trubetskoi.7603 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 well I only find out today about the saddle not that anyone had mentioned it before now, but the currencies I don't have as the areas were so damned dull the events were not engaging at all so I didn't bother going back, so I think I shall leave it there, I am not going to bother and I am going to play spend time in another game that doesn't hide stuff away and lets you know what you need to achieve something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inoki.6048 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 anet's definition of fun. what's left to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymalkyn.8076 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I think ultimately the question people have isn't instant gratification, or cost, or effort, or any of that individually, but all combined so that this mount is so hard to get and offers so little compared to the other mounts. Raptor = Renowned heart task = Fast ground travel Springer = Renowned heart task = Vertical leap Skimmer = Renowned heart task = Fast water travel Jackal = Renowned heart task = Fast ground travel / limited teleport Roller Beetle = A few relatively simple collections = Very fast ground travel Griffon = A few more difficult collections / 250 gold = Extended air travel Warclaw = ~8 hours in WvW = Usable in WvW Skyscale = Multiple collections / Timegated / Extensive grinding in old zones = Hovering at about the altitude a springer can jump / Cling (but not climb) to walls. It just seems like our expectations were for this to be along the lines of the simpler mounts considering it's grievous limitations. Then to realize that we need to do what is akin to legendary weapon effort to get it... We're just trying to wrap our heads around why. What was the reason behind why this one is so much more difficult, time consuming, and costly, than the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocki.4931 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 > @"Graymalkyn.8076" said: > I think ultimately the question people have isn't instant gratification, or cost, or effort, or any of that...it's that this mount is so hard to get and offeres so little compared to the other mounts. > > Raptor = Renowned heart task = Fast ground travel > Springer = Renowned heart task = Vertical leap > Skimmer = Renowned heart task = Fast water travel > Jackal = Renowned heart task = Fast ground travel / limited teleport > Roller Beetle = A few relatively simple collections = Very fast ground travel > Griffon = A few more difficult collections / 250 gold = Extended air travel > Warclaw = ~8 hours in WvW = Usable in WvW > Skyscale = Multiple collections / Timegated / Extensive grinding in old zones = Hovering at about the altitude a springer can jump / Cling (but not climb) to walls. > > It just seems like our expectations were for this to be along the lines of the simpler mounts considering it's grievous limitations. Then to realize that we need to do what is akin to legendary weapon effort to get it... > > We're just trying to wrap our heads around why. What was the reason behind why this one is so much more difficult, time consuming, and costly, than the others? > Because it can fly, there are many new rift events on countless maps tied to it and with the mastery it is far better than the Springer because being able to fly also allows you to reposition easily around tight edges. If you compare them, compare their base abilities. The Springer is awful before you master the super high jump. Hope that answers your question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucianDK.8615 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 > @"Graymalkyn.8076" said: > I think ultimately the question people have isn't instant gratification, or cost, or effort, or any of that individually, but all combined so that this mount is so hard to get and offers so little compared to the other mounts. > > Raptor = Renowned heart task = Fast ground travel > Springer = Renowned heart task = Vertical leap > Skimmer = Renowned heart task = Fast water travel > Jackal = Renowned heart task = Fast ground travel / limited teleport > Roller Beetle = A few relatively simple collections = Very fast ground travel > Griffon = A few more difficult collections / 250 gold = Extended air travel > Warclaw = ~8 hours in WvW = Usable in WvW > Skyscale = Multiple collections / Timegated / Extensive grinding in old zones = Hovering at about the altitude a springer can jump / Cling (but not climb) to walls. > > It just seems like our expectations were for this to be along the lines of the simpler mounts considering it's grievous limitations. Then to realize that we need to do what is akin to legendary weapon effort to get it... > > We're just trying to wrap our heads around why. What was the reason behind why this one is so much more difficult, time consuming, and costly, than the others? > The Skyscale does have a limited climbing ability. You can wall jump upwards twice with a full stamina bar. Pop bond of vigor after and its four times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArenaNet Staff Stephane Lo Presti.7258 Posted May 22, 2019 ArenaNet Staff Share Posted May 22, 2019 Apparently this thread was not meant to stay on track, so we're going to get off this saddle right now ;) Feel free to post about the various aspects of the Skyscale in the relevant thread. And if one doesn't exist on the topic you want to discuss, create it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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