The sandbox MMORPG ArcheAge is vying for players’ affection with an extremely cute pet event.
Big head, high forehead area, round eyes, a small chin, chubby cheeks – This is the baby schema in humans. It also works with other mammals, such as kittens or polar bears (Anyone remember Knut?).
We are genetically programmed to perceive these physical traits as “cute,” to care for helpless offspring, to cherish them, provide for them, and ultimately contribute to the preservation of the species.
In ArcheAge, the “Animal Leaf Festival” is running until November 28 in the Skyfang in the Windshrift Savanna. There, players can take on the sponsorship of a “young animal in need” after a chat with Nairamdal: There are various breeds of cats, wolfhounds, Yatas, and even moose.
Anyone who takes good care of their pet, nurtures it, and provides it with various items received through quests, will ultimately gain a friend for life and can take the little animal home.
The event is called “Pawsome” in English – in German, that would be Pfotastisch!
And, because this is ArcheAge, the community has found ways to profit from cute pets, selling the potential friend for life for ugly money:
Many other, but mostly significantly less cute articles about ArcheAge can be found on our topic page.
