So what do you guys think about the idea of horses? They sound fun to me, but then there is the issue of mounted combat. Also, with horses you would go faster making the game world feel smaller. What are your thoughts on horses?
I don't really like horses, unless you're set up to include mounted combat. Most games seem to use them as eye-candy and a sneaky way of dressing up a fast travel function.
Depends on the execution to be honest. I don't want horses in a game if there will be no mounted combat, otherwise it would be more prohibitive than useful. I know mounted combat CAN be done in games, as one of my favourite ones has a very effective mounted combat system.
Of course that could mean posing some restrictions on weapons to be horseback only/on foot only. Perhaps some stat boosts/penalties would also apply depending on how (im)practical the weapon is in a certain situation. I mean, I don't think a dagger would be all that effective when you are towering above your adversary and inversely I don't think a lance would be all that useful when on foot and there's not a large difference of speed between you and the enemy.
Just a note: Nothing any staff member says in this thread can neither be considered as confirmation nor denial of horses, horse combat, etc.
Right. I'm just posting my personal opinion of the idea presented. I'm a grunt. I have no say about the final product.
I agree, horses should be more than just decoration for your butt.
K-64 Wrote:I don't think a lance would be all that useful when on foot and there's not a large difference of speed between you and the enemy.
Actually, when you've got a group of people carrying big shields and lances they're quite effective... See Romans.
Nextmastermind Wrote:Just a note: Nothing any staff member says in this thread can neither be considered as confirmation nor denial of horses, horse combat, etc.
O_o Is that double negative? Does that mean it does matter?
it means what ever we say and would like is not confirmation of that wish. it is just something we would take into the back room to discuss.
uncle fuzzy Wrote:Right. I'm just posting my personal opinion of the idea presented. I'm a grunt. I have no say about the final product.
Read what Brian75 said.
"it means what ever we say and would like is not confirmation of that wish. it is just something we would take into the back room to discuss."
True, but what I wrote is the same opinion I'd bring to the back room.
I can only speak fro myself, and not for "The Game". ^_^
uncle fuzzy Wrote:I can only speak for myself, and not for "The Game". ^_^
Exactly.
i love to ride on horses,..
can any one share some tips riding on horses,..
(01-12-2010 05:59 PM)K-64 Wrote: [ -> ]Depends on the execution to be honest. I don't want horses in a game if there will be no mounted combat, otherwise it would be more prohibitive than useful. I know mounted combat CAN be done in games, as one of my favourite ones has a very effective mounted combat system.
Of course that could mean posing some restrictions on weapons to be horseback only/on foot only. Perhaps some stat boosts/penalties would also apply depending on how (im)practical the weapon is in a certain situation. I mean, I don't think a dagger would be all that effective when you are towering above your adversary and inversely I don't think a lance would be all that useful when on foot and there's not a large difference of speed between you and the enemy.
I agree with you
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