[dev1082] The (un)Official Mount System Thread

[Teknoman]

Magitek armor stolen from Garleans would be nice if it was used in certain areas where Chocobos couldnt go.

Just try to keep it within FF bounds. Various types of chocobos would be cool as well, and of course you've got hovercrafts that can skim across water from FFIV...but im not sure how that would work.

[Rowyne]

I'd like to see chocobos first simply because this game is in dire need of things that feel like Final Fantasy, that's one of the biggest problems with this game is it's so generic you would *never* guess that it was an FF title if you just showed it to someone unless you happened upon a Bomb or Cactuar.

I agree with this statement. We need more things that feel 'Final Fantasy' and chocobos are one of them.

But Yoshi-P, in his infinite wisdom, did not just call this future implementation a 'Chocobo' system, he called it a 'Mount' system. Which means I think he's open to giving us more.

IMO, start with chocobos, then give us more options. It doesn't need to be something crazy like the ability to tame and mount every single thing you run across. But there has to be more that's able to be ridden in Eorzea than just our beloved yellow birds. Just like IRL, we have horses, mules, elephants, camels, etc. And those are just animals, that's not including mechanical transports that we know the Garlean empire have access to. There must be more than just chocobos. I would be happy with a handful of choices.

[Burn]

As long as the mount system allows us to summon our mounts anywhere in the open world without weird gimmicks I'd be happy.

[Rjain]

Hey, gang! Spoke with Yoshida about your lively discussion surrounding mounts. As I'm sure is a surprise to no one, there are a lot of varied opinions on personal mounts. We'll be looking into, and evaluating, the most popular ones. That said, please continue to let us know what you want to see in the future!

I'll reiterate. Chocobos only with varied styles and colours to them. You could have mixed-colour mounts or chocobos with different features, and be able to equip them with different types of armors. Please nothing other than chocobos.

[Sorel]

It doesn't need to be something crazy like the ability to tame and mount every single thing you run across.

I disagree. And I only need three words to make my case.

Lalafell Dodo Rodeo

[Dreamer]

The only other mount type I would be open to are magitek-style armors (Garlean technology, I'd imagine). Otherwise, chocobo only. Definitely not other animal types.

[Rowyne]

I disagree. And I only need three words to make my case.

Lalafell Dodo Rodeo

LMAO

/10char

[Alixandir]

I would have to be traditional on this one. Chocobos, boats, airships.

FF has always been about changing a lot of stuff around, but keeping a few signature things. These are a fe wof those, and I feel there is no need to deviate from it.

[Shai]

As a Lalafell, I'd much rather ride a Maidenbug.

I'd like to saddle one up for my run from East Goblin NM camp to North.

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Seriously though - I do agree that straying too far from Chocobo will make the game feel less like a Final Fantasy, not that it wouldn't be fun or interesting or adventurous.

I'm wondering if the team has given any thought to fighting wild chocobo and/or saddling them up in the field, though.

I certainly don't mind renting them from stables, but it's not outside other Final Fantasy games to fight wild chocobo, or lure them with greens and ride them off into the sunset - or force them to mate with your other chocobos (or in an MMO, you're friends' chocobos) - like twisted, mad, genetic scientists bent on getting the perfect, Gold Chocobo so you can unleash Knights of the Round...

...but I digress. Any thoughts on this from community, reps or devs?

[Yoohre_WildRiver]

i would say chocobo only with chocobo breeding/rasing to custumize look and chocobo gear made by crafters that can give your chocobo a boost. there is no need for dodos or marmot mounts, just make chocobos fun and customizable

imagine, black chocobo with White gold plate armor +3 ( yeah +3 makes it shiny) or cloth armor or leather, gear your chocobo to match your class ^.^
also the more a chocobo runs the gear wears and you need to fix it!..... O.o!