Do we have an ETA on when pets will be brought in? If I remember correctly I thought it was planned to be part of the game at launch. Was kinda disappointed to see they weren't available yet.
Pets?
@dm-ir0nb34r It was originally planned as part of the first content update which was set for roughly 3 months post launch, but pets and ship captaincy have been put on the back burner for the time being in favor of content related to the core gameplay loop.
@doomed-panda I suppose I can't be too upset since they have to prioritize some things over others due to player feedback. Thank you!
@dm-ir0nb34r said in Pets?:
@doomed-panda I suppose I can't be too upset since they have to prioritize some things over others due to player feedback. Thank you!
No problem! Personally, I wish they would keep working on pets while they work on other things, since I have to imagine there was some work done already, and it can't be too complex of an endeavor (relative to other features). It would be poor optics though, with relatively little content and then microtransactions right out the gate.
@doomed-panda I personally do not mind microtransactions as a whole. But the word itself has gained widespread resentment over many companies doing them the wrong way. In this context, buying something that is purely cosmetic (without any gambling mechanic) allows me to enhance my personal experience without ruining anyone else's. This in turn allows me to provide further post launch support to a game I enjoy.
Sadly, the cost of creating a game and supporting it post launch is really expensive. So for smaller development teams like Rare doing passion projects like this, I do not mind microtransactions at all.
Sorry for the rant lol
Microtransactions are coming no matter what.
Would rather a pet rarity system, with variety, that can be bought with in-game gold, with the more rare ones being buyable too ( a skeleton dog with ghostly afterglow, or a shiny hued parrot )
This will please players that want a gold sink and have time to play, vs. the more relaxed players who would like something in the shop.
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