An interesting query concerning shields : V

» Fri May 13, 2011 1:21 pm

I'm curious as to what the community thinks concerning the matter of equiped shields. I wonder if we will have the option to hang our shields on the back of our character instead of just carrying them all the time.

» Fri May 13, 2011 11:24 am

we have seen some concept art of it and it was in the gameinformer, its pretty much comfirmed.

» Fri May 13, 2011 10:05 am

Well they have concept art of it so let's hope it makes it in the game. It makes sense. If you are using a shield you are obviously not using a two handed weapon, so I see no reason why the shield can't take up that back slot.

» Fri May 13, 2011 10:56 am

we have seen some concept art of it and it was in the gameinformer, its pretty much comfirmed.

This. It has been in countless concept art and makes more sense than hanging on the arm at all times so, it's pretty much confirmed.

» Fri May 13, 2011 7:11 am

Very good.

» Fri May 13, 2011 5:06 pm

Looks like its in. I hope so.

» Fri May 13, 2011 5:12 pm

On the topic of shields, we also know from the G.I. article we'll be able to use a shield bash. What if we have a spiked or jagged shield? Would that cause bonus damage?

» Fri May 13, 2011 9:04 am

On the topic of shields, we also know from the G.I. article we'll be able to use a shield bash. What if we have a spiked or jagged shield? Would that cause bonus damage?

I would hope so, this would be a welcome addition.

» Fri May 13, 2011 7:16 pm

what about magic shields!!!

will they be lame again or uber awesome ??

just asking

» Fri May 13, 2011 4:01 pm

On the topic of shields, we also know from the G.I. article we'll be able to use a shield bash. What if we have a spiked or jagged shield? Would that cause bonus damage?

I would think so...

I smell dark messiah influence ... it smells good

» Fri May 13, 2011 9:13 am

we have seen some concept art of it and it was in the gameinformer, its pretty much comfirmed.

Concept art is just that, concept. Not all concepts make it into the final version. So it's not pretty much confirmed. Not until we see something that's more than just an idea of what it could or should look like.

» Fri May 13, 2011 5:06 pm

What I would like to know is whether they block arrows or not... I don't know how that arm still works...

» Fri May 13, 2011 4:13 pm

I thought this thread was going to be about dual wielding shields.

But signs point to yes.

And I hope we're right.