I believe it would be rather interesting if cloaks, trenchcoats and longcoats had some function beyond looking nice--particularly, if they were able to conceal items held by those wearing them. It makes sense that someone holding a knife or bagh-nakh could conceal it beneath such clothing, though it would be hard to imagine a large shield being similarly concealed. So, perhaps, a weight limit could be implemented, so that only objects of a determined weight or less can be hidden within cloaks.
Furthermore, if the determined weight of a single item being concealed within a cloak were, for example, 50 grams, objects below or at 25 grams would be invisible, while objects between 26 and 50 grams could form "a small bulge in his fur cloak."
This could possibly present a strong bias towards these types of clothing over others, but most cloaks and coats are not very simply to manufacture, as a balancing factor.
While I realize this could be bothersome to program and incorporate, I believe it would introduce a new mechanic to the game, with possibly diverse, versatile effects.
Cloaks, Trenchcoats, Longcoats
Moderators: Public Relations Department, Players Department, Programming Department, Game Mechanics (RD)
-
Diego
- Posts: 360
- Joined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:06 am
- Location: Maracaibo, Venezuela
Cloaks, Trenchcoats, Longcoats
Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist.
-
Mykey
- Posts: 954
- Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 8:00 am
- Location: Berne, IN
-
SuperSonicScientist
- Posts: 143
- Joined: Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:21 pm
- Location: The Fountain Of Salmacis
- Contact:
-
Mykey
- Posts: 954
- Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 8:00 am
- Location: Berne, IN
-
wichita
- Administrator Emeritus
- Posts: 4427
- Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:46 pm
- Location: Suomessa!
The general topic of clothing functionality has been discussed between ProgD and RD numerous times in the past. I hope we get to see them come into being as soon as we can get to them. It is a significant amount of work, though, and will involve quite a few changes to the current setup.
"Y-O-U! It's just two extra letters! Come on, people! This is the internet, not a barn!" --Kid President
-
Mykey
- Posts: 954
- Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 8:00 am
- Location: Berne, IN
-
wichita
- Administrator Emeritus
- Posts: 4427
- Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:46 pm
- Location: Suomessa!
discussed, doesn't necessarily equal planned 
But yes, functionality is a low priority on the to-do list. (Low-priority because there are easier things to be worked on first). I would like to see work rate increases for hemp work gloves; temperature effects for clothing when/if weather is added; protection values for bracers, suits of armor, helmets, etc; walking speed increases for shoes; yada yada yada
But yes, functionality is a low priority on the to-do list. (Low-priority because there are easier things to be worked on first). I would like to see work rate increases for hemp work gloves; temperature effects for clothing when/if weather is added; protection values for bracers, suits of armor, helmets, etc; walking speed increases for shoes; yada yada yada
"Y-O-U! It's just two extra letters! Come on, people! This is the internet, not a barn!" --Kid President
-
Mykey
- Posts: 954
- Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 8:00 am
- Location: Berne, IN
-
Duckers
- Posts: 184
- Joined: Sun May 07, 2006 5:15 pm
- Location: Somerset, England
-
deadboy
- Posts: 1488
- Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:41 pm
- Location: England
-
SekoETC
- Posts: 15526
- Joined: Wed May 05, 2004 11:07 am
- Location: Finland
- Contact:
-
west
- Posts: 4649
- Joined: Mon Aug 25, 2003 5:23 pm
-
Pie
- Posts: 3256
- Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 3:30 am
- Location: the headquarters of P.I.E.
-
SekoETC
- Posts: 15526
- Joined: Wed May 05, 2004 11:07 am
- Location: Finland
- Contact:
-
deadboy
- Posts: 1488
- Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:41 pm
- Location: England
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest