Collector’s Edition Highland Stalker Sneak Peek! [Archive]

Kiara

12-07-2009, 10:56 PM

<img src="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/en/features/articles/exp06/logo/EQSF_logo_300_playersbg.jpg" width="300" height="176" /> Everyone has eagerly been awaiting information about the Highland Stalker mount that will be available in-game if you purchase the Collector's Edition of Sentienl's Fate. Today we have a sneak peek at the mount and the figurine that will come in the box! <a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive_content.vm?id=3375&section=News&locale=en_US">Read more!</a>

Josgar

12-07-2009, 11:00 PM

like you can't get the kitty anywhere in game? just in the collectors edition?

Galithdor

12-07-2009, 11:03 PM

<cite>Josgar@The Bazaar wrote:</cite><blockquote>like you can't get the kitty anywhere in game? just in the collectors edition?</blockquote>Seems like it

Kiara

12-07-2009, 11:08 PM

So far as the magic 8 ball told me <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

12-07-2009, 11:12 PM

So the 50% increase to run speed means it's just a 50% mount, correct? Or will it apply in dungeons also, as run speed rather than simply mount speed?

Xalmat

12-07-2009, 11:13 PM

Outdoors only.Too bad I'll never ride this; my mount from Zarrakon is 70% run speed. But it will make a nice addition to my house! And the figurine will go well with my collection.

Gaige

12-07-2009, 11:16 PM

That thing is hideously ugly and in no way worth the money collector's edition costs (for me anyway since I get a digital copy via Fan Faire).I would've bought the CE if the mount looked like the panther mounts the GMs used to have.

Sharakari

12-07-2009, 11:19 PM

An insult to Kerran everywhere! When do I get an Ogre to ride?<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" />

Aneova

12-08-2009, 12:15 AM

I honestly think it is one of the better looking mounts they've made, and look forward to riding it, even just for fun.

Cisgo

12-08-2009, 01:23 AM

Any word if this mount is one per account or per character?

Grumpy_Warrior_01

12-08-2009, 01:45 AM

Looks really nice, grats to the artists. Please make sure this one scales to the character models just like it appears in that picture. The current bear mount is a bit too small for the Barbarian, looks like he's riding a chihuahua.

ccarro

12-08-2009, 01:49 AM

This mount needs to be MUCH faster then 50%. It at least needs to be higher then the Mount given with TSO.Reconsider to changing it to 60% and then people might consider forking out a bunch of cash for a otherwise useless collectors edition.

Aurel

12-08-2009, 02:03 AM

*shrug* I'm looking forward to mine -- it's an upgrade for Aure, who's been riding her blue Nightmare at 48% ever since she nabbed one. I am a little sad that they stuck a helmet on there, since lynxy kitties have the cutest faces with those adorable eartufts... but I'm gettin' one!Heck, I'd love a choice between an armored and an unarmored one, but it's too late for that now, at this point in the game (pun not intended). d: Just <a href="http://naturescrusaders.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/lynx-picture.jpg" target="_blank">look at their faces</a>! That is the face of a kitty that needs to be seen! hehehe.

Lortet

12-08-2009, 03:07 AM

<cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote> Everyone has eagerly been awaiting information about the Highland Stalker mount that will be available in-game if you are able to purchase the Collector's Edition of Sentienl's Fate in the country in which you happen to live. Today we have a sneak peek at the mount and the figurine that will come in the box!<a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive_content.vm?id=3375&section=News&locale=en_US">Read more!</a></blockquote>a few edits in red - so far not looking too hopeful here in Australia

Galithdor

12-08-2009, 03:09 AM

If it didnt have the helmet...and the giant jaw, I would've liked it...but...Giant Jaws scare me <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

The_Cheeseman

12-08-2009, 05:38 AM

I swear I have seen this mount before...<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInBaZDKf-Y" target="_blank">Oh yeah!</a>

denmom

12-08-2009, 05:42 AM

It looks neat and all, and the idea of my Ratonga riding a cat really makes me laugh...But...50%? O_oIMHO, the run speed should be faster considering it's a collector's edition.60% or 65% would be a decent speed.

Mynervia

12-08-2009, 06:48 AM

The writeup doesn't mention the mount speed scaling with level, so it might be 50% from lvl 1. That would make it an upgrade of sorts over the TSO mount, which only reached 50% at lvl 80 (or was it just in T8? either way, same point). Assuming it's 1-per-char, rather than 1-per-account, of course.(While the TSO mount seemed invaluable, and mechanically speaking it is, I wound up finding the running animation too annoying, and disliked the art enough, that I almost never use it; leaves me a little gun-shy about expansion-purchase /claim mounts <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> )

DukeOccam

12-08-2009, 07:16 AM

I'm a little disappointed that it's not even faster than the Rillissian Soldier's quested mount. I'm getting a little tired about riding around on a Rhino (wasn't thrilled about it in the first place).I'm hoping it's at least one per character, so I can still have one on my main in case they ever put in a mount appearance slot. Or that it scales. Or something.

Solarax

12-08-2009, 07:43 AM

i have to say ima bit disappointed in the speed and the look both.personally i think it should be at least 65% speed if you want people to actually usse it hence advertise the collectors edition more in game and the helm on the cat really detracts from what it could look like

kreepr

12-08-2009, 11:41 AM

Thanks Kiara for the sneaky peaky.....But as much as I think it really is one of the nicest looking mounts, I am a bit disappointed in the run speed and the fact there are no buffs. So I will have to pass on it. I run faster then 50% without a mount so it will only be for appearance if I was to get it. I cant justify the extra $30 dollars for that. But it really is the COOLEST looking mount that will be in game as of now. Thanks again Kiara for getting us the info.

Tandy

12-08-2009, 12:26 PM

I just want to know where this game went when paying 30 dollars is ok for a vanity mount that isnt very fast or has anything special about it. I came back briefly this month after almost a year off because of the whole 'buying everything cool with real money' stuff to find it worse than ever. Am I gonna come back in another year and see everyone wearing burlap rags that doesnt fork over tons of money to have things?What ever happened to paying well for a game (50 bucks) and even paying well for expansions (40 or so bucks) and paying your monthly fee and knowing....and I mean KNOWING if you put in the time you get the cool things and if you dont you dont. This idea of shoving cash into a game to look/be good just leaves me feeling sad.Where oh where did everyone get so numb that they think its normal to be charged 30 dollars for a VANITY mount? I think its taking its toll here though. I do notice when I came back NONE of the forums are as active as they used to be. I was quite shocked to see how little is posted these days compared to a year ago here and other places like flames.At least I know by that I am not the only one who is mourning for a great game gone bad.

feldon30

12-08-2009, 12:31 PM

I think it's the best-looking mount yet for EQ2. But saying "this is the only one" and there will not be other colors, other styles, and other runspeeds, I think is a non-starter. 50% is not an upgrade for a lot of people. And I was hoping for a minimalist one without the big helmet, armor, etc. for my mage.Let us upgrade it by putting in a vendor who will let us trade in the basic 50% Whistle for a 70-80% one with some kind of dungeon or raid dropped component.

Aenashi

12-08-2009, 04:21 PM

apperance slots for mounts! <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Despak

12-08-2009, 04:25 PM

I hope they don't improve it, some of may want it but are unable to get it (within the time limit for 7 day sneak and in the bounds of decently priced).

Avianna

12-08-2009, 04:31 PM

<cite>Rakushun@Kithicor wrote:</cite><blockquote>apperance slots for mounts! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>I'll second that!

feldon30

12-08-2009, 04:33 PM

It's like the Jaguar X-Type. It might be a cat, but there's just not enough pep. We need 70-80% runspeed plz. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Brook

12-08-2009, 05:12 PM

A Jaguar that runs slower than a hippo? Your kidding right?Don't care for the battlecat look myself and if there were an option to choose from that would allow to pick with or without adornments it would be cool.Run speed is to slow to spend that kind of money on it imo.

Vodr

12-08-2009, 05:24 PM

How many posts and no one has made this comment yet? By the power of grayskull, I HAVE THE POWERRRRRR.Speed seems slow at 50% however.

Cisgo

12-08-2009, 05:33 PM

I would imagine alot of ppl interested in the Collector's Edition are dedicated players and already have the 68% faction mount. Therefore the CE mount should have very good stats to offset the 50% speed to make it attractive. My only question is what is the mystery about letting us know if it is one per account or per character?

Armawk

12-08-2009, 06:25 PM

Its pretty obvious they are going to add a mount appearance option, so those of you who are allowed to have this will be able to show off the fact you bought it to your hearts content.

Solarax

12-08-2009, 06:41 PM

<cite>Cisgo wrote:</cite><blockquote> I would imagine alot of ppl interested in the Collector's Edition are dedicated players and already have the 68% faction mount. Therefore the CE mount should have very good stats to offset the 50% speed to make it attractive. My only question is what is the mystery about letting us know if it is one per account or per character?</blockquote>HAHAHHAHAyou know so far i see a lot of people here in a short order of time with the same opinions ofA. not fast enoughB. the look leaves something to be desiredC. the extra cost of the expansion should yield something more since it does not even compete with current mounts even at low levelsso far none have gone off on a tangent and we haev said things calmly which is good ( especially for certain mods sanity) and i hope this helps to get it looked into but there are a lot of people that dont look at the boards that feel this way or will when they do find out will be more of the same so it might be a good idea to start looking into now instead of later .

Kiara

12-08-2009, 06:43 PM

The mount is one per character.There was no mystery. It was simply a matter of making sure I had the correct information so I didn't post anything misleading. Patience is a virtue <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

denmom

12-08-2009, 06:53 PM

I've been thinking about this...50% run speed is really very low end, especially what is available in game currently and what can be found in LoN packs (ie: the Frost and Fire horse mounts from Storm Break).Now the mount could be made to run faster with the mount speed AA in Shadows Tree. But unless a toon has the points to spare/"waste" for that vanity AA, most aren't going to use it.Some run speeds can be faster than a mount, such as a Dirge/Troub. A Dirge I know can run at 76% and transfers 72% to the group. For them, this would be an "appearance mount" since their speed will override it.It just seems to me that the run speed is very low for the extra money to spend to get the mount. /shrugs

Mikkachu

12-08-2009, 07:14 PM

It's a pretty looking mount. I'd like to have it....But for anything but new alts (which I freely admit I will be making one to level up through Halas and to the top once Sent Fate comes out, just because I haven't made an alt in a while), it's a downgrade. The majority of my characters would probably prefer to be riding the cat (paticularly the Erudites <3) rather then the ugly bear-type-things or hippos they usually ride, but I'm not sure it's worth the loss of 10% (or more!) speed... and stats.

Boyar

12-08-2009, 07:29 PM

I view the mount add-on as being a slightly larger scale SC item. It's not supposed to be some serious must-have piece of gear for the elite, it's just an appearance item, pretty and less common, that many have asked for for a long time. It unbalances very little, it is available for those that want and is not required for those that could care less(except for me buying for my wife, for whom I expect it'll be mandatory<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />).If you don't want it, well hey, you'll get your expansion cheaper!

Solarax

12-08-2009, 07:53 PM

an idea could be that it has a level 0 runspeed of 50% and every 10 levels it gaines 3% so at level 90 it could be 77%

Cisgo

12-08-2009, 08:13 PM

<cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote>The mount is one per character.There was no mystery. It was simply a matter of making sure I had the correct information so I didn't post anything misleading. Patience is a virtue <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote> Thank you Kiara for that info., now I can finally finish my Xmas shopping by ordering a couple CE editions.<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" />

Ariellia

12-08-2009, 09:26 PM

<cite>Avianna@Butcherblock wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Rakushun@Kithicor wrote:</cite><blockquote>apperance slots for mounts! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>I'll second that!</blockquote>You stole my idea! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" /> (j/k)I do third that though; I would LOVE to have a mount appearance slot so I could keep my favorite looking mount even if I should ever get one with better stats. I might actually ride this kitty on my main if there were an appearance slot, but right now I have the Rime mount with is much better stat-wise <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/136dd33cba83140c7ce38db096d05aed.gif" border="0" />

Kiara

12-08-2009, 10:29 PM

Hello all!Quick update. Brenlo has let me know that the team discussed the run speed issue. They agree that it could be a little more awesome to compliment the cool that is the kitty mount, so it has been adjusted to 65%.Be sure to send pie <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Eveningsong

12-08-2009, 10:32 PM

You guys rock <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Xalmat

12-08-2009, 10:46 PM

Very nice!

Myster

12-08-2009, 11:16 PM

Why is it all the new mounts that come out have this ugly layer of armor over them? I never have liked the over the top armor that's being given to mounts, much less the ugliness of the mounts themselves? (Dire bears? Don't get me wrong, the artwork is great, just the subject itself....)Take away the armor or have options with no/limited armor and I may find it more fashionable, personally. Just disapointing to see every new mount come out with this stuff. And any of them they come out with with desirable stats end up with the biggest, bulkiest, ugliest armor on them.EDIT: A missing space irked me.

Aurel

12-08-2009, 11:24 PM

It's called an Armoured Highland Stalker, isn't it? Surely that lends for an examine option to remove its armor, like the turning it into a house item...Daydreaming, I know! hehehe.

BChizzle

12-08-2009, 11:49 PM

Now its worth buying.

Krazzil

12-09-2009, 12:05 AM

<cite>The_Cheeseman wrote:</cite><blockquote>I swear I have seen this mount before...<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInBaZDKf-Y" target="_blank">Oh yeah!</a></blockquote>Dang, you beat me to it. Another thing they didn't tell you is that only Barbarian Warriors with a claymore can use it.By the Power of Frostfell!!

Gnaff

12-09-2009, 12:07 AM

Any news on when we get a Chibi Kiara for our house kiara ? <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />i want one of these <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/Kiara__/kiaradarkelftektekgo4.jpg" width="130" height="130" />

acctlc

12-09-2009, 01:55 AM

I'm going to have to agree with the majority of other posters, the armor is too heavy. If I hadn't been told beforehand that it was a cat..I wouldn't be able to even tell from those pics. Make the head visable and leave the body armor and you might have a winner. Good call on the run speed boost..I won't send you pie but I'm sure the Collectors Edition not falling flat on its face in sales will be a wonderful thanks <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> I myself am still debating, if it were less armored you'd probably have a sale even without bonus stats on the hope for appearance slot mounts eventually.

ttobey

12-09-2009, 03:24 AM

<cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote>Hello all!Quick update. Brenlo has let me know that the team discussed the run speed issue. They agree that it could be a little more awesome to compliment the cool that is the kitty mount, so it has been adjusted to 65%.Be sure to send pie <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>65% turns it up to 11! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> And that's not a giant jaw in the screen shot. It's her fur tufts as some people have figured out.

ccarro

12-09-2009, 03:39 AM

<cite>ttobey wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote>Hello all!Quick update. Brenlo has let me know that the team discussed the run speed issue. They agree that it could be a little more awesome to compliment the cool that is the kitty mount, so it has been adjusted to 65%.Be sure to send pie <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>65% turns it up to 11! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /> And that's not a giant jaw in the screen shot. It's her fur tufts as some people have figured out.</blockquote>65% AND a Spinal Tap quote!?!?! This is too good to be true!

Aurel

12-09-2009, 03:40 AM

<cite>ttobey wrote:</cite><blockquote>And that's not a giant jaw in the screen shot. It's her fur tufts as some people have figured out.</blockquote>Awww - you consider the lynxy a her? I hope she has a name (in your mind) -- and I hope you share it!

feldon30

12-09-2009, 04:55 AM

<cite>ttobey wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote>Hello all!Quick update. Brenlo has let me know that the team discussed the run speed issue. They agree that it could be a little more awesome to compliment the cool that is the kitty mount, so it has been adjusted to 65%.Be sure to send pie <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>65% turns it up to 11! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /> And that's not a giant jaw in the screen shot. It's her fur tufts as some people have figured out.</blockquote>Puh..puh..puh..puh..puhleeeeeeeeeezzeee ttobey... give us a basic leather saddle, no armor version of this... Love the cat, but would love a version without the armor, or with less armor.

Valdaglerion

12-09-2009, 05:15 AM

Appearance slot for mounts ftw

MindFury

12-09-2009, 05:30 AM

LOL after folks cancel pre-orders due to the 50% run speed, it's adjusted to 65 lol...btw guys. It really is ugly. I mean no offense to those designing this stuff. But as a player of this game..it's [Removed for Content] ugly. Can hardly tell it's a poor cat.Why you folks think we need such stupid looking armor on our mounts is beyond me. Not only are the mounts awful appearance wise...you have to slap even more god awful armor on them. Uncover them. Or at least let us choose to display or not display that armor. I'd be more content with a simple saddle/bridle type a thing. This mount is in no way worth the extra 30 bucks.Yet another let down from SOE as of late. Update 54 is basically dead, age old bug fixes that should of been dealt with long ago, rather than in one of our game updates. No real content aside from that coming with it. Joyous.Is this what we have to look forward to with the release of the expansion in Feb.? You have many very disgruntled players guys. Is SOE slowly backing out of eq is that it...hoping to kill it off without angering the player base that remains when they suddenly announce they are done with it?..because we're seeing no real effort here any more..a major indication a company is directing their efforts to better money makers.Getting to that point renewing subs for many is a major decision we struggle with each month. Some of us have been playing this game 5+ yrs and have devoted much money and time to it. And are finding ourselves fed up with how things are going. Hopefully something changes, soon, before I too, decide to not renew.

denmom

12-09-2009, 06:20 AM

<cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote>Hello all!Quick update. Brenlo has let me know that the team discussed the run speed issue. They agree that it could be a little more awesome to compliment the cool that is the kitty mount, so it has been adjusted to 65%.Be sure to send pie <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>Wow...Please pass the thank yous to them. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Lodrelhai

12-09-2009, 06:51 AM

Appearance mount slots would be nice. Though my chars won't have the mount because I'm getting my copy from FanFaire.As for the mount being worth $30, it's not. Frankly, I figured most of that extra cost was to the EverCracked! DVD which is also included in the collector's edition, with the remainder going towards the pewter figurine. I seem to recall those going for a few bucks each back in my tabletop days.

Essenar

12-09-2009, 07:32 AM

WTB: Mount appearance slotsso I can enjoy the stats of my Bjorn the Bear whilst having my Kerran Defiler sitting astride a giant kittycmon, it *is* nearly Chistmas, and I have been ever such a good kitty!

Bacci

12-09-2009, 09:20 AM

Very nice move that you made the Highland Stalker a bit more meaningful for us players.But the look .... did you take this from an asian grinder?It is my personal taste - of course - but i dont like it.I would rather like to see this cat without armor, now as it is i know several ( asian source) games with similar looking mounts - sorry to say. For example runes of magic .... if you find the time take a look inside und you will agree me.I know EQ2 devs don`t need to copy since EQ2 always had its own style - stick by this please <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Aurel

12-09-2009, 10:03 AM

<cite>MindFury wrote:</cite><blockquote>Update 54 is basically dead, age old bug fixes that should of been dealt with long ago, rather than in one of our game updates. No real content aside from that coming with it. Joyous.</blockquote>Not true~ Unless the Lucan plot doesn't interest you... then I guess true for you. /:

DukeOccam

12-09-2009, 11:09 AM

Once again the EQ2 team comes through. You guys rock. I think the mount looks great, and I can hardly wait until February.

Valdaglerion

12-09-2009, 11:20 AM

<cite>MindFury wrote:</cite><blockquote>Getting to that point renewing subs for many is a major decision we struggle with each month. Some of us have been playing this game 5+ yrs and have devoted much money and time to it. And are finding ourselves fed up with how things are going. Hopefully something changes, soon, before I too, decide to not renew.</blockquote>I will give this a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th for the accounts in our house. Previously I have pre-ordered the first day I was able, but after the TSO debacle and the dead feeling of the game this year I find myself in a complete wait and see mode before even thinking about ordering the xpac. This is something SOE needs to understand . . . many more people now have multiple accounts so this isnt a $40 decision to get the xpac any longer for us, it can run hundreds of dollars. So getting access to content that would be TSO 2.0 WILL NOT be worth it. If the content does not promote grouping options for non-raiders for a majority of the content that will actually be fun to do without an associated grinding like the shard system, simply put - there is an excellent chance that I will not purchase the expansion.

Galldora

12-09-2009, 11:23 AM

A one-per-character mount with 65% runspeed is pretty nice, IMHO. (EDITED TO SAY: Thank you so much for responding to player requests and increasing the speed! Kisses!) True, my character with an ice mare won't want to use it, not even in an appearance slot should we get one, since I love the look of the ice mare. My character with the abyssal carpet won't use it, though she might in an appearance slot, as she hates crouching on her carpet. But I have 10 more characters, and assorted temporary characters coming and going all the time, so this mount will be very handy. I'll definitely be getting one collector's edition. Problem is, the account I consider my main account won't be getting the CE, since that is the account I registererd for Fan Faire (of course.) I do wish the kitty was included in the FF package as well as in the CE. (I don't want much for free, do I? <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/ed515dbff23a0ee3241dcc0a601c9ed6.gif" border="0" /> )About that armor...I agree with many others who have posted. I would like to have seen a kitty with a saddle and bridle and very little else. So many of our mounts are heavily armored, and they are all beginning to look so similar. I want to see more of the cat!

TheGeneral

12-09-2009, 12:25 PM

I wouldn't mind leaving things as they are now and see what OTHER new items show up in the course of exploring the new expansion.... instant gratification is kinda lame. Thank you for turning up the run speed, but lets be careful we don't ask for everything to just he handed to us right out of the box.

Mystfit

12-09-2009, 12:29 PM

I have two teenagers that came streaming down the hall with pleas of collector's edition after seeing the mount. They are accepting chores to earn the difference between the expansion and collector's edition <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Drumstix

12-09-2009, 12:52 PM

Kiara

12-09-2009, 02:59 PM

<cite>Mystfit wrote:</cite><blockquote>I have two teenagers that came streaming down the hall with pleas of collector's edition after seeing the mount. They are accepting chores to earn the difference between the expansion and collector's edition <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>That's just awesome. Make them dust... I always hated to dust.

Jonaroth

12-09-2009, 03:12 PM

<cite>ttobey wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote>Hello all!Quick update. Brenlo has let me know that the team discussed the run speed issue. They agree that it could be a little more awesome to compliment the cool that is the kitty mount, so it has been adjusted to 65%.Be sure to send pie <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>65% turns it up to 11! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /> And that's not a giant jaw in the screen shot. It's her fur tufts as some people have figured out.</blockquote>65%! that's great news!now i'll have to preorder collectors edition for my GF as well :-|

Firecracker

12-09-2009, 03:21 PM

I have one request, please make them have different colors so all of us who do buy collectors ed have different color/armored ones since the dragons in first collectors ed had color options I can only hope this 'one of kind' mount has more colors/armored ones to choose from so the players don't look the same. Pretty please?

Solarax

12-09-2009, 03:28 PM

Rijacki

12-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Aurel

12-09-2009, 05:04 PM

If the base model of the mount is available, and it wasn't made only with armor attached, so it would not take too much time to add a "Remove Armor" option when examinine the summoned bauble... that would be dandy. Then you could remove its armor for parading in town, and put it on when going into battle!

SilverMoth

12-09-2009, 05:07 PM

why must they be slathered in armor? a regular kitty would be nice but with all the armor it just makes it another man mount.

Galldora

12-09-2009, 05:10 PM

<cite>Aurelis wrote:</cite><blockquote>If the base model of the mount is available, and it wasn't made only with armor attached, so it would not take too much time to add a "Remove Armor" option when examinine the summoned bauble... that would be dandy. Then you could remove its armor for parading in town, and put it on when going into battle!</blockquote>Now THAT would be neat! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif" border="0" />

Llogwey

12-09-2009, 05:49 PM

I agree that an option to remove someone's mount armor would indeed be VERY interesting. Some of the lately armor mounts are so heavy that we can't manage to imagine what lies behind the mount helm sometimes...

Mystfit

12-09-2009, 06:01 PM

<cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Mystfit wrote:</cite><blockquote>I have two teenagers that came streaming down the hall with pleas of collector's edition after seeing the mount. They are accepting chores to earn the difference between the expansion and collector's edition <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>That's just awesome. Make them dust... I always hated to dust.</blockquote>Dust, what's that?? /ducks. Actually come to think of it, there's this one area that needs some serious attention....adds to list....

denmom

12-09-2009, 06:32 PM

<cite>SilverMoth wrote:</cite><blockquote>why must they be slathered in armor? a regular kitty would be nice but with all the armor it just makes it another man mount.</blockquote>/finally recovers from nearly dying of laughterMan mount....omg...especially given that it's a...female cat....O_oBut yah, I agree...I'd really love to see this without armour.Or have the armour option turned off.Another view: folks have really put a lot into their appearances and an armoured mount just doesn't go well at times. Yet another view: folks have the role playing view and an armoured mount doesn't really fit into their conception of their toon.A guildee refuses to have a rhino for his female Ratonga Conjy, even tho it's a faster mount, and instead has the lava carpet. I've asked him why, and the reply: Because it just doesn't do to ride a rhino in a dress. His Conjy wears the formal dress as appearance.I know many others who will take a slower mount for a certain look for their toon. I see quite a few plain mounts, the 40% non-armoured mounts, and when asked why the reply is always of a role playing nature: they didn't want an armoured mount for their toon.Please, if possible, a no armour option for the cat mount? And perhaps some day the available mounts with the option to turn off their armour as well?

Purr

12-09-2009, 07:25 PM

I hate the armor. Can't say anything about the looks of the kitty under it.A simple mount made using the existing lion, tiger, leopard etc. model (as was in development as a mount a while ago), maybe with a saddle on it (optional) would have gotten me thinking about buying. But this is far to cartoonish for me, I like EQ2 because it's so much more RL-like looking than most of the other MMORPGs out there. My characters are characters, not >toons<. So, thanks, but No, thanks. The 65 % speed won't change that for me.Whoever likes it, have fun with it! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /> It's just not my cup of milk.Purr~

tkia

12-09-2009, 07:34 PM

I never buy any mount over 40% run speed as I want mounts, not mobile ironworks <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Aurel

12-09-2009, 07:42 PM

<cite>Pheep@Unrest wrote:</cite><blockquote>A guildee refuses to have a rhino for his female Ratonga Conjy, even tho it's a faster mount, and instead has the lava carpet.</blockquote>The only time I put Aure on a rhino was to see if it really were possible for her legs to bend like that... Yup. Turns out they really, really can bend. I wish my Barbie as a kid would bend like that instead of just having her legs pop off when I tried... *grin*Aure has been on her black-saddled blue Nightmare horse ever since she got one, and before that, it was one of the red-flame nightmares. I really like what I can see of the lynx, so I will finally tuck away my nightmare, and I hope that somewhere down the road, when they get the itch to have fun with the lynx's appearance, it'll be exclusive to anyone who already has a lynx (such as Feldon's example idea). Then they can get all the itches they want scratched and still keep to their word. d;

DukeOccam

12-09-2009, 07:49 PM

I guess I'm in the minority; I really like the armor. Not that I would be opposed to putting in a way to change the appearance, but I really like it as-is.Although if we ever do get a mount appearance slot, I'd probably use an actual horse for looks. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Jgok

12-09-2009, 07:58 PM

<cite>feldon30 wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>ttobey wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote>Hello all!Quick update. Brenlo has let me know that the team discussed the run speed issue. They agree that it could be a little more awesome to compliment the cool that is the kitty mount, so it has been adjusted to 65%.Be sure to send pie <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>65% turns it up to 11! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /> And that's not a giant jaw in the screen shot. It's her fur tufts as some people have figured out.</blockquote>Puh..puh..puh..puh..puhleeeeeeeeeezzeee ttobey... give us a basic leather saddle, no armor version of this... Love the cat, but would love a version without the armor, or with less armor.</blockquote>So many people have echoed this sentiment, and I'm going to echo it as well. PLEASE give us a no-armour (or at least low-armour) option. SO many mounts in the game are covered in armour that is FAR too heavy and just looks silly. Give us an option to disable the armour on mounts. If that's not possible, then give us a choice of a mount with no armour.Recruit-a-Friend Warhorse: Huge tusk-horns, grilles over the eyes, oversized shields affixed to the rump. The only nice thing about this mount's armour was the chainmail underskirt visible from the back and sides.Armoured Warg Mounts: You can't even see the head of these mounts unless you look directly at the front of the mount. The helmet is so oversized and heavy that it would unbalance any canine it was put on, and what's with the pointy-sharp things sticking way out in front? A Warg BITES things, and here they have armour that prevents them from even getting their mouths close to the enemy?The Rhino mounts are about right in terms of amour. They're just ugly for other reasons, mainly the ungainly gait you're forced to travel in when mounted on one, and the "shaken-baby-syndrome" that all characters subjected to the rhino mounts should face. My frogloks actually end up parallell to the ground when they slide to the left side of the rhino.The warbears'/spellbears' head armour is about right, but the overlapping plates on their backs cover too much, and the teeth... What are they supposed to be, sabertooth bears?I spent 5 minutes looking online and found a few decent pictures of cat armour... Here's the one I like most (though you'd actually need earholes instead of ear covers).<img src="http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/8331/persiancat.jpg" width="600" height="600" />Why does a cat need horns on the front of it's helmet? It's got big, sharp, pointy teeth that deal an incredible amount of both crushing and piercing damage. Let those be the threatening display at the front.

kcirrot

12-09-2009, 08:21 PM

<cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote>Hello all!Quick update. Brenlo has let me know that the team discussed the run speed issue. They agree that it could be a little more awesome to compliment the cool that is the kitty mount, so it has been adjusted to 65%.Be sure to send pie <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>Sold!EDIT: And I agree with all the "no-armor" or "lighter armor" requests. My druid would love a little more natural animal mount.

demonwr

12-09-2009, 09:24 PM

as long as i still have an option for a heavy armored one for my guard a ligh armored one would fit for casters and the like that perfer a clothand if soe would confirm a mount apperance slot i think there colecters edition sales would go up considerably

DukeOccam

12-09-2009, 10:24 PM

I'm not sure how "in the bag" the whole mount appearance thing is, even though everyone talks like it already exists. It seems pretty complex compared to normal appearance slots. For those, it's just a matter of pointing to the appearance slot for the graphic, and if that comes back empty, point to the normal slot (and if that comes back empty just do whatever default nekkid graphic there is).But for mounts, they're just buffs, not actually a part of the character. So it'd be a completely different process, wherein they'd need to detect a "mount" buff being cast (hopefully they won't have to perform some check on every buff being cast), then grabbing the visual component of the clicky on the item in your mount appearance slot (which by itself I'm sure is non-trivial). I'm confident they can figure it out (for all I know, maybe it is really easy), but I'm not sure how much of a priority it is. I haven't even heard whether or not they're even considering it.

demonwr

12-10-2009, 04:38 AM

id actualy see them creating a new item slot spacificly for mounts instead of haveing them charm(optinal) that way thay could remove it from being an actual buff and more easly creat an aperance slot and or /hidemount option

Eternal-Goddess

12-10-2009, 02:40 PM

Seems like i am one of the few who actually really likes the armor on the kitty! Although would be nice to have an appearance slot for mounts and a /remove armor option so that not everyone looks identical on their mounts <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />But one thing that is annoying is that for those of us who cant buy the collectors edition (im in the UK not sure if we can get it or not?) is that there wont be any available to purchase in game. Thats really disappointing - ok the collectible one should be more uber (run speed, stats or whatever) but there should still be a lesser one to purchase in-game or through quests imo....

ttobey

12-10-2009, 03:37 PM

<cite>Aurelis wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>ttobey wrote:</cite><blockquote>And that's not a giant jaw in the screen shot. It's her fur tufts as some people have figured out.</blockquote>Awww - you consider the lynxy a her? I hope she has a name (in your mind) -- and I hope you share it!</blockquote>Her name's Lucy, she likes to have her ears scratched when she's idling.

NightGod473

12-10-2009, 05:05 PM

Quick question on the whole pre-order thing. The info pages for pre-order all say the following:RETAIL:Pre-Order EQII Sentinel's Fate or EQII Sentinel's Fate Collectors Edition (Begins November 12, 2009) * Up to a 7-day headstart of gameplay access before the digital release * Guarding of the Reasoned armor piece* * $10.00 Sentinel's Fate digital download discount coupon for Station Store * 500 Station Cash™ to spend on virtual items * Legends of Norrath™ The Fall of Erudin scenario * Free 30-day subscription included for new accounts That almost makes it sound like we're going to pick up a retail box at the time of pre-order that will cost $10 and include a $10 voucher for the price of the digital download, rather than actually buying a box on release day. But I've looked at a few Gamestops and Best Buys and have talked with a manager at a Gamestop I'm friendly with and he has no clue how it's being handled. Any chance for some clarification on exactly what's up with that $10 digital download coupon?

Kiara

12-10-2009, 05:21 PM

It means you get a coupon in the retail box for 10$ off the DD version of the expansion. Useful for multiple account households, or giving as gifts.

Meriwyn

12-10-2009, 05:39 PM

I am not sure if I get the mount or not (free fan faire expansion), but I would like to give my feedback also.First of all the lynx does look very nice, however I am sick of armored mounts. If I were a guardian or bezerker the heavily armored mounts would be very appropriate, how ever I play healers and I'm not supposed to be getting the crap beatened out of me from some giant ogre. It also seems odd to have my mount be more armored than me. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />I have a halfling templar, mystic and fury. The templar is very happy with her ice unicorn, however the mystic and fury would like something more appropriate. I would love a lightly or no armor at all lynx or bear or heck I'm a halfling how about a badger mount. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" />Edit: Just saw the "man mount" comment. And I agree it seems like most of the recent mounts, wargs, dire bears, refer a friend, etc are for the guys. Now please just don't take this to the other extreme. I DO NOT want pink and glittery or anything super girly. I just want a simple bear, lyxn, horse, unicorn, etc.

Jgok

12-10-2009, 06:09 PM

<cite>ttobey wrote:</cite> <blockquote><cite>Aurelis wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>ttobey wrote:</cite><blockquote>And that's not a giant jaw in the screen shot. It's her fur tufts as some people have figured out.</blockquote>Awww - you consider the lynxy a her? I hope she has a name (in your mind) -- and I hope you share it!</blockquote>Her name's Lucy, she likes to have her ears scratched when she's idling. </blockquote> Okay, I'm pre-ordering now. <cite>Kiara wrote:</cite><blockquote>It means you get a coupon in the retail box for 10$ off the DD version of the expansion. Useful for multiple account households, or giving as gifts.</blockquote>Exactly. That $10 coupon will be going toward upgrading my second account.