The footage and descriptions we have seen of the combat, whilst having quite different in feel from Oblivion, is not vastly different from Oblivion's combat mechanics when you think about it. Now maybe it's just my lack of imagination, because i just can't see how they could translate this combat system to work while riding a horse. Whilst still retaining the level of quality that they desire. They could do it but i think it would look a bit funny just like the mods for OB. Would it be dual wielding? Would it force you into third person? What about people that are slightly higher up, like on a rock or slope? Would the hit boxes be very wide to accommodate?
If it does force you into third person then i can just see it working. However i know Beth doesn't really like to do this and weren't too happy about the chairs in OB. Don't get me wrong I think that first person horse combat is achievable but it would require lots of work and the absolute intention to make this a feature from the outset. From what we have heard Todd say and from the latest interviews saying that they are still balancing spell casing i doubt we will see mounted combat. Just wanted to throw this out there before people get their hopes to high. What do you guys think, am i just being too pessimistic?
P.s If anybody is going to post "we don't know enough yet" don't bother please. No need to state the obvious.