shield having a attacking option

I prefer it that way.

 

Well, I had a thought whilst playing Demoknight in TF2, thinking about shields in Starbound.

I would love it if the shields had an ability to charge at the enemy and send them flying when the player and the enemy collide. Much like the Chargin' Targe and The Splendid Screen in TF2.

Sending enemies flying away with this ability in Starbound would be very amusing and relieving at the same time.

 

Well I hope so... There is a good chance that they will just look different and have a armor/defense stat active though. I just don't think that's enough when the guns have so many different abilities, the shields would be too stale compared to the guns that way. The melee functions from what I've seen so far also seem to lack depth compared to the guns. I just hope they will complement each other the best way possible.

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http://www.twitch.tv/tiyuri/b/399888836

Just found a video I haven't seen before, looks like it's coming together...

 

I don't think shields need an attacking option, they're for defense, not offense.

 

Shields are for blocking, not beating things into the earth until they're smothered to death and beyond the point of recognition. Do shields really need to have attacks? Isn't this why we have weapons?

 

A good ol' shield bash would be nice, what was the saying again? The best defense is a good offense.

 

Shield Bashhhhh

 

I should have seen that video coming.

 

i think shields are more of a defensive item. Not meant for offense or attacking things, unless your goofy from KH.

 

Why are you capitalizing every first letter of each word? It's weird...

 

step 1
equip shield a
equip shield b
step 2
use dual shields
step 3
RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!
step 4
plow into enemy like a freight train
step 5
?????
step 6
profit or death?

 

This, ladies and gentleman, is the epitome of strategy and skill. In fact, you should probably shout "HULK SMASH!" while doing it.

 

Maybe an alternate attack bash that drains considerable shield energy. It causes knock back and an occasional flinch for the enemy. I could see that being balanced somehow.

 

Shields could be good for parrying.