Amphibians and the lack thereof

Unread post by **Bristlenose** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:57 pm

I kept meaning to post a thread on "where are the tamable frogs?" but kept forgetting. It has since expanded into, "Where are the amphibians?" now that I've thought to post. We've got amphibious animals like turtles and crocolisks but not true amphibians like frogs, toads, salamanders, caecilians (think snake or worm only not) and newts. It was something I realized the other day. We've got non-companion pet frogs and toads but not hunter pets.

When you look at the potential here for a new family, it's quite surprising we're missing out. Special attacks could include some kind of poison, using their tongue to hit with or biting/swallowing like the gulper fish do in Vash'jir. Salamanders and newts could use a tail swing attack too. And there's always room for a hypno-toad ability to stun targets. That doesn't include the possiblity for all the variety of colors and looks they could use.

I did a quick search in here but there was surprisingly little discussion on this.

Unread post by **Vephriel** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:02 pm

I would love giant newts and salamanders!

Unread post by **HawkseyesX** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:22 pm

Oh yeah, these salamanders would be soooo terrifying.
Hehe

Dragon Cave · Unread post by **Chimera** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:32 pm

Turtles and crocs are reptiles not amphibians o.O

aanyways

Id love for salamanders <3

Look at dem colors and patterns~

Unread post by **GormanGhaste** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:35 pm

It would be great to have giant frog and toad beasts in-game. Wetland zones are some of my favorite places.

Unread post by **Vephriel** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:36 pm

Xakaal wrote:Turtles and crocs are reptiles not amphibians o.O

Bristlenose wrote:We've got amphibious animals like turtles and crocolisks but not true amphibians

They weren't calling them amphibians, just using the adjective amphibious in nature, meaning that they use both land and water.

Dragon Cave · Unread post by **Chimera** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:37 pm

derp missed reading the 'not true amphibians part' xD Sorry ^^ selective reading >.>;;

Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:42 pm

*Extinct Toad from Madagascar, nicknamed ''Devil Toad''*

Unread post by **HawkseyesX** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:35 pm

I want that giant toad as a pet. No not a WoW pet, a freaking RL pet

Unread post by **Niabi** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:50 pm

I've been advocating for the introduction of frogs and toads as hunter pets for a long time. My preferences in particular, lean toward the colorful variety we find living in the Amazon rainforest.

For reference sake, I pulled up some of my posts concerning the topic which include photos and an idea I had for their "family ability" ...
http://forums.wow-petopia.com/viewtopic ... s&start=20
http://forums.wow-petopia.com/viewtopic ... lit=+frogs
http://forums.wow-petopia.com/viewtopic ... s&start=20
http://forums.wow-petopia.com/viewtopic ... s&start=20

So long as we continue to show an interest for such things, Blizzard may consider it for future game development.

Unread post by **Rawr** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:07 pm

Used to have one of these little guys at home. (Red Belly Newt)

He shared a tank with some noisy Fire Belly Toads (I don't think these should be called toads though, they have smooth skin and can't spend too much time out of water, like toads can.)

Unread post by **Bristlenose** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:47 pm

It's nice to see so much support so quickly. Maybe I should hop over to the official forums and bring it up there. It probably is too late to add them into Mists but maybe for the next expansion or possibly content patch.

Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:32 pm

Bow down to your new overlord, the Chinese Giant Salamander.

Unread post by **Slapperfish** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:03 pm

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Unread post by **Rentic** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:34 am

Yay Amphibians!!! Axolotl yes...... But there are some Amphibians.....

That should just NOT be allowed new prey...

Unread post by **Bristlenose** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:03 pm

No, I think I need that for a pet.

Unread post by **Oswen** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:55 pm

I always wanted to tame a giant, big toad/frog, they would make an awesome addition to azerothian swamps.

Unread post by **Equeon** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:43 am

Ooh, giant newts would be great. Perhaps they could make salamanders as mythical beasts, with the power to control fire? They could be found in Searing Gorge and Firelands (just as neutral creatures, of course: not like the hellhounds that actively fight against Hyjal defenders)
Damage is an approximate for level 85

Flame Blast [Exotic Ability] The salamander spits out a huge blast of fire, dealing 3000 damage per second for 5 seconds, and increasing physical damage done by 5%. (30 sec cooldown)

Engulfing Flames The salamander's body erupts in flame, shooting out fire in every direction. Nearby targets are set on fire, dealing 5000 damage and then 1000 per second for 5 seconds, while being panicked. (2 minute cooldown)

Similar to Razorgore's Conflagration

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