TheKingofSquirrels Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 The Pets update feels a lot like a mod to me. They're purely cosmetic and they are OP, but more importantly, they aren't naturally implemented at all and that's my biggest issue. I really do not like the idea of crafting animals, again, it's a very typical thing you would see in a mod rather than an official game update because it's frankly...kinda cheap. You are not organically introducing them into the world, you are just putting together a recipe of random items that vaguely relate to the lore of that animal. We (presumably) want things like Smallbird and life-cycle mechanics, where it's in the diegesis of the world and it adds to this feeling that you are surviving amongst living fauna. I don't think it would be that hard either: The broodling can be easily amended by putting a timer on the Extra-Adorable Lavae. In in other words, it just grows naturally like a Smallbird. The Vargling could be a great opportunity to give a purpose to the Varg. Seriously, does anyone ever fight those things? Cause there's no reward in doing so. Basically, you kill the Varg and the pup is left orphaned for you to adopt. Ewelet, you could do something similar as the Varg. Or...How about you use this opportunity to introduce Winnie? Just a thought. Glomglom can just be an egg that Glommer drops after you give it enough sugar, specifically taffy. Anyway, those are just some ideas. I feel like a lot of the recent updates just add things, but they never feel natural. The Ewecus still bothers me; add it to the world by giving it a purpose in it other that just existing. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingofSquirrels Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Oh, and if you are worried about wasting assets. When we first saw the Rock Den, we immediately thought it was the spawner for Grass Geckos. There's still no spawner for Grass Geckos, presumably they can go extinct? Or do they spawn magically? Just saying, you got a spawner right there. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiddyGuy Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, TheKingofSquirrels said: They're purely cosmetic No if you feed them a glow berry they also glow like Hutch so I think you meant "mostly" cosmetic. Also I love being able to have a pet I won't lose to almost anything that comes near it, and the quotes and cuteness of it are pretty nice too. Also what is up with people really wanting Winnie in the game? She looks rather bland to me. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingofSquirrels Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Just now, GiddyGuy said: No if you feed them a glow berry they also glow like Hutch so I think you meant "mostly" cosmetic. You know if you eat a Glow Berry, it makes you glow right? That's a lot more practical. 1 minute ago, GiddyGuy said: Also I love being able to have a pet I won't lose to almost anything that comes near it, and the quotes and cuteness of it are pretty nice too. I do to, but it's kinda OP I feel. I want to care for it and have to feed it. I want a challenge. I'm totally fine with it not attacking anything however, Smallbirds are so annoying in that way. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiddyGuy Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, TheKingofSquirrels said: You know if you eat a Glow Berry, it makes you glow right? That's a lot more practical. You also lose sanity when you eat a glow berry, but I get what you're saying. 2 minutes ago, TheKingofSquirrels said: and have to feed it. You can feed it...I just made a statement which said the pets can eat stuff. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingofSquirrels Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, GiddyGuy said: You can feed it...I just made a statement which said the pets can eat stuf Sorry, I meant like I want the animal to have a Hunger bar. So there's a purpose to feeding it. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiddyGuy Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Just now, TheKingofSquirrels said: So there's a purpose to feeding it. Not killing yourself when your friend lets their ewelamb just yell at you loudly for food?... Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingofSquirrels Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 9 minutes ago, GiddyGuy said: Also what is up with people really wanting Winnie in the game? She looks rather bland to me. I agree, she is sort of bland, that's why they never bothered finishing her and instead they changed her to Wigfrid. But she looks like she is design after Little Bo Peep, who lost her sheep...You see where I'm going with this? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinister_Fang Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 1 hour ago, TheKingofSquirrels said: I really do not like the idea of crafting animals, again, it's a very typical thing you would see in a mod rather than an official game update because it's frankly...kinda cheap. This again? Ok, I'll agree that it is a strange way to add in pets, but I believe that this unusual method of getting pets is completely intentional. Because it uses the crafting menu this means that pets skins could be a possibility in the future. Also, don't think of it as crafting them, but using food and an item with a familiar scent to coax them out of their little den. I'd also like to point out that pets aren't 100% implemented yet. There's comments in their code that pretty much says they're unfinished. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowDuelist Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 1 hour ago, GiddyGuy said: Also what is up with people really wanting Winnie in the game? She looks rather bland to me. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingofSquirrels Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just now, Sinister_Fang said: This again? Ok, I'll agree that it is a strange way to add in pets, but I believe that this unusual method of getting pets is completely intentional. Because it uses the crafting menu this means that pets skins could be a possibility in the future. Also, don't think of it as crafting them, but using food and an item with a familiar scent to coax them out of their little den. I'd also like to point out that pets aren't 100% implemented yet. There's comments in their code that pretty much says they're unfinished. I wouldn't say it's unusual, look at any mod ever, but I like that idea of coaxing them out of their den. That's not bad at all. As for Pet Skins...Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh. They are so small. Who cares. And you are right, hopefully updates will help. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingofSquirrels Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, Sinister_Fang said: This again? Ok, I'll agree that it is a strange way to add in pets, but I believe that this unusual method of getting pets is completely intentional. Because it uses the crafting menu this means that pets skins could be a possibility in the future. Also, don't think of it as crafting them, but using food and an item with a familiar scent to coax them out of their little den. I'd also like to point out that pets aren't 100% implemented yet. There's comments in their code that pretty much says they're unfinished. On second thought NO! GOD NO! NO! I just realised that means that we are gonna get dogs with top hats and all kinda stupid stuff. No, just no. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinister_Fang Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just now, TheKingofSquirrels said: As for Pet Skins...Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh. They are so small. Who cares. I'm sure skin collectors would care. Cosmetic options aren't ever a bad thing. I wouldn't mind having a kittykit skin that would match my real cat's fur pattern. Besides, feet and hand slots are even smaller, but we still have skins for them don't we? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinister_Fang Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, TheKingofSquirrels said: On second thought NO! GOD NO! NO! I just realised that means that we are gonna get dogs with top hats and all kinda stupid stuff. No, just no. I highly doubt we'd be getting skins like that. I meant like alternate fur colors and patterns. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingofSquirrels Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 1 minute ago, Sinister_Fang said: I'm sure skin collectors would care. Cosmetic options aren't ever a bad thing. I wouldn't mind having a kittykit skin that would match my real cat's fur pattern. Besides, feet and hand slots are even smaller, but we still have skins for them don't we? And how exciting is it when you get those Striking Gloves? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingofSquirrels Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just now, Sinister_Fang said: I highly doubt we'd be getting skins like that. I meant like alternate fur colors and patterns. I wouldn't be opposed to that. I just don't want this game to turn into Team Fortress 2. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterLasagna Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 7 minutes ago, TheKingofSquirrels said: On second thought NO! GOD NO! NO! I just realised that means that we are gonna get dogs with top hats and all kinda stupid stuff. No, just no. I'm actually all for dogs wearing hats. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiddyGuy Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 8 minutes ago, TheKingofSquirrels said: NO! GOD NO! NO! I just realised that means that we are gonna get dogs with top hats and all kinda stupid stuff. No, just no. 5 minutes ago, Sinister_Fang said: I highly doubt we'd be getting skins like that. I meant like alternate fur colors and patterns. No you're wrong...we should get dapper cats! AMIRITE?! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochilo Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 28 minutes ago, TheKingofSquirrels said: I wouldn't be opposed to that. I just don't want this game to turn into Team Fortress 2. Don't Starve: Global Offensive. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubben16 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 hours ago, TheKingofSquirrels said: There's still no spawner for Grass Geckos, presumably they can go extinct? Or do they spawn magically? Just saying, you got a spawner right there. Grass Tufts can turn into Grass Gekkos. (I might be wrong. If i am, someone please tell me.) Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi01 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 4 hours ago, bubben16 said: Grass Tufts can turn into Grass Gekkos. (I might be wrong. If i am, someone please tell me.) Yeah if you pick grass that you replanted a while ago there's a chance for nearby grass to turn into gekkos. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi01 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 6 hours ago, Sinister_Fang said: This again? Ok, I'll agree that it is a strange way to add in pets, but I believe that this unusual method of getting pets is completely intentional. Because it uses the crafting menu this means that pets skins could be a possibility in the future. Having pets not be craftable would still leave the option to change their skins. Maybe we could use the brush on them the "change their hairstyle" and then select a skin (on second though that thing looks like it would be pretty painful for small animals) or when you use a wardrobe there could be an option for putting skins on your pet etc Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minespatch Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 If the scarecrow can have a clothing changing option, I don't see why the pets can't have updates in the future. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiddyGuy Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 47 minutes ago, minespatch said: If the scarecrow can have a clothing changing option, I don't see why the pets can't have updates in the future. Yes! A way to get rid of my excess top hats! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Artifact Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 ... You know, up till now, I was pretty convinced that the way pets were added right now was mainly for testing purposes - an easy way to get the things now so we can see about their A.I. and animations and stuff, so that eventually, they could all be reassigned to their true purposes elsewhere in the game. But the idea of introducing pet skins seems just a bit too plausible. If that's what this is all about, I'm going to give you Klei guys a very stern disappointed glare. >:( Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/71701-issue-with-pets-and-how-to-fix-it/#findComment-837778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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