Weapons, Weapon Types and More

ArchivedUser

So with some parts of the game still being up in the air I figured I would tackle weapons as it is an important part of the game for not only fighting but crafting as well.

Speaking with some people on the discord we worked together on a small list of desired weaponry.

[Automatically Assumed In Game]
Swords (1h/2h/dw)
Axes(1h/2h/dw)
Maces/Hammers (1h/2h/dw)
Staff(2h)
Shields (offhand)
Bows(2h Ranged)

[Potentially Awesome Weapon Candidates]
Spears(1h/2h)
Scythes(2h)
Scepter(1h)
Wand(1h/ ranged)
Crossbows(2h Ranged)
Focus/Orb/Book (Offhand)
Kamas(1h/dw)
Flails(1h/2h/dw)
Javelin(1h/ranged)
Fist weapons(1h/dw)


Another point of topic is that of weapon damage types - such as; [Blunt] for hammers maces fists etc, [Piercing] for spears, rapier swords, bows etc and [Slashing] for swords, scythes, axes, etc.
What kind of system will there be for such a thing and what would make it as awesome as possible.

If you think of an awesome addition I'll add it to the list, or any other related discussion towards this would be appreciated! Any references to other sources would also be cool to add. Keep in mind this list is just of desired weapons not of weapons that will be in the final product of the game but we can voice our opinions now for what we would like to see.

Lets see what we can come up with to help!

ArchivedUser

Not a bad selection.

ArchivedUser

LunaArctica said:

[Potentially Awesome Weapon Candidates]
Scythes(2h)

Another point of topic is that of weapon damage types - such as; [Blunt] for hammers maces fists etc, [Piercing] for spears, rapier swords, bows etc and [Slashing] for swords, scythes, axes, etc.

These two items quoted above were touched on in streams. They said no scythes at the moment, sadly. They also said damage types will definitely be a thing. So yay!

ArchivedUser

Alice said:

Another weapon you should add to the list is a spellbook. I would love a spellbook for my healer. 

Spellbook (1h/2h/short/long ranged)

The mage had a spell book during game play video.

ArchivedUser

@LunaArctica you forgot to add War hammer.

ArchivedUser

I would consider a Scepter to be a mace in all honesty. Wands.... I can see a Mage/Tank running onto the field of battle with wand and shield in hand. If that's not flavor I don't know what is. 

ArchivedUser

I would love to use a book I would name it the Necronomicon

ArchivedUser

Has there been any word about firearms?  I know that people aren't always fans of technology in their fantasy worlds, but the node system can make it more interesting, with technology improving alongside civilization,  depending on your node's focus.

ArchivedUser

Arcanist firearms wouldn't be out of place if you ask me. Typically the catalyst would be arcane energies + black powder like cannons from the era typically used. Nothing wrong with em if their done thematically but I'm not sure if their planned at all. It'd add new ammo types and such which would be interesting as well.

ArchivedUser

I hope it's possible to dual hand cast spells, similar to skyrim, and to have your stagf on your back whole you conjure a big fireball would be so sick

ArchivedUser

Good weapon types here. I fancy a 2Her myself.

ArchivedUser

LunaArctica said:

Maces/Hammers (1h/2h/dw)

You just made me shed a dwarven tear. 
Not just for including both 1 handed and 2 handed hammers (as I always wish there to be) but because of your dual hammer wielding possibility - something I never even dreamed to be a possibility! 

Sure re you often see dual weilding axes.... but hammers? 

By by the dwarven halls of me ancestors, please make this so!

ArchivedUser

Flex weaponry (Whips, whipsaws and the like)seem to be considered in the concept art.  Most of these would be a slashing type of damage.

ArchivedUser

One thing I'm really hoping for is throwing knives, as a sort of stretch want. But definitely would be happy to see the crossbow added in.

ArchivedUser

Rumbleforge said:

LunaArctica said:

Maces/Hammers (1h/2h/dw)

You just made me shed a dwarven tear. 
Not just for including both 1 handed and 2 handed hammers (as I always wish there to be) but because of your dual hammer wielding possibility - something I never even dreamed to be a possibility! 

Sure re you often see dual weilding axes.... but hammers? 

By by the dwarven halls of me ancestors, please make this so!

here you go 

ArchivedUser

Magnificent!