What exactly is the point of building the stables, other than a moderate daily influence gain? After upgrading the horses, I noticed that there is now supposedly a 'Fast Travel Bonus', but testing out all manner of travel before upgrading the horses and after, I've seen no difference in the amount of time that it takes to get around. So far, I have tried:
- Walking normally between areas
- Using the buttons in the house menu that take you to Marston Ave, Imogen's Barrow, and the Academy
- Leaving the house and using the fast travel map to go across town
All of these things take exactly the same amount of time as they did before building and upgrading the stables. I can only assume that maybe the 'fast travel bonus' is a reduction in Stamina, maybe? But by end game, the stamina that you spend by walking around is far less of a concern than the amount of hours in the day that it eats up. At present, the stables seem FAR less valuable than building, say, an extra workshop or garden in that slot.