I was instructed by ANet to post this on the forum; they said that, if it’s an idea that enough people like, they’ll consider implementing it! =D
I’ve always loved how Role-Playing-Game’s (RPG’s) show not only your characters’ equipped weapons, but also the others which are ‘put away’. For example, my Ranger carry’s a Longbow and a Greatsword. I would LOVE to see both weapons across my back when running around; even seeing the quiver for my bow would be AWESOME.
I know that ANet set out to design a game that brings back the RPG feel of a game, and I think this would be an excellent touch =)
Also, I know that another of ANet’s goals was/is to offer an action-oriented combat style similar to that which can be found in a First-Person Shooter (FPS), where players also carry all their weapons on their backs as well. I believe it would also provide a nice bit of tactical information in situations such as PvP; being able to know what other weapons your opponents have and what sort of play-style they’ll be able to counter yours with, and vice-versa.
Thanks again for such an amazing game, and being very well known for listening to your community; I wouldn’t even bother putting in a suggestion with any other company.
Doing great; keep it up!
Make sure to post a reply to support this proposed feature, if you agree; the more people who support, the more likely ANet is to look into implementing it! =D
I think it would work fine; they could just cross each other over one’s back. I know that in movies or even in other games such a thing is done easily enough.
I’m certainly for such a feature being optional, of course; I would simply love the option to display my Ranger’s Greatsword/Longbow+Quiver combination =D
Example attached. Something similar to this, perhaps the #1 weapon appearing from the hilt —> left shoulder down to right hip, and the #2 weapon appearing from the other side across the right shoulder down to the left hip.
Perhaps something like a bow even sitting straight up and down, or maybe even the quiver sitting straight up and down. I dunno; SOMETHING showing both weapons across my back would be AWESOME!
