Arunei wrote: »

Dogs and cats aren't killable because ESO is based in the United States, where those animals are pets and NOT game or livestock animals. But all the animals you CAN kill? They are actually hunted irl (the ones that exist irl anyway) for food and other things, or are livestock animals that are raised as food or for leather, milk, and so on. Pigs, goats, squirrels, rabbits, elk, deer, etc are all animals that get hunted or raised as livestock.

You say, "Cats and dogs are pets, so it's only right that they're unkillable." But in this game, you can kill people... what's the logic?
Actually, there's no logic.
I'm not shocked by killing people; in fact, I do it often with my nightblade.
It's an action that requires a certain skill, so it makes sense in a game.
I kill mudcrabs because they give me chitin, but these are animals that have a health line on their heads and, even if weak, they defend themselves in a certain way and attack if attacked.
But killing animals with 1 hp, which mostly don't give anything I already have tons of in my infinite bag, just for the fun of watching them moan and blow up... disgusts me. And I'm annoyed that ZOS encourages it.
In fact, ZOS should provide a toggle so that anyone who wants to can avoid inadvertently killing them, as well as a "prevent attacking innocents" feature.
This game has repeatedly demonstrated its consideration for the rights of minorities.
I am part of a minority, of which I am proud.
The minority of those who have total respect for animals and don't even eat them, obviously.
I regret that the sensibilities of this minority are not protected by ZOS like other minorities worthy of equal respect.

Elvenheart wrote: »

Darn, I always thought you were a vampire. 🧛‍♂️ 😉

I have many faces! There's a tiny bosmer vampire in the mix xD

(It's cute when he bites tall folk by jumping up on their backs).

I still think our nose should sniff out stealth eminies NPC and players at 100% increased range.

I think "Werewolf being treated as dogs" should be more redder(lower). We are Werewolves, wolves, not domesticated dogs that only bark at things. :-D

Thank you for this post of all the knotty puns. I needed a good howl.

moderatelyfatman wrote: »

This will drive regular PvPers away during peak hours as they will have nothing to do if GH is pop-locked.

Oh no, like 12 guys are gonna log out, how will the game survive.

A lot more than that will try Vengeance and actually like it, or at least find it "good enough" for waiting in queue. There are a significant number of players who log into GH because it's the only game in town, not because they love ball groups, proc sets, and one shots.

He's definitely one of my favorite companions.

Even though I know a lot of people are still waiting for a Bosmer, Nord, or Orc, I'm glad they added another Khajiit since Ember doesn't cut it for me. I can't stand her cutesy voice. The "magicky" line drives me crazy. I actually lowered the companion commentary on a character because of her.

Zerith, on the other hand, is a great Khajiit companion with interesting lore. I hope more great companions are coming soon.

And where would player characters be able to gather cooking ingredients like red meat, poultry and game from? Should it grow on trees?

While the critters aren't real, I understand what you are getting at. I hate arriving in town and seeing just about every NPC lying on the ground and no other NPCs even notice. At least in Skyrim the NPCs and guards would react to a death even if you were in stealth mode.

I think the challenge to kill 1,000 "foes" should be taken literally, foes attack you so you can kill them. Killing something that isn't aggro'd shouldn't count. Edit: I think ZOS should increase the number of zones where foes can be killed.


Now, if there's a killer rabbit in the game, he had it coming.

I love that critters count for these challenges, this is super helpful (especially as delves/dungeons didn't count)
It was hilarious to mark critters with a Restoration staff skill so other players could more easily notice them (of course only after I was done with the challenge personally), and see how some players were confused by the glow



What makes me sad: cities full of dead innocent NPCs But I absolutely don't want this option to be taken away from other players. Many options to get the task done are good for gameplay variety

Silaf wrote: »

Rishikesa108 wrote: »

1,000 kills for the seasonal challenge in three designated areas. In dungeons/delves, mobs don't count, but in the overland, all you need to do is kill a harmless little animal with a light attack (they have 1 hp) to boost your score.
Does that seem fair to you?
I obviously refrain from this senseless hunt for squirrels, deer, or the cute little Nixads, but I'm outraged by the obscene spectacle of thousands of players mercilessly crushing everything that moves. It disgusts me.
But what was the need for that?
This game often stands out for protecting certain minorities, and I'm pleased. Why not protect the sensibilities of those who oppose the killing of innocent little animals?
What demonstration of skill or strength is firing a light attack at a hare or a heron?
I hope ZOS reconsiders, and along with the promised fix to the zone dungeons/delves, that ZOS does not continue to encourage this needless slaughter.

On the other hand i'm kind of disappointed by the absence of satisfactory blood splatter. I'm enjoying the penguins little squeeks and the fact they run away but the gore element leve a lot to be desired.

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Use the macabre vintage set.