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cRPG => General Discussion => Topic started by: Deus Immortalis on May 01, 2018, 09:08:45 pm

Title: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Deus Immortalis on May 01, 2018, 09:08:45 pm
I've noticed that the 'Viking' shield in-game is too big.

Old viking shields came in a few sizes, and some of them were rather big. Not, however, as big as the one in-game. A standard shield would be aproximately 10-20% smaller, as can be seen in the following pictures, where reenactors have recreated the shields found archeologically:

(click to show/hide)

All I'm saying is that the size should be reduced 10-20%

We can ignore the fact that they were painted and that the heavier ones were covered by rawhide.
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Jona on May 01, 2018, 09:22:09 pm
That's why it's called the "Viking Round Table."
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Deus Immortalis on May 01, 2018, 09:39:07 pm
Quote from: Jona on May 01, 2018, 09:22:09 pm
That's why it's called the "Viking Round Table."

Doesn't make it less dumb, or more viking

Seriously, a shield that size would probably weigh over 10 kg. Not very ideal
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Asheram on May 01, 2018, 10:06:47 pm
They should make it wrap around the players body with 2 armholes and rename it to viking barrel shield.
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Leesin on May 01, 2018, 10:24:31 pm
I don't think the bots in DTV care about the shield size
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Son Of Odin on May 02, 2018, 12:26:39 pm
Quote from: Leesin on May 01, 2018, 10:24:31 pm
I don't think the bots in DTV care about the shield size

How do you know? If the bots were learning this whole time and became sentient? They certainly would be autistic enough to care.
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: njames89 on May 02, 2018, 12:32:10 pm
Buff viking table size. It only seats like 3-4 max.
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Deus Immortalis on May 02, 2018, 05:15:00 pm
Quote from: Leesin on May 01, 2018, 10:24:31 pm
I don't think the bots in DTV care about the shield size

That's racist
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Golem on May 04, 2018, 10:15:37 am
Make it mount and increase slot requirement to 4.
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Torben on May 04, 2018, 12:10:18 pm
Quote from: Deus Immortalis on May 01, 2018, 09:08:45 pm
I've noticed that the 'Viking' shield in-game is too big.

Old viking shields came in a few sizes, and some of them were rather big. Not, however, as big as the one in-game. A standard shield would be aproximately 10-20% smaller, as can be seen in the following pictures, where reenactors have recreated the shields found archeologically:

(click to show/hide)

All I'm saying is that the size should be reduced 10-20%

We can ignore the fact that they were painted and that the heavier ones were covered by rawhide.

you arent putting things into perspective mate.  people back then were 10% smaller,  so the shield looks 10% bigger on them then on your reanactors.
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Golem on May 04, 2018, 06:17:19 pm
It's also a fact that all the wooden shield that survived from that time have shrunk in the process. As all wood does given enough time.
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Westwood on May 04, 2018, 07:02:12 pm
Remove all shields from the game. Ranged weapons too.
Title: Re: Make the viking shield smaller
Post by: Bittersteel on May 04, 2018, 07:30:33 pm
Quote from: Torben on May 04, 2018, 12:10:18 pm
you arent putting things into perspective mate.  people back then were 10% smaller,  so the shield looks 10% bigger on them then on your reanactors.

lol owned nerd