If I make my Ranger taller... - Guild Wars Forums

fix dark · May 20, 2005, 11:46 PM // 23:46

...will I get more critical hits due to height advantage?

Also, will I be able to shoot farther because I am standing higher (rather than standing lower with less height)?

And will I be able to shoot over more obstacles (due to height advantage) so that my "view of the target isn't obstructed" all the time?

--Is there any way to ask ArenaNet about this?

Roken · May 20, 2005, 11:49 PM // 23:49

I don't think you'll be able to shoot farther or get a better critical hit advantage, becuase then what would the advantage of being little be? Not to mention that would not be balanced. As for shooting over objects, I have no idea, but thats a pretty good question.

fix dark · May 21, 2005, 02:31 AM // 02:31

Anyone else have any ideas?

CatLady · May 21, 2005, 02:41 AM // 02:41

Based on the fact that I played per-searing with both the 'smallest' body and the 'tallest' body w/an Elementist and that, while I noticed a difference in the height of grass around me, I did not notice any ability to shoot over fences or around corners that I couldn't before, I'd guess....no.

There seems to be a pre-defined wall/height/cornering concept re: target blocked, that doesn't take into account one's height. Height seems to be mostly for show and visual fun.

Soon as I say that, tho, someone will say I'm wrong. Which I may be. No serious testing done here or anything.

Miles Militis · May 21, 2005, 02:55 AM // 02:55

As someone stated above, I highly doubt it. If that was the case, we'd have a world full tall people.

eagle26 · May 21, 2005, 04:08 AM // 04:08

lol this has got to be the funniest thread ive ever read in my life

fix dark · May 21, 2005, 04:29 AM // 04:29

Well, in response to the "We'd have a world full of tall people if this was the case," what if people just didn't know any better and that's why they don't make tall characters? Even if it makes a 1 damage difference, that's what matters.

But since ArenaNet is cool and they probably wouldn't make things unbalanced like that, you guys are probably right that the height is just for visual fun and nothing to do with arrow shooting.

--But one more thing, so even if my Ranger is short, I'd still be able to shoot my arrows over fences just as high as a tall Ranger?

YuPing · May 21, 2005, 05:24 AM // 05:24

The flipside, however, would probably be smaller people are harder to hit. So it'd be a defence vs offence trade. But, no, I doubt the validity here. Especially because I've seen creatures facing away from me shooting at me due to some positioning glitch. Also, if it really did matter, then you really shouldn't be able to shoot through solid bushes as easily as you do with perfect accuracy. Basically, if your height affects how well you shoot around obstacles, there would be situations where you'd be missing a lot more, and doing a lot less damage, that don't seem to crop up.

Wrath of m0o · May 21, 2005, 05:36 AM // 05:36

If that was the case, i would have a small body to shrink my hit box :P

fix dark · May 21, 2005, 02:16 PM // 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by YuPing

Basically, if your height affects how well you shoot around obstacles, there would be situations where you'd be missing a lot more, and doing a lot less damage, that don't seem to crop up.

What do you mean by this?

Ramus · May 21, 2005, 03:14 PM // 15:14

Why can't my warrior be fat?

May 20, 2005, 11:46 PM // 23:46	#1
fix dark Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: cali Guild: Remnants of Ascalon Profession: R/Mo	If I make my Ranger taller... ...will I get more critical hits due to height advantage? Also, will I be able to shoot farther because I am standing higher (rather than standing lower with less height)? And will I be able to shoot over more obstacles (due to height advantage) so that my "view of the target isn't obstructed" all the time? --Is there any way to ask ArenaNet about this?

May 21, 2005, 02:41 AM // 02:41	#4
CatLady Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: No. Calif	Based on the fact that I played per-searing with both the 'smallest' body and the 'tallest' body w/an Elementist and that, while I noticed a difference in the height of grass around me, I did not notice any ability to shoot over fences or around corners that I couldn't before, I'd guess....no. There seems to be a pre-defined wall/height/cornering concept re: target blocked, that doesn't take into account one's height. Height seems to be mostly for show and visual fun. Soon as I say that, tho, someone will say I'm wrong. Which I may be. No serious testing done here or anything. Last edited by CatLady; May 21, 2005 at 02:44 AM // 02:44..

May 21, 2005, 04:29 AM // 04:29	#7
fix dark Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: cali Guild: Remnants of Ascalon Profession: R/Mo	Well, in response to the "We'd have a world full of tall people if this was the case," what if people just didn't know any better and that's why they don't make tall characters? Even if it makes a 1 damage difference, that's what matters. But since ArenaNet is cool and they probably wouldn't make things unbalanced like that, you guys are probably right that the height is just for visual fun and nothing to do with arrow shooting. --But one more thing, so even if my Ranger is short, I'd still be able to shoot my arrows over fences just as high as a tall Ranger? Last edited by fix dark; May 21, 2005 at 04:32 AM // 04:32..

May 20, 2005, 11:49 PM // 23:49	#2
Roken Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Florida (US) Guild: Corpse Ecstacy[Crps] Profession: N/R	I don't think you'll be able to shoot farther or get a better critical hit advantage, becuase then what would the advantage of being little be? Not to mention that would not be balanced. As for shooting over objects, I have no idea, but thats a pretty good question.

May 21, 2005, 02:31 AM // 02:31	#3
fix dark Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: cali Guild: Remnants of Ascalon Profession: R/Mo	Anyone else have any ideas?

May 21, 2005, 02:55 AM // 02:55	#5
Miles Militis Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	As someone stated above, I highly doubt it. If that was the case, we'd have a world full tall people.

May 21, 2005, 04:08 AM // 04:08	#6
eagle26 Banned Join Date: Apr 2005	lol this has got to be the funniest thread ive ever read in my life

May 21, 2005, 05:24 AM // 05:24	#8
YuPing Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	The flipside, however, would probably be smaller people are harder to hit. So it'd be a defence vs offence trade. But, no, I doubt the validity here. Especially because I've seen creatures facing away from me shooting at me due to some positioning glitch. Also, if it really did matter, then you really shouldn't be able to shoot through solid bushes as easily as you do with perfect accuracy. Basically, if your height affects how well you shoot around obstacles, there would be situations where you'd be missing a lot more, and doing a lot less damage, that don't seem to crop up.

May 21, 2005, 05:36 AM // 05:36	#9
Wrath of m0o Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Ma. Guild: Is That Your Build[HaHa] Profession: P/W	If that was the case, i would have a small body to shrink my hit box :P

May 21, 2005, 03:14 PM // 15:14	#11
Ramus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Guild: Zero Tolerance Profession: W/Mo	Why can't my warrior be fat?