Thread: What do you guys think of the cloak of the equine?

Originally Posted by redviolin06

So is the cloak and title the *only* reward for grinding out these dailies 60 times? Or is there a better reason to be doing this?

Nobody can possibly know yet (outside of Turbine and the Palantir program, anyway...and those groups don't talk), since the minimum time to get one is 26 days. We should know around the end of June or very early July if there are any other rewards to the deed. I'm continuing to work on the 60-quest deed as a contingency. While I expect to earn the cloak, I don't EVER expect to actually wear it.

--W. H. Heydt

Old Used Programmer

And if there are other rewards (such as this being the path to getting those extra skills on your war-steed skill tree - just a guess on my part), that means this 30 day grind will need to be done on ALL alts you want to get the extra stuff. Given that I have 2 at 75 (yeah, not much) and one more that should be maxed before Rohan comes out, I hope that this is not the case. Even if I did the grind 3 times a day and could do it in a month, that is a dismal prospect. I would much rather just throw the cloak in my wardrobe in case any of my alts actually want to wear this ... curiousity.

Originally Posted by peterbutt

And if there are other rewards (such as this being the path to getting those extra skills on your war-steed skill tree - just a guess on my part), that means this 30 day grind will need to be done on ALL alts you want to get the extra stuff. Given that I have 2 at 75 (yeah, not much) and one more that should be maxed before Rohan comes out, I hope that this is not the case. Even if I did the grind 3 times a day and could do it in a month, that is a dismal prospect. I would much rather just throw the cloak in my wardrobe in case any of my alts actually want to wear this ... curiousity.

The "exclusive skill" is unlocked by the Discovering the Descendent deed.

As for running multiple characters... There is no quest involved that needs to take over 10 minutes. The local dailies (except for the horseshoe one) take closer to 2 mins., and one of the horse sessions takes--at most--3 minutes. So figure typically 15 minutes per character per day (including turnin and relogging times). If that's too much daily time, you can restrict yourself to the shorter quests and take more calendar time to complete the 60-quest deed. Not exactly onerous...

--W. H. Heydt

Old Used Programmer

Thanks for clearing that up. BTW, I always enjoy your posts, well thought out and informative!! +rep

I think it's awfully cute and fun. I might find a way to use it on my Hobbit.

It's a pretty funny cloak. Doubt I would ever wear it, though.

Originally Posted by Fionnuala

I think it's awfully cute and fun. I might find a way to use it on my Hobbit.

I could see my little Hobbit warden wearing it.

Can someone explain to me why it's reasonable to make someone grind for an item they paid extra for in the first place?

Originally Posted by Porlock

Can someone explain to me why it's reasonable to make someone grind for an item they paid extra for in the first place?

You bought the deed which has as a reward the cloak, not the cloak per se. Much like you purchase the quests in the game which are not then completed for you, despite your payment.

Ah yes, the horse's a$$ cloak. Well.......

When I first saw the cloak, I started making tasteless jokes in GLFF about using it to RP as a ponygirl (Google it, heheh)... and yeah, I'm still there. Needs a bit and some latex, though!

The moment I saw the cloak, and played with it a bit in the dressing room, I knew what I was going to use it with. Finally!

So, yeah... am 5/4 days away from getting it. Other than that 'parade horse' idea, I don't know. It's certainly.... different. And someone might be able to pull it off as part of some 'horsey' outfit...

Originally Posted by sp33dccm

In the legendary pre-order, you get the exclusive content which, in total, rewards a cloak, two titles and a special war-steed skill.

Here's a preview of the cloak:
http://cstm.mymiddleearth.com/files/...quine_dyed.jpg

I'm just wondering what other people think about that cloak, considering it takes a long grind to get and you need to pay quite a bit more.

I'm not complaining or anything, I personally quite like the cloak, I'm just wondering what the general opinion of it is

Although the forums will censor my actual text, it looks like a horse's &&&. I only wanted the special skill portion, and have stopped after getting it because it was just deed grinding.

In my opinion, its rather out of place. I think some stuff should never make it into |this| game
Just my two cents

Like it? Does it matter? I will wear it proudly to say "Yes I spent 20 some days getting a cloak that makes me look like a horses A$$!"

If your not doing this grind for the irony of it then I think you missed the point.

P.S. I hope they come out with the horse face mask to just so you can be the complete package.


Wompadoo

Originally Posted by bloodyanarch

P.S. I hope they come out with the horse face mask to just so you can be the complete package.

Who could resist? Actually I believe this is the concept art for the donkey outfit, but it's close enough.

Originally Posted by redviolin06

So is the cloak and title the *only* reward for grinding out these dailies 60 times? Or is there a better reason to be doing this?

Well i just got the 60/60 deed and the text under deed completion said the bond you formed with the horse will "surely pay off" in Rohan.

Whether that just pretty talk or a hint at a bigger bennifit, i'm not sure.

Anyway the horse cloak doesnt look half bad when dyed black. The cloak contrasts very well with the mane.

Another nice thing, with the wardrobe, you can share it with your alts and only do the grind once. if you like it that is.

I dyed mine all white worn with a white elf queen dress.. looks nice this way. Yes I also think that message is a hint to something bigger than a cloak in Rohan.

Got the cloak, threw it in the wardrobe, dyed it Sea Blue and went to prance around the town on the Anniversary Pony. Combined with a white dress and fancy shoulders with golden detailing, it's a rather surprisingly fitting outfit.

Norwrei: Have to try the cloak dyed white, too. Thanks for the tip!

Originally Posted by dorpen

Just popping in to say it looks like one of the ugliest cloaks I've ever seen.

Second this .

Originally Posted by douglasburns

Well i just got the 60/60 deed and the text under deed completion said the bond you formed with the horse will "surely pay off" in Rohan.

Where did you see that?

My LM just completed her 60th quest, and she got

(a) the cloak;

(b) a message that she had a new title.

Period.

(And phooey. Ugly cloak, stupid title.)

There was nothing on the deed log about forming a bond or anything. Just the title.

So in what form did you see this message hinting vaguely about a bond that will surely pay off?

...

Just checked. I didn't get mail, either.

So I'd love to have more information on this, if anyone has any.

Originally Posted by djheydt

Where did you see that?

Hover your mouse cursor over the completed deed icon.

Originally Posted by MoonwalkIntoMordor

Hover your mouse cursor over the completed deed icon.

Aha. Thank you. I would never have thought of that.

Now back to wondering what my skills will be, come September.

(I still like the idea of my Lynx riding on my saddlebow, but I don't suppose it'll happen.)

Originally Posted by djheydt

Aha. Thank you. I would never have thought of that.

Now back to wondering what my skills will be, come September.

(I still like the idea of my Lynx riding on my saddlebow, but I don't suppose it'll happen.)

Lol yeah. Anf fyi I always read the text of the mouse-over deed icon, because there is often some very interesting information in it.

I am also annoyed that we are not told what the bonus Mounted combat skill we get does. It just says bennificial in combat, 1 day cooldown. Whaaaaaat? Whats that mean?

Originally Posted by douglasburns

Lol yeah. Anf fyi I always read the text of the mouse-over deed icon, because there is often some very interesting information in it.

I am also annoyed that we are not told what the bonus Mounted combat skill we get does. It just says bennificial in combat, 1 day cooldown. Whaaaaaat? Whats that mean?

It means we don't find out till September.

Unless we get invited to the beta.

OH GAWD you mean we have to grind for that awful rediculous looking stupid cloak for some kind of benefit in Rohan?? Is this another rumour thing like the horseshoe was?? Oy oy oy. Well now I'm off to do some horse quests.../sigh

Originally Posted by musicman2000

OH GAWD you mean we have to grind for that awful rediculous looking stupid cloak for some kind of benefit in Rohan?? Is this another rumour thing like the horseshoe was?? Oy oy oy. Well now I'm off to do some horse quests.../sigh

Doubtful, the ingame benefit comes from the other, easier deed.

Originally Posted by douglasburns

Lol yeah. Anf fyi I always read the text of the mouse-over deed icon, because there is often some very interesting information in it.

I am also annoyed that we are not told what the bonus Mounted combat skill we get does. It just says bennificial in combat, 1 day cooldown. Whaaaaaat? Whats that mean?

1 day cooldown is quite a long cooldown. Could it be something short but huge?

It would be nice if there was more behind the 60 quests deeds than just the unique title and cloak, as the mous-over does seem to suggest.

A cloak with a tail?? What's next, boots with hooves? Helms with a mane? Nosebag?? It's a definite nay from me.

ha-ha look again! It also has a Mane!! Its a tad on the silly side I agree, I love the cosmetics in game but I like things to be sensible, 'Hooves' ever 'heard' of a Cloak with a mane & tail? It's crazy in fact downright un'stable' (groan >.<)

It is actually not too bad while you are riding. I have a horse head, mane and tail.

Only my hobbit will wear it as everyone knows hobbits sense of style is a little bit dubious.

Not the best but not the worst cloak in the game.