More Diversity with Mounts

[TAS]

After seeing the newest mount in the works it appears that there really isn't any distinguishing characteristics between mounts that isn't cosmetic.

I'd like to see more diversity with mounts other then how they look. Exclusive abilities and whatnot...

It would be cool If we had some mounts with the ability to sprint, and the ones that could hover have the ability to glide when they go off cliffs. Maybe something like allowing Magitek armor to be used in certain raids like the Praetorium?

Thoughts???

[Silvanoshi]

The ability to sprint would be interesting, especially as open world grows larger. Racing, maybe at some point, also? These certain abilities can come into play for the mini-game to slow/stop your opponent!

[Starkiller]

The ability to sprint would be interesting, especially as open world grows larger. Racing, maybe at some point, also? These certain abilities can come into play for the mini-game to slow/stop your opponent!

I don't think we will be racing mounts. I do think that we will be racing Chocobos!

Of course, that means we will need to raise the Chocobos first. Raising a Chocobo requires that you feed it. Feeding leads to choices of food and different food leads to different raised Chocobos: Red, Black, Blue and Yellow birds!

Assuming the Chocobo raising system is similar to how it was in FFXI, then suggesting some possible abilities:
Red Chocobo = Maybe longer top speed in race?
Black Chocobo = Could run over hills/mountains without loss of speed
Blue Chocobo = Could run over water
Yellow Chocobo = (Default stats and abilities)
Gold Chocobo = Would be better at digging up treasure

There have been all kinds of other ideas discussed about raising Chocobos and the birds developing different skills over here:
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...-Want-Your-Fix

[chococo]

There's too many vanity stuff in this game. SE thinks people really like vanity and will keep them occupied. Some do, some don't and find it just a waste of resources.

[Seif]

There's too many vanity stuff in this game. SE thinks people really like vanity and will keep them occupied. Some do, some don't and find it just a waste of resources.

This 100% Horse gear anyone? No? No-one? *crickets*

I have to say the suggestion for a dash action would at least be worth something.

[tymora]

I found it silly my Ahriman pretty much flops on the ground when I "fly" off the cliff.

[Gelesto]

I found it silly my Ahriman pretty much flops on the ground when I "fly" off the cliff.

Because you are too fat.

[Jynx]

I'd rather never see a single "Vanity" mount in the game and have them work on making Chocobos unique.

I'm the crazy one though...

[MurakumoMillennium]

I'd rather never see a single "Vanity" mount in the game and have them work on making Chocobos unique.

So... vanity for chocobos.

goobue are just an eyesore

Goobbue has been in the game since 1.0

[Jynx]

So... vanity for chocobos.

No, I'm talking more functionality than looks.