PDA

View Full Version : will someone explain bows and breakage to me


theotherjohn
10-11-2003, 09:38 PM
thanks I have no clue how bows will react in gsiv?
Tendarian
10-12-2003, 08:44 AM
I was under the impression that if they were held in the left hand that they wouldnt be subject to breakage. And if held in the right hand (using a crossbow as a blunt weapon or whatever) then it would.
theotherjohn
10-12-2003, 08:50 AM
ok that is my impression also.

How about if the bow is just worn instead of stowed in a container?
StrayRogue
10-12-2003, 08:53 AM
Wearing a bow, to my knowledge, has no detrimental effects. I don't think it will ever be caught in a clash, if thats what you mean.
Dinara
10-13-2003, 10:21 AM
From what I remember from SimuCon - Bows were not supposed to Clash. Only if you switched them into your right hand and used as a non-bow.

But from testing in Beta - my bow has been clashing and because its so weak it breaks at the first nick. I am hoping that is a bug. Really Really hoping its a bug.
Dinara
10-13-2003, 10:22 AM
And no wearing it will not effect breakage. I am always wearing one as well as holding one and never had combat even see the bow on my shoulder.
Tendarian
10-13-2003, 10:45 AM
I have a heavy crossbow with a 80/250 breakage or something very close to that,so if they do clash i want to be able to parry with it for the ebp stuff. I wish they would get that ranged weapon document up and viewable as im very curious.
StrayRogue
10-13-2003, 12:02 PM
Just like to confirm, archery has been officially nerfed in GS4. Thankyou.
Tendarian
10-13-2003, 12:46 PM
I havent really tested it too much in gs4 but i have used it on friends and was killing em quite a bit. How is it nerfed?
StrayRogue
10-13-2003, 01:31 PM
The RTs. We now have a 6 second RT for FIRING a crossbow, let alone cocking it. Base RTs of the other bows have also gone up.
Tendarian
10-13-2003, 03:36 PM
I havent heard a GM say the firing rt for crossbows is how it is supposed to be though? did you? If so yuk ill be using a heavy crossbow instead of light i think now where as in gs3 ive almost exclusively hunted with a light crossbow.
StrayRogue
10-13-2003, 03:40 PM
I don't think I could stomach 12 seconds between shots with a HCB. And yes, its been flat out screamed at to the GM's. They are doing their usual stoic ignorance act.
Dinara
10-14-2003, 08:09 AM
I am using a heavy crossbow and with phoens and strength I can fire at 4 seconds. Mind you my strength stat is 96. I would like it back to the quickest possible but I can live with 4 if I have to.

And other than that I am not complaining I dodge really really well. I have a bit better defense than I had in GS3. I have a bit more variety of critters to hunt. I tend to stick to no casting things just because I can't defend against them at all. So it will be nice to be able to hunt more than 1 or 2 things.

I don't feel its nerfed. Its a bit harder maybe - Until I have alot of hunts under my belt I will reserve judgement.
Chyrain
10-14-2003, 11:29 AM
I've been playing this game for a while...and I've never gotten the courage up to use anything other than an ohe. Well timesa'changin. I wanna have an bow weilding ranger for gs4, except I have no idea how to place my stats or what skills I need to train in for gs4. All the guides I've seen are for gs3, and they don't tell me very much. If anyone has an inclination or some time..shoot me a message on my AIM or something...lets have a little chat about this.