Special Weaponry Discussion

Apparently, I'm the one making the big discussion topics in this forum—thank me later.

It's about how time we get some discussion going regarding what special weapons would be in a Legends III game. Special weapons are an important part of the Legends experience, providing customization and replayability for the average Legends player, and adding variety to how you want to play as the gung-ho teenage Digouter you are! In the past, there's been a good variety of projectile-based special weaponry, as well as some more physical special weapons to add some much-needed variety. For this game, we need to strike a good balance and provide special weapons that offer plenty of use for the player, without breaking the game for players (unless, of course, they want to use the Shining Laser!).



So let's get shellin'!Here's some idea material!

In one gameplay video (where you can see the 3ds but not the touch screen) they seemed to be going for on-the-fly weapon swapping. Barrett was running around with his normal equipment, and then it looked like the touch screen was used and he suddenly had the multi-barreled baster which he uses on a reaverbot.

Consider the fact that we're using computer controls (which is my best bet for now, though figuring out a control scheme for veterans for gamepad isn't a bad idea). You can map SW selections to a number key and switch on the fly—how convenient and practical would that be? Very!

Welp, we'll need a homing missile weapon, several explosive weapons, a rapid-fire weapon, maybe blade and shield arms, SHINING LASAAAAR, and some other stuff. Oh, and the drill arm. I imagine we're giving both Barret and Megaman SWs, since Barret had some stuff as well.

One idea I though of was a spreadfire of explosives, sorta for mid-range combat. The closer an enemy is, the more small explosives pelt it. At higher attack levels, it could even knock down a charging Sharukurusu, and the Special might be the size of the explosions.

Just an idea, of course.

I added a thread that can get some ideas rolling—one of the earliest Devroom thread for special weapons speculation. Remember: we never did have an Event for SW, which means we can go to town without having to worry about other's previous submissions or even what the devs came up with.

Shockwave attack (it would damage all enemies in the immediate vicinity and knock back enemies that were slightly farther out)

charging barrier (this would involve an energy shield that you could use to attack your enemy while using your jet skates. It would damage and knock back the enemy when you used it, and would negate projectile and rushing attacks when it was up)

charge shot as part of a secret weapon augmentation

shrapnel bombs (self explanatory)

wind cannon (this would involve shooting a spiral gust of of wind towards the enemy that would damage and toss them.

har are sum drawrings

Should I include in this topic the fact that MegaMan's armor will need upgrades to pull off the "Falcon Kick" and the Sprinting? (Plus the classic Jet Skates)

I like all of those, DJ—integrating the Charging Barrier into the Shield Arm would be better, I think, because you could then still be able to shield while stationary. I especially like the Wind Funnel, but it could also be integrated with the Vacuum Arm to create the Funnel Arm, which can do the functions of both special weapons. Finally, the Charge Shot is old news—I'd like it to be an upgrade that the player can use.

@Adrian: Let's leave those ideas for the Tools Discussion thread, where we'd be able to talk about new game mechanics related to tools like the Jet Skates.

I've been thinking of upgrading the drill weapon. Basically, MegaMan can dash with the drill and attack things in front of him. He would be able to make a mini frontal dash when using it in the air.

—Don't know about the air-dash function myself, but using it in conjunction with the Jet Skates = Drill Lance! I've been interested in the concept for a while.

B-but...

Rocket Drills!

Ah screw it, we'll just use Rocket Punches.

General Specific wrote:I like all of those, DJ—integrating the Charging Barrier into the Shield Arm would be better, I think, because you could then still be able to shield while stationary. I especially like the Wind Funnel, but it could also be integrated with the Vacuum Arm to create the Funnel Arm, which can do the functions of both special weapons. Finally, the Charge Shot is old news—I'd like it to be an upgrade that the player can use.

@Adrian: Let's leave those ideas for the Tools Discussion thread, where we'd be able to talk about new game mechanics related to tools like the Jet Skates.

I had thought of both of those connections, though I wasn't sure how to implement them best. The reverse vacuum arm is probably best, I suppose. it seems like a weaker weapon anyhow, so it fits pretty well for when you're zenny farming if you could switch back and forth. I had intended to allow the Charging Barrier to be a stationary thing as well, and it could definitely be an upgrade of the shield arm.

Glad we've gotten that straightened out, then.

Before I quite for the early morning, I'm-a go make that one thread where we can talk about Jet Skates!

Nitro arm: A gauntlet like weapon charged with nitroglycerin, that it´s able to blow in pieces a reaverbot with a couple punches. A giant explosion occurs when in contact, a massive explosion can be achieved by upgrading it. Can be equipped by Megaman or Barret whoever you think fits most.

z saber in mml 2 was by far my favorite weapon. i would love to see a similar weapon. love dj-pon3's idea for the charge shot. maybe some buster attachments that add elements to your normal buster shots.