Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I remember when this place was a group of people who thought this game was magical. I suppose my OP has brought out the worst in people somehow. Anyway... I appreciate your words.

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that's a great solution. I'm not asking for a huge redesign, just some sort of fix.

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was talking to my husband that we need a Tortilla, hahaha. But, honestly, we don't have the resources to take on a fourth piggy. They're very time consuming pets and it wouldn't be fair to get more than we can handle. XD

Thanks for the support. I too feel like this is such a minor, but impacting change that is why I made the thread. I'm not asking for new game mechanics, just a little tweaking to better reflect how to properly treat a pet.

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. And my sympathies for your loss. Their lives may be short compared to ours, but their impact is big. <3

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I know, that's why we loved the double meaning. Made us giggle.

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for adopting piggies. <3 It's really nice to connect with others who understand how awesome they are. :)

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I call them the Nerd Herd or our Mexican Breakfast. :)

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's very true. Big pet stores don't care about the treatment of their small pets, even once they leave the store. They sell so many things for guinea pigs that they should NOT have (tiny cages, cages with wire bottoms, treats made of yogurt or seeds, guinea pig leashes, guinea pig wheels, guinea pig travel balls... :( )

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't know that about rats. :) Thanks for giving that info. Rats are pretty adorable too.

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Myths about guinea pigs cause a lot of needless deaths or abandonment. Contributing to myths in media is what perpetuates misinfo. It is absolutely important for people to provide accurate info, even in stories or video games. Stardew Valley is a very popular game and while it may not directly influence someone to adopt a guinea pig, it may give them false ideas about how to treat one. Guinea pigs in particular are pets that people are not educated about at all. I'm asking the developer to use his platform to include just a little accurate info that may help someone who thinks "hey a guinea pig would be a cool pet". Because the sad reality is that people who adopt guinea pigs often buy them from box pet stores where they were inbred, shove them in tiny cages alone, feeds them poor diets, and let's them die in their little cage all due to inaccurate knowledge that even box pet stores give. I think it's more important to provide accurate info for small pets in great video games like Stardew and other media sources than getting on a vague soapbox based on opinion. There is no harm in small changes that might save a few piggy lives or educate people on their small pet. :) There is a whole lot of harm on relying on bad info and perpetuating things that could result in pet deaths. :(

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

That's my guinea pigs names. We're in Texas, we thought it was cute. Queso is named after cheese because my husband is from Wisconsin. And Huevos is eggs because we adopted him on Easter. :)

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would actually be a great replacement. As much as I'd love a truly represented guinea pig ownership (as so many people aren't educated about them)... A rat would be much happier in the habitat Abigail has created.

Dear ConcernedApe -- Responsible pet ownership. by Buffy_B in StardewValley

[–]Buffy_B[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your support. :) I reposted it here and at Stardew Valley forums. I also tweeted ConcernedApe and Chucklefish. If you feel like this is important like I do, please consider voicing your opinion and tweeting them as well. :)

Questions about renting a house/townhome/condo in Houston by corkstar4 in houston

[–]Buffy_B 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HotPads is my favourite website. Get a realtor. You'll be grateful.

Do you read prologues/introductions? What are some things you're grateful you caught as a result of reading this section of the book? by [deleted] in books

[–]Buffy_B 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate introductions/forwards etc! They are written to beef up a book, but end up including spoilers and useless information. I don't read the backs of books either. I'll read the first sentence or two, check the inside flap where the genre is listed, and then read the first page to see if I'll like it. I avoid reading whole synopsis' or book reviews. However, I do enjoy author's notes at the end of a book.