jrk247 · Jan 30, 2007, 01:56 AM // 01:56

Ok so I've always wondered why they can't put bowstrings on the bows. What I mean is the visual strings. Does it have to do with clipping or what not? They can have hanging down objects and strings on armor and other weapons why no bowstrings? It's always had me wondering and I would like to know if anyone here knows why they can't have them?

Any info would be nice.

VGJustice · Jan 30, 2007, 02:29 AM // 02:29

It's not that they can't, it's that they don't want to. Adds more polys to the game, and ones that are really just there for superficial reasons.

floppinghog · Jan 30, 2007, 03:08 AM // 03:08

even so, I wish we could see a string there.. or at least a quiver on all characters when they equip a bow (adds a respectable quiver to relate to that bow - as well as making it like Cape -> can be toggled shown or not).

Thats my wish.. Please

An idea just came to mind:

now to make it even more ez'er to make it happen check this out:

We already have bows with all the right positioning for the character to rip an arrow out to place along the bow and then pull, and free it to fly through the air.
Well, now consider adding a string that will fit all bows length's and move along the arrow as it's pulled back, let go (vibrates), then stops and can no longer be seen as we have it now. What you think? would it be too hard to add more to the already made arrow animation's graphics??

Pan Head · Jan 30, 2007, 03:50 AM // 03:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by floppinghog

even so, I wish we could see a string there.. or at least a quiver on all characters when they equip a bow (adds a respectable quiver to relate to that bow - as well as making it like Cape -> can be toggled shown or not).

Thats my wish.. Please

An idea just came to mind:

now to make it even more ez'er to make it happen check this out:

We already have bows with all the right positioning for the character to rip an arrow out to place along the bow and then pull, and free it to fly through the air.
Well, now consider adding a string that will fit all bows length's and move along the arrow as it's pulled back, let go (vibrates), then stops and can no longer be seen as we have it now. What you think? would it be too hard to add more to the already made arrow animation's graphics??

sounds good. would look cool. but dont think it will ever happen.

widowdaballa · Jan 30, 2007, 06:17 AM // 06:17

It should happen, I paid over $150 on this game, I WANT A VISIBLE BOWSTRING! lol. No but seriously it would be nice to see the bowstring with animation, it won't hurt my PC anymore than the lush beautiful world in GW has already.

P.S. For those wondering "$150?"; ~$50x3chapters=~$150

N E D M · Jan 30, 2007, 06:28 AM // 06:28

hmm good suggestion -

this thread belongs in sardelac sanitarium forum.

/signed

Tachyon · Jan 30, 2007, 01:31 PM // 13:31

I'd also like to see animated bowstrings that relate to the element they are infused with. Although wouldn't a fiery bow string burn your fingers slightly?

Smile Like Umean It · Jan 30, 2007, 03:52 PM // 15:52

No...
That's where rangers having high armor against ele damage comes in.

Jongo River · Jan 30, 2007, 05:55 PM // 17:55

I suspect animating weapons like that would cause a performance hit, not to mention the work involved in producing the animation sequence for each bow type. Weapons are very simple in GW - pretty flat if you look at them closely and the only animation is the effects applied on some varieties.

Tachyon · Jan 30, 2007, 07:04 PM // 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jongo River

I suspect animating weapons like that would cause a performance hit

What a load of rubbish! Do the effects on the FDS, IDS, Stormbow and Fiery Gladius cause you a performance hit?

Commander Ryker · Jan 30, 2007, 07:46 PM // 19:46

/signed for string and quiver.

Widowdaballa: We each have 2 accounts and all 3 chapters, that's $600.!

Dutch Masterr · Jan 30, 2007, 09:10 PM // 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

What a load of rubbish! Do the effects on the FDS, IDS, Stormbow and Fiery Gladius cause you a performance hit?

i did notice that sometimes i would zone into an explorable area the rings on the stormbow werent moving...didnt cause me lag though.

definatley add quiver and bow string. ESPECIALLY the bow string! would it really cause that much trouble to add a little black line? the day i got guild wars i was in pre-searing and equipped a bow and instantly thought "hey, why isnt there a string there?". at least add the quiver, that would just make sense...then again that would clash with the cape and armor and all that nonsense. on each of my characters there is a damn glitch with the cape =/

Jongo River · Jan 30, 2007, 09:28 PM // 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

Do the effects on the FDS, IDS, Stormbow and Fiery Gladius cause you a performance hit?

Why would they? Effects aren't the kind of animation being discussed. None of the weapons in Guild Wars have any real animation (beyond being raised/swung etc). In fact, they're very low detail and quite flat when you look at them closely. You don't think the reason is performance related?

Savio · Jan 30, 2007, 09:37 PM // 21:37

This is not the suggestions forum or the theories forum.

Index of Ideas -> Option for visible bow strings

Closed.

Jan 30, 2007, 01:56 AM // 01:56	#1
jrk247 Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Twenty Gold For Mountain Troll [Tusk]	Visual Bowstrings on Bows? Ok so I've always wondered why they can't put bowstrings on the bows. What I mean is the visual strings. Does it have to do with clipping or what not? They can have hanging down objects and strings on armor and other weapons why no bowstrings? It's always had me wondering and I would like to know if anyone here knows why they can't have them? Any info would be nice.

Jan 30, 2007, 03:08 AM // 03:08	#3
floppinghog Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: pit of brimstone Guild: Squad Six Six Six [ssss] Profession: A/Me	even so, I wish we could see a string there.. or at least a quiver on all characters when they equip a bow (adds a respectable quiver to relate to that bow - as well as making it like Cape -> can be toggled shown or not). Thats my wish.. Please An idea just came to mind: now to make it even more ez'er to make it happen check this out: We already have bows with all the right positioning for the character to rip an arrow out to place along the bow and then pull, and free it to fly through the air. Well, now consider adding a string that will fit all bows length's and move along the arrow as it's pulled back, let go (vibrates), then stops and can no longer be seen as we have it now. What you think? would it be too hard to add more to the already made arrow animation's graphics?? Last edited by floppinghog; Jan 30, 2007 at 03:11 AM // 03:11..

Jan 30, 2007, 06:17 AM // 06:17	#5
widowdaballa Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TeXaS Guild: Xen of Onslaught [XoO] Xen Of Heroes Division	why not It should happen, I paid over $150 on this game, I WANT A VISIBLE BOWSTRING! lol. No but seriously it would be nice to see the bowstring with animation, it won't hurt my PC anymore than the lush beautiful world in GW has already. P.S. For those wondering "$150?"; ~$50x3chapters=~$150

Jan 30, 2007, 09:37 PM // 21:37	#14
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	This is not the suggestions forum or the theories forum. Index of Ideas -> Option for visible bow strings Closed. __________________ People are stupid.

Jan 30, 2007, 02:29 AM // 02:29	#2
VGJustice Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tyria, cappin' ur bosses Guild: Boston Guild [BG] Profession: R/W	It's not that they can't, it's that they don't want to. Adds more polys to the game, and ones that are really just there for superficial reasons.

Jan 30, 2007, 06:28 AM // 06:28	#6
N E D M Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Officer's Club Guild: Gameamp Guides [AMP]	hmm good suggestion - this thread belongs in sardelac sanitarium forum. /signed

Jan 30, 2007, 01:31 PM // 13:31	#7
Tachyon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stoke, England Guild: The Godless [GOD] Profession: W/	I'd also like to see animated bowstrings that relate to the element they are infused with. Although wouldn't a fiery bow string burn your fingers slightly?

Jan 30, 2007, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#8
Smile Like Umean It Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: E/Rt	No... That's where rangers having high armor against ele damage comes in.

Jan 30, 2007, 05:55 PM // 17:55	#9
Jongo River Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006	I suspect animating weapons like that would cause a performance hit, not to mention the work involved in producing the animation sequence for each bow type. Weapons are very simple in GW - pretty flat if you look at them closely and the only animation is the effects applied on some varieties.

Jan 30, 2007, 07:46 PM // 19:46	#11
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	/signed for string and quiver. Widowdaballa: We each have 2 accounts and all 3 chapters, that's $600.!