FearghalC Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 So I made a new character today, a Jedi Knight. After a few minutes I found myself running with my weapon out and I think he looked really stupid, needing two hands to hold a lightsaber. I already have a Sith Assassin, Sith Juggernaut and a Jedi Sage and have never had a problem before but I decided to delete the toon and make a Smuggler instead. Does anyone else think the Jedi Knights running animation is a little stupid? I would prefer him to run the way Obi-Wan Kenobi runs as he tries to catch up to Qui-Gon and Darth Maul. He's running quite fast and holding the lightsaber in one hand. It looks much more smooth and doesn't look as though he's struggling to carry the lightsaber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primarch_PWnD Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 lol my first thought when seeing the Jedi Knight run with his lightsaber out is that he looks like he's chasing someone down with a baseball bat. That being said, the style has actually grown on me as I played him, I rather like it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearghalC Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 lol my first thought when seeing the Jedi Knight run with his lightsaber out is that he looks like he's chasing someone down with a baseball bat. That being said, the style has actually grown on me as I played him, I rather like it now. Haha! That's a brilliant way to describe how he runs. Definitely not very Jedi like. I'll just play Smuggler instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthXout Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 My Sentinel, I think, looks pretty cool running with her lightsabers out, but that's duel wielding. My Jugg does look a bit awkward, however whats even more awkward is the looks of the Jugg while fighting. It looks like the lightsaber is made of paper. Like it has no mass, I don't know it's hard to describe, but doesn't look right. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten_Ton_Hammer Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 It's a pose thats fit for lame Jedi hippies. I love how the Sith run with their single-blades and Maras hold their dual wields. Juggs are supposed to be powerful physically, a la vader. They can whip their sabers around like nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacentabaal Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Yeah I have to agree with the OP, its why I deleted my Guardian and re-rolled a Sentinal instead, I mean all force user classes on both factions run with the saber in the same way except the Guardian...and its true it does look like he's chasing someone with a baseball bat.. I mean if you stand still your toon swings the saber up and down like they do at the home plate. Ive basicly turned my jugg into a jedi simply because the way he holds the saber.. but the animation etc looks so much better on the imp side I always have visions when running with my saber out as a Guardian that if he were to trip up he woould be face planting his saber with how its held haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goretzu Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 My Sentinel, I think, looks pretty cool running with her lightsabers out, but that's duel wielding. My Jugg does look a bit awkward, however whats even more awkward is the looks of the Jugg while fighting. It looks like the lightsaber is made of paper. Like it has no mass, I don't know it's hard to describe, but doesn't look right. lol If effectively doesn't, they are supposed to have a strong gyroscopic effect though, making them hard to wield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectreclees Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 It should be in front ready to deflect incoming fire. But I do agree it does feel awkward at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SentinelDranoel Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 My favorite is the Jedi Knight above all the others. I think the Jedi Consular fits the force user style though. The Sith Warrior only fits to me because all the animations go well with it. Now before you guys attack because I think the Jedi Knight is the best, let me explain the reasoning behind it. I envisioned my Jedi Knight to be a physically imposing lightsaber wielder similar to the way Qui-Gon looks. So I gave him Body Type 3 as this is the closest to how Liam Neeson looks to all the smaller actors in the movie. I do not envision my Jedi knight doing all those somersaults and lightsaber twirls. He lights up his saber and stands his ground, both hands on weapon as he defends and blocks. If you want any further evidence of the look in my mind, watch Liam Neeson in these scenes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzQBB4YICwM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeia Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have to confess that after starting the game with force sensitive on the empire side, it felt wrong when I first tried the Jedi guardian. I can see now where they got the idea, though I still think its not practical for a jedi to run holding the lightsaber with both hands. Even because if he trips he wont have a free hand to soften the fall... But thanks for the links, I didnt remember they were holding the lightsabers like that at all. On a side note, I also feel the urge to say: I WANT OBI WAN AND DARTH MAUL JEDI/SITH UNIFORMS (wich seem somewhat inspired on karate suit) NAOOOOOHHHH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafaman Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Lol! It is odd. Yea... but I do like running with my big bright lightsaber out. Not sure what that means.... On the other hand I love the way Shawdows run with that double-bladed saber. The way they reach out with the other hand really gives it... urgency. Anyway, it looks the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satanski Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) I, on the other hand realy cant look at runnin annimation of those jedi/sith classes which hold their left hand forward and right hand with lightsaber bahind. Somehow it remainds me some kid cartoon movies. God i hate it lol Edited December 28, 2012 by Satanski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlesian Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I actually like how they hold the lightsaber with two hands. If anything I do not like how Sentinels/Marauders run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyas Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 nope that is one reason I made a knight over a juggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorthox Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think jedi's animations really need an overhaul. Same goes for some ablities. But then again, I waiting for lightsabers to look and feel more destructive. All lightsabers are IMO are glowing beating clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacentabaal Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I waiting for lightsabers to look and feel more destructive. All lightsabers are IMO are glowing beating clubs. All I can say.. is Futurama the 1st episode with Url and Smitty :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleprock Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 In the original both vader and obi-won used both hands. Who gives a crap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacentabaal Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 In the original both vader and obi-won used both hands. Who gives a crap... If all force classes did the same then yeah. But its just the JK Guardian that uses both hands... I can only put it down to the Guardian class being BW's main class storyline in the game so that class has to be "different" in some way or another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunisherAS Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 In reality, we should be able to choose our stance. What makes it any different that a Jedi/Sith can hold a saber differently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyas Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Sage knight light saber styles are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyas Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 In reality, we should be able to choose our stance. What makes it any different that a Jedi/Sith can hold a saber differently? This is the fix right here everyone gets to be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiJuanShenobi Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 My favorite is the Jedi Knight above all the others. I think the Jedi Consular fits the force user style though. The Sith Warrior only fits to me because all the animations go well with it. Now before you guys attack because I think the Jedi Knight is the best, let me explain the reasoning behind it. I envisioned my Jedi Knight to be a physically imposing lightsaber wielder similar to the way Qui-Gon looks. So I gave him Body Type 3 as this is the closest to how Liam Neeson looks to all the smaller actors in the movie. I do not envision my Jedi knight doing all those somersaults and lightsaber twirls. He lights up his saber and stands his ground, both hands on weapon as he defends and blocks. If you want any further evidence of the look in my mind, watch Liam Neeson in these scenes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzQBB4YICwM Since when was Liam Neeson physically imposing? Lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exilim Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Have any of you seen how gunslingers walk while they are wielding? The worst of the worst right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csero Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Most other MMO's will at times offer different movement animations for characters. I don't why why this couldn't be done with SWTOR through the CM. I mean, why not? They're charging us for everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emned Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 And I just wish I could use one light saber with my sentinel. I hate how I'm forced to use two. Or what if I wanted to use a double bladed one. They should have never restricted the type of light saber to specific class in my opinion. But come to think of it, I don't think I ever had any problems with the way the guardian runs...but then again it has been a long time since I played with a guardian... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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