What if we could have wooden, iron, gold, and diamond shields. That are not over powered like 5% damage reduction or something. I think that would be neat with the blocking that we already have. Or maybe instead of the extra 5% damage reduction, use the shield to do the blocking that we can do with the swords now which would make more sense and give a better effect. Also maybe have shields with different styles like round shields being 8 iron ingots with a leather piece in the center (for straps to hold onto the shield. Or 6 iron ingots and leather to make a square shield. Or what if only 7 pieces of the shield material type (iron, gold, etc, in the shape of pants) with the center being a leather piece and a die to make the shield different colors or using an anvil with dyes to make different colors... even adding them as trim colors to all of your armor pieces to make it more customizable.
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This could be cool, but I think in yor attempt to not make it over powered, you've made it under powered. I like the idea of it working as the block function instead of the sword.
I think we could all agree that the "player" is not a natural warrior. I don't see him holding both a shield and a sword, so what if the shield was held as a single item, and could be used to hit people (say half as effective as a sword of the same material) but it's main function would be to block (the same way you do with the sword, but more negates the damage of all projectiles)
I know it's not what you suggested, but I think the trade of provides a powerful shield, that isn't TOO powerful.
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Should really be a thing.
But.. I'd say for the sake of argument, might be best to have them only be able to be used when you have a sword out.
Because for example, left trigger when holding a sword does a 'block' but in my opinion I have yet to see it really work.
So.. I say if it were to be implemented, it should be done so in the way that if you're holding a sword... and press left trigger, instead of you 'blocking' with the sword it pulls the shield up in front of you.
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I like the shield idea. I think you should have the option to wield just a sword or shield alone and a sword and shield at the same time. It can be in the inventory bar where you equip your armor. There you can place your crafted wooden, stone, iron, gold and diamond shield as part of your armor. Left trigger to use/block, right trigger to attack with the sword. I also think it would be cool to be able to rush attack with the shield like you do with a sword. Perhaps the better shields will increase the amount of "knock back" experienced by your enemy.
Just think of how these shields could be implemented in scenarios. I'm thinking of an "attack the castle" scenario where players are rushing in under a rainstorm of arrows delivered by archers on the castle walls.
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Yeah, in the PC 1.9 update coming (hopefully) this year. There are a lot of snapshots coming out now. You can look it up on Minecraft Wiki to see it for yourself!
I think we could all agree that the "player" is not a natural warrior. I don't see him holding both a shield and a sword, so what if the shield was held as a single item, and could be used to hit people (say half as effective as a sword of the same material) but it's main function would be to block (the same way you do with the sword, but more negates the damage of all projectiles)
I know it's not what you suggested, but I think the trade of provides a powerful shield, that isn't TOO powerful.
Should really be a thing.
But.. I'd say for the sake of argument, might be best to have them only be able to be used when you have a sword out.
Because for example, left trigger when holding a sword does a 'block' but in my opinion I have yet to see it really work.
So.. I say if it were to be implemented, it should be done so in the way that if you're holding a sword... and press left trigger, instead of you 'blocking' with the sword it pulls the shield up in front of you.
I like the shield idea. I think you should have the option to wield just a sword or shield alone and a sword and shield at the same time. It can be in the inventory bar where you equip your armor. There you can place your crafted wooden, stone, iron, gold and diamond shield as part of your armor. Left trigger to use/block, right trigger to attack with the sword. I also think it would be cool to be able to rush attack with the shield like you do with a sword. Perhaps the better shields will increase the amount of "knock back" experienced by your enemy.
Just think of how these shields could be implemented in scenarios. I'm thinking of an "attack the castle" scenario where players are rushing in under a rainstorm of arrows delivered by archers on the castle walls.
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I've been wanting a shield for ages.
I think it'd be a great idea.
Especially now that they made the fire rate of skeletons 8x quicker than it was before -.- ...... It'd be good to have a defence against that.
An actual shield?
Yeah, in the PC 1.9 update coming (hopefully) this year. There are a lot of snapshots coming out now. You can look it up on Minecraft Wiki to see it for yourself!
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I'd just like the shield as a wall decoration as well.
Very true, that would be nice.
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