shield!
shield!
hello my name is gunguy and i have a new idea!how would it with a shild to refuse the attacks from monsters??pls writes here comments to my idea fast!
for example this one:
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for example this one:
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Re: shield!
Translation: He wants shields included, which raise evasion by deflecting enemy attacks.lion94 wrote:hello my name is gunguy and i have a new idea!how would it with a shild to refuse the attacks from monsters??pls writes here comments to my idea fast!
for example this one:
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ymi ... /l/A56.jpg
I'm for this idea, and I have a few comments on it. Shields are more effective against melee attacks than ranged attacks. They would also be less effective against most magic attacks, especially area affects. A use shield skill might be a good idea, and it would work by increasing your evasion further. And also, it should also be possible to use your melee weapon(s) like a shield, allowing you to parry attacks.
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Re: shield!
Classical and medieval era armies used shields quite succesfully to defend against ranged attacks.Falcata wrote:Shields are more effective against melee attacks than ranged attacks.
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I see. I got that impression from Rifts, I guess, because in that game it was difficult/impossible to block ranged attacks. But then again, most ranged attacks in that game were either magic blasts or energy weapons.
Now then, trying to parry a ranged attack would be very difficult, unless you specifically trained to do so.
EDIT: Since Gunguy included a link to an image of a shield, I get the impression he just found out about them.
Now then, trying to parry a ranged attack would be very difficult, unless you specifically trained to do so.
EDIT: Since Gunguy included a link to an image of a shield, I get the impression he just found out about them.
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One arrow, perhaps, if they saw it coming and had nothing to distract them.Saphy wrote:With a sheild, blocking arrow is quite easy. On the other hand, well trained people can intercept arrows with their sword or club.Falcata wrote:Now then, trying to parry a ranged attack would be very difficult, unless you specifically trained to do so.
Shields come in many flavors. A buckler, for example, is almost useless for blocking arrows - especially stronger, faster ones like crossbow bolts. A tower shield will protect the wielder from most arrows.
Keeping that in mind, there are two possibilities I see for implementing shields:
1) Allow certain shields to block ranged attacks to a certain degree. In the code block for a shield, add a canblock attribute or something for this purpose.
2) For shields, just grant a boost to defense. This meshes with armor and doesn't require any new attributes.
If you allow shields to block ranged attacks, there should be some downside to offset that. For example, only allow a specific class to use shields. Game balance is key here.
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3) Each shield grants a bonus to evasion, since shields are meant to prevent an attack from connecting, rather than reducing the damage it causes.
As for a downside, I would have to say that you need to have a "Use Shield" skill in order to gain any real benefit from the shield.
3) Each shield grants a bonus to evasion, since shields are meant to prevent an attack from connecting, rather than reducing the damage it causes.
As for a downside, I would have to say that you need to have a "Use Shield" skill in order to gain any real benefit from the shield.
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In that case, they are not up to par to be a true warrier. Professional ones can block multiple arrow subconsicously, distracted or not. But of course, the success rate will be lowered when distracted.Mana Trance wrote: One arrow, perhaps, if they saw it coming and had nothing to distract them.
Shields come in many flavors. A buckler, for example, is almost useless for blocking arrows - especially stronger, faster ones like crossbow bolts. A tower shield will protect the wielder from most arrows.
On the other hand, a good warrier can kill hundered of enemy, but a strategist can kill tens of thousands.
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Care to back up these claims of yours with some historical reference?Saphy wrote:In that case, they are not up to par to be a true warrier. Professional ones can block multiple arrow subconsicously, distracted or not. But of course, the success rate will be lowered when distracted.Mana Trance wrote: One arrow, perhaps, if they saw it coming and had nothing to distract them.
Shields come in many flavors. A buckler, for example, is almost useless for blocking arrows - especially stronger, faster ones like crossbow bolts. A tower shield will protect the wielder from most arrows.
On the other hand, a good warrier can kill hundered of enemy, but a strategist can kill tens of thousands.
Also, it's "warrior," not "warrier."