Weapon Customization

[Baltabarin]

Since most of my char will use weapons of a kind i'm very courious about how many models of weapons will be in the game. In particular, will the variety spawn in many cultures and times? Would i be able to use a Jian instead of the omnipresent katana? A tech-crossbow instead of a classic bow? Napoleonic rifle in place of modern assault rifles?

[Sprawler]

This is a question that I'm not too sure about. Although they have stated that you can customize your powers colours, they haven't necessarily said much about changing the model of your weaponry. To further this, they haven't actually shown many screenshots or videos that have characters using solid physical weaponry (not ego blades) except from La Bomba and the bows you see in various screenshots.

While I'm almost certain there WILL be model customisation, whether they will have as much variation as you say you need, I can't vouch for.

[Baltabarin]

This is extracted from http://forums.champions-online.com/showthread.php?t=13693

Weapons Customization:



Quote:
Originally Posted by Ask Cryptic January 6, 2009
Q: What melee weapons will our characters be able to use? (Marcellus)

A: There are a number of melee weapons available: swords, daggers, dual blades, chains, etc. A cool part of the Champions Online powers system is the ability to swap out weapon types - some are just aesthetic differences while some change the actual functionality of the weapon.



Quote:
Originally Posted by Comic Book Resources February 8, 2009

Q: Will there be a collection of unusual weapons, such as guitars?

A: "We just put 200 new weapons into the game and are always looking for more."



Oh and here is a tid bit on unarmed marital arts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cryptic October 6, 2008
We are definitely not closing the door on doing a wider variety of formal unarmed martial arts styles in the future, but for now we wanted to focus our efforts on the broader flavors of fighting as well as several weapon fighting styles.



Information about Costume Customization from the Chili Cook off last year (edited to fit.)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Doctor_Why
THINGS ABOUT CHAMPIONS ONLINE THAT WERE TALKED ABOUT AND I HAPPEN TO REMEMBER:

A lot was mentioned about costumes. There are LOTS of costume areas. For example, arm slots are chosen separately for each arm, and there's a spot for gloves, lower arm things, upper arm things, aside from the shirt and so on. Emblems can be added not only to the torso but to a number of other locations, and they are working on ways to move them to the exact spot you want even within those spaces. The spots allow many different colours... the example that was mentioned was having several colours for just hair (the askers wanted streaks like Reed Richards or Rogue). And they're paying close attention to hairstyle recommendations from the forums so they can put even more in (apparently, some devs have managed to replicate themselves almost exactly with the costume designer, and some of those who couldn't petitioned to have the relevant costume pieces made). The way gear works with costumes is once you choose to bind something you've found to yourself, the costume piece for that item is permanently added to that character's list of costume options... even if you ditch the item itself later. Thus nothing is automatically added or stripped from your costume at any point. There was an allusion to being able to design costumes and plan your character on a web interface and share them with other people, but it's apparently still being heavily worked on because details were lacking...


So something has been stated, but i fear of 180 medieval looking swords and 20 katana models... if you understand what i'm saying... ^^

[Strite]

I'm personally concerned about the lack of punch animations (There's a thread on it somewhere) so I get where you're coming from Malombra. I guess all we can do is wait until we get a chance to see for ourselves, or keep checking screenshots/video's and hopefully we'll see some more weapons which will satisfy us.

[Unwilling]

I read somewhere that you will be able to choose gun types to use (such as dual- or single-wielding pistols, assault rifles, shotguns, etc.), so I wouldn't worry too much about customization. You'll likely find the exact model you want at launch.

[Hamsamwich]

you ask a question, than give the most complete answer? stop bragging about your ability to ue previous facts and not just make stuff up and pretend it is true

[caxxus]

you ask a question, than give the most complete answer? stop bragging about your ability to ue previous facts and not just make stuff up and pretend it is true

Yeah!

This is extracted from http://forums.champions-online.com/showthread.php?t=13693

So something has been stated, but i fear of 180 medieval looking swords and 20 katana models... if you understand what i'm saying... ^^

Apparently you haven't watched any videos of the game lately. I haven't even seen a picture of a medieval blade yet... all I've seen are knock off light sabers and tons and tons of robots. Robots don't carry medieval blades, and it seems like CO is stick on ROBOTS!! Which of course isn't a problem, because robots are cool and everything. BTW, if you're concerned in any way shape or form about limits on costume creation... read this (http://www.massively.com/2009/05/04/massively-hands-on-creating-superheroes-in-champions-online/) and you will no longer be concerned.

[Mithros]

No matter how many different swords, bows, and guns they put in the game, someone will complain about a particular historical weapon not being one of them.

They could have 150 different hand gun models to choose from, but if they don't include the Colt navy revolver, someone will complain.
200 rifles but no M-1? Fail.
500 different swords, but not THIS (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CMOC_Treasures_of_Ancient_China_exhibit_-_bronze_sword.jpg) sword? It must be a conspiracy!

Seriously, what's the difference between a jian (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jian_(sword).jpg) and any number of other swords other than the tassle? Maybe they do include a stock jian model, and you know what I think happens next with the Jian users? They either complain about the tassle animation or they complain that they didn't use this (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jet_Li_Hero_Sword.jpg) jian instead of the other one. Or both.

If someone wants to find something to complain about, they will find it. Of that I am sure.

[Hammith]

Bah, with 200 different weapons added, I sure everyone will be able to find something vaguely suitable. If not, the devs do seem rather willing to put more costume pieces in. While I think it would be a long time before they got everything in, I fully think they'd be willing. Probably not able within the (hopefully very) long lifetime of the game, but something tells me they'll try their hardest.

[hubbi 253]

I'd rather have a crapload of weapon models to choose from, and edit the colors.

[EbonZEN]

So can we at least choose the color of the weapon and maybe even the color of the combustion or resedue of gun after it shoots since weapons can choose the hue of the swing sweeping arch? It would be sweet too if there was some type of customization from a typical round box magazine to a drum magazine or change guard styles and grips for swords? A M2 Browning Machine Gun would be sweet too, though that might be it's own seperate ability in munitions...Wiki it if you don't know what I'm talking about ;)

[Antihero8]

I'd rather have a crapload of weapon models to choose from, and edit the colors.

So can we at least choose the color of the weapon and maybe even the color of the combustion or resedue of gun after it shoots since weapons can choose the hue of the swing sweeping arch? It would be sweet too if there was some type of customization from a typical round box magazine to a drum magazine or change guard styles and grips for swords? A M2 Browning Machine Gun would be sweet too, though that might be it's own seperate ability in munitions...Wiki it if you don't know what I'm talking about ;)
These.


If they did this, and put accessories for the weapons as well.

EX:

Add tassles? >>> What type of tassles?
Add Scope? >>> What type of scope?
Add Laser sight? >>color of laser sight?

Everyone would be happy.

Even if people were running around with dual revolvers with 20 foot tassles attached at the end of the butt of the weapon.

A laser sighted sword would make me giggle.

[Skylancer87]

No matter how many different swords, bows, and guns they put in the game, someone will complain about a particular historical weapon not being one of them.

They could have 150 different hand gun models to choose from, but if they don't include the Colt navy revolver, someone will complain.
200 rifles but no M-1? Fail.
500 different swords, but not THIS (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CMOC_Treasures_of_Ancient_China_exhibit_-_bronze_sword.jpg) sword? It must be a conspiracy!

Seriously, what's the difference between a jian (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jian_(sword).jpg) and any number of other swords other than the tassle? Maybe they do include a stock jian model, and you know what I think happens next with the Jian users? They either complain about the tassle animation or they complain that they didn't use this (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jet_Li_Hero_Sword.jpg) jian instead of the other one. Or both.

If someone wants to find something to complain about, they will find it. Of that I am sure.

Someone realistic atlast, thank you.

[Marowen]

No matter how many different swords, bows, and guns they put in the game, someone will complain about a particular historical weapon not being one of them.

They could have 150 different hand gun models to choose from, but if they don't include the Colt navy revolver, someone will complain.
200 rifles but no M-1? Fail.
500 different swords, but not THIS (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CMOC_Treasures_of_Ancient_China_exhibit_-_bronze_sword.jpg) sword? It must be a conspiracy!

Seriously, what's the difference between a jian (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jian_(sword).jpg) and any number of other swords other than the tassle? Maybe they do include a stock jian model, and you know what I think happens next with the Jian users? They either complain about the tassle animation or they complain that they didn't use this (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jet_Li_Hero_Sword.jpg) jian instead of the other one. Or both.

If someone wants to find something to complain about, they will find it. Of that I am sure.

Even now you complain abaout complaining... thats humans nature :)

[EbonZEN]

A laser sighted sword would make me giggle.

That would be sweet! I can imagine a toon eyeing their target and running at them kamukazi style now :D

[Darc_Dragon]

I'm not so worried about the weapons, I'm wondering about the residuals. Can I have a flaming sword? Or flaming arrows? Or with lightening? What about the effects of archery? Can I have it fire based when it hits? Can my arrows root, stun or do ae damage? Can my archer wear and use katanas?

I'll roll with the punches but really interested in knowing this so I can try to plan my hero in advance.

[Baltabarin]

What about the effects of archery? Can I have it fire based when it hits? Can my arrows root, stun or do ae damage? Can my archer wear and use katanas?

I'll roll with the punches but really interested in knowing this so I can try to plan my hero in advance.

Probably yes.
Another question about weapons is: Can i pick Fire Framework's powers and make them visualy coming out of a weapon?

[General_Maximus]

A laser sighted sword would make me giggle.

Reminds me of that one Flintlocke comic with the scoped mace.

[ArtMonster]

I want dual CIRCULAR SAWS !!!!!!!!


WWWWHHHHIIIRIRIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR !!!!!!!

[Grit]

Bah, with 200 different weapons added, I sure everyone will be able to find something vaguely suitable. If not, the devs do seem rather willing to put more costume pieces in. While I think it would be a long time before they got everything in, I fully think they'd be willing. Probably not able within the (hopefully very) long lifetime of the game, but something tells me they'll try their hardest.


Agreed, my character will be one from a book i draw. His guns are completely custom creations of my own, they will not be in the game but do i care? noooope as long as its 2 pistols im happy.

[Grit]

Probably yes.
Another question about weapons is: Can i pick Fire Framework's powers and make them visualy coming out of a weapon?

EDIT: i posted tottaly incorrect info, could not figure out how to delete.

[Bulldawg]

In a perfect world? My character would be able to wield a bone club. That would be simply fantastic. Do I care if I have to resort to a different melee weapon? No, not at all. I can find a club, pole, mace, or something that I can refer to as my "bone" and be quite content. Still, I'd certainly enjoy being able to do that. Or if I could use the "might" ability to pick up trees. That'd be equally fantastic. I don't even want to get my hopes up for that.

[Daedelus]

I wonder if the sai will make it in as a custom choice for Martial Arts: Dual Blades...

[EbonZEN]

They have daggers so I doubt sai would be that much more difficult to add

[DatedSandwich]

I'm just hoping for a Flamethrower. That would be awesome, because i just love fire. But if not, then there's no point crying over it. I'll just use something else...that involves fire...

[Teksun]

I'll just be happy if they have pistols. I can't believe CoX doesn't :(

[Icewulf]

Dual Weilding guitars is pure win!

[XyzzySqrl]

There's a guy using a pistol all through the NYCC footage.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/45315.html

[NYt3]

well i can tell im gonna go the first week or 2 of this game customizing my character

[Hammith]

I personally just hope we can customize the colors of the weapons to a degree, even if it's just a tint. If I name a guy Crimson Pistol, it's gonna be kinda weird if his gun's black.

[hubbi 253]

I have faith that Cryptic will satisfy your weaponly desires.