SmirkDog.3160 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Having a big weapon is one thing, but dual-wielding two weapons, like mace/axe, sword/sword, etc. has them nearly clipping through each other or smacking the player in the face. Why can't I just have normal sized weapons that aren't plain? Additionally, it would be nice to have an option to preview main- and off-hand weapons in the preview window. If I could, I might not have bought the War God's Axe skin because it nearly clips through Shiverstone and I can't afford or acquire any good mace skins that are smaller. And I mean, the charrzooka....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinroh.4251 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I also noticed some weapons seem to change size depending if they are on your back or not. Like for instance, I if I have my Perfected Rifle stowed on my character it appears decently sized. The minute I use it in combat it gets a little bigger. This also seems to happen with all Greatswords on Asura and certain weapons on Humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmirkDog.3160 Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Yeah that definitely happens with a lot. I think even the ones I mentioned. They look fine on my hips and then _whump_ "Have you see my large hammer and battle axe???" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boysenberry.1869 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I think they are large so that players who like to admire the looks of their weapons can more readily do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orpheal.8263 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I'd personally just love to see it, if Anet could make finally design technical correct Greastwords, which have longer blades, and not so exaggerative long hilts, that you could potentially hold then with 3-4 hands instead of 2 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmirkDog.3160 Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 I mean single two-handed weapons (greatswords, staffs, hammers, etc.) can be big, because there's no risk of them clipping with other weapons. But a lot of the one-handed weapons really could be smaller. They don't need to be _that_ big in order to see the details. It just looks clunky and unrealistic for weapons to be like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedek.8932 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Excelsior. As Jinroh already mentioned, weapon also change sizes during gameplay. I noticed it pretty soon after admiring the visuals of my Engineer after starting the game: When I stand idle with the rifle drawn, it is normal size; however, when I walk, the weapon is getting sized down by 25% and looks skinny and as far as I remember also a bit distorted, not properly scaled down by 1:1 aspect ratio, most probably to prevent clipping. Also, what I frequently hear when I play Asura or Lalafell (which is 100%, but still) is: "The armour too small, I can't see details". Maybe they went on the weapons like that, too. But it's funny that someone else mentions that. Weapon aesthetics are important for me immersion-wise. Whenever I see the Predator or the precursor in the market board, I think the weapon is hideous because it looks so clunky and is reflecting too much. My current rifle is the default "rifle" rifle. Long, but thin barrel and normal proportions. No need to have a full Gattling-gun in your heands to look cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choovanski.5462 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 oversized weapons are all the rage in anime/comic book inspired fantasy games. gw2, just like WoW before it is one of those games- so yeah it's gonna have oversized swords. it's just the art style most MMOs adopt. big glowing wings, hardcore cleavage and a big glowing multicoloured sword the size of a surfboard. a very over the top sexy look. I prefer an elegantly sexy look myself, a la BDO. but that's just me. I get the appeal of surfboards as greatswords. it's just not my dream. the immersion qualm is something I will never understand in gw2 tho. this game has magical robots, wings, teleportation, magic, solid holograms etc. it's a future fantasy land where basically anything goes, there's no pretense that it's trying to be somewhat realistic like LotR. it's bright, colourful and fun. I can't see how something like a glowing sword, or huge gun would pull you out of the game. if anything a glowing holographic weapon that makes mario sounds is immersive, and fits with current lore. I'd lose immersion if I didn't see excessive skins lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaltys.7649 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 As long as there's a good range of sizes, I don't mind. ...for instance, my Asura ranger is using the tiniest short bow that I could find on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maulclaw.4365 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 The same way we can see glowy people with bees flying around them and huge wings. Some people have the need to feel "special" and stand out... without realizing they look absolutely terrible. For a game that allows such a massive customization, it's amazing how many people look exactly the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irreverent.3594 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 And then there are daggers the size of swords and swords that clip into earth core when sheated... I would be okay with that if anet adds sparks coming out from all the friction when characters move around.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaaba.5672 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I just wish some weapons didn't clip into the ground when stowed. This isn't even on my asura, my Norn has clipping issues with certain weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Hide.6345 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I do agree some things are a little oversized, but it is the anime/MMO artstyle that this game has which give it that size. I don't expect it to change. Leave my charzooka alone though. I use that skin when I go bounty hunter like I am a monster hunter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mea.5491 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I agree. Big weapons = big clipping. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante.1763 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I think my favorite is the new war god greatsword. Clips into the ground on my max sized charr while stowed, seems to grow when drawn...Cause ya know it needs to be bigger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallesafe.5932 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 > @SmirkDog.3160 said: > Having a big weapon is one thing, but dual-wielding two weapons, like mace/axe, sword/sword, etc. has them nearly clipping through each other or smacking the player in the face. Why can't I just have normal sized weapons that aren't plain? > > Additionally, it would be nice to have an option to preview main- and off-hand weapons in the preview window. If I could, I might not have bought the War God's Axe skin because it nearly clips through Shiverstone and I can't afford or acquire any good mace skins that are smaller. > > And I mean, the charrzooka....... I think the person who designs weapon-skins for Anet has got to be somebody's nephew or son. They're absolutely terrrrrrrible. The only ones that look awesome are the legendaries. As far as skins from the trading-post go... only 10% or so are acceptable. A lot of the funerary weapons from PoF look quite good. The nephew must have been out sick when they were added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish.8627 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I really really don't like shields in this game. Well on human and sylvari females they look terrible. All way too big, too square over their shoulders, they take over the character so much. When you have taken the time to mix and match some armour to look good, and then your shield takes over your entire character... Some lower profile shields would be lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choovanski.5462 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 > @Bish.8627 said: > I really really don't like shields in this game. Well on human and sylvari females they look terrible. All way too big, too square over their shoulders, they take over the character so much. When you have taken the time to mix and match some armour to look good, and then your shield takes over your entire character... > > Some lower profile shields would be lovely. I agree that shields look janky on female human, but I like them big. it's preference I guess. I literally built my warrior's whole set around the super shield. all yellow and blue. he even has matching yellow skin and blue hair (plus he glows the same colour as the super weapons :o ). bright colourful characters are so my thing. I love the super set, better than legendary imo. come to think of it, I have a pale blue and red engineer themed after the super rifle. he's all tights and big poofy sleeves, with a massive inhuman head (the lion mask). actually looks like he's from a cartoon. ah, this game really is just fashion wars 2. I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haishao.6851 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I like some of the big greatswords, but everything else annoy me a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Aschi Popp.7496 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I skinned all my ascended gear starter skins. My armor is heritage and chain. I look like "lotr" so I'm okay with super sayan charr with surfboard. Cowabunga! What I am not ok with is said charr on Ascaloian soil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plague.6723 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Love big weapons, the bigger the better BRING UM ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CafPow.1542 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 > @Bish.8627 said: > I really really don't like shields in this game. Well on human and sylvari females they look terrible. All way too big, too square over their shoulders, they take over the character so much. When you have taken the time to mix and match some armour to look good, and then your shield takes over your entire character... > > Some lower profile shields would be lovely. true The only shield i like on my humans (or in general) is the one, round, little thing. Council of the six or somehow it'called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish.8627 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 > @CafPow.1542 said: > > @Bish.8627 said: > > I really really don't like shields in this game. Well on human and sylvari females they look terrible. All way too big, too square over their shoulders, they take over the character so much. When you have taken the time to mix and match some armour to look good, and then your shield takes over your entire character... > > > > Some lower profile shields would be lovely. > > true > The only shield i like on my humans (or in general) is the one, round, little thing. Council of the six or somehow it'called. > > Yeah the round ones are ok! I think the more square ones mess with the shoulder line of the character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephiroth.4217 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 The Charrzooka is fantastic, helps me compensate :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yossarian.3061 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Genetics. /10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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