Tierdal Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 two handed??? what do they look like when they sprint? sith warriors hold them in one hand and the saber trails behind them cool when they sprint whats with jedi knights holidng sabers 2handed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithari Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 two handed??? what do they look like when they sprint? sith warriors hold them in one hand and the saber trails behind them cool when they sprint whats with jedi knights holidng sabers 2handed? can't compare a tangerine to an orange just because both have an orange color. The Sith are trained differently in how to use a Lightsaber than a Jedi. That's why there's a difference in how they hold it. Only the Guardian/Juggernaut have a different walking animation with their sword out as far as I can remember though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierdal Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 can't compare a tangerine to an orange just because both have an orange color. The Sith are trained differently in how to use a Lightsaber than a Jedi. That's why there's a difference in how they hold it. Only the Guardian/Juggernaut have a different walking animation with their sword out as far as I can remember though. whats the guardian look like while sprinting? and does the guardian really walk around like that? it looks so lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echuu Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 on topic, I was hoping that the change of form from shii-cho to ataru would change the way my character holds his lightsabers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierdal Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 I cant believe jedis have to stand around looking like this...like have you SEEN sith warriors? I stand around with 1 hand hodling my saber...one hand ready to force push and force choke and i spin my saber around... i look amazing... jedis look like a fresh padawan who just picked up a lightsaber a week ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgiffo Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I always assumed Jedi did that because they cared more about not being shot than Sith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierdal Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 I always assumed Jedi did that because they cared more about not being shot than Sith. whatever it is the walking animation with your wep out as a jedi looks AWFUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prav Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) whatever it is the walking animation with your wep out as a jedi looks AWFUL I agree with this. It's not such a bad stance when standing still (though you do still look like you're holding it like a baseball bat), but it looks very awkward running with the lightsaber held with both hands. Just put your own hands in this position for a minute to see what i mean, running like that would be ridiculous; unbalanced and uncomfortable. It's somewhat of a minor issue but it does bug me constantly. Being able to choose your preferred 'stance' would be the ideal option for me (even though I know it is unlikely) but if not that just dropping the lightsaber hand to the side when running (while still keeping it at the ready) would be better. Edited December 19, 2011 by Prav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterEddard Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'm going to implement Skyrim philosophy here. The gods granted us two hands. Using them both to wield a weapon is a mark of strength and should be respected. Using one hand to wield a weapon just looks girly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierdal Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'm going to implement Skyrim philosophy here. The gods granted us two hands. Using them both to wield a weapon is a mark of strength and should be respected. Using one hand to wield a weapon just looks girly. i dunno..my sith warrior looked pretty cool disemboweling 2 hutts , a jedi knight, and 2 bodyguards in one single serie of attacks. ya, sith warrior story is that cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evray Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I think they should animate it so when moving, you draw your lightsaber to the side similar to the guardian picture on the website with his saber to the side, but then could return it to the upright position once he has stopped moving. Would make much more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierdal Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 everytime i take out my sith jugs lightsaber...i feel sorry for anyone playing a sith guardian ;/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel_L Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The first beta weekend I played the guardian held the lightsaber the same way as the cosular when sprint was on and you were moving. I thought it looked good for running around, but I guess they decided to change it at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merwanor Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Personaly I love how they hold the lighstaber, but i wish they changed their stance depending on the form that is used. Seems like such an imersive thing to do, to bad the developers have no imagination when it comes to things like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindsc Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 BioWare developed this game based on the lore stances of lightsaber combat within the canon. The way the Jedi Guardian holds his lightsaber is the proper stance; while it may not 'look' as cool as the Sith Juggernaut's to some people is a matter of opinion. Personally, I like the way my Guardian holds his saber. And in the end, I still wreck the cesspool of facerollers on Empire's side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surinen Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 In my opinion the way that Jedi Knight holds his lightsaber is much, much more elegant and skillful than Sith Warrior. Jedi Knights holds his ls just like samurai holds his katanaSith Warrior fights like bravado barbarian without a proper stance also you can see it in their moves, Jedi Knights cut wind and make almost high level artistic performence and Sith Warrior shows how to chop some lumber with his brutal strikes. but yes, I would like to see Jedi running with ls similar to Sith Warrior as it is similar to samurai way which Jedi Knight is for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActualFantasy Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Its funny, cause the Jedi Knight holds his weapon exactly the correct way according to several codexes from ancient middle ages swordighting in Europe. I am nearly sure, that they used someone to show it to them, as his moves are looking very real as used in the middle ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xellfish Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The original sword fights in Star Wars were inspired by kendo, and katanas are usually wielded with two hands. When did katanas stop being cool? I don't remember the bride in kill bill holding her sword in one hand, flailing on her enemies like a housewife with a hand bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealmikeg Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) The tradeoff is that the basic Jedi slash attack looks elegant, while the basic Sith slash attack looks like they're trying to use their saber like a sledgehammer. Edited December 19, 2011 by therealmikeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anedorivan Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I cant believe jedis have to stand around looking like this...like have you SEEN sith warriors? I stand around with 1 hand hodling my saber...one hand ready to force push and force choke and i spin my saber around... i look amazing... jedis look like a fresh padawan who just picked up a lightsaber a week ago Actually its the Sith who looks like a sluggish brute and the Jedi who looks like the experienced swordsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zokkor Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Actually its the Sith who looks like a sluggish brute and the Jedi who looks like the experienced swordsman. Agreed, the Guardian animations are much more elegant. However running with two hands on the saber could be done better with just having it in one hand, would be more comfortable too I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaSeven Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I prefer to run without my saber drawn if possible personally but that's because I subscribe to the philosophy that weapons should only be drawn when you intend to use them. Also the draw animation, the snap-hiss, and force leap look and feel really cool when they happen together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARowl Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 the jedi hold thier lightsaber to show the full length of its blade so the oppenent will think twice before attacking. the jedi use their power for defence, never attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARowl Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 however im rolling a Dark Jedi and would be nice to have a choice how my stance looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaSeven Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 however im rolling a Dark Jedi and would be nice to have a choice how my stance looks Granted, and that would be pretty cool. Especially if your stance could change gradually as you succumb to the power of the Dark Side in the same way as the corruption currently works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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