Viva Pinata?

[Jarrodhk]

Gamertag is Jarrodhk.

[Farscry]

I'm up for trading Pinatas . I've got a good number of Buzzlegums, the squirrel things, Fudgehogs, newts, and badgers.

Badgers?! I don't need no stinking badgers!

[Arkon]

I'm up for trading Pinatas . I've got a good number of Buzzlegums, the squirrel things, Fudgehogs, newts, and badgers.

Gamertag is godhugh.

Also, if you don't want a particular species in your garden (like the raisants), let them come in and become a resident, then sell them. The raisants sell for 1000 I believe.

Make your badger go for a swim...interesting results.

[Misguided]

Ok, gang...still trying to make honey.
I need to get a beekeeper hat for the gatherer, yes? I know how to get that for a piñata, but not for a helper.

[DonD]

What I've read (I haven't done it) is that the hat goes on the buzzlegum.

Strange that it'd be that way, but that's what's being posted around the 'net.

[DonD]

This is a decent wiki.  There are a lot of gaps, but there seems to be a decent amount of good info in there.

This is the buzzlegum page:  http://pinataisland.info/index.php?title=Buzzlegum

[Misguided]

What I've read (I haven't done it) is that the hat goes on the buzzlegum.

Strange that it'd be that way, but that's what's being posted around the 'net.

Hmm..will more buzzlegums with hats yield more honey?
I stillw ant to know what this item is that's produced when they romance...it sells to the shop for 500, but it isn't honey. I tried getting a buzzlegum to eat it, but no go. I'm betting it can be eaten by at least one other species, though.

[DonD]

I've been away from it for a day, and likely won't get any play time in until tomorrow, but I'll take a look if no one else figures it out before then.

[godhugh]

What I've read (I haven't done it) is that the hat goes on the buzzlegum.

Strange that it'd be that way, but that's what's being posted around the 'net.

Hmm..will more buzzlegums with hats yield more honey?
I stillw ant to know what this item is that's produced when they romance...it sells to the shop for 500, but it isn't honey. I tried getting a buzzlegum to eat it, but no go. I'm betting it can be eaten by at least one other species, though.

The buzzlegums will not produce honey unless they're wearing the hat. Put it on one and after a little bit they will be listed as "ready to produce". Then, just direct them to the honey hive and boom, you have honey.

I don't think they produce anything other then an egg when they mate. At least, that's all I've ever seen when I've mated mine (and I've got the master romancer award for them).

[Calvin]

So, I picked this up today.  So far it's pretty interesting.  I started naming my pinata's after forum members.  My first Whirlm became Arkon, and the next became Destructor, then the two begat Calvin.  A sparrowmint named Warning arrived, followed by another named ATB.  Soon enough, Warning devoured Arkon while ATB launched an assault on Calvin.  Having fed upon the delicious candy innards of the two late Whirlms they soon made sweet, sweet love, and Lee was born......

TELL ME I SURVIVED!!!?

[Dante Rising]

This stupid %$^&%#  games is like electronic  $#%%$#  crack. I'm not getting anything   @#$%$#  done anymore.  %$!@#!@


BTW, I had an amazingly difficult time getting my quackberries to mate. Both were happy, all the requirements were met, there was space in the garden, but they would fly next to each other and then promptly fly away.  I chased those stupid birds down for about twenty minutes, and it wasn't until I got both of them to meet in the pond that they successfully romanced. Do they always need to be in a pond to initiate the romance, or was I just unlucky?

[Nth Power]

Is there a way to keep your pinatas happier aside from buying happy candy (I was smashing up a Bunnycomb to see if the other pinatas eating pinata candy would make them happier, when my wife looked up and gave me a sad face for attacking the bunny with a shovel which stopped me in my tracks, so I'll try again when she isn't watching...)

Accessories on the pinata will also make them happy.  I gave a pinata a hat, shoes and yokel teeth and it went from  to 

It's weird hearing about how ill-tempered Raisants are.  I haven't had any problems with them so far and they're one of the older species in my garden.  They only fights I've had are when they've gotten zapped with a thistle.  I've mainly been farming them and Fudgehogs to make some good $$.

[godhugh]

Is there a way to keep your pinatas happier aside from buying happy candy (I was smashing up a Bunnycomb to see if the other pinatas eating pinata candy would make them happier, when my wife looked up and gave me a sad face for attacking the bunny with a shovel which stopped me in my tracks, so I'll try again when she isn't watching...)

Accessories on the pinata will also make them happy.  I gave a pinata a hat, shoes and yokel teeth and it went from  to 

It's weird hearing about how ill-tempered Raisants are.  I haven't had any problems with them so far and they're one of the older species in my garden.  They only fights I've had are when they've gotten zapped with a thistle.  I've mainly been farming them and Fudgehogs to make some good $$.

If you don't have a lot of Buzzlegums, they do alright. It's when I mixed those two, and thistle, that World War 3 broke out in my garden. I swear, I think I had 4 seperate fights between Buzzlegums and Raisants all going at the same time. I was smacking a lot of Pinatas right then .

[Nth Power]

If you don't have a lot of Buzzlegums, they do alright. It's when I mixed those two, and thistle, that World War 3 broke out in my garden. I swear, I think I had 4 seperate fights between Buzzlegums and Raisants all going at the same time. I was smacking a lot of Pinatas right then .

Ah, that would explain it then.  My garden is Buzzlegum free.  :smile:

[Arkon]

This game is so fun, anyone looking for anything in particular?  I have a metric ton of flutterscotches, all colors I believe.  I could use a newtgat or two.

[godhugh]

This game is so fun, anyone looking for anything in particular?  I have a metric ton of flutterscotches, all colors I believe.  I could use a newtgat or two.

I actually need some flutterscotches. I want to breed my Lickatoad's, but don't want to invest in attracting the flutterscotches to my garden. I should have some extra newtgat's after a couple hours of playtime (tonight or tomorrow).

[Arkon]

This game is so fun, anyone looking for anything in particular?  I have a metric ton of flutterscotches, all colors I believe.  I could use a newtgat or two.

I actually need some flutterscotches. I want to breed my Lickatoad's, but don't want to invest in attracting the flutterscotches to my garden. I should have some extra newtgat's after a couple hours of playtime (tonight or tomorrow).

Need plain white, or what colors?

[godhugh]

This game is so fun, anyone looking for anything in particular?  I have a metric ton of flutterscotches, all colors I believe.  I could use a newtgat or two.

I actually need some flutterscotches. I want to breed my Lickatoad's, but don't want to invest in attracting the flutterscotches to my garden. I should have some extra newtgat's after a couple hours of playtime (tonight or tomorrow).

Need plain white, or what colors?

Green please . Lickatoads are awfully picky.

[Farscry]

Man, I have to name the members of my garden after friends and forum members now! Darnitall!

[Knightshade Dragon]

This is the coolest press goodie I've gotten in a long, long time.  Viva Pinata indeed!

[Misguided]

Arkon, do you recall how to make the green ones? EDIT: NM, watercress from other thread.
I was looking at the requirements to get a Buzzenge resident. I saw I needed to have a bunch of lickatoads to visit (and maybe become residents) then they have to eat shellybeans to romance...doesn't seem worth the trouble.

Getting Flutterscotches is easy, just plant half a dozen daisys.

[Arkon]

Arkon, do you recall how to make the green ones? EDIT: NM, watercress from other thread.
I was looking at the requirements to get a Buzzenge resident. I saw I needed to have a bunch of lickatoads to visit (and maybe become residents) then they have to eat shellybeans to romance...doesn't seem worth the trouble.

Getting Flutterscotches is easy, just plant half a dozen daisys.

Hrmm I thought Buzzenges eat Candaries.

Just got my first two Sweettooths!

[Misguided]

Hrmm I thought Buzzenges eat Candaries.

Just got my first two Sweettooths!

Could be...I was going from memory. I've been so busy just trying to attract a species or two to the garden that I have been doing next to no romancing.

[Nth Power]

How do you get rid of those Ruffians?  Their health bars are silver so my shovel doesn't do anything against them.  It just smashed my Kittyfloss house.  :icon_sad:

[Arkon]

Well, I just attracted a big ass bear to my garden, now if he would just the damn honey I have laying around.  I have 3 bees, all with hats and some assorted other accessories, they are pumping out like 8 jars of honey a day lol.

Finding more species who don't like each other, currently have a butterfly paradise, have 2 pink, 2 red, 2 blue, 2 black, 2 green, and 2 yellows heh.

[Arkon]

How do you get rid of those Ruffians?  Their health bars are silver so my shovel doesn't do anything against them.  It just smashed my Kittyfloss house.  :icon_sad:

Kittyfloss???

The best bet is to hit them as soon as they come in, but I have yet to find a way at garden lvl 30+ to get rid of them.  Have bought every single shovel upgrade I could.

[CeeKay]

So, I picked this up today.  So far it's pretty interesting.  I started naming my pinata's after forum members.  My first Whirlm became Arkon, and the next became Destructor, then the two begat Calvin.  A sparrowmint named Warning arrived, followed by another named ATB.  Soon enough, Warning devoured Arkon while ATB launched an assault on Calvin.  Having fed upon the delicious candy innards of the two late Whirlms they soon made sweet, sweet love, and Lee was born......

TELL ME I SURVIVED!!!?

ATB whupped your ass and feasted upon your brains, losing power in the process 

[shaggydoug]

So.....all you pinata players.....how kid friendly is it?   Yes, I'm asking as this is on the kids Christmas list.  I have a 10 year old and a 6 year old, both female.   Does it seem age appropriate?

- shaggy

[Jarrodhk]

I would think so, yes.

[Misguided]

So.....all you pinata players.....how kid friendly is it?   Yes, I'm asking as this is on the kids Christmas list.  I have a 10 year old and a 6 year old, both female.   Does it seem age appropriate?

- shaggy

Completely. Rated E. Aimed squarely at kids, but sophisticated enough for adults

[pricecs]

I bought it more for my 11yr old daughter, but it's completely capitvated me and my 13yr old son.

I've put in more time with VP than I have with GoW that I got on the same day - lol

I'm up for trading - Gamertag: Dirok

Chris.

[DonD]

My son is 6, and is able to play the game and progress, for the most part.

Some of the minigame maps are too hard for him, but for most of the game, he can do it by himself.

Basically, in the romancing minigame, there's a sort of maze of peril where you can't touch the walls and have to get to your mate.  You are allowed to hit the wall about 4 times before you fail, so it's not terrible.  But the higher level critters have harder mazes with moving components, and that's really where he gets stuck.

[Arkon]

So.....all you pinata players.....how kid friendly is it?   Yes, I'm asking as this is on the kids Christmas list.  I have a 10 year old and a 6 year old, both female.   Does it seem age appropriate?

- shaggy

100%  I highly recommend this for kids and adults alike.

[Arkon]

My son is 6, and is able to play the game and progress, for the most part.

Some of the minigame maps are too hard for him, but for most of the game, he can do it by himself.

Basically, in the romancing minigame, there's a sort of maze of peril where you can't touch the walls and have to get to your mate.  You are allowed to hit the wall about 4 times before you fail, so it's not terrible.  But the higher level critters have harder mazes with moving components, and that's really where he gets stuck.

Thankfully the game has a "coop" mode, essentially you have two controllers on, and they both can control, so you could use the second controller to help your kids on tough parts.

[WinoMcCougarstein]

Man this game is fun!  BUT BEWARE... you will lose time!  You will look at the clock and wonder where the past hour went.  I kept saying last night, "I'm going to wait until this pinata stays then I am going to bed... ok, he stayed... now what does it take to get him to mate?  Ok, just one more offspring..."  2 and a half hours after that I went to bed.  This is a very addictive game!

[TheMissingLink]

When I first started, I named all my pinata's...but damn, I feel bad when I gotta smash Jean-Pierre to bits for all the other pinata's to eat his life candy :/

[Arkon]

When I first started, I named all my pinata's...but damn, I feel bad when I gotta smash Jean-Pierre to bits for all the other pinata's to eat his life candy :/

Why are you smashing your pinatas?  I have never had to do this, so curious...

[DonD]

I started a new garden.  I wanted to recruit the water pinatas, so I was going for at least 2/3 water.

I didn't get there.  Water is annoying to dig.  First you need to break the hard dirt into useable dirt, and then you need to dig it out shovelful by shovelful.  So to break the monotony, I started planting grass, and then the pinatas started showing up.  And then I thought I'd try to keep the ones I hadn't kept in the previous garden.

So now I'm still about 40% water, but with a completely different assortment of pinatas than in the original garden I created.

What is interesting is the achievements are cumulative between gardens.  So you could make 3 pinata variants in one garden and 2 in the second garden and you'd get the 'make 5 variants' achievement.  I didn't expect that, but it makes sense.

As previously mentioned, all money and unlocked items also carry over to your new garden.  When staring at a large square patch of plain old dirt, the listing of available stuff seems kind of daunting.  It is notable that the patch of land you get for garden number two has nothing on it.   In the tutorial garden, there was stuff in the way you had to smash to clear out.  And you got some coin for doing so.  The new garden has nothing but hard dirt.

I'm liking my garden design on garden #2 much better than what I had with #1.  It looks more planned (because it really is), and less cluttered and haphazard.  And since I have a clear idea of what pinatas I want, I've been selling off the unwanted one's almost immediately when they make themselves resident.  The result of which is a rapidly growing bankroll.

[JLu]

Last night I got my two Horaschio (?) - that guy on the cover of the box - and was silly excited for that.

Also attracted my first Doenut -- which took forever since I was trying to do so with the Gooseberries, and I just couldn't grow enough to keep him in.  Figured maybe the blackberries would be easier, so sold off all the gooseberries and associated bushes, and wow my money jumped.

I keep wanting to play some GoW -- but I start on 'just a half hour' of Viva and the next thing I know, it's bedtime...

[Arkon]

I am sticking with my one garden for now.  Don't want to try splitting time between 2 of them.  Hoping to get a resident bear soon.  Got a dragumfly, they are fiesty buggers, as are reddhots.