Talk:White Moa

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Contents 1 Read Me 2 Consequences of Non-Charmable 3 It is Charmable. 4 Odd Evolution - no loss of HP 5 Map? 6 Sound Set 7 Countdown to white moa chick minipet 8 Location? 9 Charming with a Hero 10 Worthy Deeds (quest) - is this a prerequisite? 11 Tallest Pet in the Game 12 About capturing it 13 good luck 14 Evolution bug

[edit] Read Me

After porting in and out of the Southern portal of Sifhalla for about 80 times i have finally captured a White Moa pet. Please take a look at the picture for more details. I have not completed GW:EN, so you can get it even if you have not completed it. You will see them straight away once you enter the explorable area.

Keep going in and out, simple as. --Silveruniverse 21:45, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Consequences of Non-Charmable

If the White Moa is not able to be charmed (or not thought to be able to be charmed), then should it or should it not be removed from the pets list? --Image:User Troy Frostwind sig.png Troy Frostwind Image:User Troy Frostwind sig.png 04:03, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Every time I've encountered them in game they are non-charmable. -elviondale (tahlk) 07:18, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

The name color looks like the NPC green rather than the pet green. Delgadude 11:58, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Ummm I have capped a White Moa. I can send screenshot if you want proof. 86.145.144.185 12:08, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Why did they put such an awesome pet in the game if they aren't going to make it charm able? I would think it's just not charm able this weekend, but later on it will be. Dancing Gnome 13:01, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] It is Charmable.

Enough said. Arshay Duskbrow 14:54, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Odd Evolution - no loss of HP

I want to quote the GuildWiki:

I evolved one to aggressive but its HP didn't decrease by 30 like normal. instead its armor seems to have dropped since it is taking lots more damage Lizardman175 17:58, 25 August 2007 (CDT)

I noticed the same - I have Dire Mountain Eagles and Dire Black Wolves. They 1. did not grow and 2. they did not lose 30 HP per aggressive/dire evolution. They still have 480 like an Elder pet. --Longasc 19:36, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

They don't lose 30 HP when evolved to aggressive, but they seem to lose armor instead. 68.202.112.108 19:40, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

As a note I evolved my Mountain Eagle to hearty [deliberately] and it still has 480HP instead of the 540 that it should. Maybe evolution effects are disabled for EOTN pets until the actual release? This is something they will have to look into. Andrik Of Ascalon 10:44, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

I can confirm your observation, Andrik. My Hearty GWEN pets did not get any HP. The Dires did not lose any. Not sure if their damage output changed at all. I used Feral Aggression, regardless of evolution pets smack butt with it. I have the feeling they just did not really evolve in size or stats, only the names got updated, at least this is my impression. --Longasc 11:20, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Well something definitely changed, because my Moa is getting OHKO'd frequently. That shouldn't be happening, to say the least... Arshay Duskbrow 11:27, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

I reported this issue in detail to GW support. I would ask you to do the same, also posted this bug on GW Guru. Most people give a damn about their pets, but the pets of my heroes are a vital part of my build and I could not stand it to run around with oddly bugged pets. Which do not grow and have the skins I really would like to have for my pets. :( --Longasc 15:15, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

The only EN pets I think probably aren't able to grow are mountain eagles, as they use an altered phoenix model which does not grow. However, not having the evolution effects is somewhat annoying. I've reported it to support and hopefully they'll take note if enough of us do so. I love me eagle to bits and I hope that the issue can be resolved. Andrik Of Ascalon 13:12, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

if their armor really change instead of their health, this is maybe a unique and calculated for GW:EN pets. but i doubt it as you couldn't get one for your pvp chars, which would be a disadvantage for pvp-only players, what anet doesn't make... Zerpha The Improver 00:42, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Map?

When GW:EN comes out can someone put a map on this page to where we can charm a white moa? --Hellbringer 22:08, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Just go straight out the southern gate of Sifhalla into Drakkar Lake. You can find a group right there. Just keep going in and out until you see them, that's how I got one. It was extremely easy. Arshay Duskbrow 22:18, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Not seeing it. I've been out over 10 times and made it over halfway to the next zone. 68.226.60.233 21:36, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

30th time I guess, they spawn right outside for anyone wondering. 68.226.60.233 05:52, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

dose this pet grow or not?

It didn't until they fixed it, it does now. My Dire one is huge. I'm max tallness for a female Ranger but I only come up to its back now. It's great. :) Arshay Duskbrow 01:04, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

When I go out of the exit on my own they are always there. Just rarely there when I go with heroes/henchies but they do show up sometimes --Andyana 15:12, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sound Set

I'm a big fan of Moa Birds, so I had to go out and cap one of these with one of my characters. Interesting tidbit of information: They use a unique sound set that isn't used by the standard red Moa. I haven't gotten my hands on a black one (I plan to, though) to listen to that one's sounds. GammaRay 21:37, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

maybe i remember wrong, but i'd say black moas squeak like the "normal" ones. Zerpha The Improver 00:39, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

The Black Moas make a funny little 3-part squawk, in at least two different keys. I wasn't sure what it was the first time my pet did it :) (I'm not familiar with what normal Moas do...) Esadha Kephal 21:20, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I've also noticed White Moas make a different squawking noise. If I'm correct, the squawks should be that of the flamingos from Nightfall.

By the way, for whoever was wondering, Black Moas make regular Moa squawks. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Slapperfish .

[edit] Countdown to white moa chick minipet

404notfound 04:37, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Breeding Chocobos? Ahem, I mean Moas. Sirocco 02:53, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

This thing looks even more like a Chocobo than the other versions. :p Nicky Silverstar 19:01, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

i cant find them were are they when u guys charm them??

[edit] Location?

I couldn't find them. I looked aroud at all listed locations. Maybe moved or removed after update? Any ideas or maps? Can someone check this? Ivyl 04:41, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

They still spawn; found one outside sifhalla S drakkar lake exit on my... maybe... 12th try? -Mather Sandstorm

Not sure how to post pictures here, but here's where you find them in Olaf Sted, it's probably the quickest place to look for them, but it did take me quite a few attempts to make them appear. http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h203/WinterSnowblind/Guild%20Wars/?action=view&current=moa.jpgWinterSnowblind 17:31, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

i found a flock of white moa just outside of Olafsstead when coming from another explorable area. king 04:10, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

I would recommend trying just outside of Olafstead myself. First time I was there I saw a flock (but didn't have a ranger hero ><) and it only took me approx six rezones to see a flock and capture one just now. 88.106.234.14 00:24, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

I dunno id i'm doing it wrong but i warped 56+ times in and out of olafstead (since they run toward you) to get me a birdie and they never spawn i have the quest Tracking the Nornbear and i have one hero to cap the moa am i doing anything wrong ?

[edit] Charming with a Hero

I love my white moa and was thinking that it would be amusing to have an entire flock of them following me and my heroes. However, when I come out of Sifhalla the moas are never there unless I am the only person in my party, no heroes, no henchmen. Is this just my weird luck or are they only supposed to spawn when you are alone? For that matter, has anyone else had any luck charming one with a hero? Thefount 16:45, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

Weird luck. Foo 18:58, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I was kind of hoping that would be the case, so that I will hopefully be able to have heroes with white moas. Thefount 19:23, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

My Pyre used to have 1, u just need to keep rezoning until they appear. Oh and a suggestion, give your hero a speed boost skill to cap it, it would make your life easier ;) --MageMontu 19:29, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the tips guys. After quite a bit of zoning and rezoning, I managed to charm one with three different heroes. Thefount 01:46, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Worthy Deeds (quest) - is this a prerequisite?

Okay, I charmed one of these quite a while ago with one of my warrior's heroes. I remember getting the mob outside Sifhalla to spawn without a problem (second or third zone if not the first). Tonight I wanted to charm one with another character and I must have zoned 50 times if not more, no exaggeration. At one point I grabbed my warrior, popped out there ONE time and they were there. I then tried some more with the other character with no luck. For the 'fun' of it I decided to try completing quests in the zone that I hadn't yet. I just needed to defeat Nulfastu to complete Worth Deeds so I did that and mapped back to Sifhalla. First zone out and the Moa were there!! I'm guessing that somebody will say it's just a coincidence. It would seem to tell me otherwise when I get them in one try with my warrior that had Worthy Deeds done and one try with the other after completing it when I'd tried several dozen times beforehand with no luck. It's too late for me to test with other chars, but I may another time. If there's absolute proof that Worthy Deeds need not be done, at least reading this may give some having problems something to try. /shrug Clobimon Craiggy 06:10, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the info. — ク Eloc 貢 16:08, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

My ele just got one and has done no norn quests at all and hasnt even got over 500 norn points yet, so i dont think this is right. -- Salome 23:05, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Tallest Pet in the Game

This pet is the *Tallest* Pet in the Game :D I love these :DDDD I have a comparison of a lvl 20 Rainbow Phoenix to one of these :P Aerie 19:55, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] About capturing it

I tried maybe 12 times witha full party and didnt see them but alone i found the flock on my 6th try

[edit] good luck

i went out about 10 times just to see how my luck was..evrytime i went out there wuz a flock of white Moas and i luv it..named mine Beaker, and btw i found em outside Sifhalla NightBringr

[edit] Evolution bug

Followed all teh tips possible on evolving my white moa into dire; she took no damage from start to finish, i had 16 BM, i delt no damage, and she delt 100% of the damage (which was alot). I end up with a Hearty white moa. very dissapointing, i guess ill have to try another pet. NalanaTalk 00:17, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

Try with deathleveling next time. A hero on hold with only a non-percentage rez active should be all you need for it.--Fighterdoken 00:29, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

I've mastered deathleveling on the lions, i can get them to level twenty dire in circa 25 minutes, so tonight I'm going to test whether or not it is possible to DL white moas, and whether I can DL more than one at once. Ill post my findings later. NalanaTalk 21:09, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

White Moa can't be death leveled since they never turn aggresive when you are capping them and just run off. I used the same evolution process that I used to get a dire phoenix but now my moa is level 11 playful. The white moa took no damage and dealt all the damage but still turned playful. Does anyone have a dire white moa?--75.90.178.16 03:29, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

Any news on making a dire whit moa? I'm working on it now but its taking forever.

I've had a Dire White Moa, Several infact... I think i may have a screenie but its on my other pc Aerie 13:05, 20 August 2008 (UTC)