04-05-2012, 03:28 PM
Two types of crossbow (ballista) could be added to the game as Tier 4 options. One is a crossbow with a top mounted "magazine" that held bolts for faster loading. This design was used in china mostly. Another design of crossbow fired pellets rather then bolts. This design sometimes used a barrel, and functioned simular to a slingshot. Both are a bit exotic in concept, but could both be added easily due to existing game features.
As far as running speed I think crossbow users are set up rather well. Your meduim armor, and honestly heavier weapons, would leave you running slower. But since crossbow were so easy to train with there was more time to spend learning melee combat as well. So honestly rather then running like an archer a crossbow weilder would more likely stand their ground to fight. Granted no one should survive 10 angry Nords at once, but I bet on a crossbowman over an archer in those odds.
Another idea that might work I found while researching crossbows. Stationary crossbows, usually mounted on stands/poles, were commonly used. Maybe a deployable crossbow/ballista could be added to the engineer class. Not overly accurate, and some fired multiple shots. Might be an interesting new game play feature.
As far as running speed I think crossbow users are set up rather well. Your meduim armor, and honestly heavier weapons, would leave you running slower. But since crossbow were so easy to train with there was more time to spend learning melee combat as well. So honestly rather then running like an archer a crossbow weilder would more likely stand their ground to fight. Granted no one should survive 10 angry Nords at once, but I bet on a crossbowman over an archer in those odds.
Another idea that might work I found while researching crossbows. Stationary crossbows, usually mounted on stands/poles, were commonly used. Maybe a deployable crossbow/ballista could be added to the engineer class. Not overly accurate, and some fired multiple shots. Might be an interesting new game play feature.