Why doesn't POE have mounts?

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ivqancorp wrote:

Hi,

Almost every game I have played with an online component and a fantasy setting has mounts. The reason is very simple. We can't ride dragons in real life, just like we can't shoot blue magic out of our hands, which is why we play games.

So back to the titled question: Where are the mounts? None of the devs are my friends, so I am not sure if they are planning on releasing mounts or not, but this could be a GAME CHANGER for POE, a turning point.

Some of the advantages of introducing mounts:

1) More money for GGG
2) Increase in player base as many players from games like World of Tanks will come over to POE
3) Faster travel time in maps
4) Looking cool, something to tell all your friends and co-workers about
5) Give mounts armor, more slots to fill and therefor creating more depth to the game
6) Can name mounts, and thus creates a sense of attachment to the game; like a doggy
7) Opens the path for flying mounts later, and again more money for GGG to improve the game
8) Could expand on this and give your mount its own passive skill tree, again more depth
9) Mount of the week series, creating more PR for GGG
10) And lastly, introduction of new race(s) in game means more lore about the mounts

There are other reasons, but I just wanted to list a good even number like 10 to get things rolling. I know this idea has a large following, so I am sure other people will add their thoughts.

Also, just so this is a fair and objective thread, I'll list some Cons also:

1) Players could abuse mounts by mounting up in PvP when having low life, but GGG could disable PvP

That's all I have, thanks. Will create a petition soon if this thread gets enough likes.

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ghamadvar wrote:

You could upgrade them (more stash-space for the pets) for real money like you buy stashes. You could upgrade their speed (when do they reach the stash and stuff).

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Dreggz wrote:

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ghamadvar wrote:

You could upgrade them (more stash-space for the pets) for real money like you buy stashes. You could upgrade their speed (when do they reach the stash and stuff).

Ya, no.

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ghamadvar wrote:

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Dreggz wrote:

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ghamadvar wrote:

You could upgrade them (more stash-space for the pets) for real money like you buy stashes. You could upgrade their speed (when do they reach the stash and stuff).

Ya, no.

Thx. Your word of advice has been recognized ;)