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Guild Master

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2005

N/W

01 Aug 2005 at 19:16 - 1

*avoids flaming objects and hate mail*

I know it has been said before (don't end it immediately), but I want to say it here and now:
Mounts should be in the game. Here is how it would work:

You are level 10
Mounts cost 3000 faction to purchase
You PvP or GvG a lot
You have enough faction
You use faction to buy mount of your choice
You can use it inside and outside of town

If you like it, fine. If you don't, fine. Just don't post things about it not working for GW and don't send the hate mail all at once.

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

01 Aug 2005 at 19:22 - 2

Only if they make those big two legged birds available as mounts.

Chicken-riding rangers, firing from bird-back!

Be careful what you ask for, though... I'd be willing to bet that mounts would take at least two skill slots much like pets do.

ExplosiveBadger

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

MN

E/Mo

01 Aug 2005 at 19:23 - 3

That'd be pretty cool. I'd make a Ranger just to toy around with it. Otherwise i'd be jealous of some random Ranger i'm questing w/ is traveling faster on his pet. Also this would make runs a lot faster from city to city.

Jaythen Tyradel

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

01 Aug 2005 at 19:52 - 4

I like the idea of mounts except for two things.

1. There is no real need for them in the game. Arguably, they could help with some areas, but truly not necessary to get from point A to point B.

2. More Rushing through. Mounts would make people move faster through areas, which in turn means they could, in a sense, out run the enemies. More runners charging people without mounts to get rushed or everyone has mounts and just runs though the hard areas to get to the next town/city/outpost.

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

01 Aug 2005 at 20:07 - 5

Hmm... make sure mounts can take damage and die and equip creatures with things like muddy terrain and the like to slow them down.

But I agree, no need for mounts.

Except giant chickens.

Guild Master

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2005

N/W

01 Aug 2005 at 20:10 - 6

I bet Anet can find some way of making mounts work in GW.

ZD_kusanagi

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

SLC

The Naked Dragon

Mo/Me

01 Aug 2005 at 20:13 - 7

there COULD be a need for them. like adding skills that compliment them....
wouldnt you say you could do more damage with a hammer if it hits from the top? on your head? I'd say so. all kinds of skills could be dded for them. it could work seriously. but i don't think you should use them in town. that's stupid. just adds more pixels to lag, and plus its a skill, its a pet, so it should stay outside with the other skills and pets. but i really think this could be fun to try out.

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

01 Aug 2005 at 20:34 - 8

Well, I would see skills required (and skill slots taken) for mounted attacks and the like... healing, a skill just to ride (think Charm Animal),... skills that would be useless if your mount died and you found yourself on foot...

Ultimate_Gaara

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

BC, Canada.. how aboot that eh?

01 Aug 2005 at 20:43 - 9

sounds ok... but i think Forge running would raise by like 200%... i still say keep it on wow and not here.. dont really need it

johnnylange

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

USA/Near Chicago

The Divine Darkness <TDDG>

W/Me

01 Aug 2005 at 22:46 - 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimate_Gaara

sounds ok... but i think Forge running would raise by like 200%... i still say keep it on wow and not here.. dont really need it

Ha ha, I was just thinking about much easier forge runs would be! Of course i'm sure they're smart enough to "beef up" the monsters if they add mounts later on.

I think it would be cool to have mounts! Imagine riding on something like the stone sumit does...I forgot the names, but you know what I mean.

ShadowWrath

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2005

Xion Nights [XN]

01 Aug 2005 at 23:47 - 11

You could always make a mount only aesthetic. People would purchase them because they look cool, even though they don't do anything. Of course, then some people would complain because they get to ride a giant spider or soemthing that doesn't help them attack. =\ But I'd love to see mounts, especially a giant spider

Lampshade

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Xen of Onslaught

02 Aug 2005 at 01:56 - 12

Mounts would be *^shwEEt^*

I want to ride a bear in combat

crazy diamond

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2005

02 Aug 2005 at 02:01 - 13

Go play WoW.

johnnylange

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

USA/Near Chicago

The Divine Darkness <TDDG>

W/Me

02 Aug 2005 at 02:04 - 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy diamond

Go play WoW.

Hey, it's another one those... "Go play [enter name of some other game here]"

I would play WoW, but I don't feel I should have to pay to play every month (call me cheap, I don't care) and I really like Guild Wars! Besides for GW to maintain the interest of gamers and bring in new gamers, adding things like mounts will certainly help. That way I won't have to pay n' play WoW or EQ.

Elena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Belgium

02 Aug 2005 at 02:11 - 15

there is 1 thing u should keep in mind. The stone summit dont tame there mounts instead they yust put chains on it and stuff and bend it to there will whilst a mount selling person would actually have to tame the beast or raise em from birth and offcourse who is going do that if there wasnt money involved i say put them in make em not move you faster and moneysink wee

johnnylange

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

USA/Near Chicago

The Divine Darkness <TDDG>

W/Me

02 Aug 2005 at 02:14 - 16

That's right! I forgot to mention that. But I was just using that as an example. It would be cool to have a mount that you sat really high up on.

Aaaaagh

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

02 Aug 2005 at 02:32 - 17

For the love of the search function, use it.

This topic has been beaten to death, resuggesting it wont change anything.

Mounts are not a good idea for GW. Why? Increased perma-movement would be way to powerful. If no increased movement, whats the point. We have map travel, this isnt a game where you run across the continent to get to a hunting spot.

So, for the 6th time or so, I say NAY, to mounts.

johnnylange

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

USA/Near Chicago

The Divine Darkness <TDDG>

W/Me

02 Aug 2005 at 03:46 - 18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaaaagh

For the love of the search function, use it.

This topic has been beaten to death, resuggesting it wont change anything.

Mounts are not a good idea for GW. Why? Increased perma-movement would be way to powerful. If no increased movement, whats the point. We have map travel, this isnt a game where you run across the continent to get to a hunting spot.

So, for the 6th time or so, I say NAY, to mounts.

Booo! Map travel is boring...

Actually I thought you said that you did want mounts in the game and that it would be a great idea.

Teh Azman

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

I Used Charm Animal On Your [MOM]

Me/R

02 Aug 2005 at 03:59 - 19

I don't think it would work but I do admit it would be really nice if they could make it so.

Just not at level 10, 20 isn't asking anything at all.

Nash

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2005

Sweden

The Cornerstone

02 Aug 2005 at 04:09 - 20

At what point did you have a seizure, and come up with the bright idea that GW should turn more and more into every other MMORPG made? I know it's been said before, but seriously, go play WoW. Or, be content playing something that's not retarded with mounts and potions and fishing.

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

02 Aug 2005 at 05:51 - 21

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnylange

Booo! Map travel is boring...

Actually I thought you said that you did want mounts in the game and that it would be a great idea.

Some of us don't want to waste hours of our time travelling from lion's arch to Ascalon and back again just to meet up with people.

Mounts are pointless... why do people keep bringing them up again and again.

ShadowWrath

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2005

Xion Nights [XN]

02 Aug 2005 at 06:18 - 22

They're pointless, but would look amazing!

sgtclarity

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

I Can Break These C[uffs]

W/

02 Aug 2005 at 08:22 - 23

seriously the numerous amount of WoW spoof threads....

Ultimate_Gaara

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

BC, Canada.. how aboot that eh?

02 Aug 2005 at 08:39 - 24

sure, they may have mounts, but only Guild Wars has Gwen...

i still think mounts would look cool, but thats not a good enough reason to add them in

kg_lildude1

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

Lionheart Braves [LHB]

W/

02 Aug 2005 at 08:44 - 25

would be cool ranger skill, like mount animal, but you hafta have a pet, i wanna ride my ferocious kitty into battle

PieXags

Forge Runner

Join Date: May 2005

The Infinite Representation Of Pie And Its Many Brilliances

02 Aug 2005 at 08:52 - 26

I don't see a use for mounts, nor do I want to see them in the game.

Tuoba Hturt Eht

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2005

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Deimos Tel Arin [CCTV]

W/

02 Aug 2005 at 10:36 - 27

Stone Summit Beastmasters / Herders get to ride big mamooth like creatures, and stomp us while they are at it.

I think we should get the chance too.
Even possible to have cross-class skills to go with it.
How?

i.e
Should the 'Mount system' be similiar to a pet system
Let's say a W/R or R/W could have some "Mount Attack skills" or "Axe/Sword/Hammer Attack Skills that only works while mounted.

And melee attacks while mounted should have a higher chance to hit the head.

Just some wild suggestions.

Makkert

Black Beast of Aarrrrgghh

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

The Biggyverse [PLEB] // Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

02 Aug 2005 at 10:50 - 28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimate_Gaara

sure, they may have mounts, but only Guild Wars has Gwen...

So......
You want to ride Gwen?

Snuk the Great

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

Glow in the Dark

R/Me

02 Aug 2005 at 16:31 - 29

Mounts could be used, though then they should make special areas where they could be used. These areas would be enormous (even bigger then current areas) and would have mounted units as well. These areas could be placed next to normal Areas, so you could ride on these mounted areas to non mounted areas.
But not that you can use them in towns or when you leave a town. It would be annoying and could be even seen as unfair.