Ambidextrous

Author	Topic: Ambidextrous
Sinclinc Apprentice Member # 3078	written Sunday, September 7 2003 22:04 Profile #0 I don't know if this has been mentioned before but I was just wondering if you will be able to wield two weapons like back in the good old days of exile.?!... -------------------- Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm. Ambititon is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy. Hard work pays off in the future, laziness pays off now. Sticks and stones may break my bones but lead pipes will do it faster. Posts: 5 | Registered: Friday, June 6 2003 07:00
Thuryl ...b10010b... Member # 869	written Sunday, September 7 2003 22:43 Profile Homepage #1 No. For one thing, extra graphics would need to be made for wielding two weapons, which the Avernum engine isn't designed to handle. For another, having the damage cap effectively doubled when wielding two weapons would be terribly unbalancing and would give no reason for the player to use polearms or shields. -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00
demonslay3r Guardian Member # 2238	written Monday, September 8 2003 16:51 Profile Homepage #2 Just make the effect that it is. Make an item and say it's two Stone Short Swords, when it's actually just one (technically). The user would just have to use their imagination a little bit. -------------------- DEMON PLAY, DEMON OUT! Posts: 1582 | Registered: Wednesday, November 13 2002 08:00
Abu Dhabi Warrior Member # 1451	written Sunday, September 14 2003 08:27 Profile Homepage #3 *Abu scoops his lower eyelid* Does a tank run through here?! Two weapons are a very bad idea. a. they would have to modify the engine a2. if not it would be very ****ty, avernum is already quite demanding in the department of imagination (not that i mind that much, but more would be just a step back) b. to balance the game they would have to decrease dramatically the weapon damages or cut down the PC endurance so it would be hard to work without a shield c. everyone would want to wield two weapons - it would probably be the most damaging combination (FlameSword + IceSword) and it would cut back on the originality of user choice (presently it doesnt differ much in damage whether you choose to use a spear or sword - yoyu can pick without loss) -------------------- I am pleased to make contact with your entities. Posts: 123 | Registered: Sunday, July 7 2002 07:00
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Sunday, September 14 2003 10:39 Profile #4 I agree with Abu Dhabi's point C - there is usually very little reason to wield only one weapon, although there CAN be... Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
The Almighty Doer of Stuff Shaper Member # 73	written Sunday, September 14 2003 14:19 Profile #5 A Shield of Invulnerability may be a reason. I don't really care. I don't use two weapons very much anyway. -------------------- My Myspace, with some of my audial and visual art The Lyceum - The Headquarters of the Blades designing community The Louvre - The Blades of Avernum graphics database Alexandria - The Blades of Exile Scenario database BoE Webring - Self explanatory Polaris - Free porn here Odd Todd - Fun for the unemployed (and everyone else too) They Might Be Giants - Four websites for one of the greatest bands in existance -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Posts: 2957 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Sunday, September 14 2003 19:20 Profile #6 Eh, I was more or less thinking of a spectacular two-handed weapon. Enemies cannot harm you if you kill them before they move. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00