29 replies to this topic

[7thCylon]

How fun would that be seriously... i think it would be fun on mesmers, thieves, and engineers... hehe

[Crantson]

Well there is no timer on these like there was for halloween.

So, at least for the thief it is a permanent weapon.

But yeah it would be fun to have as a weapon selection

[Asteria Rose]

If it was as a weapon selection for engineer and came with different bleeding and armor cracking skills, I would enjoy it. And for thieves and possibly mesmers.

[Korra]

It is a permanent weapon. no timer on it.

[7thCylon]

Korra, on 15 December 2012 - 09:40 AM, said:

It is a permanent weapon. no timer on it.

atm it is a weapon skin... or a weapon used in the snowball arena... its not a weapon category and because it needs a skin its not a permanent weapon its just a shortbow with a slingshot skin.

[Bohya]

This reminds me of what someone suggested about 2-handed axes. They may not exist as a stand alone weapon with their own weapon skills, but as a different skin of one weapon. I could imagine them also doing this with crossbows.

[Gilles VI]

I would love it to be permanent.

[kozeljko]

Oh you mean as a weapon with it's own skills? Would be interesting, could imagine it shooting some tiny smoke bombs etc.

[Korra]

7thCylon, on 15 December 2012 - 09:58 PM, said:

atm it is a weapon skin... or a weapon used in the snowball arena... its not a weapon category and because it needs a skin its not a permanent weapon its just a shortbow with a slingshot skin.

what are you talking about.

Its a skin like the HoM one.

[matsif]

Korra, on 15 December 2012 - 10:10 PM, said:

what are you talking about.

Its a skin like the HoM one.

think he wants a slingshot as a full new weapon with its own skills and whatnot instead of it just being a skin for a weapon.

I think it's fine as a skin

[Korra]

[Korra]

matsif, on 15 December 2012 - 10:12 PM, said:

think he wants a slingshot as a full new weapon with its own skills and whatnot instead of it just being a skin for a weapon.

I think it's fine as a skin

okay, i get it now.

totally not.

[7thCylon]

matsif, on 15 December 2012 - 10:12 PM, said:

think he wants a slingshot as a full new weapon with its own skills and whatnot instead of it just being a skin for a weapon.

I think it's fine as a skin

u win 50 internetz use them wisely

Edited by 7thCylon, 15 December 2012 - 10:49 PM.

[Lucas Ashrock]

What exactly should be the difference between a skin over your current weapon and a unique weapon with the same name and skin, i really don't get. Are you serious?

[sty0pa]

7thCylon, on 15 December 2012 - 09:58 PM, said:

atm it is a weapon skin... or a weapon used in the snowball arena... its not a weapon category and because it needs a skin its not a permanent weapon its just a shortbow with a slingshot skin.

Honestly, in application how different are those?
Really, the 'abilities' that the shortbow has, depending on who's using it - if Anet said "ok here's the slingshot, it has precisely the abilities of the shortbow - how much different would that be?   Granted, I dunno- when you apply the skin, does the weapon fire a bullet/rock or an arrow?

[antesha]

Korra, on 15 December 2012 - 10:13 PM, said:

what armor is this?

[Korra]

antesha, on 16 December 2012 - 03:53 PM, said:

what armor is this?

Human Tier 3 chest, pants, boots and gloves
Human Tier 2 Helm (waaaaay better than T3)
and duelist shoulders (fits kinda good and don't cost freaking 20g)

sty0pa, on 16 December 2012 - 06:06 AM, said:

  Granted, I dunno- when you apply the skin, does the weapon fire a bullet/rock or an arrow?

Arrow

[Linfang]

I turned my shortbow into a slingshot. Funny as hell. They should of made it sit in your back pocket not the middle of your back.

[GrrBabble]

Linfang, on 17 December 2012 - 12:08 PM, said:

I turned my shortbow into a slingshot. Funny as hell. They should of made it sit in your back pocket not the middle of your back.

No kidding! What is this 3rd, 4th generation of MMO's? - still using Velcro weapons. disappointing.

[Baktwerel]

You don't seriously want to face an Elder Dragon with a slingshot? It's not really a weapon compared to Greatsword or Scepter...

[MazingerZ]

It should at least show up in the word more often as a pick up kit.

[Kor]

Baktwerel, on 17 December 2012 - 06:19 PM, said:

You don't seriously want to face an Elder Dragon with a slingshot? It's not really a weapon compared to Greatsword or Scepter...

Ah, but it's not how big or scary your weapon is; it's how you use it.

[FoxBat]

Baktwerel, on 17 December 2012 - 06:19 PM, said:

You don't seriously want to face an Elder Dragon with a slingshot? It's not really a weapon compared to Greatsword or Scepter...

[Baktwerel]

FoxBat, on 17 December 2012 - 06:55 PM, said:

You forget that he won with one lucky shot, but we can't one-hit kill stuff in GW2 Then again most weapons should one-hit kill too if we look at them out-of-game... still, a slingshot? Oh come on... One handed axes, polearms and scythes sound like better additions. But I guess I can't argue with you guys

[Saul Spotter]

I would prefer the Bell Chimes to be a permanent weapon, or just a permanant version of them instead of a consumable.

A whole class based around the Bell Chimes would be cool now that I think of it.  Mesmers and Necromancers could also use it.  Some skill names off the top of my head Death Knell, This Bell Tolls for Thee, Ding-Dong Dead for the Necro.

[AKGeo]

Saul Spotter, on 17 December 2012 - 07:57 PM, said:

I would prefer the Bell Chimes to be a permanent weapon, or just a permanant version of them instead of a consumable.

A whole class based around the Bell Chimes would be cool now that I think of it.  Mesmers and Necromancers could also use it.  Some skill names off the top of my head Death Knell, This Bell Tolls for Thee, Ding-Dong Dead for the Necro.

There is a permanent version. Rare drop from giant wintersday gifts, or you can drop some mega coin on the TP for one.

[Gremlin]

you do realise that light skirmishing troops using slingshots were every bit as common in an ancient army a Archers.

The slings had a greater range than the bows of the time and damage was good.

As the bow evolved it overtook the sling as with more powerful bows the arrows fired could pierce armour.

No reason in the game a slingshot couldn't be every bit as effective as a shortbow.

If I did use a sling I would probably want a small shield and sword as a backup though.

[Saul Spotter]

AKGeo, on 17 December 2012 - 10:07 PM, said:

There is a permanent version. Rare drop from giant wintersday gifts, or you can drop some mega coin on the TP for one.

I know, I saw someone get one today.  So bitterly, bitterly jealous.

[Sword Hammer Axe]

Feel like Usopp!

Though no more than one skin. Seriously, there are so many other viable weapon types before slingshot.

Edited by Sword Hammer Axe, 18 December 2012 - 04:08 PM.

[sty0pa]

Baktwerel, on 17 December 2012 - 07:29 PM, said:

You forget that he won with one lucky shot, but we can't one-hit kill stuff in GW2 Then again most weapons should one-hit kill too if we look at them out-of-game... still, a slingshot? Oh come on... One handed axes, polearms and scythes sound like better additions. But I guess I can't argue with you guys

Can you IMAGINE the nerdrage if one-shot 'lucky crits' were possible?

OMG I BUILT MEH WARRIORZ TO BE UNKILLABLE AND SOME FEWKER KILLT ME WITH A SLINGSHOT!  I WANTZ MY M0N3y back!