The new High Elves

[FVC]

Yes, I know. But I like logic. I like my fantasy a bit more realistic and I like thinking about and analysing these things. Sorry if I sound defensive, but I think it enriches the whole experience, and sadly much of what GW publishes is lacking in this regard.

 

[Lord Fear]

Remember also they are -Giant- Wolves, and will have been bred for their ability to be ridden by the Gobbos.

 

[Belladamma Voltaire]

Do you think this means that the Dark Elves are going to be getting new stuff to help compete with these new high elf toys and abilities?

 

[Dracomancer]

Do you think this means that the Dark Elves are going to be getting new stuff to help compete with these new high elf toys and abilities?

How do you know that the "strikes first" rule, won't apply to Elves of all types? Would make sense...

 

[Wolf Fang]

This is a video of some wolves running. Focus your attention on the wolf's shoulders and back. Do they stay straight? No; one notices that they buck considerably. The wolf's haunches move upwards and forwards as it runs, while its back depresses. This would make for an extremely bouncy, unstable ride for any potential rider (which could only be the size of a human child at best - if you've ever seen a child ride on the back of a large dog, it's the same sort of thing). Now, take a look at this video of a horse galloping. Notice how its back remains almost perfectly horizontal.

Lol, reminds me of an isue the design team of the LoTR trilogy had about the Wargs, who move in the same way as predators.
In the end, the problem could be solved by mounting the saddle in front of the shoulders, instead of on the back and then strapping the riders legs on to it. Pretty uncomfortable to ride though.

But the lions look cool, so I'm not complaining.

Cheers, Wolfie