Could a shield bash mechanic be added to crpg?

[Herald_Hardrata]

I'm just wondering because the animations for archers were changed in crpg, it seems like it'd be possible to add a shield bash animation as well. You could have the command replace the kick function for shield wielders, and perhaps add a bit of blunt damage.

Just curious if this is a possible / reasonable addition to the crpg experience. I know it'd make combat more interesting. Especially since we have bucklers in game already, and those commonly doubled as a nasty punching weapon.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckler

[PieParadox]

First off, bad poll.

Second off, this goes into the suggestions board. But I'm sure you knew that.

[Herald_Hardrata]

My bad, still kind of new to the forums. Thanks.

[Paul]

Polls with manipulative answer choices (Yes, I'm awesome. / No, I smell.) are completely ignored by the devs - just like all other polls.

[Mala]

Hey, more buckler love. I am in. xxx xxxxxxx xxx

[Corwin]

I tried it in Brytenwalda, and I hated it.

[Ylca]

Voted no because it's the opposite of what you wanted. Make better polls.

[Gash]

A shield bash would be great.

Similar to the kick (with a timer on it) but a bit larger radius.

[Brrrak]

Can I please get some more bias with that poll?

How aboot:

• Yes - It would aid in balance between shielders and other meleers.
• Yes - it would add to the flavor of shielding as a spec option.
• No - I tried it on mods like Brytenwalda and ended up bashing when I wanted to swing.
• No - I think the new animations will cause imbalance between shielders and other specs.

Ya know, something with less bias, and more options.  For argument's sake, n'shit.

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Seriously, that third option: anyone else have issues with that?

[ArchonAlarion]

Brytenwalda's shield bash sucks because of the way it is done; a way that is not at all what the OP is suggesting, thus irrelevant.

[deathbringer521]

NO, if you want to get "realistic" you can go stand in a line with the other shielders and fight another line of shielders and benefit the team, in real life a lone shielder (9/10 shielders in crpg are lone shielders) would be picked off in a heartbeat.

[Xant]

NO, if you want to get "realistic" you can go stand in a line with the other shielders and fight another line of shielders and benefit the team, in real life a lone shielder (9/10 shielders in crpg are lone shielders) would be picked off in a heartbeat.

Erm. How's that different from lone "insert class here"?

[JiblyjibjibJiblet]

They should so just add a gigantic spike on my shield and make it do something like couch so i can impale all as i turtle through i gigantic crowd.
Or shield mounted minigun, that would be good to.

Ohhhh and a batman utility belt, that would be useful!

[Snoozer]

They should so just add a gigantic spike on my shield and make it do something like couch so i can impale all as i turtle through i gigantic crowd.
Or shield mounted minigun, that would be good to.

Ohhhh and a batman utility belt, that would be useful!

^very wise indeed

[Adamar]

Shield bash and 'bottom pole strike'(Hitting with the blunt end of a polearm) are two of the many things that have been lacking in the m&b combat engine. This is a must have if the animations can be made and implemented properly.