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--- sptr [2024/05/31 11:32] – freth
+++ sptr [2026/02/09 20:43] (current) – [Why isn't speed kicking in?] freth
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 | The legs are of different length | -30% speed |
-**Carry Weight Note**
+==== Carry Weight Note ====
 Animals absolutely do not care about the weight of a hitched vehicle on WU, so traits that only affect carry capacity (carry more, strong body) won't matter in that case.  This coupled with the saddle is why a mount that is ridden is capable of much faster speeds.  It can handle the weight the player is carrying better, and the saddle quality and Wind of Ages enchant add that much more to its speed.  //If you are playing on WO the vehicles do take cart/wagon cargo into account.//
-**Why isn't speed kicking in?**
+==== Why isn't speed kicking in? ====
-Speed-related traits kick in when the horse passes a Soul Strength skill check, and turn off if they fail it. The opposite is true for negative traits; it can pass a Soul Strength check to not be affected by something like "malformed hindlegs". Hell horses have much higher Soul Strength than normal horses, so they pass these checks much more consistently. Unicorns, bisons, and other animals that aren't horses, don't do these checks; the traits are always in effect for them.  It can take some distance before the skill check passes and speed kicks in.  Be patient.
+Speed-related traits kick in when the horse passes a Soul Strength skill check, and turn off if they fail it. This is why speed can seem inconsistent or delayed.  It can take some distance before the skill check passes and speed kicks in. Be patient.
+The opposite is true for negative traits; it can pass a Soul Strength check to not be affected by something like "malformed hindlegs".
+Hell horses have much higher Soul Strength than normal horses, so they pass these checks much more consistently. Unicorns, bisons, and other animals that aren't horses, don't do these checks; the traits are always in effect for them.
 **Cart/Wagon**