Barbetti Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Melee weapons (and weapons in general) for Warframe, I feel, should all fit in their own niche. Greatswords would be something that have a reasonably high damage, low "fire rate", and be best used in crowds. Long-sweeping swings capable of hitting multiple enemies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsmeha Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Wouldn't a greatsword be able to be put in now using the axe/hammer animations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rynax Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Wouldn't a greatsword be able to be put in now using the axe/hammer animations? Certainly seems that way! Guess we'll just have to wait and see if DE delivers. ;D Greatswords would be something that have a reasonably high damage, low "fire rate", and be best used in crowds. Long-sweeping swings capable of hitting multiple enemies. Sounds like a great mechanic for a great weapon! :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venarge Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 we now got axes and great hammers. great swords arent that far away from that. But now I want my wrist and leg blades >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyfun Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Could I have an inflatable sword? Clearly superior to all other suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rynax Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Was browsing through some God Eater 2 screenshots today, and this came up. http://storage.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/l_50f65a328b278.jpg I found that this resembles what I think greatswords could look like in warframe. I know it is somewhat massive, so maybe a toned down version. Just felt like sharing. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakalwe Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 How about no? Don't turn this into a Japanese sci-fi fantasy adventure. Keep your greatswords in fantasy or medieval RPG's. What? A two handed sword would simply add diversity in the way the game is already headed. Axes, Hammers, dual daggers, swords... two handed sword fits perfectly. Honestly, it's like you just enjoy saying no to people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOLTHEON Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 What? A two handed sword would simply add diversity in the way the game is already headed. Axes, Hammers, dual daggers, swords... two handed sword fits perfectly. Honestly, it's like you just enjoy saying no to people... I said that before the axe and the hammer was added. Now, sure, go ahead. Add greatswords, nunchucks, spears, shields. How about a bow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronyn Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I said that before the axe and the hammer was added. Now, sure, go ahead. Add greatswords, nunchucks, spears, shields. How about a bow? lol..your argument never really seemed fair. The existing melee weapons already showed that swords and staffs and guantlets were being used in Warframe. Greatswords are no more or less "japanese sci fi adventure" themed than what is in the game. Warframe could be veiwed as having had an eastern feel to the weapons that some might feel is broken by european weaponry. but despite popular knowledge there were some rather large swords employed by certain eastern cultures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rynax Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 there were some rather large swords employed by certain eastern cultures. Would love to see an odachi or zanbatou style weapon make it's way into the foundry if "european weaponry" is too difficult for some people to wrap their minds around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakalwe Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) I said that before the axe and the hammer was added. Now, sure, go ahead. Add greatswords, nunchucks, spears, shields. How about a bow? Good ideas. Weapon diversity is great, as long as the general design is of a high standard like the axe and hammer. Edited January 17, 2013 by Zakalwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sealgaire Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) How about no? Don't turn this into a Japanese sci-fi fantasy adventure. Keep your greatswords in fantasy or medieval RPG's. This argument doesn't hold much water now that we have an axe and hammer that are straight out of Kingdoms of Amalur. I personally would have preferred it if they kept to a more unique style for the weapons. Something based on the Tetsubo above would have been cooler than the hammer for example, and something like a Naginata instead of the axe. But people seem happy with them, so I'll shut up. Edit: Okay, didn't refresh the page. Still stands, though. Edited January 17, 2013 by Sealgaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnka Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 How about no? Don't turn this into a Japanese sci-fi fantasy adventure. Keep your greatswords in fantasy or medieval RPG's. Not sure about you, but the Tenno look and act more like knights than anything japanese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAN3MK Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 While greatswords are a big no-no in my book (they are huge departure from the game's artistic direction), I'm all for a Daikatana, Nodachi, Nagamaki or a Naginata. They'd fit in the setting while providing an area for design inovations and creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsmeha Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 This argument doesn't hold much water now that we have an axe and hammer that are straight out of Kingdoms of Amalur. I personally would have preferred it if they kept to a more unique style for the weapons. Something based on the Tetsubo above would have been cooler than the hammer for example, and something like a Naginata instead of the axe. But people seem happy with them, so I'll shut up. Edit: Okay, didn't refresh the page. Still stands, though. Actually if you look at the Ceramic sword, it's design is pretty Arabian/Middle Eastern, so I guess in that sense the axe and hammer would fit into it's artistic theme as of now. I think any new weapon should fit a general theme; Heavy weapons are European styled weapons, all skana type swords are Asian styled weapons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sealgaire Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Actually if you look at the Ceramic sword, it's design is pretty Arabian/Middle Eastern, so I guess in that sense the axe and hammer would fit into it's artistic theme as of now. I think any new weapon should fit a general theme; Heavy weapons are European styled weapons, all skana type swords are Asian styled weapons I'd rather any new weapons fit a Warframe theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr3dd Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 no anime swords kthx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maratropa Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 no anime swords kthx Greatswords ≠ anime swords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr3dd Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 links in this post do = anime dont play that game lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnka Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 While greatswords are a big no-no in my book (they are huge departure from the game's artistic direction), I'm all for a Daikatana, Nodachi, Nagamaki or a Naginata. They'd fit in the setting while providing an area for design inovations and creativity. It really depends. The Skana looks more like a cross between a sabre and a more asian inspired sword (the name itself could a mix of katana and sabre in fact) since it has a bit more of a typical sabre design. The bo is a fairly universal weapon and is found just in about every culture, and the hammer, heavy axe look very european, even viking based. The daggers are universal again, and the cronus is basically a fantasy weapon with no real similarity to nything.Though the blade looks a bit more like a sabre. As to the names of the warframes themselves. You've got two directly based on european mythology (excalibur, loki) and none that seem to be inspired by japanese or asian mythology (name wise). The warframes are typically well armoured and very mobile once more a trope that fits knights very well. More than ninjas|Samurai The whole ranking system also fits a more european order system in a sense. Just stating that not everyone sees the same japanese blend that some others are seeing, not trying to set up a flame. IMHO the tenno are probably a mix and match of a lot of martial schools from the real world with no single one being more dominant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambarpowder Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Look, I don't know about anime, I just wanted a big cutting implement with actual weight behind it as opposed to mere muscle power. I got an axe, a greatsword would be great. You know, just to top it off. *c wut I did ther?* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzzero Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) I could agree with a greatsword, but with a realistic blade, not 30cm wide 2 ton concrete bar with a handle. THIS: http://images.knifec...es/CS88WGSS.jpg NOT THIS: http://www.pycomall....eat_Sword_1.gif because i can bet half of you mean the second one. Edited January 19, 2013 by nzzero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr3dd Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 he gets it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbarian Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Big sword = me happy too! Also, more dismemberment for those power fists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbarian Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I could agree with a greatsword, but with a realistic blade, not 30cm wide 2 ton concrete bar with a handle. THIS: http://images.knifec...es/CS88WGSS.jpg NOT THIS: http://www.pycomall....eat_Sword_1.gif because i can bet half of you mean the second one. Yea, I agree. It should still feel relatively sleek and fast but be beefy enough to feel intimidating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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