New Earthen Avatar 8 Model (on Test server)

[Xalmat]

<p><img src="http://www.xalmat.com/summoners/images/conjuror-pets/earthen-avatar-8-master-new.jpg" /></p><p>Earthen Avatar 8 - Master</p><p>Although the color scheme leaves a bit to be desired, THANK YOU for changing the model!</p>

[Josgar]

<p>ITs so pretty <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Xalmat]

<p>Also, other changes:</p><p>* Level 1 Earthen Avatar now uses the model that the current level 52 pet uses, with different textures.</p><p>* Level 12 Earthen Avatar 2 has a new texture to make it more earth-pet like and crystalline.</p><p>* Level 24 Earthen Avatar 3 now uses the same models as the current level 87 Earthen Avatar 8. Sorry, lowbie Conjurors <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>* Level 52 Earthen Avatar 5 now has an all-new model that looks like a bull (you can see them in the very bottom of the contested Hole).</p><p>Earthen Avatar 4, 6, and 7 are unchanged as far as I can tell.</p>

[Josgar]

<p>T_T They "Fixed" nonbroken/ugly ones with uglier things.</p>

[Azxira]

<p>*bounces about* Yay!</p>

[Lady Shai]

<p>omg... thank you sony!!!</p><p>I HATED that vile thing they gave us...now THIS is a huge improvement!!</p><p>Gives me hope...and I am praying to never have to summon another pile of guano again <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[WhispyKrakoMiso]

<p>IMO the tree pet was the best looking pet we had in the new expansion, now SOE gave us the ugliest pet. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Blambil]

<p>awesome.. THAT looks like a L90 earthen avatar should look..</p><p>not a tree stump.</p>

[Rael]

<p>Note to self: look in here to see if Sess has updated his thread about the EA8 pet before making a thread in intesting about the rest of the pets...</p>

[Lantis]

<p>I like it, tho I agree making it either more brownish or a darker grey would be better.</p><p>Just curious - is that shot taken with Shaders 3.0?  The mapping on it seems much more crisp than a regular model.</p>

[Xalmat]

<p><cite>Lantis@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Just curious - is that shot taken with Shaders 3.0?  The mapping on it seems much more crisp than a regular model.</p></blockquote><p>Yes it was.</p>

[Badmotorfinger]

<p>THANK GOD!</p>

[agnott]

<p>Holy Santa Claus S*^t   I can't believe they changed it.</p><p>20 days left on my researcher, I'm guessing I will be ready to go before this goes live.</p>

[Chiyoiche]

<p>when i seen the threads about them changin the appearances of the conji pets, i was excited <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /> i think the new looks fit much better into their levels. and the last one, is just AWSOM looking. it looks strong, like it could just a pulp out of you. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></p><p>ive been brancching out recently, and now have my little one conji up to 40. rather fun class i must say!</p>

[Xelgad]

<p><cite>Xalmat wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><img src="http://www.xalmat.com/summoners/images/conjuror-pets/earthen-avatar-8-master-new.jpg" /></p><p>Earthen Avatar 8 - Master</p><p>Although the<strong> color scheme leaves a bit to be desired</strong>, THANK YOU for changing the model!</p></blockquote><p>Would you guys prefer it were blue or red instead of this color?</p>

[todamgoood4U]

<p>I like the color as is.  I think red or blue would take away from the 'earth' feel.  Great job by the way...on both the new model and listening to our feedback.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Haliken]

<p><cite>Xelgad wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Xalmat wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Earthen Avatar 8 - Master</p><p>Although the<strong> color scheme leaves a bit to be desired</strong>, THANK YOU for changing the model!</p></blockquote><p>Would you guys prefer it were blue or red instead of this color?</p></blockquote><p>Just as a voiced opinion, I think it would probably look best either the way it is with some darker grey'ish spots on it (more as a sign of imperfection) or more of an earthy brown color scheme.</p>

[Eveningsong]

<p><cite>Xalmat wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Also, other changes:</p><p>* Level 1 Earthen Avatar now uses the model that the current level 52 pet uses, with different textures.</p></blockquote><p>Noooo!  I love my little pet rock!  /pout</p>

[Xalmat]

<p>Xelgad, I think I would prefer the brown color for Master instead of this white/pink color.</p><p><img src="http://www.mattcrews.com/images/eq2/proposed-earth.jpg" /></p><p>In the Hole are three Elemental quest NPCs that illustrate exactly what I want for color scheme.</p><p>Maks, the blue/pink one, would be perfect for Apprentice and Journeyman.</p><p>Faug, the red/orange one, would be perfect for Adept and Expert.</p><p>Nikfor, the brown one, would be perfect for Master.</p><p>Also for exact NPC model, Apprentice and Journeyman should have just the one bulged shoulder, and Adept, Expert, and Master should have both shoulders bulged. Or conversely just make all of the shoulders bulged: Maks exact NPC model, Faug's exact NPC model, and not Nikfor but the NPC model that I posted above (which happens to be Slav, deeper in the zone).</p>

[Badmotorfinger]

<p>I like the changes as is</p>

[Chiyoiche]

<p><cite>Xalmat wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Xelgad, I think I would prefer the brown color for Master instead of this white/pink color.</p><p><img src="http://www.mattcrews.com/images/eq2/proposed-earth.jpg" /></p><p>In the Hole are three Elemental quest NPCs that illustrate exactly what I want for color scheme.</p><p>Maks, the blue/pink one, would be perfect for Apprentice and Journeyman.</p><p>Faug, the red/orange one, would be perfect for Adept and Expert.</p><p>Nikfor, the brown one, would be perfect for Master.</p><p>Also for exact NPC model, Apprentice and Journeyman should have just the one bulged shoulder, and Adept, Expert, and Master should have both shoulders bulged. Or conversely just make all of the shoulders bulged: Maks exact NPC model, Faug's exact NPC model, and not Nikfor but the NPC model that I posted above (which happens to be Slav, deeper in the zone).</p></blockquote><p>i think this is a good idea, but i also like the current posted one in the first post. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> cant wait to get my conji up so i can have the new pets when they come to live</p>

[acctlc]

Also think I prefer it as is, but either way the model is a vaaaaast improvement..thanks so much!

[Xelgad]

<p>About the way the Master pet appears (big shoulders/feet, etc) - he can look slightly different each time you summon him. Try dropping him and resummoning him a few times to get some of his other looks!</p>

[Wytie]

<p><cite>Xelgad wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>About the way the Master pet appears (big shoulders/feet, etc) - he can look slightly different each time you summon him. Try dropping him and resummoning him a few times to get some of his other looks!</p></blockquote><p>Thats a pretty awsome concept add a random color scheme to that also and it would sound pretty cool. Though I dont play a conj if I did, I would really like that.</p>

[Solarax]

<p><cite>Xelgad wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Xalmat wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><img src="http://www.xalmat.com/summoners/images/conjuror-pets/earthen-avatar-8-master-new.jpg" /></p><p>Earthen Avatar 8 - Master</p><p>Although the<strong> color scheme leaves a bit to be desired</strong>, THANK YOU for changing the model!</p></blockquote><p>Would you guys prefer it were blue or red instead of this color?</p></blockquote><p>Dark Grey with red purple and blue hits and streaks</p>

[Lantis]

<p>I would also agree with a slightly darker shade of grey, so it will look more like rock and less like silver.</p><p>And I just noticed the purple highlights - very nice touch.</p>

[Runelaron]

<p><cite>Xelgad wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Xalmat wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><img src="http://www.xalmat.com/summoners/images/conjuror-pets/earthen-avatar-8-master-new.jpg" /></p><p>Earthen Avatar 8 - Master</p><p>Although the<strong> color scheme leaves a bit to be desired</strong>, THANK YOU for changing the model!</p></blockquote><p>Would you guys prefer it were blue or red instead of this color?</p></blockquote><p>A charcoal grey or brown would fit earth, but I like blue myself, but especially don't do red. that has been taken by our fire pet.</p>

[Azxira]

<p>Question of blue or red.. definately blue.</p><p>Is it supposed to be gem type stones coming out of it? Was thinking brown base with the gem like things being different type colors.</p><p>More pics!   I can't wait till this goes in!</p>

[Aldhissla]

<p>I haven't seen the old Earthen Avatar VIII pet yet. Would anyone be so kind and post a picture?</p><p>Really looking forward to use this new pet by the way!</p>

[Lady Shai]

<p>I prefer the pinky-purple colour it is atm....but honestly? I don't care as long as you don't change the model!!!</p><p>PLEASE keep that model as it has been changed to...it is so much more "elemental" than the guano pile from before....</p>

[Fhenix]

<p>I don't mind the pink one..</p>

[Dravun]

<p>HOLY CRAP!  Is this for real?  That pic looks shopped, maybe it's just the way screenshots look sometimes.  I just don't wanna get my hopes up for this if it's BS.</p><p>So, yeah, is this really for real a real thing?  <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/385970365b8ed7503b4294502a458efa.gif" border="0" /></p><p>I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!</p>

[Lantis]

<p><cite>Dravun wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>HOLY CRAP!  Is this for real?  That pic looks shopped, maybe it's just the way screenshots look sometimes.  I just don't wanna get my hopes up for this if it's BS.</p><p>So, yeah, is this really for real a real thing?  <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/385970365b8ed7503b4294502a458efa.gif" border="0" /></p><p>I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!</p></blockquote><p>The reason why the model looks even better than what you're used to is because it's rendered using Shaders 3.0 <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  So no, there's no Photoshoping involved there.</p><p>But even with that, I agree that this is one of the most interesting pet look I have seen in a long time for us conjurors.</p>

[Rocc]

<p>I personally like it better than the ugly old tank pet but still am not a big fan of this one. I know everyone has opinions and with that in mind I would say something like this should be seen in a future GU.</p><h3><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em>"Conjuror's & Necromancers rejoice! A merchant has just traveled from the Plane of Illusion to offer his wares. His illusions allow summoner's to select an illusion for their pet(s), but at a price! Find this traveling merchant named Billy Illy in Maj'Dul and assist him in gathering the required components for your new pet illusions."</em></span></h3>

[Dravun]

<p>So I understand that this in on the test server now.  Anybody have any idea how long before this is supposed to go live?</p>

[Lantis]

<p>Probably at the same time as GU56, which is likely to be live before the end of the month I suspect.</p>

[Voel]

<p>/cue heavenly choir of angels singing</p><p>Redemption.</p>

[Dravun]

<p>So I haven't been able to log in yet.  Are the new pet models active with the GU yesterday?</p><p>edit:</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">I just read the update notes (imagine that) and of course it states that "Certain versions of Earthen Avatar have had their appearances changed."  So... there you have it.</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">yay!</p>

[Azxira]

<p>I like the fact it's not the same thing every time you cast it.</p><p>Anyone know of the total number of variations?</p>

[Laiina]

<p><cite>WhispyKrakoMiso wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>IMO the tree pet was the best looking pet we had in the new expansion, now SOE gave us the ugliest pet. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>I agree. The tree pet was instantly recognizable, this new pet is just so.. BLEH. Looks like dozens of other mobs in the game, the tree was unique.</p><p>How about giving us a choice..</p>

[Exordus]

<p><cite>Laiina wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>WhispyKrakoMiso wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>IMO the tree pet was the best looking pet we had in the new expansion, now SOE gave us the ugliest pet. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>I agree. The tree pet was instantly recognizable, this new pet is just so.. BLEH. Looks like dozens of other mobs in the game, the tree was unique.</p><p>How about giving us a choice..</p></blockquote><p>Yeah, now that the tree pet is what T2 or T3 pet, it would be nice to choose which appearance you could use.</p>

[Dravun]

<p><cite>Exordus wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Yeah, now that the tree pet is what T2 or T3 pet, it would be nice to choose which appearance you could use.</p></blockquote><p>Agreed.  Perhaps the next Conjuror "fun" spell will allow you to determine your pets summoning forms.  That would certainly be an aspect of a true "Elemental Master". </p><p>Call me crazy, but my favorite pet forms were always the Lavastorm Worm (looked like a tremor), and the Varsoons Golem.  Maybe now that I'm no longer summoning the CoM Golem he'll get the nostalgia points to push him up the list.</p><p>ATM though, I am ecstatic that I don't have to look at that tree stump any longer.  These new models are great.  Reminds me of our EQ1 earth pets, and the slight differences in the summonings is an awsome touch.  Thanks Devs.</p>

[JenoJeno]

<p>I am a bigger fan of the necro mage pet over the conj mage pet...</p><p>The tank pet... is still bleh..</p><p>the scout pet...looks more like a tank pet who swollowed an invis totem...</p><p>Scout pet should look like mage pet,</p><p>the tank pet should be the scout pet minus the invis totem</p><p>and the mage pet should be more bad @$$... i had enough of the movie avatar...or they should give us the ability to ride our pet instead of needing a mount...</p><p>just my 2 cents</p>

[MalevolenceXXX]

<p><cite>Exordus wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Laiina wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>WhispyKrakoMiso wrote:</cite></p><p>I agree. The tree pet was instantly recognizable, this new pet is just so.. BLEH. Looks like dozens of other mobs in the game, the tree was unique.</p><p>How about giving us a choice..</p></blockquote><p>Yeah, now that the tree pet is what T2 or T3 pet, it would be nice to choose which appearance you could use.</p></blockquote><p>Something I have dreamed of for a long time was the ability to have choices for the appearance of our pet(s).</p><p>I love that they are giving us options from the SC Marketplace, but I hate all of the currently available models.</p><p>I would of course much prefer doing quests of some kind to paying real money for pet appearances. </p><p>Even if it were something like adornments for equipment, where you can add sparklies/glowies/mist/etc of various</p><p>colors and brilliance depending on the rarity.  Just SOMETHING to allow us to customize our pets.</p><p>I personally don't like this model either.</p>