The topic basically says it all, a new item, the crossbow. It should do a good bit more damage than the bow, but as a consequence, there should be a time you have to wait before firing again. I also have a good idea on how to craft it, as shown in the picture below. The cost isn't too outrageous, yet it isnt quite cheap either. The range should be increased, and i don't think it should fire arrows, but instead, bolts, like a real crossbow. The recipe idea for bolts is below too. I'm trying to be brief about the topic, as I don't like boring people.
((Sorry for the bad quality. I am no pixel artist, or artist in general for that matter. I copied and pasted pictures of the items, and edited the picture of the bow to make the crossbow. If an artist out there would like a better picture, please make one and send it to me, I will replace this junk with anything better, and give full credit to the creator for the picture.)) EDIT: The picture doesn't look nearly as bad zoomed out. Still, sorry for the crap job.
Im not making another picture for bolts, but they will be crafted alot like arrows, minus the feather, and instead of flint tipped, iron.
yes but minecraft is not very ranged in the amount of weapons it has, one melee weapon and one ranged and there is no neew to add another ranged as it destroys the simplicity
yes but minecraft is not very ranged in the amount of weapons it has, one melee weapon and one ranged and there is no neew to add another ranged as it destroys the simplicity
I do understand what you are saying, or at least I think I do. My opinion is there should be more in the game, and I'm sure there are a lot of people who would agree with me. I just know that every game I play, I have a ton of iron and no use for it, one of the reasons I came up with a new ammo type, and something stronger to shoot it. Anyways, this is a suggestion box, and I like to throw my ideas in occasionally.
I don't understand why everyone is so hell bent on keeping this game simple. Minecraft needs to continue evolving, and it has already started.
Now that the regular bow can be pulled back to shoot a more powerful arrow, a crossbow wouldn't really be any different though. It would have a longer reload period and stronger attack damage. Just like a charged up bow.
However, if the crossbow is used to shoot special ammo, like flaming bolts, or exploding bolts. It would get its own purpose. arrow+torch, arrow+TNT for example.
I don't understand why everyone is so hell bent on keeping this game simple. Minecraft needs to continue evolving, and it has already started.
Now that the regular bow can be pulled back to shoot a more powerful arrow, a crossbow wouldn't really be any different though. It would have a longer reload period and stronger attack damage. Just like a charged up bow.
However, if the crossbow is used to shoot special ammo, like flaming bolts, or exploding bolts. It would get its own purpose. arrow+torch, arrow+TNT for example.
I love the thought for upgrading bolts, though one thing id like to see instead of flaming arrows, are arows/bolts that you shoot, and when it hits a wall, creates a torch. I'd rather light up those dark areas from afar.
I do admit, simple games can be better, and the game will still be simple if you think about it. there are very few things to do in minecraft, and those things shouldn't change, gather reasources, explore the world, craft helpful items, fight creatures, and build amazing structures.
I saw somewhere else where people were argueing about then name Minecraft. "MINEcraft, meaning mining needs to have more." "mineCRAFT, the crafting part is severely under developed." I say they are both right. There should be a few more ores/gems to find underground, and many new things to make. I believe that the crossbow would make a fantastic addition, while still keeping the game quite simple.
Note, for anyone out there who would not like the crossbow, just dont make it in the game, it's not a necessity.
((Sorry for the bad quality. I am no pixel artist, or artist in general for that matter. I copied and pasted pictures of the items, and edited the picture of the bow to make the crossbow. If an artist out there would like a better picture, please make one and send it to me, I will replace this junk with anything better, and give full credit to the creator for the picture.))
EDIT: The picture doesn't look nearly as bad zoomed out. Still, sorry for the crap job.
Im not making another picture for bolts, but they will be crafted alot like arrows, minus the feather, and instead of flint tipped, iron.
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I know there are bows in game, did you read the post at all? I am proposing an upgraded ranged weapon, that requires the bow to make.
I do understand what you are saying, or at least I think I do. My opinion is there should be more in the game, and I'm sure there are a lot of people who would agree with me. I just know that every game I play, I have a ton of iron and no use for it, one of the reasons I came up with a new ammo type, and something stronger to shoot it. Anyways, this is a suggestion box, and I like to throw my ideas in occasionally.
Now that the regular bow can be pulled back to shoot a more powerful arrow, a crossbow wouldn't really be any different though. It would have a longer reload period and stronger attack damage. Just like a charged up bow.
However, if the crossbow is used to shoot special ammo, like flaming bolts, or exploding bolts. It would get its own purpose. arrow+torch, arrow+TNT for example.
I love the thought for upgrading bolts, though one thing id like to see instead of flaming arrows, are arows/bolts that you shoot, and when it hits a wall, creates a torch. I'd rather light up those dark areas from afar.
I do admit, simple games can be better, and the game will still be simple if you think about it. there are very few things to do in minecraft, and those things shouldn't change, gather reasources, explore the world, craft helpful items, fight creatures, and build amazing structures.
I saw somewhere else where people were argueing about then name Minecraft. "MINEcraft, meaning mining needs to have more." "mineCRAFT, the crafting part is severely under developed." I say they are both right. There should be a few more ores/gems to find underground, and many new things to make. I believe that the crossbow would make a fantastic addition, while still keeping the game quite simple.
Note, for anyone out there who would not like the crossbow, just dont make it in the game, it's not a necessity.