One hit kill archery : V

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:28 am

I searched for this but did not get a thread that was either relevant or open for replies.

Will arrows shot from enemies also have the ability to kill the main character, in potentially, one shot?

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 12:14 pm

Hm... good question. Probably and hopefully. Fights with archers might be tense this time around, instead of just sidestepsidestep

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:13 pm

As long as the enemy is skilled in marksman and has a good bow, and you are a lower level than they are, why not?

To balance it a bit, perhaps NPCs can be hit and miss with bows.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:45 am

I like that idea.
maybe there is an assassin sniper after us.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:08 pm

Hm... good question. Probably and hopefully. Fights with archers might be tense this time around, instead of just sidestepsidestep

I really do wonder how it will work seeing as how I remember being pitted against multiple archers in the previous games.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 12:21 pm

if I ain't using magic or wearing armor I sure hope so

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:23 pm

I'd say it depends on where they hit you and if you are wearing armor and/or using a "shield" spell. If not, I say yes. That would make fighting archers far more interesting. It would also make them priority targets when sneaking about stabbing people. :ninja:

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:52 pm

Not just the extra damage, but we are ( mostly ) hoping NPCs get perks too. Seems the fact you have to stand still and draw the string for longer applying to enemies too might be the difference between life and death.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:27 am

I'd say it depends on where they hit you and if you are wearing armor and/or using a "shield" spell. If not, I say yes. That would make fighting archers far more interesting. It would also make them priority targets when sneaking about stabbing people. :ninja:

Yes, it will definitely hinge on the presence of locational damage.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:07 pm

Hopefully shields will physically block arrows.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:51 pm

I personally hope it does. If we stand still long enough for a skilled archer to zone in on us, we should pay the price. Keeps you alert. ;D

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:57 am

I really hope not. Dieing in one hit from a silent unseen archer when I haven't saved in 30 minutes would not be my idea of fun.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 12:45 pm

I'm thinking armor should be able to completely change the circumstances in a ranged battle. In real life, it really never took more than one or two arrows to kill somebody, but I would also expect things such as plate armor to be capable of absorbing much of the impact and reducing damage. This could add an additional layer of strategy when one encounters heavily armored enemies - perhaps relying upon arrows that have less base damage, but have also deal enchanted damage which won't be negated as easily.

Shields being able to outright block them would be nice, too.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:09 pm

I think (I hope) the one hit kill thing isnt always the case. I think it could be easily exploited.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:38 am

I hope they do, but only because I also hope they'll have to employ the same tactics that the player will when using a bow. It would be awesome to have an AI opponent actually stalking you to try to get that perfect shot.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:21 pm

I really hope not. Dieing in one hit from a silent unseen archer when I haven't saved in 30 minutes would not be my idea of fun.

This is really close to my opinion... The save paranoia always eats my quick save button up...

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:21 am

I really hope not. Dieing in one hit from a silent unseen archer when I haven't saved in 30 minutes would not be my idea of fun.

Wear armour and if you're a mage keep a shield up. If you really must wander around naked then having to save often would be appropriate.

Turning enemies into pincushions while they chase you down isn't alot of people's idea of fun either.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:55 pm

I really hope not. Dieing in one hit from a silent unseen archer when I haven't saved in 30 minutes would not be my idea of fun.

Haven't saved in thirty minutes? What kind of RPG player are you?! I save every five seconds

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:24 pm

I searched for this but did not get a thread that was either relevant or open for replies.

Will arrows shot from enemies also have the ability to kill the main character, in potentially, one shot?

If we are able to one shot them, they should be able to one shot us...
The wind the blow there also blows here....
Thats why i don t think we would be able to one shot one.

But it is fun to play with deadly archery mods.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:11 pm

I don't see a reason why they wouldn't provided they setup the shot correctly. the 'one shot kill' idea must have several prerequisite, such as a high sneaking, and archery skill, and possibly hitting the right spot as well. I have a hard time believing that a common bandit would be just as skilled with a bow than a trained assassin.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:56 pm

If we are able to one shot them, they should be able to one shot us...
The wind the blow there also blows here....
Thats why i don t think we would be able to one shot one.

But it is fun to play with deadly archery mods.

There really is a balance issue however. If you're in a situation pitted against 3 archers, would it be unfairly difficult?

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:58 pm

I hope so, would actually make me think about what I do first than to just run up and slash them with my axe.

I think with a character of light armor it should take 2 - 4 shots
no armor 1-2
heavy armor 3 - 6

Something like that.

I would like location specific damage but reading the combat article its sounds like something they would have put in that article for major changes to combat. So thats probably out the window.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:28 pm

I searched for this but did not get a thread that was either relevant or open for replies.

Will arrows shot from enemies also have the ability to kill the main character, in potentially, one shot?

1: should depend were you are hit. In the leg you move slower, arm shield/weapons dont work as well, head your dead, chest maybe 1-4.
2: hopefully

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:06 am

There really is a balance issue however. If you're in a situation pitted against 3 archers, would it be unfairly difficult?

No because YOU the player put yourself in the situation that your fighting three archers and how is it unfair.

There's 3 of them

and

1 of you

If anything if you beat them with ease that's unfair. Plus you could pull out a steel shield and hope they hit it and not your body OR take cover and shoot back with spells/ranged weapons.

» Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:50 pm

Hm... good question. Probably and hopefully. Fights with archers might be tense this time around, instead of just sidestepsidestep

I do not even want to see my arrow after I shoot it untill it is sticking out of their shield or chest!