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Message no. 1
From: Ulrich Haupt <sandman@****.UNI-OLDENBURG.DE>
Subject: Re: SR Pets
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 08:56:20 +0100
Lehlan Decker wrote:
>
<snip Mr. Woods>
> Hmm..how about a barghest or hellhound if you want to stay with
> the dog mentality. Hmm..a pet bandersnatch is out of the question so...:)
> Or perhaps one of the wierder snakes.

Has somebody worked out the costs for keeping such an animal? I think it
should be something like lower lifestyle for traditional animals and middle or
high for paranormals.

Sandman


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Message no. 2
From: Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: SR Pets
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:18:59 -0500
On Tue, Mar 31, 1998 at 08:56:20AM +0100, Ulrich Haupt wrote:
> Lehlan Decker wrote:
> >
> <snip Mr. Woods>
> > Hmm..how about a barghest or hellhound if you want to stay with
> > the dog mentality. Hmm..a pet bandersnatch is out of the question so...:)
> > Or perhaps one of the wierder snakes.
>
> Has somebody worked out the costs for keeping such an animal? I think it
> should be something like lower lifestyle for traditional animals and middle or
> high for paranormals.
>
> Sandman
>
>
Usually I just factor it in the lifestyle or it takes care of itself
during roleplaying. (Its fun to remind a player he needs to check
up on his barghest, or better yet find someone to "dog" sit).
After all how much it costs to free a barghest and a hoop snake is
very very different.
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Message no. 3
From: Nexx <nexx@********.NET>
Subject: Re: SR Pets
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 10:27:14 -0600
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> From: Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU>
> > Has somebody worked out the costs for keeping such an animal? I think it
> > should be something like lower lifestyle for traditional animals and middle
or
> > high for paranormals.
> >
> Usually I just factor it in the lifestyle or it takes care of itself
> during roleplaying. (Its fun to remind a player he needs to check
> up on his barghest, or better yet find someone to "dog" sit).
> After all how much it costs to free a barghest and a hoop snake is
> very very different.

Also, most people can support guests at a lifestyle lower than themselves for
a while. My family is mostly a Middle lifestyle family, and, despite having
four extremely devoted servants who wait on her every whim, our dog probably
lives a Low lifestyle. Her food is good and nutritious, but most of it is
processed. She uses her feet more than any other form of transportation, and
her home isn't that great (sure, she lives with us, but she gets kicked out of
rooms a lot). I wouldn't think supporting a dog (or other pet) at a level
lower than you would be that difficult.
Message no. 4
From: Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: SR Pets
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:57:43 -0500
On Tue, Mar 31, 1998 at 10:27:14AM -0600, Nexx wrote:
> ----------
> > From: Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU>

>
> Also, most people can support guests at a lifestyle lower than themselves for
> a while. My family is mostly a Middle lifestyle family, and, despite having
> four extremely devoted servants who wait on her every whim, our dog probably
> lives a Low lifestyle. Her food is good and nutritious, but most of it is
> processed. She uses her feet more than any other form of transportation, and
> her home isn't that great (sure, she lives with us, but she gets kicked out of
> rooms a lot). I wouldn't think supporting a dog (or other pet) at a level
> lower than you would be that difficult.

I'll work with you on that one. (Although I think my dogs eat better
then I do most days, they certaintly sleep more as well :))
But exotics are a bit different. Most people know how to feed and
take care of dogs. Taking care of and feeding a bengal tiger is
another story. I'm not sure of cost because I'd have to find
out how many lbs of meat they consume each day, plus either you'd
have to develop the skills or hire someone to help you take care of it.
Heh...There's an idea. A business that specializes in care, feeding
and boarding of exotics. "Hello Mr. Suit, of course we can
keep your Meg & Ivy (pet barghests), no I'm proud to inform you we haven't
lost any more handlers since that last cockatrice outbreak. :))
I'm thinking if it costs 6-12 dollars a day now to board a dog, how
much would this cost?
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Message no. 5
From: David Buehrer <dbuehrer@******.CARL.ORG>
Subject: Re: SR Pets
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:42:57 -0700
Lehlan Decker wrote:
/
/ But exotics are a bit different. Most people know how to feed and
/ take care of dogs. Taking care of and feeding a bengal tiger is
/ another story. I'm not sure of cost because I'd have to find
/ out how many lbs of meat they consume each day, plus either you'd
/ have to develop the skills or hire someone to help you take care of it.
/ Heh...There's an idea. A business that specializes in care, feeding
/ and boarding of exotics. "Hello Mr. Suit, of course we can
/ keep your Meg & Ivy (pet barghests), no I'm proud to inform you we haven't
/ lost any more handlers since that last cockatrice outbreak. :))
/ I'm thinking if it costs 6-12 dollars a day now to board a dog, how
/ much would this cost?

Hmm... requires specialized knowledge, specially trained staff,
specialty veterinarians on hand, special facilities, caters to the
rich (multiply by 5, carry the 2)...

$1,000/day to start. Course, that's just off the top of my head.
But it feels right.

-David
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Message no. 6
From: Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: SR Pets
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 14:32:37 -0500
On Tue, Mar 31, 1998 at 11:42:57AM -0700, David Buehrer wrote:
> Lehlan Decker wrote:
> /
>
> Hmm... requires specialized knowledge, specially trained staff,
> specialty veterinarians on hand, special facilities, caters to the
> rich (multiply by 5, carry the 2)...
>
> $1,000/day to start. Course, that's just off the top of my head.
> But it feels right.
>
Very possible if you were thinking of a piasma or some other
large carnivore. But think about the prestige. :)
If anybody really wants, I'll have my girlfriend check into
this type of thing. (She works at the Two vets offices).
Think about how much a breeder of say Championship whatever pays.
I'm thinking this is comparable.
Once again, I usually use it as an RP exercise or to further the
story. (Although it is another way to seperate players from their
money, "Yes sir, your piasma swalloed a boweling ball...we're
going to have to operate. Yes sir, do you know how much anastetic (sp?)
it takes to knock out an 800+ lb bear???)
<EGMG>

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"Uh-Oh Toto, it doesn't look like we're gods anymore."
Message no. 7
From: Brett Borger <bxb121@***.EDU>
Subject: Re: SR Pets
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 08:26:19 +0000
> > four extremely devoted servants who wait on her every whim, our dog probably
> > lives a Low lifestyle. Her food is good and nutritious, but most of it is
> > processed. She uses her feet more than any other form of transportation, and
> > her home isn't that great (sure, she lives with us, but she gets kicked out of
> > rooms a lot). I wouldn't think supporting a dog (or other pet) at a level
> > lower than you would be that difficult.

This is because you have a dog and not a cat. Most cats ensure that
they live one level ABOVE their people.

-=SwiftOne=-
Yes Great Emperor and Terror of Mice Everywhere
Brett Borger
SwiftOne@***.edu
AAP Techie
Message no. 8
From: Brett Borger <bxb121@***.EDU>
Subject: Re: SR Pets
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 08:27:41 +0000
> story. (Although it is another way to seperate players from their
> money, "Yes sir, your piasma swalloed a boweling ball...we're
> going to have to operate. Yes sir, do you know how much anastetic (sp?)
> it takes to knock out an 800+ lb bear???)

I'd rather pay than be around when he tries to pass it! <Wince!>

-=SwiftOne=-
Brett Borger
SwiftOne@***.edu
AAP Techie
Message no. 9
From: Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: SR Pets
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 09:59:06 -0500
On Wed, Apr 01, 1998 at 08:27:41AM +0000, Brett Borger wrote:
> > story. (Although it is another way to seperate players from their
> > money, "Yes sir, your piasma swalloed a boweling ball...we're
> > going to have to operate. Yes sir, do you know how much anastetic (sp?)
> > it takes to knock out an 800+ lb bear???)
>
> I'd rather pay than be around when he tries to pass it! <Wince!>
>
Yuck! Now there is an image. :)
Oh your early comment is correct, cats usually do live better then
their owners. :)


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