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The Challenge of a Horse

  • Posted by Evan November 5, 2011 - 517 views

    It's been interesting seeing games take on the challenge of making a believable horse in their games. (Or Rider) And to me personally, I always felt Zelda Ocarina of Time hit it right on (So I guess Im pretty bias on what to expect haha).

    But I am hoping that from what little we've seen and trying the game when it comes out, that they got it. I must admit Im pretty strict about horses, I have some horses in real life and I ride a lot (I got quite the amount of stories to tell bout my crazy horse.), so you can see why Im a little worried.

    Anyways, to you, are horses much of a game changer? Or in other words, how do you view them in the game world, and their necessity. 

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9 Comments
  • Evan
    Evan   ·  November 5, 2011
    We are talking about how well horses will be designed/animated Allen.
  • Allen Pendragon
    Allen Pendragon   ·  November 5, 2011
    Horses are confirmed to be in the game..so why are there people saying "i hope its in" "Id be dissapointed if they left it out"...its there.
  • Evan
    Evan   ·  November 5, 2011
    I must say I think it'd be nice to see something that brings more usefulness to the horse in the game (Saddle bags anyone, carry more items?). 
    Vix, great reply so no worries there. Indeed the Vikings were dismounted warriors usually, in fact the Ce...  more
  • Marc Golsmith
    Marc Golsmith   ·  November 5, 2011
    Honestly, I prefer walking. It's a lot less of a hassle. xD
  • Arthur Keen
    Arthur Keen   ·  November 5, 2011
    @Kevin

    I hear ya. Are you planning to use fast travel, though? I'm trying to follow through on a long-term vow to one day start a game and not fast travel anywhere. Ever. Believe me, for the first time I think I might become both grateful for...  more
  • Kevin
    Kevin   ·  November 5, 2011
    I like horses, I enjoy using (riding) them, but I wouldn't be too disappointed if they weren't in the game. I used horses in Oblivion, mainly because it was too boring to walk from point A to point B, but Skyrim looks to be the opposite, so I don't think ...  more
  • Logan Calhoun
    Logan Calhoun   ·  November 5, 2011
    I myself have always been a walker so I will probably do that instead of get on horse get off horse get on horse get off horse get on horse and so on and so on
  • Arthur Keen
    Arthur Keen   ·  November 5, 2011
    I love the idea of horses, and they ought to be present in the Elder Scrolls. Nothing makes you feel like a badass hero quite like riding back into town, bloodied and loaded down with loot on the back of a mighty steed. They've never been that useful - or...  more
  • Matt Nicholson
    Matt Nicholson   ·  November 5, 2011
    I personally don't find the horses very useful in the elder scrolls. I'm not saying they should be removed or that I won't use them but I feel it takes away from the exploration of the world. You have carriage rides and fast travel if you need to move qui...  more