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Lishy

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

18 Apr 2008 at 00:49 - 1

Anyways, we all saw how cool Spear Swipe is.So I got an idea for GW2's Spear Chucker.
Warrior has different weapons.So why not Paragons as they are simply Warriors with a twist of shouts?
Javelins can be used for "ranged" spears.
And Spears can be used for melee spears.
Some spear skills could also be specific to ranged or melee spears.And it would kind of make sense since in real life, spears were also used as a mid-range melee weapon and not just for throwing.

What do you think?
I would really like to "leeroy" things with my paragon in the middle of the battle field, but all the AI have their attention on the whammos

JtFiRe55

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2007

idk

18 Apr 2008 at 00:55 - 2

/signed

if they did melee spears (AoE skills), it would be EPIC 1337 PWNAGE!1!!!!111

Shayne Hawke

Departed from Tyria

Join Date: May 2007

Clan Dethryche [dth]

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18 Apr 2008 at 01:09 - 3

I suggest playing Warrior.

The prime idea of using a spear in the realm of GW is to chuck it. More skills that act like Spear Swipe would be nice, but outright attacking in melee is pointless for Paragons.

Onarik Amrak

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2007

Astral Revenants

P/W

18 Apr 2008 at 01:14 - 4

Maybe we can have different pole arm weapons. Like halberds and pikes?
Although pikes are essentially really long spears.

Lishy

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

18 Apr 2008 at 02:19 - 5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

I suggest playing Warrior.

The prime idea of using a spear in the realm of GW is to chuck it. More skills that act like Spear Swipe would be nice, but outright attacking in melee is pointless for Paragons.

Pointless?Not at all.It would be higher dps and adrenaline gain, as you don't wait for the spear to his them.
And I do play a Warrior.And I like shouts more than axes

"GO FOR THE EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Gerroh Darksyde

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2007

Ontario, Canada

Il Skinny Puppy Il [SP]

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18 Apr 2008 at 03:25 - 6

I liked the idea, i came to GW from Morrowind, and wondered how a Paragon could use a spear AND shield. So it would be nice to have some halberds, pikes, etc. Maybe they could do more damage when you charge stupid fast at your enemy

Konig Des Todes

Ooo, pretty flower

Join Date: Jan 2008

Citadel of the Decayed

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18 Apr 2008 at 03:30 - 7

I was always wanting to use melee with my spear every now and then with my paragon, it would be nice to be able to do. I /sigh for even more melee skills like spear swipe, but whatever it takes to get some melee with spears, as throwing them is not the only thing you can do with them.

moongel

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

18 Apr 2008 at 03:55 - 8

YES BRING BACK THE JAVA ZON!!! 160/60 ftw!

hah sorry had to go d2 on you

oh and /signed spears are cool as a polearm

Kenny Mack

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2007

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18 Apr 2008 at 11:39 - 9

sounds good, but anyONE get the feeling of a 300 influence?

not think it would be a tad annoying having hundreds of 12 year Spartans running around shouting "PREPARE FOR GLORY!"

zamial

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Join Date: Apr 2006

Usa

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18 Apr 2008 at 17:02 - 10

In before move to the GW2 Suggestion thread. Is it really that hard to use?

MithranArkanere

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18 Apr 2008 at 18:06 - 11

I wish they added weapons as a separate system to attributes, so you could choose the weapon you like regardless of primary or secondary profession.

So I'm in for any new weapons.

Shayne Hawke

Departed from Tyria

Join Date: May 2007

Clan Dethryche [dth]

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18 Apr 2008 at 20:18 - 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kain Fz

Pointless?Not at all.It would be higher dps and adrenaline gain, as you don't wait for the spear to his them.
And I do play a Warrior.And I like shouts more than axes

"GO FOR THE EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

First, that's a false idea. Closer range =/= more damage. Closer range = better chance of striking.

Second, I'm still not sure what you hope to accomplish by giving Paragons a melee attack ability with their spears.

MagmaRed

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Join Date: Mar 2007

Our Crabs Know True [LOVE]

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18 Apr 2008 at 20:22 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamial

In before move to the GW2 Suggestion thread. Is it really that hard to use?

I'll sign for putting things in the right places. The sticky is at the top of the page, use it.

milkflopance

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2006

England

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18 Apr 2008 at 20:28 - 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by MithranArkanere

I wish they added weapons as a separate system to attributes, so you could choose the weapon you like regardless of primary or secondary profession.

So I'm in for any new weapons.

I would love to see that in GW2, although certain proffessions would need to have penalties for certain types of weapons.

MagmaRed

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18 Apr 2008 at 20:37 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MithranArkanere

I wish they added weapons as a separate system to attributes, so you could choose the weapon you like regardless of primary or secondary profession.

So I'm in for any new weapons.

My N/Mo uses an Axe, and does so quite well.
My Mo/Me uses a Spear, and does so quite well.
My Me/Mo uses a Sword, and does so quite well.
My W/Mo uses a Fire Wand, and does so quite well.

IslandHermet

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2007

21 Apr 2008 at 19:10 - 16

This is a great Idea and would be very fun to charge into battle with a lance or pike, or something like it.

It would fit GW better than a endless supply of spears LOL.

I can understand the ranger with a quiver full of arrows. A skilled ranger can make his own arrows very fast. and a quiver holds quite a bit of arrows.

But a Spear thrower can only hold so many spears before they are to heavy. and once you are down to the last spear would you want to throw it or keep it. if you throw it you better hope you have a back up weapon.

GW should have kept up how practical some of the weapons they add are (Throwing spears=bad, Throwing axe=BAD, Throwing Daggers=BAD, Throwing swords=BAD, Throwing anything that is your main weapon=BAD) Anet left out everything else that you throw as a weapon but why did they allow spears?

XDeadboltX

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2008

R/

21 Apr 2008 at 19:17 - 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by moongel

YES BRING BACK THE JAVA ZON!!! 160/60 ftw!

Javazons ftw

/Signed

Skyy High

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: May 2006

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21 Apr 2008 at 21:49 - 18

I don't see the point. What would the difference between a melee spear, and any other melee weapon, be? There are already 5 melee weapons, each with a specific niche; what niche would a melee spear fill? What would it do that's so different from the others?

[M]agna_[C]arta

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2007

Philippines, LSGH

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21 Apr 2008 at 23:53 - 19

Why not make a Weapon called Polearm and have Spear, Staff, Scythe, Glaive and Lance Skins?
And all are able to Hit Foes from affar and can hit up to 3 Foes.

Winterclaw

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Florida

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21 Apr 2008 at 23:58 - 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by [M]agna_[C]arta

Why not make a Weapon called Polearm and have Spear, Staff, Scythe, Glaive and Lance Skins?
And all are able to Hit Foes from affar and can hit up to 3 Foes.

I'm not sure hitting 3 foes would be a good idea for all polearms, spears and lances would have at least some thrusts aimed at a single target, otherwise I like this idea.

[M]agna_[C]arta

Desert Nomad

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Philippines, LSGH

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22 Apr 2008 at 00:17 - 21

Hmm, How bout some chance of Hitting Multiple.
With a Sweeping Animation.

FengShuiDove

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22 Apr 2008 at 00:24 - 22

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10263070

GaaaaaH

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22 Apr 2008 at 00:39 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandHermet

GW should have kept up how practical some of the weapons they add are (Throwing spears=bad, Throwing axe=BAD, Throwing Daggers=BAD, Throwing swords=BAD, Throwing anything that is your main weapon=BAD) Anet left out everything else that you throw as a weapon but why did they allow spears?

Reminds me of a M'aiq quote from oblivion.

"Some people wish to throw their weapons. That seems foolish to M'aiq. If you hold your weapon, you only need one."

Punio4

Ascalonian Squire

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Croatia

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22 Apr 2008 at 08:54 - 24

I find it silly to see a paragon chuck his javelin (and yes, that's a javelin), only to have it magically brought back to him.
Same works with ranger's arrows... Weapon spawning ftl.