Sabotin Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I like those things very much. I think they add a lot to stuff like plates and chains, to make them less monotone, without the need for more fantastic armor designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensleeve Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Yeah, surcoats and tabards are pretty amazing. I hope something like it will be in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lephys Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Coat, you have performed great deeds in service to the Cloth realm. Kneel, Coat... *touches sword to one shoulder* ... and arise *touches sword to other shoulder*, SUR Coat! *cheering accompanied by dramatic music* Now to serious business, surcoats are too legit to quit. I approve, nay, DEMAND surcoats in my PoE! And back to non-serious business for a quick second, "tabard" sounds like someone with a broken nose is just trying to say "tavern." . Tabards are also splendid. That is all. Edited March 6, 2014 by Lephys 2 Should we not start with some Ipelagos, or at least some Greater Ipelagos, before tackling a named Arch Ipelago? 6_u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karranthain Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Surcoats would really be a good fit for PoE - after all, one of its features is a colour customization system (similar to the one in most IE games). On top of that, surcoats could have faction symbols on them, like so: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauron Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) They might be optional to wear. Have few layers like clothing layer, next to "armor"...like they are doing in Kingdome come: Deliverance. I think people already mentioned it. There could be clothing layer, just eye candy like and armor layer. Edit : Not sure if I posted this before, I think I have in one of previous threads, but this article has been expanded with some extra armors http://io9.com/the-weirdest-and-fiercest-helmets-from-the-age-of-armor-510686611 Edited March 7, 2014 by Tauron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karranthain Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 The Stechhelm (used frequently in tournaments) looks amazing: It's featured in Deep Down too, you can see it in of the concept art pieces I've posted before. Here's hoping we'll see a good selection of helmets in PoE! Here are some other examples. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Surcoats are boss. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diagoras Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 We're short on female warriors so far, and Heaven knows that they've got a long history of terrible weapon and armor design in games. So let's hear it for Scythian warrior maidens: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quest1on Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 How about this female warrior? (Keeping up with the MtG theme of my recent posts): Although I don't get why she holds a rapier and saber scabbard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensleeve Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 The art for Thalia is pretty amazing, I have to say. Used to have that has my wallpaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quest1on Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yeah, Innistrad had this fine Great Revolution vibe, even though there were big pauldrons with spikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lephys Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 How about this female warrior? (Keeping up with the MtG theme of my recent posts): -image- Although I don't get why she holds a rapier and saber scabbard. I'm pretty sure that's supposed to be a sabre with a fancy hilt/guard. She's holding it quite high up, away from the foreground of the illustrated space, and the tip of the blade is even farther away, still. So, I think it's just a perspective thing. 'Cause... if you really look at it, it looks a bit thick for a rapier. The perspective might be a bit exaggerated, in such a case. *Shrug* Just my guess. Should we not start with some Ipelagos, or at least some Greater Ipelagos, before tackling a named Arch Ipelago? 6_u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensleeve Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/65617-adam-at-work/?p=1428097 So we're going to get 28 different weapon types. 28. That bodes well, I feel. Given Josh's appreciation of historical weapons I'm convinced we'll see some fantastic weapons one typically wouldn't see in RPGs too. I'm really looking forward to polearms, so in celebration of the weapon variety, here's a bunch of art featuring polearms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lephys Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Man... I really need to get back into drawing, and do some sketches like that. /reminisce Edited March 11, 2014 by Lephys Should we not start with some Ipelagos, or at least some Greater Ipelagos, before tackling a named Arch Ipelago? 6_u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karranthain Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/65617-adam-at-work/?p=1428097 So we're going to get 28 different weapon types. 28. That bodes well, I feel. Given Josh's appreciation of historical weapons I'm convinced we'll see some fantastic weapons one typically wouldn't see in RPGs too. I'm really looking forward to polearms, so in celebration of the weapon variety, here's a bunch of art featuring polearms. That is indeed good news! On a related note, it'd be nice if Obisidian would make an update focused on the armour & weapon designs as well as the weapon types, highlighting the most interesting ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Aren't all weapon types known? from the wiki: Hunting Bows Warbows Crossbows Arbalests Pistols Blunderbusses Arquebus Rods Wands Sceptres Daggers Stilettos Rapiers Flails Clubs Hatchets Spears War hammers Maces Battle axes Sabre Swords Pikes Estocs Morning stars Quarterstaff Pollaxes Greatswords Edited March 11, 2014 by Prometheus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensleeve Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Aren't all weapon types known? from the wiki: Hunting Bows Warbows Crossbows Arbalests Pistols Blunderbusses Arquebus Rods Wands Sceptres Daggers Stilettos Rapiers Flails Clubs Hatchets Spears War hammers Maces Battle axes Sabre Swords Pikes Estocs Morning stars Quarterstaff Pollaxes Greatswords Looks like it, given that that is indeed 28 types and they all seem reasonable. I also remember a number of those weapons from various posts by Josh. I'm quite happy with that list, I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lephys Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Even if that's perfectly accurate, we could still see some changes before finalization. However, the list seems pretty legit, either way. Should we not start with some Ipelagos, or at least some Greater Ipelagos, before tackling a named Arch Ipelago? 6_u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburban-Fox Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Judging by the wiki, it appears they've actually done the one thing few fantasy RPGs in the world do: used proper names!! I'm almost sold on this point alone. I have but few requests: (in fairness, from what I've seen, it looks like this won't be an issue anyway) 1) no big pauldrons - the character needs to be able to see over them, and also move a shoulder that is bearing them. 2) no spikes - seriously, spikey armour is a bad idea. Don't do it! I know it's fantasy, but for anything like that, one needs to consider: is this design better? If it is, why didn't they do it in real life? Also, bear in mind that you won't be wearing your armour all the time...good luck taking it off and storing it without pricking yourself. Fancy armour should be decorated with gold filigree, and things like that, not spikes. 3) no unrealistically big weapons - I understand that it's fantasy, and they need to represent their nature, but they also need to look like they can actually be used. :D 4) no unrealistically fancy designs - I'm talking about two-pronged tips on swords, serrated edges, and things like that. I realise that more advanced weapons need to look the part, but again, if it's better, why didn't they use it? I'd rather the better weapons have the same basic shape but represent their difference with fancier quillions, pommels, grips, etc, than an unrealtsically fancy blade shape. 5) I don't mind including eastern/oriental arms and armour, as long as it's not inherently better than western designs, because that's one thing that bugs me most of all in RPGs - the whole "katana is the best sword in the world!" mentality (nothing against the weapon - I'm sure it's a fine sword - but I resent it when people claim that Europeans were idiots who didn't know how to make decent swords). 1 Ludacris fools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mur'phon Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I agree with Fox, except the part about serrated edges (at least for swords, Flaberges would be nice to have). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quest1on Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Aren't all weapon types known? from the wiki: Hunting Bows Warbows Crossbows Arbalests Pistols Blunderbusses Arquebus Rods Wands Sceptres Daggers Stilettos Rapiers Flails Clubs Hatchets Spears War hammers Maces Battle axes Sabre Swords Pikes Estocs Morning stars Quarterstaff Pollaxes Greatswords Two questions: does halberd fall in the pollaxe or in the spear category? And, why pikes? They're not useful outside a formation, and a band of six is hardly a formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lephys Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 They're not useful outside a formation, and a band of six is hardly a formation. Yeah, instead of a formation, it's like a sixmation. Should we not start with some Ipelagos, or at least some Greater Ipelagos, before tackling a named Arch Ipelago? 6_u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburban-Fox Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I agree with Fox, except the part about serrated edges (at least for swords, Flaberges would be nice to have). Flamberge, sure, but serrated edges are a different thing - they're only useful for sawing things. I suppose they might stop people grabbing the blade, though (which is what a flamberge edge was designed to do), so maybe it could work... Sabres: are they going to resemble 18th century Napoleonic sabres, or be more like late medieval Polish sabres? Agree regarding pikes...they won't be much use without a formation, because it's too easy to get inside the reach of a single pike. Also, how are you going to get around a 90 degree bend in a 10 foot wide corridor while carrying a 16 foot long pike? :D (actually, by that logic, spears, longbows and most pollarms would also be impractical for dungeoneering!) Ludacris fools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) I agree with Fox, except the part about serrated edges (at least for swords, Flaberges would be nice to have). Flamberge, sure, but serrated edges are a different thing - they're only useful for sawing things. I suppose they might stop people grabbing the blade, though (which is what a flamberge edge was designed to do), so maybe it could work... .. or they could be used to stop/grab a blade like this one does http://medieval.stormthecastle.com/armorypages/sword-breaker.htm Edited March 13, 2014 by Jarmo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woldan Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) .. or they could be used to stop/grab a blade like this one does http://medieval.stormthecastle.com/armorypages/sword-breaker.htm Thats an extremely bad design. In WWI German troops had some bayonets on their rifles that had a sawback and the troops hated it, if they stabbed someone in the chest odds were high that the bayonet got so jammed in the opponents ribs or bones that soldiers had to surrender their weapon and get replacement in the thick of battle. And the saw profile was pretty small and angled compared to the the blade in the pic. *edit* Oh, I just read its a swordbreaker. Whoops.- Gewehr 98 with a sawback bayonet. Edited March 13, 2014 by Woldan I gazed at the dead, and for one dark moment I saw a banquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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