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Thread: Idea for new Weapon/Profession: SPEARS!
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Kniol
Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:28 am
#1
So why not spears? We already have Melee swords, both one-handed and two-handed, and polearms, and then Ranged bowcasters used by Wookiees.
So why not spears? They could have effectiveness like a Carbine, Ideal Range of a max of 50 meters for accuracy, and speed could go down to 1.0, but probably along with suffering some accuracy.
There could be different lengths of spears for different situations, shorter ones for closer range combat, longer ones for hefting out there 50 to 64 meters! Even short, stubby ones for both throwing and stabbing when it gets up close and personal. :->
Ewoks use them already, as did Gungans in Attack of the Clones movie. Some could be equipped with light-weight but heavy damage warheads, tipped with poisons, diseases, acid, even exploding ones with either fragmentation particles or that released burning (a la Napalm).
I'm not any good at expanding to show how it could be made into a whole Elite Profession; maybe someone else out there can give some ideas on that.
But how about talking about it anyway? Your ideas and comments welcome.
(also put into the Core Systems board)
BadgerSmaker
Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:35 am
#2
Dont remember anyone in star wars using a spear, except maybe ewoks... and I dont think they were too effective.
TheRealMopy
Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:38 am
#3
Super Ghouls and Ghosts!
I personally don't think it'd work, but when you've got a picture of that little Knight guy jumping around in your mind,
that's not really a shock.
I personally don't think it'd work, but when you've got a picture of that little Knight guy jumping around in your mind,
that's not really a shock.
vez001
Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:04 am
#4
Think these would best fall into the "pole"-arm category, however refered to as lances.
It's just impractical to make them a missile weapon.
Kniol
Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:19 am
#5
vez001 wrote:
Think these would best fall into the "pole"-arm category, however refered to as lances.
It's just impractical to make them a missile weapon.
but polearms aren't thrown, dude. I wanna chuck this sharp, pointy, poison/disease/explosive-laden spear from out around 50 to 64 meters, not run in and whack with a stick.
BountyChief
Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:39 pm
#6
5 Stars to you Prodigy
Message Edited by BountyChief on 03-23-2005 07:40 PM
Jamurai
Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:35 pm
#7
Spears are polearms so all they need to do is make spear-ish weapons (vibro-spear comes to mind as a cool looking weapon). And if they made throwing one's they'd probably be short, I mean, have you actually thrown a full size spear (I'd HATE to throw a sarissa (16 ft spear)..)?
*****
Middle star for you Prodigy.
Goldenstar10
Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:34 am
#8
Kniol wrote:So why not spears? We already have Melee swords, both one-handed and two-handed, and polearms, and then Ranged bowcasters used by Wookiees.So why not spears? They could have effectiveness like a Carbine, Ideal Range of a max of 50 meters for accuracy, and speed could go down to 1.0, but probably along with suffering some accuracy.There could be different lengths of spears for different situations, shorter ones for closer range combat, longer ones for hefting out there 50 to 64 meters! Even short, stubby ones for both throwing and stabbing when it gets up close and personal. :->Ewoks use them already, as did Gungans in Attack of the Clones movie. Some could be equipped with light-weight but heavy damage warheads, tipped with poisons, diseases, acid, even exploding ones with either fragmentation particles or that released burning (a la Napalm).I'm not any good at expanding to show how it could be made into a whole Elite Profession; maybe someone else out there can give some ideas on that.But how about talking about it anyway? Your ideas and comments welcome.(also put into the Core Systems board)
Because this is starwars set in the distant future not primitive culture. We dont use spears we use melee eweapons fitted with vibro motors and laser blasters.
Prodigy_X
Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:36 am
#9
HEY EVERYONE I WANT TO BE LIKE THE TEENAGE MUTANT HERO TURTLE WITH THE ORANGE BANDANA, AND USE HIS WEAPONS TO BEAT THE LIVING SH!T OUT OF ALL YOU
Zatvorenik
Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:30 pm
#13
Frenzi wrote:
They will be pretty slow though...once youve thrown it you'd have to run up and pick it up again before running back and chucking it again. Unless you have it tied to a piece of string.
Kniol wrote:
vez001 wrote:
Think these would best fall into the "pole"-arm category, however refered to as lances.
It's just impractical to make them a missile weapon.
but polearms aren't thrown, dude. I wanna chuck this sharp, pointy, poison/disease/explosive-laden spear from out around 50 to 64 meters, not run in and whack with a stick.
What's next sais and throwing stars? There are too many melee weapons as it is. And the spear would have to be on a string like a yo-yo. Of coure, a boomerang would work even better. It will come back. But then again Han Solo said it best when he said, "Hoakey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good spear at your side.."
Maybe they could allow players to create a ranged melee weapon out of a staff and a knife. Make a new loot kit out of it. I guess that would be ok, but with all the armor players wear, it seems like it would bounce off. Look at how (in)effective the Ewok weapons were. ok..I'm done..
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