Question for the devs regarding pets

Daniel777 · 27th July 2010, 18:57

Will it ever be possible to have 2 pets? For example, a horse and a bear so you can be mounted and have the bear attack?

bmobley2009 · 27th July 2010, 19:20

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Originally Posted by Daniel777

Will it ever be possible to have 2 pets? For example, a horse and a bear so you can be mounted and have the bear attack?

That seems a little OP, OP

**Sebastian Persson** · 27th July 2010, 19:23

This is indeed planned for the future, but the current approach is to wait for the engine-patch from Epic that will make it possible for ai to, guess what, USE PATHFINDING.
Then see how that works out and make it work good with 1 pet and then add control-points similar to what UO had.

Archaegeo · 27th July 2010, 19:29

Its not overpowered if it uses another skill

Or the other option is to let us ride the bigger pets

ZzZGuy · 27th July 2010, 19:39

It has been stated by the devs on IRC that future plans for taming will involve more then one pet at a time.

Tamers will have X number of taming points and animals will X number of these points to tame depending on their threat/profit level.

So say you have 4 taming points, a weasel takes 1 pt, a pig 2, a horse 3. You can tame 4 weasels or 1 weasel and a horse or two pigs. (note these are not finalized figures, just a rough example).

Though not stated by the devs, I'd expect there to be money sinks into pets in the future in the from of armor or some other improvements that can be lost when the pet dies.

-edit- I seem to have missed sebs post somehow...

coder1024 · 27th July 2010, 20:06

The pet UI has left/right arrows beside the pet name. That's probably to let you cycle through your pets, so it seems like that is planned.

Kuroi · 27th July 2010, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Persson

This is indeed planned for the future, but the current approach is to wait for the engine-patch from Epic that will make it possible for ai to, guess what, USE PATHFINDING.
Then see how that works out and make it work good with 1 pet and then add control-points similar to what UO had.

wtf? ninja posted? this post wasn't there before, lol

Mycke · 27th July 2010, 21:48

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Originally Posted by Kuroi

wtf? ninja posted? this post wasn't there before, lol

Yea Ive been noticing that too...

Devs can go back in time an post.

Pretty sneaky...

Crypton · 27th July 2010, 22:28

Have no fear Im sure there are plenty of ways they can think of so that you never have to get off your horse again.

Azarahthehunter · 27th July 2010, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebastian Persson

This is indeed planned for the future, but the current approach is to wait for the engine-patch from Epic that will make it possible for ai to, guess what, USE PATHFINDING.
Then see how that works out and make it work good with 1 pet and then add control-points similar to what UO had.

Still w8ting for that patch`? They need to hurry up with that...

Tizio · 27th July 2010, 22:40

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Originally Posted by Kuroi

wtf? ninja posted? this post wasn't there before, lol

Time paradox

metavision · 27th July 2010, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebastian Persson

This is indeed planned for the future, but the current approach is to wait for the engine-patch from Epic that will make it possible for ai to, guess what, USE PATHFINDING.
Then see how that works out and make it work good with 1 pet and then add control-points similar to what UO had.

Thank you, this post alone solidifies my next few months subscription. I think information such as that (on-down-the-road/in a few months) inter-workings.. that should be passed along more often.

I was beginning to think you had ran out of creativity and now find, you are hampered by the present game mechanic. Thnx..

dopel · 28th July 2010, 02:15

Agreed, I look forward to this as a horse herder is my main character.

Alfa Bravo · 28th July 2010, 18:55

quite interesting idea, sir Sebastian!

another easy question:

Is it just myth people saying in the future pets may fall for starvation, lack of water and such?

27th July 2010, 18:57	#1 (permalink)
Daniel777 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 365 Rep Power: 3	Question for the devs regarding pets Will it ever be possible to have 2 pets? For example, a horse and a bear so you can be mounted and have the bear attack?

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Sebastian Persson Developer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Malmö Sweden Age: 27 Posts: 1,180 Rep Power: 0	This is indeed planned for the future, but the current approach is to wait for the engine-patch from Epic that will make it possible for ai to, guess what, USE PATHFINDING. Then see how that works out and make it work good with 1 pet and then add control-points similar to what UO had. __________________ Important Programmer dude. Dear MacGuyver, Enclosed is a rubber band, a paper clip, and a drinking straw. Please save my dog.

27th July 2010, 19:39	#5 (permalink)
ZzZGuy Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 268 Rep Power: 0	It has been stated by the devs on IRC that future plans for taming will involve more then one pet at a time. Tamers will have X number of taming points and animals will X number of these points to tame depending on their threat/profit level. So say you have 4 taming points, a weasel takes 1 pt, a pig 2, a horse 3. You can tame 4 weasels or 1 weasel and a horse or two pigs. (note these are not finalized figures, just a rough example). Though not stated by the devs, I'd expect there to be money sinks into pets in the future in the from of armor or some other improvements that can be lost when the pet dies. -edit- I seem to have missed sebs post somehow... __________________ Mongol General: Conan, what is best in life? Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of the women! Last edited by ZzZGuy : 27th July 2010 at 21:35.

28th July 2010, 18:55	#14 (permalink)
Alfa Bravo Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 828 Rep Power: 3	quite interesting idea, sir Sebastian! another easy question: Is it just myth people saying in the future pets may fall for starvation, lack of water and such? __________________ Bravo

27th July 2010, 19:29	#4 (permalink)
Archaegeo Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,131 Rep Power: 3	Its not overpowered if it uses another skill Or the other option is to let us ride the bigger pets

27th July 2010, 20:06	#6 (permalink)
coder1024 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 338 Rep Power: 0	The pet UI has left/right arrows beside the pet name. That's probably to let you cycle through your pets, so it seems like that is planned.

27th July 2010, 22:28	#9 (permalink)
Crypton Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas TX Age: 47 Posts: 527 Rep Power: 0	Have no fear Im sure there are plenty of ways they can think of so that you never have to get off your horse again.

28th July 2010, 02:15	#13 (permalink)
dopel Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 75 Rep Power: 0	Agreed, I look forward to this as a horse herder is my main character.

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