Sheathed weapons before contact?

[MrExpendable]

This was something I saw in the XIII century franchise, and I wondered why the latest TW games didn't seem to have this graphical feature. I personally think it would be nice if soldiers would have their weapons (at least swords and such) sheathed, and then unsheathe them when they get near their enemy. It would look much more realistic imho.

Also, the graphical animations of soldiers at least attempting to raise their shields against incoming arrow storms. Anyone sharing these thoughts?

[XxAndrewxX2525]

I believe the second part is implemented according to the recent gameplay trailer, not so sure about the first.

[oppaiO_O]

yup i think the first is implemented or at least that's what the devs been saying and the second option should be implemented too i read a post from jack that they are working on those details and as he is the unit lead designer we should believe him it also would be awesome if you give the order to sheath and unsheathe the weapons buy clicking on a button by the unit but this might create too much micromanagement which CA wants to avoid....

[General George S. Patton]

Always wanted sheathed weapons to be drawn before contact +Rep

[♘Top Hat Zebra]

Im pretty sure this is already in Shogun 2, somewhat. I've seen units with their swords sheathed before.

[MasterBigAb]

On some screenshots you can also already see units raising shields to protect themselves from arrows

[Bobz]

Well sounds good to me, I'd like to see it in, and looking at the shots we have it looks like we'll be seeing sheathed swords and raised shields

[Erwin Rommel]

Cavalry in ETW and NTW sheath there swords and do not raise there lances when walking and running as long as that was not an attack order.

[MrExpendable]

Cavalry in ETW and NTW sheath there swords and do not raise there lances when walking and running as long as that was not an attack order.

Ah, I suppose I didn't play ETW and NTW well enough then.

Judging by the screenshots and trailer, it indeed looks like CA is going to include both features. But I did notice some Carthaginian soldiers at the beginning marching with their swords drawn. One can only speculate..

[megutlek]

Also, they should drop their shields and weapons when routing.

[Lockcaps]

While some units in Shogun 2 do sheath their weapons, there's no real animation for them unsheating their swords. But i'd really like to see this.

[|Sith|Galvanized Iron]

This was something I saw in the XIII century franchise, and I wondered why the latest TW games didn't seem to have this graphical feature. I personally think it would be nice if soldiers would have their weapons (at least swords and such) sheathed, and then unsheathe them when they get near their enemy. It would look much more realistic imho.

Also, the graphical animations of soldiers at least attempting to raise their shields against incoming arrow storms. Anyone sharing these thoughts?

Yes I guess this is one of those critical feautures that just got to be in for the game even to be playable.

[TheRomanRuler]

I sure hope that happends.