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Shields as backpiece skins?
And then when you have the skin on your back, as well as the actual shield, you draw your weapons and are now holding the shield while still wearing it?
I can see people wanting the option even when they can’t wear shields on their profession, though I personally do not, I like seeing my character’s armor rather than a large disk. But I can also see a lot of potential problems such as the one above, and perhaps in PvP making others think you are using a shield only then you pull out another weapon set entirely.
I like the idea quite a bit.
And then when you have the skin on your back, as well as the actual shield, you draw your weapons and are now holding the shield while still wearing it?
I can see people wanting the option even when they can’t wear shields on their profession, though I personally do not, I like seeing my character’s armor rather than a large disk. But I can also see a lot of potential problems such as the one above, and perhaps in PvP making others think you are using a shield only then you pull out another weapon set entirely.
Actually you could use “if” statements (yes would required coding) so that “if” they are using a 2 handed weapon the Shield displays on the back as a back piece, “if” they are using a single handed weapon but do not have a shield in their off hand the shield displays, “if” they are using one handed weapons and the shield is in the off hand hide when it displays in hand.
Difficult? Maybe, doable Yes…….. Could it be done a different way? Heck I bet so this was just the one option that I am familiar with.
And I do like this idea as well…..
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And then when you have the skin on your back, as well as the actual shield, you draw your weapons and are now holding the shield while still wearing it?
I can see people wanting the option even when they can’t wear shields on their profession, though I personally do not, I like seeing my character’s armor rather than a large disk. But I can also see a lot of potential problems such as the one above, and perhaps in PvP making others think you are using a shield only then you pull out another weapon set entirely.
The people that want to wear it even though they can’t wear shields can wear it as a backpiece skin.
If you get the shield skin you unlock the backpiece skin as well. Or perhaps you have to do something to that shield to unlock the backpiece function.
Also – I get the problem with having your shield both on your back and in your hand from a PvP perspective but Standard Enemy Models fix this. Also- you can’t really say you didn’t expect them to have their weapon out when you can clearly see what weapon they have in their hands in PvP.
PvP has bigger issues in the form of crazy weapons that look way over the top taking up the entire screen.
Imagine a 4 man mid fight where everyone has a Twilight or Sunrise.
So I don’t think it would be a huge issue.
If here they fall they shall live on when ever you cry “For Ascalon!”
It’s already shown as a skin that is on your back, so I don’t see a point to making something that confusing. A Frisbee mage would look pretty amazing though.
How is it confusing?
If here they fall they shall live on when ever you cry “For Ascalon!”
I’ve seen the idea tossed around these forums before but though it would be worthwhile to bring it up again.
Why couldn’t we have shield skins work for the backpiece skin slot as well? Some (if not all ) shields would look fantastic on the back of characters.
What do you guys think? I’m hoping if this gets enough traction it might be implemented as a feature.
I suggested that awhile back. I really wish they would do this. I’m not a fan of shields as weapons but they look awesome stowed on the character’s back.