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Breeding Perk Disappointment

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So, back when perks were first released, I (as well as some other people who I spoke to) was under the impression that breeder perks would show adult images in the pup predictor and would also allow us to see adult images when puppies were born. I think Rob herself even mentioned this back when she was in chat more often. However, this never happened, and with the new Bandana of Maturity coming out, it seems like there is no intention of this ever happening.

The TP boost is nothing compared to what Chances can do, and the 4 litter thing comes from bunnies which sell for insanely cheap because of Easter. So basically I think there's no real benefit to having a breeder's perk right now.

I think we should either actually be able to see adult images in the pup predictor like the breeder perk was originally going to include, or else maybe there should even be an option for people to trade in their breeder perk for the bones back (or at least some of the bones) since it doesn't do what we were promised it would do.

I hate to complain about this, but being able to see adult images was THE ONLY reason I wanted the breeder perk in the first place. So I feel like I'm not really getting what I paid for. Sorry :/

So who else thinks that we should totally be able to see adult images with the breeder perk?

11-20-2011 at 11:55 PM

Well we now have the adult images:)

09-30-2011 at 4:49 PM

That's a handy trick, Jackdaw! I'll definitely be using that. But I would also like to be able to see the adult images without having to edit the URL of the picture every time... :/

09-24-2011 at 9:32 PM

In case this is still an issue, I thought I would post this here. ^^; 
To view your pup predicts as adult images simply right click and open the image link in a new window/tab, then change the "puptest.php" to "custom.php" instead. <a href="http://www.alacritysim.com/puptest.php?coat=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fbases%2Fadult%2Fliver.png&whitemarking=&eyes=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Feyes%2Fadult%2Fblue.png&tanmarking=&sec1=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fwhite%2Fpatchwork.png&sec2=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fbrown%2Fmud+cake.png&sec3=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fblack%2Fstripe.png&sec4=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fwhite%2Fsable+under.png&sec5=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fwhite%2Fblotches.png&sec6=&sec7=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fbrown%2Fdit+dots.png&sec8=&sec9=&sec10=&sec1o=69&sec2o=69&sec3o=69&sec4o=69&sec5o=69&sec6o=&sec7o=4&sec8o=&sec9o=&sec10o=&breed=Australian+Shepherd&ears=&tail=normal">Example pup predict image</a> and <a href="http://www.alacritysim.com/custom.php?coat=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fbases%2Fadult%2Fliver.png&whitemarking=&eyes=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Feyes%2Fadult%2Fblue.png&tanmarking=&sec1=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fwhite%2Fpatchwork.png&sec2=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fbrown%2Fmud+cake.png&sec3=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fblack%2Fstripe.png&sec4=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fwhite%2Fsable+under.png&sec5=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fwhite%2Fblotches.png&sec6=&sec7=%2Fhome%2Farobyn7%2Fpublic_html%2Fagility%2Fimages%2Fautomated_images%2FAustralian+Shepherd%2Fnormal%2Fsecondarymarkings%2Fadult%2Fbrown%2Fdit+dots.png&sec8=&sec9=&sec10=&sec1o=69&sec2o=69&sec3o=69&sec4o=69&sec5o=69&sec6o=&sec7o=4&sec8o=&sec9o=&sec10o=&breed=Australian+Shepherd&ears=&tail=normal">example adult image from pup predict.</a> 
In all fairness, the Chances cost more than the breeder perk does, and it's a combination of the two that makes the process well worth the while. You gain a higher TP outcome by equipping the Chance(s) and having the perk(s) active, which means it is worth a lot more than not having a perk and simply owning a Chance (or two). 
It also means you do not have to choose between having four pups or another companion that alters puppy stats or appearances. 
For 10 bones, I think the perk is very well worth the while and we receive exactly what we are entitled for the cost in comparison. Though it would certainly be nice to suggest an option to tick a box for adult images in the pup predictor for everyone. :)

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2011-09-25 18:04:02 by #12605

08-15-2011 at 2:16 PM

Absolutely! The pup images are cute, but I want to know what they will grow into. I now use that bandana of maturity - before that I used the custom tool. The breeder's perk should give us what we were told it would.

08-5-2011 at 8:52 PM

Here is an idea that might make the breeder perk worth more: when you go to breed two dogs you have more options, for example: after you get to the page for breeding two dogs, you see a table listing the parents markings, and O-15% and O+15% next to each. these would influence the chance of that marking appearing in the pups. Below that would be O-25% male and O+25% female, you can only select one, and it will influence the chance of what gender the pups are. support?

08-5-2011 at 5:59 PM

I like the perk but i have to agree about the pup predictor :( i am also wanting to see the adult images in the pup predictor

08-5-2011 at 5:53 PM

I give my full support. The reason I bought the perk was for the adult images :/ Then when the rabbits came out with NOTHING for breeder perk'd accounts, I felt cheated. Not much point in having the perk with only the 10% TP boost now.

08-5-2011 at 5:50 PM

I agree, completely.

07-29-2011 at 1:52 AM

I also agree. I regret buying the breeder's perk as it is (I only like the button it gives me on my userpage!), and if the adult images in the pup predictor as promised, I want my bones back. Same with being able to view a puppy's adult image on it's page. I do not breed for TP, so the breeder's perk is a waste to me otherwise.

07-28-2011 at 7:13 AM

Same here, why even bother with a breeder perk if its not gonna do what it promised.

07-27-2011 at 10:35 PM

It makes no sense to have the preview show pups - then you could do away with it entirely, or only allow those with the breeder perk to see it. The main idea of the preview is to be able to pick pairings that do well, and it is not fair to everyone else if it is suddenly not possible anymore. Maybe the breeder perk could have something else added, like random chances for a 5th pup. I agree that you should be able to see the pups as adults with some sort of button or so.

07-27-2011 at 3:55 AM

As you won't be able to equip a BOM on a predict it can still be added as a perk - and I think it should - personally I'd rather just see the adult dog in the predict and the pups when they arrive. As it stands I don't find the breeder perk to be a waste at all - but I guess it all depends on what you are looking for.

07-27-2011 at 12:56 AM

I do agree that combining it with the Chance is a nice boost, but personally it's not something I'd want to spend all these bones on! :P But you can equip a Chance on the daddy and a bunny on the momma and get more of a boost than you'd get from the breeder perk.

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2011-07-26 14:56:48 by #7424

07-27-2011 at 12:21 AM

Well I double up on chances + perk for a huge jump in the TP of pups. Also you can only use the bunnies OR chance for breeding, not both. So I don't see it as a waste at all. But I do agree that the perk should NOT have the pup images in the predictor at all. I want adult images in the predictor, and some easier way to view the pups born as adults than plugging all the info into the custom tool.

07-26-2011 at 11:13 PM

I agree completely. Adult images of pups were the main reason I bought my perk. I think adding this feature for breeders perks would still be helpful, since you wouldn't have to equip the bandana repeatedly, and perhaps it could work for seeing other peoples dogs as well. And being able to see adult in the pup previewer would be great as well. As it stands now, I feel like it was a waste of 10 bones.

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2011-07-26 13:14:47 by #6889

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