What weapon would you like to see in MO?

[Sleepr]

Hand to hand combat weapons.

Brass Knuckles, Katars, reinforced fists, etc etc.

I'm hoping the crafting system really lets you go nuts with weapons. Will really add to the games economy and diversity.

[Frog]

I forgot all about Katars...

After seeing a couple people post about them, i really hope they make the cut

How sick would a katar/crossbow combo be for an assassin

[Kiba Windrunner]

Originally Posted by JackofBlades

rapiers, gladiator weapons for gore and fun(sica, trident and net),
katanas, naginata and ability to use your shield as a succesful weapon.
There are others but these are the best.

You watch deadliest warrior too? That show is amazing!

[Pupuzu]

Originally Posted by Technique

I searched around a bit, but couldn't find a thread devoted to weapons alone. Saw a thread about throwing weapons, or archery, but that's all pretty specific and also talks a lot about how to implement this ingame. This thread is simple: What weapon(s) do you really want in MO? I'll start easy:

Katana: Fast and powerfull! Would be great if Dual wielded katana's would be an option. Draw attack would also be very nice. Wait for the opponent till he's close with your katana sheated. And then strike like a lightning bold! Should cost a lot of stamina.

Two handed Scythe

[Beres]

Originally Posted by laughing_hyena

Matter of fact: Spartans had warriors that would use 2 spears at the same time...dual wielding spears...they could even throw them both at the same time, with less accuracy and power in their offhand but still accurate enough to hit someone 20 feet away.

Roman units used a throwing Javelin with an iron tip that was thrown, but not one in each hand. Spartan soldiers used the spears as thrusting spears to fight and used the sword as a back up. Do not believe it just because you read it on the internet.

[Neli]

A flail of somekind

[Trotsky]

I disagree with so many people here. Not at their choice of weapons but at their reasoning there should be loads of different kinds. I would like few which have unique charicteristics instead of a multitude of similar types (1 handed sword, axe, hammer all the same). They need to be different but balanced so people arent all running around using polarms *cough* other game *cough* which is pretty hard to do.
And there shoulnt be so many different types of say swords that crafters are overwelmed and can't keep track of it.

[p3tt3r]

Agree with Neli, flails of diffrent kinds. Both 2h larger ones, and the classical ones. Etc.

[Die_Scream]

Originally Posted by Kiba Windrunner

You watch deadliest warrior too? That show is amazing!

Last night was Spartan Vs. Ninja! Was awesome!

(Spartan won 65% of the time)

[Rhombus]

I would like to see spear and shield for foot combat. It is a very common weapon form throughout history: Zulu, Celt, Roman, Greek, etc. Shown very graphically in "300". Yet I have not seen it used in any MMO to date.

[che3ver]

I know I saw flail-type weapons from several people, and I'd love to see those in game. I'd also really like to see a three section staff in game.

[Rake]

Originally Posted by Mitanius

While I agree shield and spear was a very common and easy to use setup for a footsoldier, two handed shorter spears should'nt be thrown out of the window - take a look at a chinese spearman and you'll know what I mean.

Let's not forget one of the greatest written fantasy duels of all time (the red viper vs the mountain) was a man of around 6' wielding a spear that was '6 feet of ash + 2 feet of steel' with a shield-- against a guy 7 and a half feet tall using a 2 handed greatsword (occasionally 1 handed).

In situations where one combatant is so much larger than the other there is no other weapon you would realistically have a chance with, you need the length of the spear.

Also whomever mentioned the blowgun, I think that's a cool idea that wouldn't be hard to implement and yet another type of ranged weapon to add some diversity.

[Elsvah]

The main thing that i would love to see in this game would be Fist Weapons that are one graphically appealing and realistic, but more importantly useful and deadly. From what i have come across when playing other games is you find a AWESOME fist weapon and then turn around and find some other crappy weapon(sword or axe) and switch to it.

[veiled threat]

I'd like to see a small, portable, strap-to-your-back trebuchet. For lobbing small stones, holy hand grenades, rabbits, etc.

[che3ver]

Originally Posted by veiled threat

I'd like to see a small, portable, strap-to-your-back trebuchet. For lobbing small stones, holy hand grenades, rabbits, etc.

i'm really trying to picture a backpack trebuchet. it would have to launch to either side to allow it the necessary upright position while still preventing the arm from smacking you in the back of the head.
i'm seriously not trying to criticise at all. I just read it and had a series of all the possible "accidents" that could occur flash through my mind. =P

[veiled threat]

I admit, progressing in skill when first learning could be full of... mishaps. But think of a whole group of grand master back-trebuchetists hopping in unison at the right moment so as to gain the greatest distance from their projectiles then running forward while reloading.

In case you were wondering. No, I'm not serious. Mostly. But it would be fun to see.

[Xavath]

1 handed spear. Most games dont have it and it definitely looks cool to use with shield.

Polearm and Halberd.

Hand to Hand weapons.

[Alfa Bravo]

siege weapons count on here? if so i would like to see trebuchets!

[Kehos]

A guandao/woldo, morning star, dao, kusara kama/kusarigama, shields as a weapon, besides the sword, axe, hammer, mace stuff etc...

[kurrency420]

[kurrency420]

[signo]

A spear with a variety of attacks (id est slashing and piercing). I also wouldn't mind the option of using your shield as a weapon.

[Azrael STX]

Crossbow.

[skatesftw]

every weapon there is. from fantasy ofc.

Originally Posted by veiled threat

I'd like to see a small, portable, strap-to-your-back trebuchet. For lobbing small stones, holy hand grenades, rabbits, etc.

Wtf is holy nades ? a bucket of piss ?

[eldertree]

Originally Posted by skatesftw

Wtf is holy nades ? a bucket of piss ?

Reference to Monthy Pyhon and Holy Grail film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOrgLj9lOwk

[rapier17]

Originally Posted by eldertree

Reference to Monthy Pyhon and Holy Grail film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOrgLj9lOwk

Consult the book of Armaments!

[eldertree]

Originally Posted by rapier17

The rapier started life as a light short sword for artillery crews, auxillary soldiers, members of armies who didn't do much hand to hand fighting but carried a light weapon for personal defence on the offchance that if they were suddenly in melee then they'd have something to defend themselves with.
Time goes on, light weight, slender blades became the fashion - easy to carry due to light weight, easier for the average person to use, once again the lighter weight means it requires less strength, and also they could be decorated as ceremonial/fashionable accessories. That the weapon is light, graceful and elegant it became the 'Gentlemans' weapon, as it didn't have a big thick cleaver of a blade.
...

A very nice summary. I'm smarter now. Thank you, Rapier .

[Alfa Bravo]

carrying sub-weapons would be great too!
like taking a hidden knife, dagger from belt or from the ankle in the middle of a fight... throwing of hand usage...

[Beres]

Originally Posted by veiled threat

I'd like to see a small, portable, strap-to-your-back trebuchet. For lobbing small stones, holy hand grenades, rabbits, etc.

lol, There was actually a staff-sling sort of thing. I do not know how successful it was, but there are some old paintings showing them. The sling was fitted at the end and the pole was to be used for momentum. I suspect it was not very accurate though, but who knows.

[Ryahask]

Watch out, it's a rat-flail!

Give others the plague, and hit them in the face with a rat!

On a more serious note, everything I want to see has been listed off here at some point. It would really be nice to see a diverse list of weaponry, always nice to have counters to every style of attack.

[Irishdrunk]

I hope I can pick up a severed arm and use it as a fleshy club.

[stem589]

I’d like to see a M&B style weapon selection including limited quantity ranged weapons.

I really want a realistic encumbrance for the game.

If not, we’ll all be running around in full plate, swinging the biggest weapons, and shooting the largest bows.

[Fazar]

Pretty typical ones like sword, axe, mace/hammer. It would be interesting to see pole arms/spears, and other lengthy weapons for foot or mount.

The one item that I would love to see though as hard as it would be to implement, balance, and get to have function or use would be the lance. Possibly one of the most recognizable 'knight' weapons I can think of in a fabled story of a mounted warrior. The kind of weapon that used at first charge, or to carry a flag or colour at the end. Held up high like a flag when not charging. Discarded after the initial clash and much like how a knight may toss off his great helm to go in with a long sword after being dismounted.

[Grackis]

i would like to see "Nodachi" because i like really big flashy weapons even though they might not be the most practicle =p

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

http://accel92.mettre-put-idata.over.../nodachi03.jpg

http://www.giyudojo.com/images/Nodachi-(2).jpg

[Zodan]

Ok, if they put scythes in game I'll go nuts

[Akumaka]

I'd like to see a weapon like the Half-Orc is holding in this concept art.


I've only managed to find a couple of weapons it could be.

A type of Naginata, which was a Japanese spear-type weapon with a short sword on the end instead of a spearhead.


Or a Nagamaki. A Nagamaki is a Japanese sword which means "Long Wrapping." It is similar to a Naginata accept that the blade and haft were closer to the same length. The blade would be between 2 and 4 feet long, while the haft would be between 2 and 3 feet. Overall the weapon would be between 4 and 7 feet in length.

[Murvar]

Dont give a damn about katanasreally but what i'd like to see is a Battleaxe with two blades

[rapier17]

Originally Posted by Murvar

Dont give a damn about katanasreally

Agreed - more Western weapons please...scimitars, falchions, bill-hooks, partisans (a really naff weapon! ), ring daggers, arming swords, maybe even pitchforks!
Western Middle Ages has so much variety with weapons/fighting styles that its cool factor is somewhere between here and Mars

[Scysorn]

Originally Posted by Pupuzu

Two handed Scythe

This. Scythes are badass. EQ is the only MMO i can think of that had scythes as player weapons. I've probably seen it an other mmo but i cant recall which one.

[UK2MO]

Serpentine blade varieties.