Why can't I find a cat I like!? [pics]

[Miraga]

I don't know why, but I just can't find a cat I can really bond with, you know? These are the guys I have now:

First up is Tyki [named after Tyki from D Grey Man]



I tamed him on a whim because I like the saber cat model and know that tigers are... were... native to Durotar. It seemed fitting with my orc hunter, anyway. I really like how we look together but he's just a cat to me. You know? He's just a buff provider and we don't connect.

Next is Taka!



It took me a while to get this guy, as I thought the first time he was stuck in stealth. He and his brother beat the CRAP out of me... I died a few times attempting to tame. I've been using him lately just trying to test him out. I used him in a dungeon and I just love his sheen coat. It does kind of bother me how he looks weird when he does the stretch/yawn thing but that's okay. He doesn't have much of a personality to me but I worked hard to get him. I'll be keeping him around just to have something that looks neat.

And finally we have Akori.



I really do love this lion skin. I know it's kinda weird looking since the smooth and pretty Sambas came out but I've seen probably 10 people with Sambas in Org today and no one with the regular lion skin. It's kind of funny how a common skin can be more rare than a rare spawn. Anyway, he was another one of those "on a whim" tames. I was in the Barrens and tamed him. Barrens is another one of those "orc-y" places that I feel I can identify with so this lion seemed fitting. I guess out of all of them, he is the one who I get along with best but it's still nothing on a personal level.

What do you guys think I should do? I might end up taming each and every cat and just seeing how it goes... but I want some input too. I just want a cat I can use consistently, you know? I just have these random cats that I cycle in and out. Maybe cats just aren't meant for my orc? Thanks for any help! This has really been bothering me for some reason...

[TygerDarkstorm]

Well, if you play primarily as BM, I would recommend just sticking to a spirit beast to cover the buff.

However, if you really want a cat, of the ones you have, I'm not sure which one I like the best; they all look good in their own way, although part of me leans toward the lion.

As for some other suggestions:

[Lupis]

These pets say "Orc" to me...










Earthy colors, they're a good thing!
I've noticed that Pogeyan seems to have a lot of personality, at least on my hunter. Duskfang is also beautiful.

[MajorThor]

Maybe you're just not an in-game Cat person. Try an other species out! Try Lupos or an other white dire wolf because IMO: Cats don't scream "ORC PET!" to me. Wolves/Worgs/Scorps do tho! Try em out!

[TygerDarkstorm]

Maybe you're just not an in-game Cat person. Try an other species out! Try Lupos or an other white dire wolf.

If she's looking to cover the cat buff, a wolf can't exactly do that. >_>

[GormanGhaste]

I like the brown lion. You could also try a lioness or brown cougar.

[Miraga]

Maybe you're just not an in-game Cat person. Try an other species out! Try Lupos or an other white dire wolf.

If she's looking to cover the cat buff, a wolf can't exactly do that. >_>

Yeah, I'm mostly looking for a pet to cover the buff when I'm not in BM. I've gone out and retamed Kohta [Rak'Shiri] to bring him back home. I actually kinda missed him.

Also picked up Sian to try him out but ehh. I'll do some dailies and see how he works out.

I've been thinking about going to get the very first cat I've ever had [also named Kohta]. It's the black/blue striped moonstalker. I ran all the way there when my orc was high enough level. It took me a very long time! I don't see this cat running around with anyone and I just think it's so beautiful...

I also had Araga for a while [named her Ruslana] but I got rid of her a while back. I used her for the longest time because I was camping her when she had that ridiculous spawn timer. I can't say I miss her too much. We didn't bond and I mainly used her as my own sort of camping trophy, lol. I was so excited when she spawned!

[MajorThor]

Maybe you're just not an in-game Cat person. Try an other species out! Try Lupos or an other white dire wolf.

If she's looking to cover the cat buff, a wolf can't exactly do that. >_>

True point but if it's just not working out Aesthetically then it's just NOT working out, ya know?

[MajorThor]

Maybe you're just not an in-game Cat person. Try an other species out! Try Lupos or an other white dire wolf.

If she's looking to cover the cat buff, a wolf can't exactly do that. >_>

Yeah, I'm mostly looking for a pet to cover the buff when I'm not in BM. I've gone out and retamed Kohta [Rak'Shiri] to bring him back home. I actually kinda missed him.

Also picked up Sian to try him out but ehh. I'll do some dailies and see how he works out.

I've been thinking about going to get the very first cat I've ever had [also named Kohta]. It's the black/blue striped moonstalker. I ran all the way there when my orc was high enough level. It took me a very long time! I don't see this cat running around with anyone and I just think it's so beautiful...

I also had Araga for a while [named her Ruslana] but I got rid of her a while back. I used her for the longest time because I was camping her when she had that ridiculous spawn timer. I can't say I miss her too much. We didn't bond and I mainly used her as my own sort of camping trophy, lol. I was so excited when she spawned!

OOOOOOEER!!!! WINNA'S KITTEN! GREEN MATCHES WITH GREEN!!



Give her a try! Think OUTSIDE the normal color box!

[Jatbirkkal]

I've no idea how to link pictures of cats that'd look good, but I can make a few suggestions:

Humar the Pridelord (Or Pitch), black maned lion

Winna's Kitten wasn't it? The green/orange tiger. (Gummy kitty )

And MAYBE Echeyakke, or the other white, maned lion. In all honesty, if any orc would have a cat, I'd see it as being either a tiger or maned lion. At any rate, I hope you find your dream cat, good luck

[Ceravan]

I have a tendency to like that saber models, but currently my favorite is this one.... (check the linked screenie)

... and it goes great with the panther cub.

[Kaelys]

It took me forever to find a cat I liked on my main hunter. I just kept trying out different ones, and eventually found two I loved.

[Tyuriwen]

I've been thinking about going to get the very first cat I've ever had [also named Kohta]. It's the black/blue striped moonstalker. I ran all the way there when my orc was high enough level. It took me a very long time! I don't see this cat running around with anyone and I just think it's so beautiful...

Surely that's your answer, my dear? =)

I'm very much in love with sabercats, but panthers and Winnah's kitten I'm also extremely fond of. <3

[Rower]

The problem with cats is their really outdated graphics. With bears they seem to me to be the worst done pets.
Saber cats are a bit better, but still too blocky.

[Agner]

Yeah, the cat graphics are just so poorly done. Their broken hind legs, their claws that are always sticking way out and in real life would prevent them from running, their blocky faces.

I WANT to like the cats, but they have the worst graphics of any pet, IMHO.

I've settled on the Lynx. Maybe because it used to be the druid cat form, a little more care has been given to it. Their faces aren't blocky; their teeth aren't so exaggerated; the coloring is smoothly gradated enough that it hides their broken rear legs. Both lynx colors are well done, so you can pick between flashy red and modest brown. My hunter prefers the brownish pets, so that's the way I went. I'm convinced it's the best cat model...now to see how well we bond, me and Scorn.




The other option that really stands out is Winna's Kitten, the green tiger with red stripes. It's just so different and the colors are so garish that it hides a lot of the flaws. I'm only level 44, but when I ding 47 I'll head over to Felwood to give her a shot. I think she'd be great for instances because she'd really stand out...you'd always know where she was. If any cat will have a lot of personality, that has to be the one.

Edit: whoops, change everything. I'm agreeing with Tyuriwen. It sounds like the Moonstalker is your cat.

[Cialbi]

I've been thinking about going to get the very first cat I've ever had [also named Kohta]. It's the black/blue striped moonstalker. I ran all the way there when my orc was high enough level. It took me a very long time! I don't see this cat running around with anyone and I just think it's so beautiful...

Surely that's your answer, my dear? =)

*nods* Exactly what I was thinking.