Stand alone melee mechanics

[scoffield77@gmail.com 192]

The melee mechanics should mimic those of already known melee based games. i.e. War of the roses, Warband Mount & Blade.

if you haven't played these games, I highly recommend checking them out. I'll explain them though.

If you wish to stab. You click and pull the mouse down at the same time, once you release the LMB you stab. you can slash right and left by pushing the mouse in left or right, or downwards slash by pushing the mouse up.

Blocking is the same basic concept.

I feel the game should have this melee mechanic 'style' in it to make it easier and stream line melee combat

[AH-Sean 13]

I once died because i forgot to reload my hatchet.....

[Zeppa 562]

sounds interesting...

But started to think how it would be done if weapon has bayonet, as it would be nice to have fast access to that if you run out of ammo (no switching through weapons like for underbarrel attachments).

You are shooting and moving and char starts swinning his melee weapon, some quick toggle would work with this concept.

Same with knife, would be nice to have fast access to it even if holding a gun (like many games have for sidearm).

[Pyro_Marine 147]

Fuck...now I've gotta reinstall Warband....god damn it....

[tommygun9504 8]

I'm sure Rocket will streamline the melee mechanics for the DayZ Game, but I have my doubts about your proposed mechanisms... I myself would rather flee than fight with those controls

[Serious Stan 202]

I love M&B warband but..

God i hope this game never becomes like it.

DayZ is a very realistic horror game where your fantasy is your only barrier.

M&b is a hack&slash game where the melee mechanics are abused and exploited on a daily basis

[apache25 133]

assassins creed style melee?

[scoffield77@gmail.com 192]

I love M&B warband but..

God i hope this game never becomes like it.

DayZ is a very realistic horror game where your fantasy is your only barrier.

M&b is a hack&slash game where the melee mechanics are abused and exploited on a daily basis

yes but M&B is a true melee game, DayZ revolves around rifles, where melee will play a secondary role in the game. I think modern rifles with M&B melee mechanics will complement them each other quite well, or at least more then the BF or CoD slash mechanic. Witch feels rather like lazy work by the developers.

I'm sure Rocket will streamline the melee mechanics for the DayZ Game, but I have my doubts about your proposed mechanisms... I myself would rather flee than fight with those controls

It's not that bad, have you played the game ;)

Edited October 7, 2012 by Bullfrog

[scoffield77@gmail.com 192]

sounds interesting...

But started to think how it would be done if weapon has bayonet, as it would be nice to have fast access to that if you run out of ammo (no switching through weapons like for underbarrel attachments).

You are shooting and moving and char starts swinning his melee weapon, some quick toggle would work with this concept.

Same with knife, would be nice to have fast access to it even if holding a gun (like many games have for sidearm).

I guess you would just press F to switch over to it, if there where bayonets. other wise you would have to equip the weapon.

[Mandalore (DayZ) 76]

I don't understand the OP I thought hatchets fired bullets albeit with a very small effective range.

[scoffield77@gmail.com 192]

I don't understand the OP I thought hatchets fired bullets albeit with a very small effective range.

I'm suggesting a different mechanic completely

[Mandalore (DayZ) 76]

I was being sarcastic, I know what you meant and I support it.

[scoffield77@gmail.com 192]

I was being sarcastic, I know what you meant and I support it.

haha, sorry sarcasm doesn't come across well on the internet =p

[Riem 164]

Well, damn it. I have the desire to play Napoleonic Wars again.

[scoffield77@gmail.com 192]

lol I haven't played that one yet =0