addone on 12/5/2009 at 01:56
Somebody had to post it!
Dia on 12/5/2009 at 01:57
:laff: :laff: :laff:
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jtr7 on 12/5/2009 at 02:02
Gotta be. Maybe we could steal it from a scrawny graverobber that squeezed into the Alarus Extension.
We know what jokes could be made, but what could possibly give a bow upgrade legitimacy in the established paradigm? Seriously. Any good suggestions for making it fit right in?
SneakyJack on 12/5/2009 at 03:00
The only thing I could think of is increased distance or perhaps having a small mechanical part that somehow locks the string and arrow in place and takes the string pressure off Garrett's arm until he fires, hence eliminating that annoying (but I guess realistic) bit where his arm (and your aim) begins to shake? I know thats a bow upgrade I'd certainly support, even if it is unrealistic. Then again, I'm hoping the steam-punk influences from the metal age return for the sequel so it would fit right in for me.
jtr7 on 12/5/2009 at 03:05
There's still the idea of Garrett getting himself one of those Mechanist crossbow pistols, or as Petike the Taffer suggested for another kind of Thief, a flechette. I'm surprised he never thought aloud his opinion on them in TMA.
Taffer36 on 12/5/2009 at 03:07
Quote Posted by SneakyJack
The only thing I could think of is increased distance or perhaps having a small mechanical part that somehow locks the string and arrow in place and takes the string pressure off Garrett's arm until he fires, hence eliminating that annoying (but I guess realistic) bit where his arm (and your aim) begins to shake? I know thats a bow upgrade I'd certainly support, even if it is unrealistic. Then again, I'm hoping the steam-punk influences from the metal age return for the sequel so it would fit right in for me.
I think the ol' Zelda style acquiring new this and new that throughout the game is a tried and true way to aid pacing. Aside from gaining new arrow types and the like you could acquire a composite bow (I think that's kind of similar to what you're describing, no?). Of course, Assasin's Creed IMO has shown us that acquiring new upgrades and weapons can't work as the ONLY method of pacing, that's where plot and new gameplay mechanics comes in.
Of course, they STILL need to throw in a ridiculous bow upgrade in the Alarus extension, just to be amazing.
SneakyJack on 12/5/2009 at 03:12
Quote Posted by Taffer36
a composite bow (I think that's kind of similar to what you're describing, no?).
Could be, I'm a total newbie when it comes to actual archery or archery terms. That being said, I can (at this point) douse a torch in thief 2 from hundreds of feet away while running full speed - I've almost got it down to an art. Too bad virtual skills are useless in the real world :laff:
SubJeff on 12/5/2009 at 06:28
Wasn't there already one in TDS?
jtr7 on 12/5/2009 at 06:39
Broadhead upgrade to kill Rust Mites.:erg:
SirBlade on 12/5/2009 at 12:35
I just hope the make the bowsights like in Thief1/2 and not like in Thief3. Those diagonal sight made proper aiming quite hard.
