Players are free to mod the game as they wish, particularly since future
releases will come with the language file that will allow them to modify
game text. I would still protest such overt departures from the zombie theme
in the original releases of Swamp, however.
And yes, we could have 200000 weapons in Swamp, but would there be much of a
reason after a certain point? We already have more weapons than most games,
especially audio, and they cover a wide array of specs and styles while
sticking to the modern, militaristic, shooter theme. I just can't see how a
bow, a crossbow, a samurai sword, a catapult, halberd, or any multitude of
other weapons would fit in... heck, we might as well have magic wands and
shout inanely strange phrases whilst waving said wands. One could also argue
that if grenades are eventually going to be allowed, why not an rpg? A
missile launcher? Cruise missiles? ICBM's? Nukes?... Justification for one
thing based on the existence of another could mean that Swamp would end up
being the daddy of "jack of all trades", where Swamp would be 2 gb just
because of the sounds, and even then people would be wanting something else.
It's a matter of drawing the line.
Originally, the axe was intended to be a knife, but... Do you really see a
knife being much of a threat against a zombie? Axes can hack zombies to
bits, while a knife would at best inflict a deep stab or slash wound. Even
if you sever their throat and such, zombies probably don't need air, so
they'd still come ahead.
Kai
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clement Chou" <chou.clem...@gmail.com>
To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] howlers
Huh. I like that idea. That knife would definitely be an interesting
addition... and you're right, probably the first time ammo was used for a
close-ranged weapon in a game. and I'm not saying that axes don't exist in
the modern world, just that it isn't common to find them in fps games,
knives and the occasional sword tend to be more common in my 15 or so
years of mainstream gaming. But the cross-genre thing is only another map
idea. It's like a mod for a shooter... I remember when I used to watch my
cousins play counterstrike, which was a multiplayer fps similar to swamp,
actually, just with a different theme not zombies, but military. There
were plenty of extra maps and mods available, one of my favorites being
one that harkened back to an Ancient chinese setting, where you had to
defend a Shaolin temple with various weapons like swords, staffs, and even
the occasional whip chain and some unarmed martial arts combat. I guess
I'm just trying to say that a shooter doesn't have to remain a shooter
necessarily, but it can have optional maps and whatnot to give a different
feel for whoever wants to download it. Especially since pc games have fan
mods and things like what we're suggesting all the time, and most audio
games tend to stay stagnant because of the lack of change like updates,
expansions, whatever. Swamp is a great shooter and one I enjoy immensely,
but can't play right now due to terrible panning issues... but an optional
mod like that would be awesome, so when I do get back to playing it, I can
have the option of playing with a map with different weapon sets depending
on my mood.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shadow Dragon" <elementalult...@hotmail.com>
To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] howlers
There are plenty of axes in the modern world. Hatchets, camp axes, fire
axes, wood-splitting mauls and axes, etc. They aren't just a medieval
weapon. Having said that I think the axe sound needs to be updated, right
now it sounds like you're swinging around a giant battleaxe, when in
truth I think it needs to be cut down to a hatchet or camp axe to make
things more realistic. Either that or, make it a military issue knife of
some kind, there are plenty to choose from.
While I don't agree with the cross genre thing, especially not in a game
like this, unless it was done as a joke, I do want to suggest a weapon.
The wasp knife. It's a large knife, similar to a bowey knife, but when
you stab your target, you press a button on the handle and it injects the
wound with a huge amount of
gas which quickly expands, causing massive internal damage by freezing
and displacement. This could fit right along with the proposed
assassination idea, sneaking up on a zombie, getting in extremely close,
stabbing it for massive damage, then retreating into the shadows to
reload your knife. It'd also be the first melee weapon that required ammo
in probably any game.
And yes, this is a real knife. You can buy one for personal use for about
600 dollars.
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From: "Clement Chou" <chou.clem...@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 01:12 AM
To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org>
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] howlers
Just deleted the message by accident. But if an axe fits the game...
then why not a bow? I fully respect the shooter genre, but in these
games, the more weapons the better... and a lot of shooters mix weapons
from different areas. Assassin's Creed, one of the most popular action
adventure games, features swords, grenades, guns, and all the rest...
while being a renaissance-based game. If swamp were to stick purely to
the classic survival shooter formula, the only close range weapon would
be a knife, not an axe. I think if an axe is allowed, there should be
room for others. Especially for sniping... after all, some crossbows
have been called the pioneer of sniper rifles.
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