My question is this: Will the classes have any real differentiations between them? In book 1, it was 3 skill points; and a single skill. Had the classes been removed entirely, there would have been no discernible difference other than the titles.
I wouldn't expect much difference here. Eschalon is first and foremost a skill based game... so classes as are you suggest, mainly titles. Therefore if you want a class to fit, it's up to you to play it as such.
If BW were to change it from skill to class based in the middle of the trilogy, I think it would throw off the balance of the game as well as turn off a lot of fans of Book I. Personally I prefer class based, but at the same time I've always been a big fan of the Fallout series, which was entirely skill based.
Although... I wouldn't mind entertaining the thought of including some class-based options similar to the difficulty selections that are going to be part of Book II... i.e. you can opt to turn on special class skills at the expense of end-game scoring. Maybe for Book III?
Xixao wrote:Will you be fixing torches and shields? The whole not being able to use one while wearing a shield seems very unrealistic.
azraelck wrote:How does not being able to hold a torch while holding a heavy metal or wooden shield sound unrealistic? Only if you decide to put away your weapon instead is it unrealistic.
Why is it that everyone always worries about what is realistic in a fantasy game??
I understand that it helps with the supension of dibelief 'n all, but where do you draw the line? I've said this before, but I also find it very unrealistic to shoot balls of fire from my hands... but that doesn't stop me from doing it.
azraelck wrote:Secondly, some of the light armor pieces made no sense. A light cloak, wizard's hat, or pair of sandals really don't offer much in the way of protection. Will there be any adjustments to the item system in place?
Hmmm... How to respond...
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The arrow whistled through the air, and struck Lewis in the forehead... or so it seemed. The wizard's hat that he had borrowed for his disguise made his head appear larger than it was, and what would have otherwise been a killing shot merely swept the hat off his head, pinning it to a nearby tree. Ducking a swing from another thug, he struck out with his own sword. With one opponent down, he turned toward the shooter, and charged.
The archer let another arrow loose, but Lewis was ready for it this time. He threw up his cloak and its well woven fibers caught the poorly crafted projectile and deflected it harmlessly to the side. Cursing, the man threw down his bow and drew a wickedly curved saber. The clash of metal meeting metal resounded throughout the forest.
Being mainly a ranged attacker, the archer was outclassed after just a few blows. He attempted a low swing at the knees, which was skillfully met with a sandaled foot, pinning the saber to the ground. The butt of Lewis's sword struck the assailant squarely in the jaw, dropping him to the ground in a heap. The unconcious thug was trussed up and tossed next to the campfire, and Lewis returned to his bedroll. (
Interrogation can wait 'till the morning.)
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Still in doubt??