Sword and Shield weapons v Gun weapons

Well, I tend to prefer more ranged weapons so I would go with guns, though preferably small pistols and a rifle weapon would be what I would use. In fantasy settings I use bows and magic primarily, to try and get some range. I don't tend to like close up combat unless I have a definite advantage or I'm very versatile and so can use my pistols (preferably double) to their full extent without being shot myself.

 

It depends on the game.

When it comes to the Elder Scrolls, I tend to prefer archery. I usually only engage in close combat, if my character calls for it. For example, if I create a Monk or Bender-like character.

 

I prefer close combat. Otherwise I feel myself itching for a fight and it's no fun. Dark Souls was one of the best games I ever played. I loved mowing down my enemies with a black knight halberd and hacking them up with a lightning zweihänder. I hardly bother with ranged attacks.

With that said, I've found a bit of archery to be fun. I would find a high place and shoot an arrow through an enemy's head. I let them tire themselves out running to me and ambushed them. One at a time.

I can be imaginative, too. Sometimes I write backstories to explain why my character is adventuring. I do that when I plan my build.

I don't play many FPS, but there are exceptions. Unreal Tournament was awesome. I was always getting too close to opponents and killing myself as well. Absolute mayhem where death is no big deal and you're fighting again in seconds. I think Killzone 2 and 3 had fun single player modes and at least the latter let you perform brutal melee kills.

Amazingly, I've never played Skyrim. I was put off when I heard about bugs/problems and I haven't researched it for a while.

 

Sword and shield ?! who use that ?!?!?! either a two-handed sword/hammer or duel-wielding scimitars (my avatar). oh yeah 8)

But some guns games are good too, like fallout (1,2,3 mostly) and wasteland 2 and thats the ones popping into my mind atm

 

As a fake gamer, I prefer historical fantasy better, so I don't like guns at all.

I use sword and shield as well as longbow. This is in Elder Scrolls.

Real life is a totally different story. I use knife and pistol. :badgrin:

 

I more prefer to be the guy who is back behind the action, seeing everything, so my weapon of choice would be a sniper rifle with a pistol as back up

 

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Taking up my AS50 and sniping ppl near Elektro in DayZ, best thing ever!

*brain loading*

Jamie, you can be my spotter!

*thread* - ranged stuff, mages, archers, etc... So fun to kill stuff before they get close to you!

edit: vid for the lulz!

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I'm almost always play as a ranged/sniper character, so my weapons of choice are either guns, bows or magic. I sometimes use a dagger or dual-wield if the situation calls for it, though.

 

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Sorry, couldn't help myself.

 

I'm a fighter at heart so my weapon of choice would be my fists. or plasma...

 

Sword and shield is flashier but, practical speaking guns are superior, plus I like the control and manipulate my enemy from afar.

 

OP, you need to try Mount & Blade. No game better simulates what it's like to fight with melee weapons with tons of soldiers on the field. You have to have real skills in positioning, striking, blocking, and counter-attacking if you hope to come out on top in a duel.

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Game systems may be more friendly to guns just in terms of practicality, but nothing beats the thrill of crossed blades. :love:

 

I don't know. I have a thing for dual weilding maces or morningstars. At least with them you can make conga when you are bored.

On topic;

None. I prefer control over direct combat and in games this usually comes with magic or super powers. When you have those two who needs for weapons.

My weapon of choice on Saint's Row was my punches or rocket launcher for massacre situations.

 

I forgot to add. If/when I make a samurai-like character, I'll use short blades or swords, for close but quick combat.

The strategist in me, prefers being at a distance though. I like to survey the area, and plan out, my next few actions.

 

Oh yeah that reminds me the Dildo Bat is my other weapon of choice.

 

I enjoy swords most.

 

Maces reminds me clerics! lets agree about dual-wielding flails ? http://neverwintervault.org/sites/n...les/project/6429/images/1295893488fullres.jpg

 

I play an assassin/rogue character in every game i play so i prefer weapons which i can move fast with and kill my opponents quickly. I usually use a strong pistol in gun games and a dagger or katana in swird games. I sometimes use magic too.