Loved the write up, most of it makes sense in the fact that motivation is everything. Personally, as a light fighter I prefer to stay on foot and make my way through the world, unless of course a wagon/caravan helps me obtain a goal.
Why no horses some may ask? Ok, this has more to do with my character than trying to slow pace. See, horses require extensive care, even on the trail. For me (primarily a scout, though I do a lot of creative requisitioning as well), I prefer to stay on foot as it is less hassle. No stabling fees saves money and leaves less of a footprint as to where I have been. Being a former scout in the military, I'm used to walking anyhow. But even better, especially when faced with harsh terrain in the mountains or freezing cold climates north of the plains, horses become more of a liability. I always say that if I can't carry it on my back, it isn't worth having.
Horses also have a nasty habit of giving you away at the most inopportune times. Trying to stalk a target or spy on an encampment, one whinny or foot stomp and you are a dead give away. I always believe in keeping to the high ground, better to make your enemy fight uphill than on even ground. Horses make this stupid hard.
There is never a guarantee when you need to dive into some nasty cave that your horse will even be there when you return (IC mind you) and be damned if I leave stuff behind that is expensive to replace.
Really the only time I see horses even worth the time is when you are on the open plains and there is plenty of grass to feed them for long distances. But even then, try keeping a horse calm when a mammoth suddenly crashes into your camp at night, or some half blind giant decides old Flicker happens to be the perfect meal of the day. Talk about a real pain in the ass!
Furthermore, horses have a distinct scent. That scent tends to alert predators when the wind blows the wrong way. Now while I can appreciate that horse do equal a fast getaway from the Forsworn around the Reaches, you really just need to know how to camouflage yourself and walk small when in those head hunter's territory.
So toughen up your feet and get a solid pair of leather boots for the long road ahead. Keep your head about you and have your axes sharpened. Always have 4 escape routes planned and maybe you'll get past two days on the open road.
These were honest reasons why I chose to stay on foot with my character. I'm pretty strict with what he loots and keeps. Everything he has, he carries on his back and then scrounges on the open world for things he needs. The idea was mainly to be self sufficient and not get hung up in tougher terrain. I do use carriages once in awhile for when I have to go back and forth between large cities on specific missions. But when working in mountainous terrain and especially up in the colder regions, no mounts allowed, they become a liability. Just my two septims...enjoy!
Loved the write up, most of it makes sense in the fact that motivation is everything. Personally, as a light fighter I prefer to stay on foot and make my way through the world, unless of course a wagon/caravan helps me obtain a goal.
Why no horses some may ask? Ok, this has more to do with my character than trying to slow pace. See, horses require extensive care, even on the trail. For me (primarily a scout, though I do a lot of creative requisitioning as well), I prefer to stay on foot as it is less hassle. No stabling fees saves money and leaves less of a footprint as to where I have been. Being a former scout in the military, I'm used to walking anyhow. But even better, especially when faced with harsh terrain in the mountains or freezing cold climates north of the plains, horses become more of a liability. I always say that if I can't carry it on my back, it isn't worth having.
Horses also have a nasty habit of giving you away at the most inopportune times. Trying to stalk a target or spy on an encampment, one whinny or foot stomp and you are a dead give away. I always believe in keeping to the high ground, better to make your enemy fight uphill than on even ground. Horses make this stupid hard.
There is never a guarantee when you need to dive into some nasty cave that your horse will even be there when you return (IC mind you) and be damned if I leave stuff behind that is expensive to replace.
Really the only time I see horses even worth the time is when you are on the open plains and there is plenty of grass to feed them for long distances. But even then, try keeping a horse calm when a mammoth suddenly crashes into your camp at night, or some half blind giant decides old Flicker happens to be the perfect meal of the day. Talk about a real pain in the ass!
Furthermore, horses have a distinct scent. That scent tends to alert predators when the wind blows the wrong way. Now while I can appreciate that horse do equal a fast getaway from the Forsworn around the Reaches, you really just need to know how to camouflage yourself and walk small when in those head hunter's territory.
So toughen up your feet and get a solid pair of leather boots for the long road ahead. Keep your head about you and have your axes sharpened. Always have 4 escape routes planned and maybe you'll get past two days on the open road.
These were honest reasons why I chose to stay on foot with my character. I'm pretty strict with what he loots and keeps. Everything he has, he carries on his back and then scrounges on the open world for things he needs. The idea was mainly to be self sufficient and not get hung up in tougher terrain. I do use carriages once in awhile for when I have to go back and forth between large cities on specific missions. But when working in mountainous terrain and especially up in the colder regions, no mounts allowed, they become a liability. Just my two septims...enjoy!
