Horses

Sir Degrader · 01-21-2006, 11:56 AM

What are the pros and cons of having horses in Oblivion?

PROS:
+Faster Transport

CONS:
-May make things too easy.
-May turn out to be a dud (10,000 coin for something that will die in one hit)
-May reduce exploration, since all you have to do is follow the roads.

Anything else?

Kyrvias · 01-21-2006, 12:12 PM

PROS:
+If you're a thief who just almost got caught, stealing a horse is a great getaway idea.
+Like you said, Faster Transport
+Optino to give your horse kickass armor that matches your own

CONS:
-If you steal a horse, the next time you dismount, it'll run back to it's original owner

Just a question, How would it reduce exploration? To my knowledge of Oblivion, a horse can just as easily explore the offroads as the onroads. If anything, it'll make exploration more fun.

johnny · 01-21-2006, 01:01 PM

PRO: Horsesteak is yummie.

Ilander · 01-21-2006, 01:49 PM

PRO: It may promote the wearing of "chaps"

CON: It may promote the wearing of "chaps"

Sir Degrader · 01-21-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by Kyrvias:

Just a question, How would it reduce exploration? [/QB]

Can't take a horse into a dungeon, nor up a mountain, nor into deep woods, or, why would you try and find a shortcut (how I do most of my exploring), if your horse can get you there fast anyways?

Kakero · 01-21-2006, 07:40 PM

Can you fight while riding your mount? or do you have to dismount first then fight your enemy? ( hmm..this sound familiar

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SecretMaster · 01-21-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally posted by Kakero:
Can you fight while riding your mount? or do you have to dismount first then fight your enemy? ( hmm..this sound familiar )

No mounted combat (like WoW). There were many reasons for this. Just think of how the combat system is for Oblivion. It is completely revamped from that of other games. Combat has a much more fluid feel with all sorts of manuvers. It would be excruciatingly painful for the devs to completely balance and fine tune mounted combat.

Kyrvias · 01-21-2006, 11:48 PM

Yep. you have to dismount, then fight. Then mount, and ride. Then dismount, etc. And hope to any god willing to listen that your horse doesn't get hit by a stray fireball.

Sir Degrader · 01-22-2006, 12:00 AM

Such a hassle cuts down on exploration. Much easier to have a big stompin' warhorse to scare the peasants.

SecretMaster · 01-22-2006, 03:13 AM

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Originally posted by Kyrvias:
Yep. you have to dismount, then fight. Then mount, and ride. Then dismount, etc. And hope to any god willing to listen that your horse doesn't get hit by a stray fireball.

You can't take your horse into a dungeon or into the major cities. I think any other place is open for you, including wilderness/deep forests and mountains. This screenshot ( http://www.elderscrolls.com/images/a...c/obliv03B.jpg ) should be enough proof

01-21-2006, 01:01 PM	#3
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	PRO: Horsesteak is yummie. __________________

01-21-2006, 01:49 PM	#4
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	PRO: It may promote the wearing of "chaps" CON: It may promote the wearing of "chaps" __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

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01-21-2006, 11:56 AM	#1
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 63 Posts: 2,871	What are the pros and cons of having horses in Oblivion? PROS: +Faster Transport CONS: -May make things too easy. -May turn out to be a dud (10,000 coin for something that will die in one hit) -May reduce exploration, since all you have to do is follow the roads. Anything else?

01-21-2006, 12:12 PM	#2
Kyrvias Lord Ao Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 2,092	PROS: +If you're a thief who just almost got caught, stealing a horse is a great getaway idea. +Like you said, Faster Transport +Optino to give your horse kickass armor that matches your own CONS: -If you steal a horse, the next time you dismount, it'll run back to it's original owner Just a question, How would it reduce exploration? To my knowledge of Oblivion, a horse can just as easily explore the offroads as the onroads. If anything, it'll make exploration more fun.

01-21-2006, 07:40 PM	#6
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Can you fight while riding your mount? or do you have to dismount first then fight your enemy? ( hmm..this sound familiar )

01-21-2006, 11:48 PM	#8
Kyrvias Lord Ao Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 2,092	Yep. you have to dismount, then fight. Then mount, and ride. Then dismount, etc. And hope to any god willing to listen that your horse doesn't get hit by a stray fireball.

01-22-2006, 12:00 AM	#9
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 63 Posts: 2,871	Such a hassle cuts down on exploration. Much easier to have a big stompin' warhorse to scare the peasants.

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