The Bravil Retriever is cute, but...

Merina

...where are its TEETH? or TONGUE?

Syldras

Well, it's from Bravil. The water there never looked particularly healthy...

newtinmpls

Hmmm.... if it's that old, the fur should be greyer

Syldras

newtinmpls wrote: »

Hmmm.... if it's that old, the fur should be greyer

Old dogs lose their tongue? Please don't tell me that also happens to people.

Lugaldu

Syldras wrote: »

Old dogs lose their tongue? Please don't tell me that also happens to people.

Have you never noticed all the old people with no tongues on the street?

Syldras

Lugaldu wrote: »

Syldras wrote: »

Old dogs lose their tongue? Please don't tell me that also happens to people.

Have you never noticed all the old people with no tongues on the street?

I rarely leave my tower, to be honest. Especially since there are so many n'wah with unsettling animals outside. Sadrith Mora's harbour looks just like a zoo. I can see it from my window. And if I now imagine that all those animals have no tongue, and their owners neither... It's probably better to stay inside.

Lugaldu

Syldras wrote: »

I rarely leave my tower, to be honest. Especially since there are so many n'wah with unsettling animals outside. Sadrith Mora's harbour looks just like a zoo. I can see it from my window. And if I now imagine that all those animals have no tongue, and their owners neither... It's probably better to stay inside.

Oh, don't worry, you can leave your tower. They may all be disturbingly colored and shiny, but if they don't have tongues then they're also less... talkative.

Syldras

Lugaldu wrote: »

Oh, don't worry, you can leave your tower. They may all be disturbingly colored and shiny, but if they don't have tongues then they're also less... talkative.

They might not be able to talk, but are you sure those colours don't mean they're poisonous? Maybe I should send a servant first?

Lugaldu

Syldras wrote: »

They might not be able to talk, but are you sure those colours don't mean they're poisonous? Maybe I should send a servant first?

This is an excellent idea, but just think of the costs if it turns out they're really toxic! But maybe we can take some samples and then work on the appropriate antidotes.

Syldras

Lugaldu wrote: »

This is an excellent idea, but just think of the costs if it turns out they're really toxic!

Well, I'd just... buy a new servant then?

Lugaldu

Syldras wrote: »

Well, I'd just... buy a new servant then?

But that's exactly what's going to drive you into bankruptcy, considering how often you have to test it out! Therefore the "testers" need to be better prepared.

Nairinhe

Lugaldu wrote: »

Syldras wrote: »

Well, I'd just... buy a new servant then?

But that's exactly what's going to drive you into bankruptcy, considering how often you have to test it out! Therefore the "testers" need to be better prepared.

Heroes in Tamriel are a dime a dozen and are quite used to checking out skeevers in you basement and similar tasks. Just for a handful of pebbles from your backyard and wearing a quest marker over your head for a bit.

bluebird

Oof that is nightmare fuel...
That flat red textureless bottom 'jaw' makes the dog look like some evil plastic animatronic dog-puppet.
I can't be the only one weirded out by that creepy fake mouth, right?

Lugaldu

Nairinhe wrote: »

Heroes in Tamriel are a dime a dozen and are quite used to checking out skeevers in you basement and similar tasks. Just for a handful of pebbles from your backyard and wearing a quest marker over your head for a bit.

They are, but would they like to play the guinea pig for antidotes, for example? To protect us at last from all those evil creatues without tongues?

Nairinhe

Lugaldu wrote: »

Nairinhe wrote: »

Heroes in Tamriel are a dime a dozen and are quite used to checking out skeevers in you basement and similar tasks. Just for a handful of pebbles from your backyard and wearing a quest marker over your head for a bit.

They are, but would they like to play the guinea pig for antidotes, for example? To protect us at last from all those evil creatues without tongues?

Yeah, definitely, as long as you call that "a quest"

Syldras

Nairinhe wrote: »

Yeah, definitely, as long as you call that "a quest"

Indeed, it's so easy nowadays. And if we can't find an adventurer, we could maybe just ask the Hlaalu? There's always one who'd sell his own mother for 5 gold.

NotaDaedraWorshipper

Syldras wrote: »

Nairinhe wrote: »

Yeah, definitely, as long as you call that "a quest"

Indeed, it's so easy nowadays. And if we can't find an adventurer, we could maybe just ask the Hlaalu? There's always one who'd sell his own mother for 5 gold.

Excuse me, but neither I nor any other good standing Hlaalu would ever sell their mother for that! I'm willing to discuss one of the servants though, or for bit more, my good for nothing cousin.

Syldras

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

Excuse me, but neither I nor any other good standing Hlaalu would ever sell their mother for that! I'm willing to discuss one of the servants though, or for bit more, my good for nothing cousin.

Not sure if it really helps to advertise something you'd wish to sell as "good for nothing"...

NotaDaedraWorshipper

Syldras wrote: »

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

Excuse me, but neither I nor any other good standing Hlaalu would ever sell their mother for that! I'm willing to discuss one of the servants though, or for bit more, my good for nothing cousin.

Not sure if it really helps to advertise something you'd wish to sell as "good for nothing"...

He's good for nothing to me and the family, but I'm sure he'll be an exceptional test- ahem, guest.

Syldras

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

Syldras wrote: »

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

Excuse me, but neither I nor any other good standing Hlaalu would ever sell their mother for that! I'm willing to discuss one of the servants though, or for bit more, my good for nothing cousin.

Not sure if it really helps to advertise something you'd wish to sell as "good for nothing"...

He's good for nothing to me and the family, but I'm sure he'll be an exceptional test- ahem, guest.

Hey @Lugaldu , sera, what do you think is a good price for a worthless Hlaalu?

Lugaldu

Syldras wrote: »

Hey @Lugaldu , sera, what do you think is a good price for a worthless Hlaalu?

Oh, we should teach him first that he is useful! That will add immensely to the value.

coop500

What even IS this thread OMG.

On the topic of the dog, I agree I can't STAND the numerous dog pets that have this horrid issue, it's uncomfortable to look at. Even if it just had a few teeth, it'd help.

Syldras

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

He's good for nothing to me and the family, but I'm sure he'll be an exceptional test- ahem, guest.

I'm sorry, I've been away for a while; I had very, very important affairs. You probably know that. So... he's worth more than 5 gold, you said... How about... 6?

coop500 wrote: »

What even IS this thread OMG.

It's Great House Telvanni trying to find a cure for the horrifying disease that makes dogs' and n'wah's tongue and teeth fall off. If no one shows any gratitude for that, I can as well get back to more important matters than n'wah and their n'wah pets. Like ordering my servant to brew me another pot of tea. Or my hobbyist Vvardvark kennel (at least they've got tongues!).

Merina

coop500 wrote: »

What even IS this thread OMG..

I have no idea anymore. Like a parent watching its child grow up, I have to accept that it's taken on a life of its own

Lugaldu

Merina wrote: »

I have no idea anymore. Like a parent watching its child grow up, I have to accept that it's taken on a life of its own

But you can be a proud parent because it's going to be outstanding. We will reveal all mysteries and besides...

Syldras wrote: »

find a cure for the horrifying disease that makes dogs' and n'wah's tongue and teeth fall off.

Syldras

(On a more serious note, that dog, for whatever reason, never had a tongue or teeth:
https://eso.mmo-fashion.com/bravil-retriever/
So it's not a new bug or something.
I find it extremely uncanny and would agree that it might be a good idea for ZOS to fix that).

Vehlir

Syldras wrote: »

(On a more serious note, that dog, for whatever reason, never had a tongue or teeth:
https://eso.mmo-fashion.com/bravil-retriever/
So it's not a new bug or something.
I find it extremely uncanny and would agree that it might be a good idea for ZOS to fix that).

Yeah same! There has been events where they have gone back and touched up old content in the form of locations & NPC's but I'm not sure if they ever have done so for Pets/Mounts before.

Anyone aware if they have ever done that?

NotaDaedraWorshipper

Syldras wrote: »

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

He's good for nothing to me and the family, but I'm sure he'll be an exceptional test- ahem, guest.

I'm sorry, I've been away for a while; I had very, very important affairs. You probably know that. So... he's worth more than 5 gold, you said... How about... 6?

Of course. This is just a minor trade, so important business always comes first. As my dear mother says: "Business comes first, and family is business". She mostly uses it as a threat, like to my cousin. So if you would increase that to 11, I can be generous and send a servant along with him.

Vehlir wrote: »

Syldras wrote: »

(On a more serious note, that dog, for whatever reason, never had a tongue or teeth:
https://eso.mmo-fashion.com/bravil-retriever/
So it's not a new bug or something.
I find it extremely uncanny and would agree that it might be a good idea for ZOS to fix that).

Yeah same! There has been events where they have gone back and touched up old content in the form of locations & NPC's but I'm not sure if they ever have done so for Pets/Mounts before.

Anyone aware if they have ever done that?

And to be a bit more serious aswell. No. Because of complaints to changes they have done before, ZoS doesn't make changes to things that have gone live, unless they cause issues.
The dog is an old pet, and many old pets and mounts have some..oddities. I mean, just look at the damn horses.

SickleCider

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

Syldras wrote: »

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

He's good for nothing to me and the family, but I'm sure he'll be an exceptional test- ahem, guest.

I'm sorry, I've been away for a while; I had very, very important affairs. You probably know that. So... he's worth more than 5 gold, you said... How about... 6?

Of course. This is just a minor trade, so important business always comes first. As my dear mother says: "Business comes first, and family is business". She mostly uses it as a threat, like to my cousin. So if you would increase that to 11, I can be generous and send a servant along with him.

Vehlir wrote: »

Syldras wrote: »

(On a more serious note, that dog, for whatever reason, never had a tongue or teeth:
https://eso.mmo-fashion.com/bravil-retriever/
So it's not a new bug or something.
I find it extremely uncanny and would agree that it might be a good idea for ZOS to fix that).

Yeah same! There has been events where they have gone back and touched up old content in the form of locations & NPC's but I'm not sure if they ever have done so for Pets/Mounts before.

Anyone aware if they have ever done that?

And to be a bit more serious aswell. No. Because of complaints to changes they have done before, ZoS doesn't make changes to things that have gone live, unless they cause issues.
The dog is an old pet, and many old pets and mounts have some..oddities. I mean, just look at the damn horses.

God, the horses. Yes, yes, the anatomy is some non-Euclidean geometry, we all know, but no one talks about the horrifying Lisa Frank eyes the original horses had.

Lugaldu

Uh, the horses ... I feel sick every time I see them. Remind me of some grotesque historical paintings.

Nairinhe

Lugaldu wrote: »

Uh, the horses ... I feel sick every time I see them. Remind me of some grotesque historical paintings.

You made it sound cool