Sword clashing

[The Man In Black]

I can't think of the actual term for it, but when two weapons interlock and both people try to force eachother off balance (I'm hoping everyone knows what I'm talking about), I think that that should be a part of Source. Like, when weapons interlock, you have to press mouse1 faster than the other player, or faster than a set rate in the monster script to win.

It's stereotypical, but it's still good . It should probably also train parry a bit if you win, or maybe strength.

 

[evilsquirrel]

most definately! but it'd really only work with armed critters: orcs, guards, undead warriors, dwarves, elves, etc...

 

[The Man In Black]

Not necessarily. You can catch a blade if you clap your hands around it just right.

 

[evilsquirrel]

ogres i can see doing that, the rest i see just either taking the hit or trying to dodge it

 

[Netrogor]

You mean like in Dark Messiah sword clashing? Where you rapidly click mouse1 key (or whatever your attack key is) to win a power struggle of the sorts? Yes... those are fun, especially when you disarm your opponent

 

[evilsquirrel]

yeah, thats what he means net...only your str level would play a role in this aswell, i think.


as for this....good idea, adds depth to combat...but with weaker attacks the blades should clash with no struggle afterwards, negating both attacks (damagewise, still takes stamina)

 

[zEdge3]

and orcs should be able to choke slam you if they win lol or give them a special finisher that looks flashy and deals a good little amount of damage

 

[evilsquirrel]

monsters should have a power-strike type deal...that they use kind-of like dark messiah. but it should be one of those "OH SHIT I NEED TO BLOCK!" moments when they use them, not just randomly hit you with it.