DarthClem's blog

I've made considerable progress in Viva Piñata in the last couple of days.  I've made it from level 22 to level 33.  My main focus has been dealing with sour piñatas and attempting to tame them.  Some of these, like the mallowolf and the bonboon are real pains in the ass -- and the path you have to take to taming them is complex.

Still, it will be nice when I don't have to worry about these guys, though I may have many more iterations of sours to deal with between level 33 and level 50.  A great part of this game is the discovery process.

Last night, as I hit level 23 in Viva Pinata, I was introduced to the Sour Macaracoon.  This viscious little bastard likes to show up in your garden after you've romanced a couple of pinatas and eats their offspring before the eggs hatch.  In order to turn the sour macaracoon into a good macaracoon, you must first be a "master romancer" for 5 different species.

Last night, as I hit level 23 in Viva Pinata, I was introduced to the Sour Macaracoon.  This viscious little bastard likes to show up in your garden after you've romanced a couple of pinatas and eats their offspring before the eggs hatch.  In order to turn the sour macaracoon into a good macaracoon, you must first be a "master romancer" for 5 different species.

One of my favorite feelings, probably in the top 3, is when my hangover goes away.  It feels like...

...forgiveness.

One of my favorite feelings, probably in the top 3, is when my hangover goes away.  It feels like...

...forgiveness.

We've all heard the story of the pet who died while the kids were away at camp and how mom or dad subsequently attempted to replace the deceased rabbit, fish, bird, whatever with a new one in the hope that their kids wouldn't know the difference.

We've all heard the story of the pet who died while the kids were away at camp and how mom or dad subsequently attempted to replace the deceased rabbit, fish, bird, whatever with a new one in the hope that their kids wouldn't know the difference.

I've been exploring a couple of sites dedicated to Viva Piñata -- but not too deeply, just trying to get some directional info without spoilers.  Apparently, every creature has at least 3 color variations that can be brought upon by what they eat.  Sometimes, eating the right plant/food/fellow piñata can even mutate or "evolve" the piñata into an entirely different creature.

I've been exploring a couple of sites dedicated to Viva Piñata -- but not too deeply, just trying to get some directional info without spoilers.  Apparently, every creature has at least 3 color variations that can be brought upon by what they eat.  Sometimes, eating the right plant/food/fellow piñata can even mutate or "evolve" the piñata into an entirely different creature.

My 5 year old daughter, 6 year old son and I played some more Viva Piñata this afternoon.  We decided that since Billbofett just got this game, we would send him a Piñata as a little "housewarming" gift.  The kids had a lot of fun dolling up a Bunnycomb with accessories.  Unfortunately, the game doesn't pause while you are typing (via the controller) the message that goes along with your packed up piñata.