My request is a simple one. For the longest time I've been bothered by how great swords are held. I don't care about being "realistic". The way characters hold great swords is like an old lady holding a purse. Can this be changed? Either held out, blade to the ground, on the shoulder, or really anything more exciting. Especially for males it looks strange, non-intimidating, and off putting. Almost goofy.
Great axes are not as bad. Though I would still say holding it to the side instead of hugging it to your chest for dear life is better.
Spears, pikes, glaves are all fine by me.
Note I'm talking about neutral stances. Like opening the menu or standing with weapon drawn. Not talking about combat animations.
I've seen some fans rarely bring it up. I'm just putting my own voice out there. Just want to be immersed in this small way.
Thanks.
Edit: To elaborate a little.
A character can have both hands on the hilt and have the blade pointing forward. A variation could be a blade pointed down towards the back like (which I think is already in the game).
Another stance is like a sentinels pose. Hand over Hand on the butt of the hilt with the blade sitting in front pointed directly in the ground. Intimidating and prestigious with a good view of the weapon.
Then a classic sword over the shoulder to put a visual aspect of high strength. You can lean forward for intimidation or lean back for relaxed pose.
These are just examples. I'm very passionate about swords and I'm really have a hard time being immersed with the current stance.
Last edited by Aishaddai; 08/04/21 01:53 PM.
