Switching weapons mid duel

[Arathian]

Simple question, really, is it allowed?

I know in the past it wasn't, and I never saw it changing, so what gives?

I would really appreciate an answer from an admin. Having a debate with a guy on on NA3 about it.

edit: I obviously don't mean changing to similar weapons, like from longsword to scimitar, but eg, changing from sword to bow or from sword to maul.

[Andy]

IMO I think that it is fine. Keeps you on your toes. If you can defeat somebody by switching weapons mid-duel when they were acostomed to fighting the other one, then more power to you.

[Dach]

This is the rule as written: All types of duels are allowed (ranged, mounted, shield, heavy armor...) if both duelists agree.

I do find personnaly that it could use an example to be more clear. 

[Arathian]

This is the rule as written: All types of duels are allowed (ranged, mounted, shield, heavy armor...) if both duelists agree.

I do find personnaly that it could use an example to be more clear. 

In the wiki (remember where I saw it) it clearly wrote that changing weapons was not allowed.

Is that still valid?

[Son Of Odin]

http://forum.meleegaming.com/announcements/official-server-rules/

• All types of duels are allowed (ranged, mounted, shield, heavy armor...) if both duelists agree
• No following or face-hugging the other duelist before the duel countdown has ran out - either hold your starting position or back-pedal if you want some distance between you and your opponent
• No running away or going into unreachable places

I don't see it there so I guess it's okay now. Just don't duel guys who's style you don't like. I don't duel guys who I know will have infinite back pedal syndrome or if they start throwing ninja stars at me (while back pedaling all the time). Usually people don't chat every time they start a duel with new guy. Imo by accepting the duel you accept the possibility of them being cav, throwing something at you etc...

[Arathian]

http://forum.meleegaming.com/announcements/official-server-rules/

I don't see it there so I guess it's okay now. Just don't duel guys who's style you don't like. I don't duel guys who I know will have infinite back pedal syndrome or if they start throwing ninja stars at me (while back pedaling all the time). Usually people don't chat every time they start a duel with new guy. Imo by accepting the duel you accept the possibility of them being cav, throwing something at you etc...[/list]

What if you specifically ask someone not to use a weapon (say, a bow), they say yes and when the duel starts, they do it anyway?

Does that infringe the first rule?

edit: in fact, doesn't changing weapons mid-duel violate rule one? You don't agree to fight an archer, you agree to fight with what he has on his hands, ie, a 2hander

[Son Of Odin]

What if you specifically ask someone not to use a weapon (say, a bow), they say yes and when the duel starts, they do it anyway?

Does that infringe the first rule?

Uhm yes? However does it warrant a ban? Not really in my opinion. Sorry I don't take dueling that seriously, I just move to next duel and forget about the guys who don't play like agreed to. They will run out of people to duel if they keep being douchebags.

[Arathian]

Uhm yes? However does it warrant a ban? Not really in my opinion. Sorry I don't take dueling that seriously, I just move to next duel and forget about the guys who don't play like agreed to. They will run out of people to duel if they keep being douchebags.

Thanks for the answer.

And yes, one or two offences shouldn't be bannable, but repeated guys should at least get a warning ban imo.

[Araxiel]

This is the rule as written: All types of duels are allowed (ranged, mounted, shield, heavy armor...) if both duelists agree.

You agree to fight against a longsword, not a maul or throwing stuff. Changing weapons after duel request accepted is violation of this rule. Atleast thats what i understand from it.

[Arathian]

You agree to fight against a longsword, not a maul or throwing stuff. Changing weapons after duel request accepted is violation of this rule. Atleast thats what i understand from it.

Pretty much my point.

[[ptx]]

IIRC, the rule was, that you couldn't switch to a weapon that wasn't visible or wasn't on you - for example, pulling out throwing axes out of your ass, or picking something off the ground. Switching to a crossbow/bow/javelin that is on your back is... fine, i guess.

[Grumpy_Nic]

Hero QQ?

[IR_Kuoin]

Walk around with practice sword in tincan armor, starts a duel, takes out my MW Flamberge, seeing how the other player reacts, priceless.

[pepejul]

Walk around with practice sword in tincan armor, starts a duel, takes out my MW Flamberge, seeing how the other player reacts, priceless.

Flamberge is sheatable in duel ? 

[no_rules_just_play]

Flamberge is sheatable in duel ? 

even my lovely pike is

fight with pike, draw rondell dagger, draw pike again