme.

I'm all for more variety of pets and a hawk (or other bird of prey) would be perfect for one of my characters, but complaining about the pets we've already got and declaring that no one wants them isn't a great way to make your case.

A friend of mine purchased the bear dog. He said it was so annoying he shelved it. He said he's constantly digging and barking driving him nuts. I figured I'd pass on that one even though I almost got it at one point. Not only that but he's more of a bear cub dog.

More pets would be awesome.

Also: My stamplar has her psijic domino pig follow her around. She talks to it. Its name is 'Adventure Pig'.

Not many pets look as tough as my goat when his eyes glow red. I think that one was retired from the store though.

But sure more variety in pets would be welcome by me - for direct purchase in the store of course.

Zardayne wrote: »

A friend of mine purchased the bear dog. He said it was so annoying he shelved it. He said he's constantly digging and barking driving him nuts. I figured I'd pass on that one even though I almost got it at one point. Not only that but he's more of a bear cub dog.

Just wanted to mention that the dog doesn't bark any more (thank goodness). It was annoying so many people that they ended up taking away the constant barking sounds. I did the exact same thing your friend did until they stopped the barking. It still digs, though, but that's much less annoying.

I want one of those bluish Scuttlers you see in cold harbor.

Zardayne wrote: »

That's good to know about the bear dog's barking being eliminated. It might be worth purchasing then.

Speaking of goats, man I was reading some dumb article before heading to bed tonight about animals attacking and I ran into this picture and I started cracking up. I just had to share. Now I know why you guys are into the goat..pretty vicious..

nah, he's just playing.