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So it seems we aren't getting any new weapons in the 1.9 update, how do you guys feel about that?
I honestly was hoping for new weapons the most out of everything for 1.9, something like a battleaxe, new bow, not a gun or something like that. I'm sick of using the same old sword and bow as the main way to do damage, and even if they change combat a lot (which they have already), it will still get boring after a while.
New weapons would probably be just as boring, they'd be new sprites with uninteresting scale-tipped stats.
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Yeah, that guy in the avatar is me. I'm *that* strange. It happens. Sometimes people act like that. Just go with it. I can offer help with suggestions even before you post them - NOT make your suggestions - but help you with them.
The axe already sort of acts like a battle axe, it does high damage but swings slowly, and can be more effective against shields. As for the bow, I was kinda hoping for one too, but if there was say, a crossbow, that does 2 more damage but costs more string, that wouldn't be interesting. What I wanted was for it to be two-handed with quivers.
We DID get new weapons, I mean, you couldn't call Hoes and Shovels weapons before the update, we just didn't get new tools... Well you get it, Mojang has said before that no new weapons will be added and I don't think they'll change their mind anytime soon
Whenever a new weapon is added, not just a tool turned into a weapon, I'd much rather see something completely new and creative, not just a bow or sword with a few stats reworked.
This really belongs in the Recent Update Discussion section, not Suggestions. There's no actual suggestion here.
As for the actual post, I have had a difficult time believing that the snapshots aren't giant trolls ever since sharpness V diamond hoes became the highest DPS in the game.
I would say we have gotten a lot of new weapons in this latest update. We have a range of new arrows, which really changes up ranged combat, and we also now have the lingering potions, which are a very cool addition to combat, which allow for some new strategies and traps. Additionally, the axe is now a viable weapon option (wooden axe has same damage as diamond sword), and hoes and shovels also follow this trend. Not to mention, the 1.9 update is far from finished, this is just the tip of the ice berg.
We've kind of gotten new melees, though I was hoping for something like fast-attacking melee weapons that are actually viable- unlike picks and hoes, which lose 2 durability per attack and can't be given combat enchantments in survival mode. A reach distance attribute and long-reach melees like spears or lances would also be nice.
If this is going to turn into a discussion about what weapons people want to see added to Minecraft, then it will be locked. This forum section is for discussing topics related to the recent updates and snapshots, not about posting wish lists or suggestions.
Hopefully, if they do add more weapons, they wont add stuff like guns, because that just ruins the theme. But another use for gunpowder would be nice i guess.
sunperp some people might not be awake yet. I usually only get warnings on this forum shortly after I wake up. Anyway, sunperp is right. if you have a suggestion, put it in the suggestion forum. That's what I do!
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Presumably, Mojang is working on repairing what we already have before they start adding in new things. Can't very well build a good house without a foundation, after all.
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I really don't know where people are getting this info, because it is entirely untrue. ALL tools functioned as weapons well before this update. They've always done more damage than punching alone. I too find it disappointing that the Combat Update added no new weapons, seems pretty silly.
We DID get new weapons, I mean, you couldn't call Hoes and Shovels weapons before the update, we just didn't get new tools... Well you get it, Mojang has said before that no new weapons will be added and I don't think they'll change their mind anytime soon
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I really don't know where people are getting this info, because it is entirely untrue. ALL tools functioned as weapons well before this update. They've always done more damage than punching alone. I too find it disappointing that the Combat Update added no new weapons, seems pretty silly.
It's not really silly. It's smarter to fix the broken crap before adding more broken crap. The combat system pre-1.9 was simply put, crap. It needs to be fixed before they can even consider adding more weapons.
I too find it disappointing that the Combat Update added no new weapons, seems pretty silly.
There's going to be a new weapon added in later. Shields will be an optional (but highly recommended) upgrade. You've had tantalizing glimpses of this great new thing if you've ever tried to herd cats.
I really don't know where people are getting this info, because it is entirely untrue. ALL tools functioned as weapons well before this update. They've always done more damage than punching alone. I too find it disappointing that the Combat Update added no new weapons, seems pretty silly.
All tools funcioned as weapons? Only swords could block and besides the axe no other tools could do significant damage to be worthy of being used, as oCrapaCreeper said below it's better to fix what's broken before adding new stuff
So it seems we aren't getting any new weapons in the 1.9 update, how do you guys feel about that?
I honestly was hoping for new weapons the most out of everything for 1.9, something like a battleaxe, new bow, not a gun or something like that. I'm sick of using the same old sword and bow as the main way to do damage, and even if they change combat a lot (which they have already), it will still get boring after a while.
(Yeah I know I'm a bit late on this)
'Combat' Update
No weapons
New weapons would probably be just as boring, they'd be new sprites with uninteresting scale-tipped stats.
Yeah, that guy in the avatar is me. I'm *that* strange. It happens. Sometimes people act like that. Just go with it. I can offer help with suggestions even before you post them - NOT make your suggestions - but help you with them.
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The axe already sort of acts like a battle axe, it does high damage but swings slowly, and can be more effective against shields. As for the bow, I was kinda hoping for one too, but if there was say, a crossbow, that does 2 more damage but costs more string, that wouldn't be interesting. What I wanted was for it to be two-handed with quivers.
We DID get new weapons, I mean, you couldn't call Hoes and Shovels weapons before the update, we just didn't get new tools... Well you get it, Mojang has said before that no new weapons will be added and I don't think they'll change their mind anytime soon
no sig yay
Whenever a new weapon is added, not just a tool turned into a weapon, I'd much rather see something completely new and creative, not just a bow or sword with a few stats reworked.
This really belongs in the Recent Update Discussion section, not Suggestions. There's no actual suggestion here.
As for the actual post, I have had a difficult time believing that the snapshots aren't giant trolls ever since sharpness V diamond hoes became the highest DPS in the game.
I would say we have gotten a lot of new weapons in this latest update. We have a range of new arrows, which really changes up ranged combat, and we also now have the lingering potions, which are a very cool addition to combat, which allow for some new strategies and traps. Additionally, the axe is now a viable weapon option (wooden axe has same damage as diamond sword), and hoes and shovels also follow this trend. Not to mention, the 1.9 update is far from finished, this is just the tip of the ice berg.
Farewell everyone o/
We've kind of gotten new melees, though I was hoping for something like fast-attacking melee weapons that are actually viable- unlike picks and hoes, which lose 2 durability per attack and can't be given combat enchantments in survival mode. A reach distance attribute and long-reach melees like spears or lances would also be nice.
All of the characteristics of the weapons have changed, therefore, all the weapons are new weapons.
I heard somewhere we might get spears and tridents. Not sure if that's confirmed, or just speculation.
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Oh whoops, I didn't mean to post this in suggestions.
'Combat' Update
No weapons
If this is going to turn into a discussion about what weapons people want to see added to Minecraft, then it will be locked. This forum section is for discussing topics related to the recent updates and snapshots, not about posting wish lists or suggestions.
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Hopefully, if they do add more weapons, they wont add stuff like guns, because that just ruins the theme. But another use for gunpowder would be nice i guess.
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sunperp some people might not be awake yet. I usually only get warnings on this forum shortly after I wake up. Anyway, sunperp is right. if you have a suggestion, put it in the suggestion forum. That's what I do!
Presumably, Mojang is working on repairing what we already have before they start adding in new things. Can't very well build a good house without a foundation, after all.
I really don't know where people are getting this info, because it is entirely untrue. ALL tools functioned as weapons well before this update. They've always done more damage than punching alone. I too find it disappointing that the Combat Update added no new weapons, seems pretty silly.
It's not really silly. It's smarter to fix the broken crap before adding more broken crap. The combat system pre-1.9 was simply put, crap. It needs to be fixed before they can even consider adding more weapons.
Here is the big problem though. Eventually Minecraft will have viable competition. Just look at some of the upcoming games
and you'll see that devs are pushing the envelop. At some point mojang will have to crack and start adding things
previously dismissed. Whether it be weapons or whatever, I don't want to see Minecraft go the same route that Nintendo did
with the Wii U.
There are quite a few aspects that Minecraft could improve on rather than just weapons and combat. I have my own
ideas as to how Minecraft could improve but the real question is can it compete with newer games? Especially ones
that do almost exactly what Minecraft does but better. The most promising one I've seen is No Man's Sky.
If you haven't heard of it, do yourself a favor and check out youtube.
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There's going to be a new weapon added in later. Shields will be an optional (but highly recommended) upgrade. You've had tantalizing glimpses of this great new thing if you've ever tried to herd cats.
All tools funcioned as weapons? Only swords could block and besides the axe no other tools could do significant damage to be worthy of being used, as oCrapaCreeper said below it's better to fix what's broken before adding new stuff
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