future melee weapon? Katana?

[Apom 13]

Yes please. Might as well put in a ninja outfit as well.. Can be looted from a costume store. Actually a costume store spawning crazy outfits would rock. Imagine being robbed by "The Presidents".   =)

Edited August 2, 2014 by Apom

[tootights (DayZ) 26]

Rock? Yes, we should be able to pick up a rock and throw it. If I roll a natural 20, you're knocked unconscious.

[Katana67 2907]

I approve this message.

 

Even though I don't care for melee weapons

[Bororm 1156]

As silly as it might be, I'd like some sort of sword just for fun.  Make them really rare or something.

 

Would rather see some sort of broadsword/european sword or such spawning as a really rare thing in castles.  In the context of the castles basically being museums currently, it could make sense if still far fetched.

 

I think there's room for "fun" items in DayZ, we already got stupid stuff like payday masks.  As long as they don't go overboard with it.

[Red_Ensign 990]

let them fix clubs and sharp sticks first.

[Helix2000 128]

i like the idea of a costume store. i can be a cowboy. all they would then need to add is hip holsters and my outfit is complete!!!

[Chaingunfighter 917]

As silly as it might be, I'd like some sort of sword just for fun.  Make them really rare or something.

 

Would rather see some sort of broadsword/european sword or such spawning as a really rare thing in castles.  In the context of the castles basically being museums currently, it could make sense if still far fetched.

 

I think there's room for "fun" items in DayZ, we already got stupid stuff like payday masks.  As long as they don't go overboard with it.

The castles just look run down and disused, not like they're being museums. And even then, anything valuable from them would've been looted a long time ago.

[Jfiles 439]

i like the idea of a costume store. i can be a cowboy. all they would then need to add is hip holsters and my outfit is complete!!!

you. I like you because of your picture. Good shit. the 1st doctor was the best. Just found a doctor who theme where when you empty the recycle bin it says exterminate! :D Just got it. Trying to find other cool things. Damn the Dalek voice is funny when they arn't shooting at somebody XD

[Avant-Garde 229]

Katana? Such a pansie weapon. I'd rather have this

 

http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/15911/15828518_1.jpg?v=8CFF42A9710E580

 

or even this

 

http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/images/Product/large/XD637.png

 

As a rare item and best melee weapon. But craftable spears would also be nice.

Edited August 2, 2014 by Avant-Garde

[Deathlove 2286]

Katana? Such a pansie weapon. I'd rather have this

 

http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/15911/15828518_1.jpg?v=8CFF42A9710E580

 

or even this

 

http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/15911/15828518_1.jpg?v=8CFF42A9710E580

 

As a rare item and best melee weapon. But craftable spears would also be nice.

Now watch as you use those amazing weapons and they are so damned heavy when they add a fatigue system in that you fall down a hill and fracture your legs or just fall over and run yourself though trying to escape a horde.

[Deathlove 2286]

I wouldn't mind a katana but they need to make sure the melee system is working all the way with the current weapons we have first. You have to remember even though it is a part of Russia there are many weapons from both Eastern Europe and i imagine parts of Asia that could potentially end up there. They probably wouldn't would not be as persistent but they should have a small presence regardless.

[Avant-Garde 229]

Now watch as you use those amazing weapons and they are so damned heavy when they add a fatigue system in that you fall down a hill and fracture your legs or just fall over and run yourself though trying to escape a horde.

A Halberd weights 2-3 kilograms, has that badass axe-hook-spear thing and you could keep them zombies far away due its lovely range!

Its a win-win maine, halberd in dayz is a must"!!1 lol

 

EDIT: oh man I had the wrong links in my first post, now it is corrected

Edited August 2, 2014 by Avant-Garde

[Deathlove 2286]

A Halberd weights 2-3 kilograms, has that badass axe-hook-spear thing and you could keep them zombies far away due its lovely range!

Its a win-win maine, halberd in dayz is a must"!!1 lol

 

EDIT: oh man I had the wrong links in my first post, now it is corrected

So when you have to escape through narrow corridors and your halberd is making you stumble around and crap trying to get through doors the horde just catches up and eats you. Seriously though a katana is a better choice of a weapon than a halberd youd have to consider all possibilities and situations you might be in with the damn thing. Youd be better off with anything but long stick based weapons for anything not related to outdoors or castle warfare.

[DemonGroover 8836]

Moved

[alldaypk 63]

Katana

 

Upsides

• Long sweeping blade yet lightwieght
• Razor sharp edge (if maintained properly) that's designed for soft targets and light armour
• Small, simple hand-guard that's out of the way
• Ultra style points for expert skill

But tbh, a broadsword or large 'Book of Eli' machete would win if badass points were a defining aspect.

 

Downsides

• Ineffective in corridors or closed spaces
• Fragile compared to a broadsword or a machete
• Difficult to maintain
• Requires skill for maximum efficiency

If I had a choice of any melee weapon in the world, it would probably be a stainless steel Tomahawk with a longish handle and lanyard because it would require little skill, double as a tool and be easy to maintain. A longer handle would put more distance between me and a zed but without compromising maneuverability and the lanyard would prevent me from dropping it when I inevitably fall on my back whilst fighting off a horde.

[Avant-Garde 229]

So when you have to escape through narrow corridors and your halberd is making you stumble around and crap trying to get through doors the horde just catches up and eats you. Seriously though a katana is a better choice of a weapon than a halberd youd have to consider all possibilities and situations you might be in with the damn thing. Youd be better off with anything but long stick based weapons for anything not related to outdoors or castle warfare.

If inside somewere, I would get the halberd in my hands. In a corridor I have the advantage because of the long range stab, just poke them in the brain lol. I mean, I would avoid at all costs geting closer to something that might infect me with its touch, a katana would be shit in this sense because you are at facehug range, there would be zombie blood all over you and the risk of contamination would be high!

 

Plus, if a horde is running after you, chances are you are dead either with a katana, halberd or even with a firearm. So I still prefer the halberd due its long range, even better for steath killing zombies and it would be scarry to be chased by a crazy man with a huge polearm, so bonus points for that.

Edited August 2, 2014 by Avant-Garde

[AlphaDogMeat . 493]

The English billhook - when you absolutely, positively have to kill every melon farmer in the room/field/milbase.  Accept no substitute. 

 

 

Forget mincy little katanas; you need edge, weight and manoeuvrability.  Plus it's lore-safe in an agrarian countryside.  I may need to double-post just to fit in all the win.

[Parazight 1599]

Screw that.  I don't need a fancy ass sword.  Give me a sock with a roll of quarters in it and I'm set to unleash a wave of epic douchebaggery.

[Avant-Garde 229]

The English billhook - when you absolutely, positively have to kill every melon farmer in the room/field/milbase.  Accept no substitute. 

 

 

Forget mincy little katanas; you need edge, weight and manoeuvrability.  Plus it's lore-safe in an agrarian countryside.  I may need to double-post just to fit in all the win.

Great disembowel tool YESAHHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHhhah we need this

[Mullraugh 1151]

 

These guys could've used swords

Edited August 2, 2014 by mullraugh

[Jfiles 439]

Screw that.  I don't need a fancy ass sword.  Give me a sock with a roll of quarters in it and I'm set to unleash a wave of epic douchebaggery.

I could not have laughed harder, unless I was watching Louis C.K

[BeefBacon 1185]

The castles just look run down and disused, not like they're being museums. And even then, anything valuable from them would've been looted a long time ago.

 

You could make the same argument about military bases. In the event of a zombie apocalypse I'd be more interested in barracks than in castles.

 

Display cases showing off armours and medieval weapons and such would be really neat. Hopefully there'll be a dedicated museum building in future, but it definitely makes sense to have a museum area in at least one of the castles that has a small chance to spawn, say, a sword, and even bows and arrows. Could even be an excuse to include chainmail as a rare armour (albeit considerably less effective than contemporary armour and completely lacking in storage capacity).

 

That'd give a location-friendly reason to visit the castles besides the view and (future) barricading... or if you really, really can't find a hat or a pair of wellington boots.

[Chaingunfighter 917]

You could make the same argument about military bases. In the event of a zombie apocalypse I'd be more interested in barracks than in castles.

 

Display cases showing off armours and medieval weapons and such would be really neat. Hopefully there'll be a dedicated museum building in future, but it definitely makes sense to have a museum area in at least one of the castles that has a small chance to spawn, say, a sword, and even bows and arrows. Could even be an excuse to include chainmail as a rare armour (albeit considerably less effective than contemporary armour and completely lacking in storage capacity).

 

That'd give a location-friendly reason to visit the castles besides the view and (future) barricading... or if you really, really can't find a hat or a pair of wellington boots.

 

Oh, I meant long before the apocalypse even happened. Now, if they wanted to change the castles and make them into museums or possibly build a museum that holds medieval artifacts, that would be cool (In fact I like the idea of specific items limited to very specific locations, instead of just general types or buildings).

 

Just like with the flare gun they're eventually going to add, I hope that is mainly only found at the ship, with a few spawns at military buildings and police stations.

[Avant-Garde 229]

You could make the same argument about military bases. In the event of a zombie apocalypse I'd be more interested in barracks than in castles.

 

Display cases showing off armours and medieval weapons and such would be really neat. Hopefully there'll be a dedicated museum building in future, but it definitely makes sense to have a museum area in at least one of the castles that has a small chance to spawn, say, a sword, and even bows and arrows. Could even be an excuse to include chainmail as a rare armour (albeit considerably less effective than contemporary armour and completely lacking in storage capacity).

 

That'd give a location-friendly reason to visit the castles besides the view and (future) barricading... or if you really, really can't find a hat or a pair of wellington boots.

 

I would love medieval gear, it would be my main mission in dayz to find them all and become a medieval bandit and say lines from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

 

TIS BUT A SCRATCH

[BeefBacon 1185]

I would love medieval gear, it would be my main mission in dayz to find them all and become a medieval bandit and say lines from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

 

TIS BUT A SCRATCH

 

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