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Random Dismounting

NobleNerd
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Lately myself and a few guild members have noticed weird random dismounting while traveling the world. It is not specific to one zone, but may be to a certain terrain.

I noticed it in Cyrodiil, Wrothgar, Greenshade and a few other zones.

I will be traveling along and my character will just randomly dismount. I never clicked the dismount button and sometimes I am auto running so my hands aren't even on the keyboard.

I have remapped many of my keys, but I don't think this would be the issue because it is now just happening and my keys have been remapped since early launch.

Has anyone else had this issue?

@ZOS_GinaBruno could you have someone look into this (if not already)?
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    Yes.
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  • fastolfv_ESO
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    i have a theory about this, on azuras star when a scroll is touched or gate is opened/closed everyone in cyro is dismounted. Sooo if all the servers are linked maybe its dismounting everyone everywhere when this happens not just a cyro zone but but world wide
  • UltimaJoe777
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    Only place I have encountered this, barring cramped spaces such as under tents and stuff, is this one particular part of Grahtwood along the road going between Southpoint and Haven. It's closer to Southpoint though. Not really random though, dismounts you every time.
    Edited by UltimaJoe777 on December 14, 2015 7:00PM
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  • Necrelios
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    Yes this happens in certain places for me as well. Sometimes when above a delve or cave it registers you as being in a non-mountable zone and you get kicked off for just straying too close to the dismount zone since they exist in the same worldspace a lot of the time.
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  • AnnieBeGood
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    Its scary when it happens in Cyrodill..... I always drop into sneak, and look for who is attacking me.
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  • Shardaxx
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    Yes I've had this too, not just in Cyrodiil but in regular zones too, just dismount for no reason, its odd.
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    All the time.
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  • TiberX
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    Yup yup yup! Im glad someone made a topic, i was under the impression its only happening to me :s .
    Veeeery anoying, happens often too.
  • TheShadowScout
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    Its scary when it happens in Cyrodill..... I always drop into sneak, and look for who is attacking me.
    I know the feeling... but its not a recent thing, I remember this happening every now and then for months...
  • ADarklore
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    Yeah, there is the area in Grahtwood when you are going down the road and you reach the Argonian encampment and you get a forced dismount for absolutely no reason. Had this happen in other areas too, not sure why there are forced dismounts in open spaces and roads... yet you can ride through towns on your mount no problem.
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  • ThePonzzz
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    Yes. Hate it.
  • Rebeccas04nub18_ESO
    Yes, all the time in Cyrodiil. We are running in a raid group and we all simultaneously dismount. While we're at it, are others experiencing the riding the ground thing? I haven't seen it mentioned as a bug but I see it all the time in PVP.
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  • NobleNerd
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    Hmm... interesting theories and good info.

    I am glad I am not the only one noticing this issue, but I didn't realize it was going on as long as some have stated.
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  • Thalmor-Nordmaster
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    Yes I thought my horse ran out of gas, or had a flat, or something broke.
  • phairdon
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    Grahtwood & Orsinium are the two places dismounts happen to me frequently.
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  • Taleof2Cities
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    It happens in Cyrodiil a lot ... the whole group dismounts but it's just an open field with no enemies anywhere.

    It's ZOS's secret payback for no one using the anti-cavalry caltrops skill ... >:)
  • Cathexis
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    The gate closing noise must scare all the mounts back to their secret mount dimension.
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  • NobleNerd
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    I think this is across the whole game world(s).

    So far I have not been able to pin down a specific terrain that would cause it to happen. It is similar to the random load screens players get in zones. I have a guild member that gets the load screens all the time.
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  • Volkodav
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    I've had this situation too.For no good reason,I am unhorsed.
    Edited by Volkodav on December 15, 2015 7:07AM
  • Musiknonstop
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    Rather get a 1 sec dismount every half an hour than not being able to get back on my mount in cyro for half an hour xD. Dont get me wrong i dont mind getting it fixed but im not really botherd if it dosent.
  • xXNesTXx
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    Invisible caltrops are spread for Cyrodiil xD

    Yes, I have the same issue....
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  • Flameheart
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    Good to see that I'm not alone. Happens not just in Cyrodiil, it can hit you in any PvE zone. It's a rare event though.

    Maybe the infamous "invisible Wrothgar pebbles" have a secondary effect now, not just slowing down your horse, but also dismounting you :-)
    Edited by Flameheart on December 15, 2015 3:41PM
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  • ZOS_RyanRuzich
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    Video showing several spots, with as much info as possible (such as bringing up the map, if you're in Silver or Gold, etc), would be very appreciated.
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  • Komma
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    I know as far as cyrodiil is concerned, anytime there is a notification that a resource has been taken you will dismount. This may be the cause for all of the dismounts. I would start there.
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  • _Chaos
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    Komma wrote: »
    I know as far as cyrodiil is concerned, anytime there is a notification that a resource has been taken you will dismount. This may be the cause for all of the dismounts. I would start there.

    This is false, it's when your faction captures a keep that the entire faction is dismounted. At least in the case of DC NA (PC) this holds true.
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  • NobleNerd
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    ~A wild dev appears~

    Video showing several spots, with as much info as possible (such as bringing up the map, if you're in Silver or Gold, etc), would be very appreciated.

    Thank you Ryan for your response.

    When I get a chance I will try to get more info on this post from any of my personal experience with this issue.
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  • _Chaos
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    Just to reiterate, I PVP religiously every night for 3-5 hours and when my faction captures a keep, 100% of the time you will get dismounted. This should be your #1 place to start looking. @ZOS_RyanRuzich

    I haven't seen this happen outside of Cyrodiil, but I also rarely leave so I can't say anything about it's occurrence in other zones
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  • Komma
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    Komma wrote: »
    I know as far as cyrodiil is concerned, anytime there is a notification that a resource has been taken you will dismount. This may be the cause for all of the dismounts. I would start there.

    This is false, it's when your faction captures a keep that the entire faction is dismounted. At least in the case of DC NA (PC) this holds true.

    You said almost the exact same thing i did. You were a little more precise with it being just keeps. It has been going on so long that I couldnt remember if it included resources as well as keeps so i slightly broadened it. It could be the take or the notification, most likely the take but I would look in both places. The issue is somewhere in the mix of those things.
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  • purple-magicb16_ESO
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    yes random dismounting is and has been a thing for a while... damn irritating! :#
    Edited by purple-magicb16_ESO on December 15, 2015 7:46PM
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  • Darlgon
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    yes random dismounting is and has been a thing for a while... damn irritating! :#

    Its not a thing if you never get on a horse... sigh.. has keen eye on every craft....cant let that dang flower go...
    Edited by Darlgon on December 15, 2015 8:21PM
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