Using Vehicle Mounts (Game Mechanics)
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Vehicle MessagesExit Vehicle Usable Commands/mount Usable Radial MenusExit Vehicle
Vehicle MountsTypes of VehiclesThere are 4 types of vehicle mounts in game. These are:
Each type of vehicle has its own unique features such as acceleration rates and terrain negotiation rates on inclines.
Calling VehiclesIf you have bought a vehicle deed in your inventory then double clicking on this or selecting the radial option "Generate Vehicle" from the radial menu will cause the new mount to appear in your datapad as a Vehicle Control Device and also be summoned into the world. To call the vehicle out from the datapad, use its radial option in the datapad by clicking Generate Vehicle option on the radial or you may optionally add the vehicle to the hotbar by dragging and dropping its icon from the datapad. It can be summon by pressing its icon on the hotbar. You have to go outside to call a vehicle unless you are in a city, a camp, or in a public building such as your residence). There is a 15 second timer before the vehicle will be spawned from the datapad. A player cannot call a vehicle out while in combat (being in the combat stay even if not attacking, being attacked or attacking a target). Entering Combat (attacking or being attacked) will cancel the calling process of a pet/vehicle if the player has issued a call request. A player will not be able to call a vehicle/mount/pet/droid during combat for 30 seconds after combat is concluded. Players will not be able to call a pet, mount, or vehicle while riding a vehicle or mount. Non creature handlers may only call and use one pet at a time and this pet must then be stored before you can call another droid, vehicle or creature. Only one of each are allowed out. Creature Handlers may call up to 5 pets total which include a droid, a faction npc, and up to 3 creature pet or combination of creature pets and a vehicle. Only the creature pets summoned will count against the creature handler's level 70 combined creature level cap. Non creature handlers cannot call aggressive creatures or creatures of higher Challenge Level than 10; this includes using mounts. Non creature handler Players can't summon vehicles and pets at the same time. When a vehicle is called, the pet will store, and when a pet is called the vehicle will store. Storing & Removing VehiclesA player cannot store a vehicle while they themself are in combat. Vehicles can be stored back into the datapad so long as they are not in combat (being attacked). The vehicle can be stored back in the datapad either through its radial menu, through the datapad menu or by pressing its cooresponding icon on the hotbar after you drag and drop it onto the hotbar from the datapad. Vehicles will auto store when the owner uses a shuttle to travel. Unstored vehicles will not remain in the world after their owner has logged out for longer than 2 minutes, and current health info. etc. will properly be saved.
Using VehiclesYou can climb aboard a vehicle by first targeting the mount then choosing "Enter/Exit Vehicle" from its radial menu, or targeting it and typing /mount. Players can use the /mount command to mount a pet or a vehicle by inputting its name into the command line. Players may also mount something by using the /mount command while having the mount/vehicle targeted and are nearby.Players must be within 3 meters of the mount to be able to get on it.
For example /mount vehicletypename If the vehicle is a "speaderbike swoop" then the following syntax will work: /mount speederbike /mount speederbike swoop
If the mount is a creature pet with a name For example: /mount (petname) If the pet's name is Benny, the following will work /mount (benny)
You can dismount by choose "Dismount" from the creature's radial menu, or typing /dismount. You can also store mounts in the data section of your datapad (default CTRL-D). Use the "Call" option to bring out the mount. You can still engage in combat while mounted, but you will be unable to use any of your special profession moves. In addition to being limited to default attacks, your mount will drastically slow down to prevent you from attacking while keeping out of your target's range (a.k.a. "kiting").
The disadvantage of mounts is you cannot use special combat moves while mounted, only default attacks. Additionally, you cannot use any combat moves or default attacks while galloping. Mounts will not attack or defend while being ridden, but will act like normal pets if they have no rider on them. Mounts cannot go inside buildings.
Note: Players cannot have more than one type mount out at a time. Players cannot mount their pet & call out a vehicle. How many vehicles can I own at one time?Players can store up to 3 vehicles at once time in their datapad. Vehicle Movement SpeedsVehicle Condition & RepairPlayers must be within 64 meters of a garage in order to use it. General Notes
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