Override

[harken23]

I finished the game once already, and am starting a new run. But I never saw much point in overriding, or increasing the override abilities on the skill tree.
I also never had an overridden creature stop being overridden, so the skill tree bit that extends that time doesn't seem important.
Also, when you're riding something and get off in a fight, is your mount supposed to fight with you? I've had them stand around and watch a lot.

[Mav99]

The extension is not for mounts but for all other machines. Their override is originally limited, then extended and finally indefinite as well.

You can for example override a Thunderjaw which will then start to fight for you. However, it's much easier to use corruption arrows from a distance than sneaking close enough to a Thunderjaw to actually override it... it's possible though...

But overriding a Sawtooth or a Ravager or Snapmaw is much easier and can be fun. If your machine prevails, fine, if not you can usually easily pick off what's left. :)

[harken23]

Originally posted by Mav99:

The extension is not for mounts but for all other machines. Their override is originally limited, then extended and finally indefinite as well.

You can for example override a Thunderjaw which will then start to fight for you. However, it's much easier to use corruption arrows from a distance than sneaking close enough to a Thunderjaw to actually override it... it's possible though...

But overriding a Sawtooth or a Ravager or Snapmaw is much easier and can be fun. If your machine prevails, fine, if not you can usually easily pick off what's left. :)

Oh yea, I overrode a stormbird last time round. It didn't live long, tho, and I was hoping to ride, it, but no such luck. I just never saw the point, when, like you said, they're generally easier to kill than override.

[Mav99]

Originally posted by harken23:

Oh yea, I overrode a stormbird last time round. It didn't live long, tho, and I was hoping to ride, it, but no such luck. I just never saw the point, when, like you said, they're generally easier to kill than override.

Never tried that... Usually I use Corruption arrows from a safe distance and let the machines fight for a while. When they're weak enough, I kill off what's left. Used overrides mostly for testing what's possible. :)

And the only mount I REALLY like is exclusive to Forbidden West.
The Sunwing. Flying across the map is fun. ;)

[Hebalon]

Originally posted by harken23:

Also, when you're riding something and get off in a fight, is your mount supposed to fight with you? I've had them stand around and watch a lot.

In HZD, some machines do attack, others do not. Machines you can mount are mostly passive, others like Thunderjaws start attacking nearby machines pretty quickly.

Mounts are permanently overriden by default, other machines not. It's not a priority skill, but I like to use it every now and then. Especially on harder difficulties with tougher machines. Letting a Fireclaw destroy some daemonic Scorchers is nice to watch. ;-)

In Forbidden West, there is a skill in the machine skill tree that let you decide between agressive/defensive behavior.