Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Teeth on August 27, 2012, 12:59:49 am
Bonus against shield seems in order, and bonus against all destroyable objects ofcourse. It would be glorious.
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Froto_the_Loc on August 27, 2012, 01:57:09 am
We get videos like this all the time, but when are they actually implemented?
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Dalfador on August 27, 2012, 03:12:49 am
How about a teammate with a torch can walk up to someone and hold F on them 'Ignite Arrows'
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: HarunYahya on August 27, 2012, 06:18:03 am
nerf archers instead
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Apollo on August 27, 2012, 07:07:46 am
Make them only available on night maps so people would actually kind of want to play them. Also during strat battles they could have a 10% increase on damage for destructible targets such as siege towers and catapults as well as shields. Maybe add a .5% chance to set a shield on fire, instantly destroying it? Just an idea.
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: HarunYahya on August 27, 2012, 07:13:59 am
Ok so u guys dunno that flaming arrows were used to let archers see where they shoot in night ... You can't set anything on fire with them. You need to pour oil or some other flamable shit before you shoot your flaming arrows to burn stuff.
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Mogh on August 27, 2012, 07:36:23 pm
Not entirely true... back when buildings were mostly wood with thatched roofs flaming arrows were used as more than just tracer rounds.
Now, plonking a flaming arrow into a shield certainly wouldn't cause it to burst into flame. Siege equipment could be damaged extra. IRL fire was a problem for siege towers, they'd be covered in metal or wet hides and they'd still occasionally go up in flames.
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Tears of Destiny on August 27, 2012, 07:39:38 pm
They were also used to primarily demoralize the enemy if used against live targets instead of static targets. Having an arrow stick out of your armor is a bit unsettling, but having a burning arrow stick out of your armor will do a bit more damage to enemy morale(even though it will likely just burn for a short time and then go out, painless and easy). Nobody likes bits of burning anything being flung at them or stuck to them, even if it does not penetrate.
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Dalfador on August 27, 2012, 08:03:57 pm
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Riddaren on June 25, 2013, 04:42:47 pm
Cool idea.
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Torben on June 25, 2013, 04:43:50 pm
while at it flaming heavy lance with poison tip.
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Algarn on June 25, 2013, 06:32:02 pm
I suggest torches ( not the weapon ) could be able to flame your arrow.Then, your arrow would be able to destroy quickly tents , chests , and small wooden doors ... I'm agree with teeth on this point .
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: no_rules_just_play on June 25, 2013, 08:43:06 pm
flaming arrows, shit reload speed (you need to put them on fire), shit reach, but great damage to anything thats from wood. Also pretty expensive maybe? and it should actually come with some kind of fire basket if you want to be fully realistic
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Bulzur on June 25, 2013, 09:55:42 pm
No need to be expensive, just make them an automatic repair after each round. After all, they're burned down. :lol:
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Post by: Dooz on June 25, 2013, 10:03:13 pm
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Shaksie on June 26, 2013, 12:37:23 am
I think it would be best implemented if you could equip flammable arrows, and you had to be near a fire which automatically lights your arrow when you draw it, or you draw it, activate the fire (he then dips the arrow into the fire) and it becomes fiery! I would've thought fire arrows would hurt less on impact but obviously burn people/stuff to cindery goodness, they would have a steeper arc of trajectory and less projectile speed. I would assume they would be inexpensive, but that may not best serve the gameplay.
Could be tactically awesome if you can burn bridges and stuff, (not only fire flaming arrows, but: torches, knocking over braziers, lighting pools of oil etc) people inclusive!
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Tzar on June 26, 2013, 01:01:31 am
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Veto on June 26, 2013, 08:22:28 pm
loling at all of you historians/game scientists putting in your 2 cents
I'm completely sure all of your suggestions/ideas will be heard
Title: Re: Flaming arrows?
Post by: Dooz on June 26, 2013, 09:25:50 pm
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