Combat Part 1: Shields

Tiy put up a new article on the main page talking about combat and shields!
http://playstarbound.com/combat-part-1-shields/
Can't wait.
I'm really pleased with the depth that this system is going to allow...

 

I'm really surprised by that, but I love the idea. I also like that you don't end up with 'touch damage' from just brushing up against enemies, and that they have to basically attack you first. That kind of mechanic is always enjoyable to have in games.

This means that you could likely get scenarios in which you have to harmlessly try to make your way out of a place, trying to not alert any enemy. As long as you didn't do anything, they won't attack you. However, the moment YOU attack, the moment they start fighting back.

 

its a shame im planning on using either double guns or biggest one i can find

 

I would have never expected such deep combat mechanics in Starbound tbh, but this sounds absolutely exciting. Makes the wait for the game just that extra bit more excruciating though

 

Oh this is going to be fanTAStic.

Or B-E-A-UTIFUL.

I really love roleplaying stuff in my sandbox games.

 

This might call for a Captain America-esque shield! That would be awesome!

 

This looks AMAZING!
I really hope i can become a Beta tester for I will Beta test TO THE MAX! On a Mac also!
I indeed hope to eventually have a Captain American sword but have it be called the " Captain Boundian" Shield!
~ Thank You!
John Devince

 

ooooh crap, yes YES.
WW2 capt. america stylewhen he still used a pistol along his shield

 

I'm thoroughly excited about this.
Dual wielding and the addition of the shield system will bring an interesting, exciting and challenging dynamic to combat.
Thanks Tiy for the update.

 

HAH! I am stalking you Bask.

I too am happy that we will get to dual-wield.

Forget defense, I'm going to either dual-shoot things, or dual-shoot them.

 

Combat will certainly be refreshing. It will also make for some interesting fights. Imagine if there was a group of enemies that would advance using a shield wall and then attack you...

Actually, that's a really good strategy for PvP...

 

This is something that you don't see in 2D games much, at least not at this level. Great job Chucklefish!



PS. This is awesome.

 

OH HELL YES. Imma be an assassin with a sword and knife but a shield will be awesome still.

 

What about two handed weapons? Won't rocket launchers need two hands to operate? Also, two handed swords or battle axes? I wonder how that aspect will be played out or if it will even be in the game at all.

 

This is sweet! Never expected combat to be this deep. Still have no idea what I'm using for weapons though....

 

I really like this idea. That is one thing I don't like about Minecraft, the fact that touching a Zombie hurts you, not them biting or punching or hitting you, yet to hurt them, you have to swing.

 

sheilds are a great thing! now I can do stuff like oh i dont know be a space robo link killing gannon 3000. to bad Thats probaly not gonna happen but I can dream right

 

I'm hoping you could deflect bullets with em!
~Jake

 

I'm still wondering when those guys will stop fighting...

 

When you eat a pear.