The new Wind Runner mount looks to be the last one (in a long time), as it is unlocked only by gaining Marshal title.
Anyone knows its stats?
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The new Wind Runner mount looks to be the last one (in a long time), as it is unlocked only by gaining Marshal title.
Anyone knows its stats?
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160 Speed, 10000 HP
We could read that as well. What's important is the amount of feeds needed to level it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Exempt
I should be able to get it within a month. I'm expecting 70m per banish after we create a bigger one (which should happen after I get aphrodite).
I meant, what is its initial xp cost, and how does it scale?Quote:
Originally Posted by Exempt
I'd be terribly dissapointed if after saving up 2b coins, to find the Wind Runner only eclipse the Dragon past 7 stars onwards.
I will let you know tomorrow once I get it.
But I would imagine the over all experience (like Dragon vs. Bear) scales appropriately so for the same exp spent, you gain more HP.
Thanks Blayd! It would be really interesting to see how much this new mount scales in xp vs level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Riot
In the mail, it says that the windrunner is the first of their additional mounts.
Information on whether or not there will ever be a transfer / resale / trade-in feature would be awesome. It would help us with planning ahead.
They should let us know if they plan on adding more higher mounts than wind runnerQuote:
Originally Posted by g346007_1906957
The Wind Runner starts with 10k HP and it costs 3500 exp to get to 1st star which is then 20k HP.
I would suspect the experience doubles each time similar to dragon with HP going up by 10k increment.
so 7k exp = 2nd star
14k exp = 3rd star
28k exp = 4th star
56k exp = 5th star
112k exp = 6th star
224k exp = 7th star
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Awesome will take me 464 years at 7 feeds a day to get that to 15 stars.
They have totally lost their minds.
First the amount of time/gem cost to get these mounts leveled up is insane.
secondly. Without a transfer option adding more mounts is pointless. The amount of time spent leveling up titles to unlock mounts, is wasted feeding a mount if you cannot transfer it to the next mount eventually.
Agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by mattp169
I'd like to believe that Tynon is not going to screw the players like that.
I've let them know the feedback about transferring mount exp.
excellent!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by dawnseeker
That's quite a good scale we have for the Wind Runner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Riot
Comparing it with the Dragon:
Dragon(xp) WR(xp) Dragon(hp) WR(hp
0 0 8000 10000
2500 3500 16000 20000
5000 7000 24000 30000
10000 14000 32000 40000
20000 28000 40000 50000
40000 56000 48000 60000
80000 112000 56000 70000
As you can see, it takes 37500 dragon xp to get the same hp bonus as 24500 wind runner xp.
Anything past that and the wind runner leaves the dragon behind.
Since the Dragon was only introduced a few weeks ago, even if Tynon don't implement an xp-transfer option, you would still come out ahead purchasing a wind runner asap.
I believe the other mounts that was mentioned in the patch notes email are lesser-quality ones, which might have some interesting properties, to be introduced in the future.
Major, Knight-Captain, Knight and Master Sergeant Titles don't have any mounts unlocked with them, thus these are the quality levels I would expect the new mounts to be introduced in.
As it is, the Wind Runner is the mount that Marshall Title unlocks. If ever a higher quality mount is introduced in the future, it would also entail having a new title past Marshall, a new hero to go along with it, etc. That would surely take some time.
"Grand Marshall" would seem to be the natural next title and possibly another higher level mount. Maybe a mount with a jet engine... call it "Falcon" :)
But the transfer option is very much needed.
Also as Herby pointed out, Dragon was only out for about 3 - 4 weeks. but some people may have invested gems to "tame" it.
It would be great if the experience was "transferred" without any pre-conditions or penalties since the experience needed at each higher mount is significantly greater. This way people can purchase the new mounts and use gems or daily feeds without worrying about losing their investments when the transfer option is made available.
Tynon's patch update message in-game says "Wild Runner: Due to popular request, we've released the first of our additional mounts, Wild Runner". By the time the release the next one, I'm sure the would implement a transfer function for mounts at the same time. *Twiddles thumbs* in the mean timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Herby
I support this, but the xp transfer should only work once, and only going to a mount of higher quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Riot
Agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herby
Towards higher level mounts. Not going the opposite direction. even though I cannot see why anyone would want to do this.
As other higher mounts are put out in future expansions. The transfers should always go to the next mount. Given how much exp it takes to go to 1 star increase after a certain point, it would still take significant investment to keep going and going.
The thing with the new mount is, there is no movement. Since the Win Runner floats, all you are seen doing is floating on air with a shadow. At least with a dragon mount, you see it's legs move. But with the Wind Runner, you see nothing. It just glides. but it does not fly high enough to glide over walls. :(
And how about a resell mount option? Mount cards could be sold for half the price of the mount... perhaps have the mount sell for that much as well. Puts it back into the circulation for others who need it, and gives you a small return on a mount you no longer need.
EDIT: Whoa! You stand on that thing... that's pretty cool!
Agree with this.Quote:
Originally Posted by g346007_1906957
Why should we have to hold onto a mount, when someone else can use it and it is limited in circulation.
If they do come out with a higher mount than the windrunner the transfer option should be there definitely.
I agree too. Probably the fairest way all round regarding mount upgrades. EXP transfers are a good idea but I reckon they'll be exploited to some degree if there aren't enough safeguards to prevent it.Quote:
Originally Posted by g346007_1906957
Gratz on gaining the Wind Runner and thanks for the screenie, Blayd. Looks pretty awesome!
Thanks Morgan.
Forgot to mention, when the Wind Runner is moving, his tail pipe fires off a blue flame.
I like the magic carpet mount.
I'll stick with it. In a few weeks he'll overtake the Dragon's bonuses.
I bet it stinks in GW, everyone knows what it means when the star wars carpet comes riding to your camp.
Depends on how much you have invested in the dragon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herby
It would take me a lot longer than a few weeks...
Experience and cost please. I paid 1 billion coins for the dragon. If I now pay 2 Billion for the Winrunner that means that I the one billion I paid for the Dragon is totally wasted. Old mounts should be allowed to be traded in like car are in RL. After all they are both 'vehicles'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawnseeker
As long as they are not adding any new higher mounts than the windrunner there is no need for the transfer option. But if the devs are thinking of adding it let us know so we can wait and transfer the exp from dragon to windrunner.
Resell is just as good as trade in, imo. And it doesn't mess up the people who already bought both the dragon and windrunner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy
Nicemount, gz :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Riot
on a sidenote.. i want to be able to sit down when i ride my windrunner, my old legs needs to rest!
Its Marty McFly's mount!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawnseeker
Awesome!!
can the NeXT Mount be a flying dolorean? ;)
I have Just got Marshal my dragon is 3 stars is it worth me saving up to get a windrunner it looks cool but 2b is a lot and if my realm has 1.25bill i get about 40mill coinsQuote:
Originally Posted by Herby
Thx CaptainZoe Light realm Helios Server 5
If you have all runes maxxed out, and have no other use for coins, the Wind Runner is a good investment for you as you have a 3 star Dragon currently.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamiecrit_9527749
A 3 star Wind Runner is equivalent to a 4 star Dragon, both having the same HP bonus.
But the Wind Runner achieves this at a lower xp total.
After this point, the Wind Runner gains better than the Dragon.
Note: the Wind Runner's animation puts the main character too high above the ground in some display resolutions. this makes the main character's head hit the second row of icons from the top, unable to see the character's head, name and title.
i still would like to see this happening and the only reason i am not saving up for a hover-board is coz i would have wasted 1B for my dragon + all feeds so farQuote:
Originally Posted by Andy
I'm also hesitating on getting windrunner in case a better mount will be available in the future (and I don't have nearly enough coins... can't seem to upgrade my banish).
Any news on updates pertaining to mounts Dawnseeker? The updates don't need to be rushed, but it would be nice if the information on the updates are given to us as soon as you get it.
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Originally Posted by Joker
transfer is still beneficial, I wouldn't mind switching from my bear to a dragon or wind runner at some point in the next few months, but not sure if I really want to if I can't transfer. the same thing goes for the horses to leopards to tigers to bears etc. Transfer is great for all levels. You just seem to be concerned with the highest levels.
please delete... thanks
The more you are putting off buying a Wind Runner, the more those with a Wind Runner now are going to get ahead of you.
Tip: Let go of your attachment to your Dragon and start your Wind Runner training asap.