[Suggestion] Make pets like monkeys worth while?

Lets not introduce advantage based mechanics that are hidden behind a paywall. Why do you or anyone with money spent in this game get a little AI thief to steal for them and given the ability to cripple ships?

Cosmetics only, no pay to win mechanics.

@red-zero1987 said in [Suggestion] Make pets like monkeys worth while?:

I bought a Capuchin, I like him so don't get me wrong but could you guys possibly make it worth while to buy one? I've noticed you can shoot them out of cannons so would it be possible to give them the ability to loot a small amount of supplies from an enemy ship after cannoning them onto it? (I know this one is a long shot probably not going to happen) or give them the ability to drop the anchor if fired directly at the anchor?

Not going to happen. The pets then become 'pay to win' mechanics which Rare don't want and is unfair on those who cannot afford or cannot buy a pet.

@nabberwar That's why I said in Parenthesis the dropping of the anchor isn't going to happen... but allowing them to loot a small amount of supplies wouldn't be a bad idea it doesn't cripple a ship to do that.

@withmyapologies players wouldn't have to use real money to buy pets if the ancient skeleton would appear more in the world giving players a chances to get ancient coins without out paying real money so therefore it wouldn't be pay to win.

@red-zero1987

@nabberwar That's why I said in Parenthesis the dropping of the anchor isn't going to happen... but allowing them to loot a small amount of supplies wouldn't be a bad idea it doesn't cripple a ship to do that.

It still remains a bad idea, because now my supplies is at risk of being stolen by a tool behind a pay wall. It still remains as a game-play advantage that someone can pay for. That is by definition pay to win.

Now who is to say it doesn't cripple a ship, what if I am low on supplies? on a few planks and the monkey steals the last ones? Regardless of how minor it is, it still gives the person who spent money against those who didn't spend money. Ancient skeletons drop pennies compared to what is needed for buying these animals, meanwhile someone who drops money on it gets it sooner.

How is this any different than what EA did with Star Wars Battlefront 2?

@nabberwar If they hit you with a barrel ball you are still going to loose supplies.

@red-zero1987
That isn't how a barrel ball works, it doesn't drain supply, it only stops access to it. Also, barrel balls aren't hidden behind a pay wall now are they?

@ultmateragnarok Thats why they limit what supplies can be taken and the amount. also limit the amount of times you can fire the monkey out of the cannon per time span.

@nabberwar said in [Suggestion] Make pets like monkeys worth while?:

@red-zero1987

@nabberwar That's why I said in Parenthesis the dropping of the anchor isn't going to happen... but allowing them to loot a small amount of supplies wouldn't be a bad idea it doesn't cripple a ship to do that.

It still remains a bad idea, because now my supplies is at risk of being stolen by a tool behind a pay wall. It still remains as a game-play advantage that someone can pay for. That is by definition pay to win.

Now who is to say it doesn't cripple a ship, what if I am low on supplies? on a few planks and the monkey steals the last ones? Regardless of how minor it is, it still gives the person who spent money against those who didn't spend money. Ancient skeletons drop pennies compared to what is needed for buying these animals, meanwhile someone who drops money on it gets it sooner.

How is this any different than what EA did with Star Wars Battlefront 2?

So you've resorted to calling people names now?

@red-zero1987

So you've resorted to calling people names now?

Where in that entire reply did I resort to name calling? Specifically, what word because I don't see it. I feel like you are pulling my leg.

@nabberwar calling people "tools".....

@red-zero1987
Jesus dude, re-read that sentence.

It still remains a bad idea, because now my supplies is at risk of being stolen by a tool behind a pay wall.

In this sentence, the monkey is the tool that is stealing the supplies. The monkey is hidden behind the pay wall, not you.

@red-zero1987 said in [Suggestion] Make pets like monkeys worth while?:

@ultmateragnarok Thats why they limit what supplies can be taken and the amount. also limit the amount of times you can fire the monkey out of the cannon per time span.

What if I only have one plank left and your monkey steals it? Or one rare fish?
What if I want to fire my monkey 100 times per session? why should I be denied that privilege when I've paid IRL money to obtain said monkey?

Although it sounds like a fun idea, this suggestion has too many different connotations and complications and is not worth the discussion when Rare have already said that Emporium items will be cosmetic only which is fair to everyone.

@withmyapologies I was merely putting the suggestion out there for Rare to decide what they wanted to do with it. I understand your concerns that would be something that Rare would have to work out so it was fair to everyone and I thank you for being civil about it, but apparently other people seem to get butthurt and feel the need to jump on the post to be toxic just because they don't agree with with the idea.

Everyone who disagrees with me is toxic. Forums are for only liking ideas, no room for disagreement. That negative energy is unpleasant.

@nabberwar said in [Suggestion] Make pets like monkeys worth while?:

Everyone who disagrees with me is toxic. Forums are for only liking ideas, no room for disagreement. That negative energy is unpleasant.

This is what I'm talking about.. it's perfectly fine to disagree but at least be civil about it in which you are not...

no that would give the people who buys pets an advantage

@jollyolsteamed I understand that and it was just a suggestion that I think Rare could find a way to make fair they do a good job with that.

@red-zero1987 they wont as they stated in the update news it would only be possible to do this if it was an item that could be bought with coins or doubloons

@jollyolsteamed who knows maybe they will make pets available for coins or doubloons, these are all good ideas it's just a matter of what Rare wants to do.

@t-degennaro3106 That would be entertaining, we can throw puke at each other so why not have monkeys throwing feces at players that's a great idea!

@facehuggybear That would be funny, it would confuse the enemy crew to have the monkey running a cross their deck screaming after you fired it.

@facehuggybear That would be awesome lol

@red-zero1987 Your idea is terrible. Plain and simple. Pets shouldn't and won't have anymore power than your hat or jacket or hook. They are simply cosmetics that can be interacted with and nothing more. Sorry to burst your bubble but this game is not Pay2Win.

@captain-coel Never said it was pay to win and I'm not asking for that, it was just a simple suggestion for Rare to use if they wanted to. i think that the pets could be utilized alot more than they are thats all and I think Rare could find a way to make it fair for everyone they've been good at doing that so far.

@red-zero1987 your idea is pay2win, you dont seem to get that.

According to your logic I sound be able to fire my boots at a boat and have them bring back supplies. See how ridiculous that sounds? Cosmetics shouldn't be able to help you.

@captain-coel said in [Suggestion] Make pets like monkeys worth while?:

@red-zero1987 your idea is pay2win, you dont seem to get that.

According to your logic I sound be able to fire my boots at a boat and have them bring back supplies. See how ridiculous that sounds? Cosmetics shouldn't be able to help you.

I dont think you seem to get it.. you ARE able to fire pets out of cannons why would they do that if they didn't some thing in store for them? So you are telling me cosmetics should do nothing but if you purchase a sword with a different skin its still works the same as a basic but it's just cosmetic hhmmm right so in your logic it shouldn't do anything. Right now they are cosmetic but that could change in the future and maybe Rare will change how the are acquired.

@red-zero1987 it's purely for fun, kid of like changing tour look. And they are behind a paywall which makes its P2W. This game having anything p2w is terrible, like your idea. If you want to fire something out of your boat to go get supplies from a different boat, might I suggest using yourself or a crewmate?