Hello everyone! I think there should be a walk key. We already have the walking animations in the game so I believe that the programmers could implement such an option easily.
I think the way it can work is just to let the player assign a single key to toggle between walking and running.
What advantages do we get from having a walk key? Nothing really that would help us gain advantage over others, but for people who love making videos or role-playing, the act of walking gives a relaxed aura to a character, or even a sneaky or confident one.
Imagine your level 20 character helping out in the lower level areas surrounded by a bunch of enemies. The low level friends get worried about the sheer number of the opposition, but you calmly walk forward and the enemies attack you. Still calm, you use your weapon (or magic) to slay every nasty monster around, and then calmly walk on to lead your friends.
Walking would also let people actually slow down a bit and just enjoy the lush jungles and beaches, or even make some nice "vacation" videos with guild friends.
There's a lot more that can be done with having a Walk Key to add some fun or drama to the game. All that's needed is a single key that will allow us to toggle between walking and running.
Walk Key (Should be easy to add)
Adeno
Aera
If you want to walk, get someone to snare you or use slowing skills.
/notsigned
/notsigned
Molock
Use Dolyak Signet 
/notsigned because anet has more important things to fix
/notsigned because anet has more important things to fix
Artorius.Maximus
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Originally Posted by Aera
If you want to walk, get someone to snare you or use slowing skills.
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No real reason not to support this.
/signed
Edit: There are some quests in PvE where this could actually be useful. It seems that almost any quest where you need to escort someone somewhere (Family Ties for example) the NPC that you escort walks the entire way while you run. If you had the option of just walking with them it would be nice to do. (Would prefer a toggle run off/on as opposed to a key that I must hold to walk.)
Gift3d
Would be a nice little addition, but unlikely. I think that's why Grotto was such a popular hangout place before nightfall.
Shadow Kurd
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Originally Posted by Molock
Use Dolyak Signet
/notsigned because anet has more important things to fix |
/signed
Kattar
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crystalklear64
Meh, sure why not? Don't think I'd use it, but if someone else wants it and it doesn't hurt me, sure!
/doublesigned
/doublesigned
Kanyatta
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Originally Posted by Adeno
What advantages do we get from having a walk key? Nothing really
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FXCW
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Originally Posted by Adeno
Walking would also let people actually slow down a bit and just enjoy the lush jungles and beaches
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/notsigned
crystalklear64
What advantages do we get from having elite armor? Nothing really
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The advantage is personal enjoyment.
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The advantage is personal enjoyment.
Ajank3r
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Originally Posted by FXCW
I find that I always bring a speed buff to try and go faster, I also just do not see the point in this, a pure waste of time for the programmers.
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Of course, I have never worked on a complicated C++ programming team so I may be throwing out an opinion that is blatantly obvious in it's incorrectness.
After I read through all the opinions that people posted in this thread I find no real reason that we could not propose a walk button. Guru isn't the only place that players post suggestions for the game and if the design and programming teams decide that it isn't worth the time to implement it then so be it, at least we tried to send them a message on how some players would like the game to be changed and the change would even be something that would be optional! An optional animation choice doesn't seem like that much of a threat to me...
/Quadruple signed (I also love making movies, it just didn't fit with the whole vibe of that rant) xD
Kanyatta
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Originally Posted by Adeno
Walking would also let people actually slow down a bit and just enjoy the lush jungles and beaches
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Cherng Butter
What advantages does the beautiful scenery have? What advantages do rare weapons have? The argument that this won't contribute anything is a poor argument. This isn't anything incredibly monumental to implement and is useful for filming, or just getting around w/o looking like you're in a rush.
/signed
/signed
Kanyatta
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Originally Posted by Cherng Butter
What advantages does the beautiful scenery have? What advantages do rare weapons have? The argument that this won't contribute anything is a poor argument. This isn't anything incredibly monumental and is useful for filming, or just getting around w/o looking like you're in a rush.
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MithranArkanere
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Originally Posted by Aera
If you want to walk, get someone to snare you or use slowing skills.
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Skyros
if you want to look like a pro... its obvious you have to do the mission as fast as possible no breaks no stop in the action of pwning lvl 5 charr for noobies to make your ePeen look bigger then actual size.
And if you want to look at the enviroment... you could just...
Stop.
"IDIOT what if theres enemies around?!??!?"
then vanquish the zone then look around
"IDIOT im terrible at this game and cant vanquish"
Then vanquish in nm
/notsigned
And if you want to look at the enviroment... you could just...
Stop.
"IDIOT what if theres enemies around?!??!?"
then vanquish the zone then look around
"IDIOT im terrible at this game and cant vanquish"
Then vanquish in nm
/notsigned
Zahr Dalsk
/signed
Just remember, though, that ArenaNet hates RP with a burning fury.
Just remember, though, that ArenaNet hates RP with a burning fury.
Arkantos
I don't see why not. Having a walk key isn't going to hurt anybody, and people who want to walk for whatever reason can.
Witchblade
You wanna walk? try Marhan's Grotto ^^
pamelf
/unsigned. It takes the characters ages to get places anyway. If you really want to walk just go backward the entire time. They refuse to run backward.
Cherng Butter
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I really think you just contradicted yourself there. You basically said "This has no point, it doesn't contribute anything, but I agree with it."
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Stormlord Alex
I want to walk.
/signed
/signed
U Wanna Die
dumbest idea ever
if it doesnt need to be fixed AND doesn't add anything it doesnt deserve praise
/notsigned
if it doesnt need to be fixed AND doesn't add anything it doesnt deserve praise
/notsigned
greenreaper3
u wanna go slow in a video?
set the slow motion effect and let anet worry about something else
like an instant map travel system (/signed for map lol)
/unsigned for u
set the slow motion effect and let anet worry about something else
like an instant map travel system (/signed for map lol)
/unsigned for u
crystalklear64
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Originally Posted by Kanyatta
I really think you just contradicted yourself there. You basically said "This has no point, it doesn't contribute anything, but I agree with it."
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"Through the hustle and bustle of Lion's Arch we see a few people enjoying a stroll around the town. Who knows what the majority of the populous are worrying about today, but on this occasion, 'player X and co' are taking this opportunity to relax and enjoy the coastal scenery the town has to offer."
I think it'd be a nice addition for something like that.
pamelf
Lets make additions to the game that help gameplay, not video making mmkay?
CyberMesh0
All we need is a half-speed consumable/party item.
/signed
/signed
Pan Head
/Signed.......
Rugal
Sparadically sprinting everywhere like a jackass gets boring after some time.
/signed
And for those that say "Anet has other things to worry about". How long would this take for them to implement? 30 seconds tops? Seriously now. Think before you say things like that.
/signed
And for those that say "Anet has other things to worry about". How long would this take for them to implement? 30 seconds tops? Seriously now. Think before you say things like that.
pamelf
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Originally Posted by Rugal
Sparadically sprinting everywhere like a jackass gets boring after some time.
/signed And for those that say "Anet has other things to worry about". How long would this take for them to implement? 30 seconds tops? Seriously now. Think before you say things like that. |
the Puppeteer
hmm... [skill]Churning Earth[/skill]
aznkda
/signed
12chars
12chars
Tatile
/signed
I know it won't be implemented and I realise why people don't want this, but I still want to stroll around the Kodash.
I know it won't be implemented and I realise why people don't want this, but I still want to stroll around the Kodash.
Alicendre
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Originally Posted by pamelf
I'm sorry but you can't just assume that implementing ANYTHING in this game would take 30 seconds. I'm sure there are other factors that need to be taken into account, not just 'I want to walk.' Nothing in this industry takes '30 seconds' to implement. Whether you think it would or not, time would need to be set aside for implementing something as seemingly simple as this.
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/signed, there's no reason not to sign, it doesn't hurt if you don't want to walk.
Koudelka
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Definately. I hate half-jogging everywhere, especially in towns. I've always wanted to walk. Also:
Obsidian Flesh. :P
Oh and what exactly was wrong with Cynn's dress that was so urgent?
Definately. I hate half-jogging everywhere, especially in towns. I've always wanted to walk. Also:
Obsidian Flesh. :P
Oh and what exactly was wrong with Cynn's dress that was so urgent?
Pleikki
/notsigned where you need walking? :S
MithranArkanere
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Originally Posted by Pleikki
/notsigned where you need walking? :S
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That is... hm... all outposts and towns but 2.
Alicendre
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Originally Posted by Koudelka
Oh and what exactly was wrong with Cynn's dress that was so urgent?
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Anyway, it doesn't affect anyone if you see someone walking, does it? And if they want to do that in a mish/PvP, you always have Dolyak Signet
Plus, walking animations are awesome
I sometimes put a hammer/scythe on my chars when they walk on ice just to see them this way...
ShadowsRequiem
Add a walk cause we all know those slow snare animations are oh so sexy.