A grappling hook

Discussion in 'Gear and Items' started by Rex, Feb 25, 2012.

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  1. Rex

    Rex Phantasmal Quasar

    Did anyone here ever play Metroid Prime? The you will surely know this one:
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    This is what I want in the game. It will be like a space tarzan swinging around :D
     
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  2. Shadesworth

    Shadesworth Subatomic Cosmonaut

  3. Rex

    Rex Phantasmal Quasar

    Ok, can any admin close/delete this thread?
     
  4. Shadesworth

    Shadesworth Subatomic Cosmonaut

    i dont really think there's a need for that. It just shows that other ppl want the same thing lol.
     
  5. Rex

    Rex Phantasmal Quasar

    ah ok, but still. If there is already one, why have another one?
     
  6. Shadesworth

    Shadesworth Subatomic Cosmonaut

    well put...
     
  7. Jermex

    Jermex The Stampede Forum Moderator

    I don't think a grapple hook would be a meaning full addition here.
    we are gonna have jetpacks and short range teleportation.
    What need would be have for a G.Hook?

    In Terraria, it was low tech, a G.hook was a much more acceptable peice of hardware.
    But with interstellar travel, a G.hook kinda feels like bringing a B.B gun to a lazer minigun fight.
     
  8. Tomi Mr.Bone

    Tomi Mr.Bone Star Wrangler

    I think it would be awesome...But not as a grappling hook,much more like Dr.Octopus's robotic arms(from spider man)!
    And it would work similar to grappling hook!
     
  9. Ner

    Ner Subatomic Cosmonaut

    True. Although, those jetpacks and short-range teleporters may not be available from the start. A simple grappling/laser hook could be your first climbing equipment before you have access to better resources and a better R&D team.
     
  10. Pinkie Pie

    Pinkie Pie Cosmic Narwhal

    It doesn't have to be useful, grappling hooks are fun to use. Games are all about having fun, no? [​IMG]
     
  11. Shadesworth

    Shadesworth Subatomic Cosmonaut

    there's also the speed factor. Nobody knows how fast the jetpacks are going to be . _.
     
  12. FenixR

    FenixR Cosmic Narwhal

    You know what would be a cool adition to the grappling hooks/beams? If you use it on a Medium to small mob you make a "Come on here" antic pulling the mob to you, contrary effect if you happen to hit a big or "heavy" mob with the hook.

    Pretty good if you plan to main melee weapons and need to get rid of a flying enemy :p
     
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  13. djdeathrow

    djdeathrow Pangalactic Porcupine

    I don't know if it would be able to grab a flying enemy with, but it will need the terraria tip: Get Over Here !
     
  14. FenixR

    FenixR Cosmic Narwhal

    -Throw hookshot
    -*Grabs the Wing*
    -FUS RO DAH!!! COME ON HERE!!!
    -*Rips of the wing*
    -???
    -Profit!
     
  15. Nathan

    Nathan Big Damn Hero

    I just read this, this is a really cool idea, I just posted something similar but on a bigger scale, for group lifts or vehicles.

    Check it out, I call it "The Spelunker"

    Great idea nevertheless dude, keep it up :D
     
  16. Pray_for_Snow

    Pray_for_Snow Void-Bound Voyager

    Sounds mandatory to me, although it could be made more science-y, like a tractor/repeller beam.
     
  17. RpgxGamer

    RpgxGamer Aquatic Astronaut

    Personally i think a grappling hook would fit nicely, especially if the the hook itself was an energy spike and the cord an energy beam. also it could be used as a pulling weapon
    to grab enemy's from a far.
     
  18. Doctor Whooves

    Doctor Whooves Starship Captain

    Well a grappling hook such as the one in Terraria would actually seem a bit primitive in the futuristic universe of Starbound. But anything which has the same uses could be made in a more high-tech way, such as the one suggested here, so yes, I support this.
     
  19. T-Bone Biggins

    T-Bone Biggins Phantasmal Quasar

    There could be a use. Jetpacks would be hard to stabilize for precise shots, say if you want to hang off a cliff to be safe from melee attacks from animals but still want to be able to shoot down. You grapple to the cliff, use your feet to stabilize yourself while you are hanging, and fire freely.

    Also a jetpack would have fuel or capacitor limits. The grappling hook would be a good backup say if you ran out of juice over a ravine. Grab the nearest rock and make your way back up or wait for the suit the recharge.
     
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  20. mramazerful

    mramazerful Starship Captain

    WHat if you could adjust the length of it and swing with, even just for lolz?
     
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