[dev1082] Alternatives Forms of transportation

[Agasutin]

I support the idea of transportation not being exclusive to Chocobos, and will provide my opinions as follows.

I believe motor vehicles could be a viable method of transportation, lore-wise the technology is available, it just hasn't been put to use in more practical purposes.

With that having been said, having access to such a commodity (or rather luxury) would come with a price, either through rental price or difficulty in obtaining, and a proficiency requirement. Craftable motor-driven transportation should require most of the available Disciples of the Hand to create. Examples as follows.

Alchemist: Lubricants, Fuels & Windshields
Armorer: Exterior & Motor
Blacksmith: Chassis & Hardware
Carpenter: Seating Framework/ Assembly
Goldsmith: Gauges/Delicate instruments
Leatherworker: Interior & Seating
Weaver: Interior & Seating

With all the parts finished, it would most likely require that an Armorer of Blacksmith assemble the vehicle. With those examples in mind, I would suggest that such tasks would only be successful by high tier craftsmen/craftswomen (40-50.)

This could continue to solidify bonds between the crafting jobs, and keep them working together for a common goal.

As for the taming suggestion, the creature in question should exclude NMs, should vanish once dismounted (unless ability permits), and possibly have race restrictions on certain creatures. Ex. A Lalafell could manage a wolf, but a Roegadyn would just break it.

Bicycles are also fun.

[toshimoog]

If they add bicycles I will ride one everywhere.

[nibelunc]

I only want to see chocobos as rideable creatures, SE should be able to build an own game and not to copy all the stuff from other games. Its still Final Fantasy and chocobos is what it needs to make it feel like it. What the hell do u want with motor-vehicles or flying creatures in a world like Eorzea. I agree with making chocobos kind of wearing gear or grow them up like it was in FFXI.