[dev1082] The (un)Official Mount System Thread

[Shaubapu]

FFXIV won't feel completely like FF until we have Chocobos and Airships. I'm cool with them coming up with something new as long as it has that FF feel and isn't lame. But Chocobos need to be part of the system. I want to feel proud to bring out my mount so to that end there needs to be a lot of customization and levels of rarity in the system. Crafters should be able to make gear for the mounts. Questing needs to be involved in getting your mount - something that involves real time and effort.

This doesn't really fit with this thread but I would like to see airships with the possibility of enemy encounters. I'd like to see this on boats to. Nothing like a sense of danger when using these modes of transportation.

[Mieck]

A long time ago, even before Alpha, Tanaka mentioned something along the lines of Magitek armour might be in the offing - when I eventually saw the opening movie, I guessed that Magitek had been the principle inspiration for the design of the Garlean Empire's kit, but I'd throw a mention about Magitek back in there just to keep the idea in the mix. (Edit: Just spotted Magitek mentioned above. Still, +1)

On the subject of Chocobo's, I'd like to see hitching post facilities added to the major Aetherite camps. We could ride between camps and hitch the chocobo up and do some leves, then unhitch them and ride off to somewhere else. You'd need an ability to summon them in the field zones though. And, I know we have Retainers, but I think some way to integrate those inventories would be helpful - possibly have a (long-missed) Delivery box system, whereby stuff you are waiting for gets sent to your chocobo's post-bag.