Who hear has ever heard of a book or a movie called Eragon? Ever watch How to Train Your Dragon? No, they're not the most serious things ever, but why can't we befriend a dragon and be considered their equal rather than their master? The only logical lore-related reason of why I may see a person opposing dragon-riding is because it would be seen as degrading to the dragon, but it doesn't have to be. Elder Scrolls lore shows that dragons are powerful and intelligent. It states nothing about them being stoic, unlikeable creatures who can't form strong bonds with others.

If I was an extremely powerful creature would reeks of raw arcane power, I'd look at a human who wants to ride me and ask, "Really?"

It'd be degrading to be used as a mount for a lower being and they're the MAIN ANTAGONIST!

Who said the human wanted to ride the dragon? What if the dragon is so fond of that human that you want to help them out by allowing them to fly on your back, but as for your lower being comment, this lower being is the one ripping dragons to shreds. I'd think a dragon would have some respect for a dragonslayer, to be honest. That alone wouldn't be enough, but I'm talking about forming a deep and strong bond with ONE dragon who you initially meet in combat but eventually become highly attached to. Think of it as a deep companion type of relationship that forms between you and one of the enemy's own who doesn't agree with the enemy, in the end. I know we've all heard of such relationships in stories, before, although not necessarily with dragons. Again, I refer to Eragon.


Is no one going to comment on the physical impossibility of shooting fire out of your hands without turning your hands into steaks?

We are destined to kill dragons. The only dragon that we don't kill is the one we summon against its will using its true name. No Dragon riding, no Friendly dragons. Get over it.

I'm leaning towards a much higher chance of not having dragon mounts, but as for no friendly dragons... eh, have you played the game? Surely, of such intelligent creatures, we may find one who is at least friendly, even if it's just as small as that one Dremora in Camoran's paradise who respects you and is actually willing to talk to you rather than fight you.

Wow, this thread just confirms how simply BULLHEADED some people are on these forums.

They simply REFUSE to have anything new/different, every single thing brought up that's not EXACTLY like the last game people bash it or have a knee jerk reaction to it, even if it's something that could add to the game, be unique, or simply be something fun and exciting to do.

It's funny the people saying no and try to say because of lore, which they obviously do not know.

In TES lore dragons are INTELLIGENT beings who CAN communicate to people. In the past dragons have aided people in times in return for various things. So how is it against the lore/bad to be able to do so?

You guys don't know the storyline, you talk about being a dragon slayer but I say, that the whole premise of the story is a red herring, that you may start as one, but over time in the story will find out something different or on your way meet certain dragons which are friendly to you for various reasons.

Being able to meet a dragon and through the course of the game for story elements, choices, etc being able to ride it would be COMPLETELY within TES lore.

It doesn't have to be something you get easily or even get to use 100% of the time once you meet the dragon, only at certain parts of the storyline missions where it makes sense within the story.

double post

"It goes against lore" is often one of the more overused and incorrect phrases people on these forums use to shoot down what they don't like. It's a magic phrase that, despite being wrong, gives your post invulneribility.

It's generally done with a saddle. Take a look at Lair for the ps3. In my artwork I've modeled dragons and given two of them saddles. I made dragon rider armour and lance as well. Otherwise, yeah you'd probably not want to sit on a spiney back, heh.

This is the best thread ever. :no:

No thank you I would not really be interested in riding a dragon.

I'd rather they fix horses first.

WOW, I answered no expecting to be in the minority. I'm glad to see I'm not. Likely people are of the same mind as me in believing it'd ruin the game and not fit the story.

Glad to c a communal no. Hear that Beths tear up that dragon armour dlc

TES: no dragon mounts
WoW: dragon mounts

100's of reasons why to say no, so I can't even begin.

I am surprised this thread has lasted this long. Anyone who even considers the possibility of dragon mounts have no idea what TES is. The dragons in TES are not the dragons from many other fantasy genre games, they are beings of incredible might and power and are very much sentient. They are not methods of transport.

No.

Whoa now. u mad bro? You're not going to get popular by starting fire wars.

Let's talk intelligently though. It could, and would, no doubt, go against the lore. Lore matters to some, doesn't to others, but I personally like precision and depth in the story/lore. It would rub the wrong way because dragons, simply put, don't really like Skyrim. Akatosh/Alduin isn't very content with the Nords, so it wouldn't make any sense to make friends with the dragons. The point of Skyrim seems to be killing said dragons.

And just because someone doesn't agree with you doesn't mean they are closed-minded and smell of elderberries. It makes you just as close-minded to say so.

We already know that we can obtain a dragon shout that forces a dragon to come fight by our side. I don't think it that far of a stretch to ride. However I do not think the mechanics would work well. What are we really supposed to do fifty feet above an enemy at 50 mph? Probably wouldn't even see em. I would much rather it was left out.

I don't want rideable dragons in the game as it is a common feature in fantasy books I don't read, but it's already in TES lore.

Having a dragon fight by your side would be epic, but riding a dragon? There are probably hundreds of oblivion mods about dragon mounts

lets do something different...

Amen

There is the forced dragon to fight by your side shout. However trying to force that dragon to give you a ride I'm pretty sure that would cross the line and he wouldn't put up with it. Nixta has it right.

I voted yes. It could work. Maybe. Unfortunately I believe that it would only work as a set piece battle ( against the final boss maybe), or a dramatic cinematic sequence. Other than that I don't think that any developer has managed to get the physics of such a thing right for it to be a major part of the game. Until someone does though, I'll be happy with my own two feet. And that goes for any kind of mount, be it horse, dragon, bear or anything else you could think of.

Leave it to modders.