Javelins??

DragonSlayer25 · 04-20-2002, 01:54 PM

Just playing Pool of Radiance on my old Apple II/e and wondered: why didn't they put javelins(sp?) in BG/BG2???

side note: I sure do post a lot of unimportant things!!! Just noticed.

Helspanth · 04-20-2002, 02:01 PM

Probably due to excessive size?
I mean the game is HUGE and there are still a lot of things that were ommited.

tom the strong wizzard · 04-20-2002, 02:04 PM

Do we need javalins

DragonSlayer25 · 04-20-2002, 02:16 PM

I'm just saying wouldn't it be great to have another ranged attack for beast masters and druids instead of slings?

Helspanth · 04-20-2002, 04:00 PM

I agree strongly with Dragon Slayer.
I HATE slings!!!!!!!

04-22-2002, 03:58 AM

I must also agree. The idea of throwing pebbles at a Demon does not appeal to me. At least I could penetrate their heart with a hefty javelin throw.

Daniel_M · 04-22-2002, 08:47 AM

You can make a Throwing spear From IEEP, that is quite good, and you can like use the animation from the gesen bow...... [img]graemlins/laughsaywhat.gif[/img]

Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs · 04-22-2002, 05:32 PM

has anyone ACTUALLY ever thrown a javelin in real life? it's kinda tricky, and, if implemented, would not likely have any more attacks per round than slings. besides, there are always darts, knives, axes, and the Dwarven Thrower (not Dwarf Thrower) that can be thrown otherwise. And the Ixil's Spike +6 in ToB might as well be thrown because of its awesome power.

I think the game is just fine as it is, and they were likely left out because of the extra time they would have to spend. They already left out the Haer'dalis romance and the Twisted Rune quest because of time constraints. We should applaud them for an excellent game. (and criticize them to their faces on the Bioware Website, cowards

)

kanri · 04-22-2002, 06:34 PM

I hate slings but javilins they whould proboly be expensive if they where in the game dont you think.

Sir Mandorallen · 04-22-2002, 07:12 PM

I think javelins in BGII would be KICKIN!!!

But, as said many times already, (it seems I always state the obvious!

) there were too many time and other constraints for the Black Isle team. And I don't really think a javelin would be that expensive, but I do think they should do alot of damage. Think about it! (what are the 4ft., 5ft?) Well whatever, a long shaft of steel flying into your chest! OUCH!!!! THAT WOULD HURT!!!!

On more technical notes---they would cost a larger sum of money than most other unenchanted weapons, but would do alot of damage. I also think they would have a slow attack per round compared to other weapons... also they would take-up alot of space. (imagian trying to carry twenty or so steel javelins!!) I also think that you could re-use them. (I thought this about throwing axes too mind you.)But after you throw something like an axe or javelin you should be able to walk over and pick it back up. I don't think steel would break like a arrow shaft!!!

Anyway... thats my two cents.

04-20-2002, 01:54 PM	#1
DragonSlayer25 Drow Warrior Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Umapine, OR Age: 37 Posts: 267	Just playing Pool of Radiance on my old Apple II/e and wondered: why didn't they put javelins(sp?) in BG/BG2??? side note: I sure do post a lot of unimportant things!!! Just noticed. __________________ It\'s like a whole other world<br />Where you can smell the food<br />But you can\'t touch the silverware.<br /><br />[url]\"http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Porkmeister\" target=\"_blank\">http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Porkmeister</a>

04-20-2002, 02:01 PM	#2
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 44 Posts: 1,050	Probably due to excessive size? I mean the game is HUGE and there are still a lot of things that were ommited. __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

04-20-2002, 02:04 PM	#3
tom the strong wizzard Manshoon Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Holland Age: 37 Posts: 226	Do we need javalins __________________ What doesnt kill me makes me stronger and wizer, thats how i live. <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[mage1]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/mage1.gif\" />

04-20-2002, 02:16 PM	#4
DragonSlayer25 Drow Warrior Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Umapine, OR Age: 37 Posts: 267	I'm just saying wouldn't it be great to have another ranged attack for beast masters and druids instead of slings? __________________ It\'s like a whole other world<br />Where you can smell the food<br />But you can\'t touch the silverware.<br /><br />[url]\"http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Porkmeister\" target=\"_blank\">http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Porkmeister</a>

04-20-2002, 04:00 PM	#5
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 44 Posts: 1,050	I agree strongly with Dragon Slayer. I HATE slings!!!!!!! __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

04-22-2002, 03:58 AM	#6
lroyo Guest Posts: n/a	I must also agree. The idea of throwing pebbles at a Demon does not appeal to me. At least I could penetrate their heart with a hefty javelin throw.

04-22-2002, 08:47 AM	#7
Daniel_M Elminster Join Date: October 17, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 42 Posts: 480	You can make a Throwing spear From IEEP, that is quite good, and you can like use the animation from the gesen bow...... [img]graemlins/laughsaywhat.gif[/img] __________________ \"Sarcasm is a sign of genius.\"<br /><br />[url]\"http://www.hellspawnonline.tk\" target=\"_blank\">Hellspawn-Online.tk</a>

04-22-2002, 05:32 PM	#8
Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs Elminster Join Date: March 23, 2002 Location: Lynchburg, Virginia Age: 40 Posts: 460	has anyone ACTUALLY ever thrown a javelin in real life? it's kinda tricky, and, if implemented, would not likely have any more attacks per round than slings. besides, there are always darts, knives, axes, and the Dwarven Thrower (not Dwarf Thrower) that can be thrown otherwise. And the Ixil's Spike +6 in ToB might as well be thrown because of its awesome power. I think the game is just fine as it is, and they were likely left out because of the extra time they would have to spend. They already left out the Haer'dalis romance and the Twisted Rune quest because of time constraints. We should applaud them for an excellent game. (and criticize them to their faces on the Bioware Website, cowards ) __________________ Yar!

04-22-2002, 06:34 PM	#9
kanri Dungeon Master Join Date: April 5, 2002 Location: mars Posts: 74	I hate slings but javilins they whould proboly be expensive if they where in the game dont you think. __________________ <br />Member of the IW Branch of the Anti-Anomen Society

04-22-2002, 07:12 PM	#10
Sir Mandorallen Baaz Draconian Join Date: November 7, 2001 Location: Fal Dara of Shienar Age: 38 Posts: 790	I think javelins in BGII would be KICKIN!!! But, as said many times already, (it seems I always state the obvious! ) there were too many time and other constraints for the Black Isle team. And I don't really think a javelin would be that expensive, but I do think they should do alot of damage. Think about it! (what are the 4ft., 5ft?) Well whatever, a long shaft of steel flying into your chest! OUCH!!!! THAT WOULD HURT!!!! On more technical notes---they would cost a larger sum of money than most other unenchanted weapons, but would do alot of damage. I also think they would have a slow attack per round compared to other weapons... also they would take-up alot of space. (imagian trying to carry twenty or so steel javelins!!) I also think that you could re-use them. (I thought this about throwing axes too mind you.)But after you throw something like an axe or javelin you should be able to walk over and pick it back up. I don't think steel would break like a arrow shaft!!! Anyway... thats my two cents. __________________ <br /><br />\"Sa souvraya niende misain ye\"<br />~I am lost in my own mind~<br /><br />\"Paradise on my right, Hell on my left, and the Angel of Death behind.\"<br />~The Sirat: O.C. Bible~

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