whatsmynameagain 31 Posted February 11, 2013 I know this sounds a little bit ridiculous, but how about katanas and swords? They would give a bleeding effect when used on enemies. They would be extremely deadly up close. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenrod 60 Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Do you even know how hard it is to handle a katana ? This requires a lot of training...And don't try to bring in items from WarZ. :|Axes / kitchen knives / saws are way more practical, common and realistic. Edited February 11, 2013 by Fenrod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatsmynameagain 31 Posted February 11, 2013 Do you even know how hard it is to handle a katana ? This requires a lot of training...And don't try to bring in items from WarZ. :|Axes / kitchen knives / saws are way more practical, common and realistic.yeah, butterfly knives and switch blades are hard to wield too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Gews- 7443 Posted February 11, 2013 yeah, butterfly knives and switch blades are hard to wield too.It's kind of hard to cut your leg off with a butterfly knife. No swords. Machetes would make more sense and do the same job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Testwd3r235 2810 Posted February 11, 2013 How about a meat cleaver and a machete? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clumzy (DayZ) 377 Posted February 11, 2013 How about these things? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enforcer1975 1111 Posted February 11, 2013 I'll just some gas to the fire...http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/Elgin_cutlass_pistol.jpghttp://epicawesome.com/files/imagecache/ImagePost585x650/images/6/RifleMusketCollection.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenrod 60 Posted February 11, 2013 I'll just some gas to the fire...http://upload.wikime...lass_pistol.jpghttp://epicawesome.c...tCollection.jpgFrom now on, this is my fav' weapon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jars (DayZ) 63 Posted February 11, 2013 I think there is a serious possibilty if you looked around , some weapon freak would have a sword or three stashed away .Definitely not common , but probably more likely than as50s and ghillie suits surviving chopper crashes perfectly intact ( which somehow the infected survived also ..... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashHawk4 44 Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) How many of them would be GOOD swords, though, and how many would be $80 quasi-toys that nerds bought from the Renaissance Fair? because trust me, there is a difference. A big difference.I'm a fan of new melee weapons. I just doubt they should be exotic stuff like longswords and medieval halberds. I don't know anyone who owns a (real) longsword. And I DO know someone who owns an M107. So there's your answer. Edited February 12, 2013 by FlashHawk4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clumzy (DayZ) 377 Posted February 12, 2013 How many of them would be GOOD swords, though, and how many would be $80 quasi-toys that nerds bought from the Renaissance Fair? because trust me, there is a difference. A big difference.I'm a fan of new melee weapons. I just doubt they should be exotic stuff like longswords and medieval halberds. I don't know anyone who owns a (real) longsword. And I DO know someone who owns an M107. So there's your answer.I once saw a video of a guy trying to cut through a 2 litre bottle of liquid with a store bought sword, and the sword breaks... I can't seem to find it, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonsse 69 Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) There are plenty of "common" melee weapons to be used.A spiked bat for example, a normal baseball bat with nails on it.Or forresting tools like a billhook.http://kauppa.taloon.com/kuvat/k/fiskars/vesuri_1.jpgAside from that there isn't really any reason not to have them, as many as you want. Except that they're not supported by Arma2 code, even the hatchet is a Gun with a three meter bullet distance and a 10k bullet clip. But I'm sure we'll have plenty of melee weapons to choose from with the standalone. A long blade like a katana or a sword wouldn't be out of the question in my opinion. People collect them, they may not be as good as a real blade should, but killing zombies or other survivors would be possible. Edited February 12, 2013 by Jonsse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clumzy (DayZ) 377 Posted February 12, 2013 A long blade like a katana or a sword wouldn't be out of the question in my opinion. People collect them, they may not be as good as a real blade should, but killing zombies or other survivors would be possible.Like I said, a store bought katana will break cutting through a 2 litre bottle. Let's add more practical weapons, maybe a katana that has a 90% chance of breaking and doing no damage, just as a cruel trick for new players. :3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_chabowski@live.co.uk 2416 Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Honestly I'm now picturing some idiot running around Cherno with a Klingon Bat'leth (yup, I googled it)EDIT: Now I want one. Edited February 12, 2013 by Chabowski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steak and Potatoes 13480 Posted February 12, 2013 I want more pork swords. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipemr 160 Posted February 12, 2013 Machettes, axes and bats, no katanas, claymores or longswords, dont make this game a pile of crap like warZ, FFS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
