Post by Gaia on Dec 15, 2013 0:54:36 GMT
A list of basic weapons that you are allowed to give to your character from the start. For all intents and purposes, starter gear is considered on par with Level 1 crafted equips. The guidelines for picking your gear goes as follows:
Weapons: Pick either two one-handed weapons, a one-handed weapon and a shield, or a two-handed weapon that falls under one of your class' proficiency. If you are a bard you also get your choice of a musical instrument that can be carried on hand (ex: flute, violin, clarinet, etc.), nothing big like a piano. Bow users get a quiver of wooden arrows or wooden bolts (you'll have inifnite ammo for now btw since it is too annoying for us to keep track of ammo usage, icly it is a limited amount though; and toss them in your inventory).
Armor: Pick the highest available type for your class (Ex: Plate for Guardians, Leather for Assassins, Cloth for Enchanters, Wardenscale for Wardens)
Note that all classes are able to dual wield weapons for more flexible combat, but at the sacrifice of defense, attack stability, and accuracy. Most notably, the Swashbuckler class is most compatible with the style, as it possesses skills that build on dual wielding and are able to cancel out these combat penalties. The use of a two-handed weapon follows a similar line, possessing greater attack range and momentum but a slower attack speed.
This applies in a similar way to characters wielding weapons where the required level is higher than their own. The weapon in question will be unequippable in the character's equipment slot. Needless to say, while they can technically wield the weapon without officially equipping it such as calling it from the inventory, weapons too strong for the player are very unreliable and work as though they were incompatible with the character's class (therefore receiving the half proficiency penalty).
Bare hands are the default 'weapon' when no weapons are equipped. For regular characters, they are considered a melee weapon with a base attack of Lv1. While a player who specs in strength will be able to deal slightly higher damage with their fists, it's not usually a viable method compared to armed combat. Monks are the exception, with their bare hands scaling equally to their main class's level. They may optionally decide to use throwing weapons or specialized close-combat weapons like knuckles or claws, but bare-handed combat is the go-to style for most Monk fighting styles.
One-Handed Swords
Starter Long Sword: A sword with a prominent shape designed for cutting. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Rapier: A thin sword with complete emphasis in thrusting. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Katana: A traditional Japanese weapon with a single edge. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Dagger: A small knife often used as a tool when it isn't used in battle. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Kunai: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It doesn't have much of a blade, but possesses a passably sharp point. This weapon is attached to about 10 feet worth of rope, allowing it to work as a temporary ranged weapon if necessary. Just be careful not to lose it in the process, else you'll have to spend some time retrieving it. As far as weapon categories go, this starter weapon counts as a one-handed dagger rather than a throwing weapon.
Two-Handed Swords
Starter Claymore: A two-handed sword that uses its sheer mass to assist in cleaving foes. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Nodachi: A variant of the katana with a lengthened blade. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Zweihander: A modification of the longsword, making it a powerful yet heavy and somewhat unwieldy weapon in the hands of beginners. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
One-Handed Spear/Polearm
Starter Spear: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Pike: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Trident: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Two-Handed Spear/Polearm
Starter Lance: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Halberd: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Scythe: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
One-Handed Axes
Starter Hatchet: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Battle Axe: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Kama: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers. It's essentially a miniature one-handed scythe, a curved blade attached to a wooden stick. Keep in mind that an actual two-handed scythe is considered a polearm, however. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Two-Handed Axes
Starter Great Axe: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Poleaxe: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
One-Handed Blunt Weapons
Starter Hammer: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Mace: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Flail: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Tonfa: A starter weapon of wood consisting of a stick with a handle grip. It's easy to use but doesn't hit well and isn't very great with range. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Two-Handed Blunt Weapons
Starter Great Hammer: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Staves
Starter Wand: A one-handed starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. Conducts magic better than a regular weapon but lacks any physical damage presence. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Staff: A two-handed starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. It is typically used to channel magic, but can also be used to whack people on the side of the head. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Whips (One-Handed)
Starter Whip: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap leather. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can. (Totally kinky by the way.)
Grimoire (One-Handed)
Apprentice Grimoire: A one-handed apprentice’s book of spells designed for novice mages, made out of cheap materials. Doesn’t particularly have too many pages, but it is better than nothing. If used by a magic class, you get the ability to shoot a basic magic attack with a range of 2 meters.
Crystal Balls (One-Handed)
Starter Crystal Ball: A crystal ball crudely made from glass. It appears to be fairly old and unpolished, but still possesses magical power. A wielder of the Crystal Ball is able to make it float in the air, able to bludgeon foes up to 1 meter away with the ball.
Throwing Weapons (One-Handed)
Starter Throwing Needles: Throwing needles that come in a set of about 12 a pack. They are roughly the length of an average human hand. Be careful not to use your supply, as they can be easily lost and require one to return to town and resupply.
Hex Doll (Two-Handed)
Starter Hex Doll: A possessed doll with needles set. Piercing its body with a needle sends a thin projectile that is aimed toward the target's corresponding body part. It has a range of 2 meters. In exchange for this accuracy, it is a rather weak attack.
Musical Instruments (Two-Handed)
Beginner’s >insert instrument here<: A cheap little instrument for aspiring musicians and novice bards, made out of cheap materials. They don’t really play too well, but at least you can play something.
Bows/Crossbows (Two-Handed)
Starter Crossbow: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Short Bow: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Long Bow: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Wooden Arrow: A basic wooden arrow. Not really strong, but cheap and can be easily mass produced. (Add this to your inventory if your starter weapon is a bow)
Wooden Bolt: A basic wooden bolt. Not really strong, but cheap and can be easily mass produced. (Add this to your inventory if your starter weapon is a crossbow)
Firearms:
Starter Pistol: A crudely made one-handed starter weapon for adventurers. It is a single shot weapon and must be reloaded after every shot.
Starter Rifle: A crudely made two-handed starter weapon for adventurers. It is a single shot weapon and must be reloaded after every shot.
Starter bullet: Basic shot used in firearms. Not powerful by any means, but it is cheap.
Puppets:
Starter Wooden Pierrot & Control Bar - A control bar resembling two blocks of wood stuck together and attached to springs. They connect to a three-foot old puppet given to novice puppeteers, made out of cheap wood. It is easy to use but is really cheap and a bit decrepit. You probably should find yourself a new puppet. (Add this to Inventory if your subclass is Puppeteer.)
Armors
Starter Cloth Armor: A basic set of cloth armor made from cheap fabric. They are not really protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it.
Starter Leather Armor: A basic set of soft leather armor made from cheap leather. They are not really protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it.
Starter Chainmail: A basic set of chainmail armor made from cheap iron. They are not really protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it.
Starter Wardenscale: A basic set of Wardenscale made from cheap iron. They are not really too protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it. Warden Armor is required for a Warden to use any skills that involve their armor.
Starter Platemail: A basic set of plate armor made from cheap iron. They are not really too protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it.
Shield
Starter Buckler: A starter shield designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t really feel too sturdy. It is small enough to serve as an all-around defensive off-hand equip. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Great Shield: A starter great shield designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t really feel too sturdy. Its distinctively huge size allows for good protection if somewhat unwieldy. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Weapons: Pick either two one-handed weapons, a one-handed weapon and a shield, or a two-handed weapon that falls under one of your class' proficiency. If you are a bard you also get your choice of a musical instrument that can be carried on hand (ex: flute, violin, clarinet, etc.), nothing big like a piano. Bow users get a quiver of wooden arrows or wooden bolts (you'll have inifnite ammo for now btw since it is too annoying for us to keep track of ammo usage, icly it is a limited amount though; and toss them in your inventory).
Armor: Pick the highest available type for your class (Ex: Plate for Guardians, Leather for Assassins, Cloth for Enchanters, Wardenscale for Wardens)
Note that all classes are able to dual wield weapons for more flexible combat, but at the sacrifice of defense, attack stability, and accuracy. Most notably, the Swashbuckler class is most compatible with the style, as it possesses skills that build on dual wielding and are able to cancel out these combat penalties. The use of a two-handed weapon follows a similar line, possessing greater attack range and momentum but a slower attack speed.
This applies in a similar way to characters wielding weapons where the required level is higher than their own. The weapon in question will be unequippable in the character's equipment slot. Needless to say, while they can technically wield the weapon without officially equipping it such as calling it from the inventory, weapons too strong for the player are very unreliable and work as though they were incompatible with the character's class (therefore receiving the half proficiency penalty).
Bare hands are the default 'weapon' when no weapons are equipped. For regular characters, they are considered a melee weapon with a base attack of Lv1. While a player who specs in strength will be able to deal slightly higher damage with their fists, it's not usually a viable method compared to armed combat. Monks are the exception, with their bare hands scaling equally to their main class's level. They may optionally decide to use throwing weapons or specialized close-combat weapons like knuckles or claws, but bare-handed combat is the go-to style for most Monk fighting styles.
One-Handed Swords
Starter Long Sword: A sword with a prominent shape designed for cutting. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Rapier: A thin sword with complete emphasis in thrusting. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Katana: A traditional Japanese weapon with a single edge. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Dagger: A small knife often used as a tool when it isn't used in battle. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Kunai: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It doesn't have much of a blade, but possesses a passably sharp point. This weapon is attached to about 10 feet worth of rope, allowing it to work as a temporary ranged weapon if necessary. Just be careful not to lose it in the process, else you'll have to spend some time retrieving it. As far as weapon categories go, this starter weapon counts as a one-handed dagger rather than a throwing weapon.
Two-Handed Swords
Starter Claymore: A two-handed sword that uses its sheer mass to assist in cleaving foes. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Nodachi: A variant of the katana with a lengthened blade. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Zweihander: A modification of the longsword, making it a powerful yet heavy and somewhat unwieldy weapon in the hands of beginners. A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
One-Handed Spear/Polearm
Starter Spear: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Pike: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Trident: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Two-Handed Spear/Polearm
Starter Lance: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Halberd: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Scythe: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
One-Handed Axes
Starter Hatchet: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Battle Axe: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Kama: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers. It's essentially a miniature one-handed scythe, a curved blade attached to a wooden stick. Keep in mind that an actual two-handed scythe is considered a polearm, however. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Two-Handed Axes
Starter Great Axe: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Poleaxe: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
One-Handed Blunt Weapons
Starter Hammer: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Mace: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Flail: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Tonfa: A starter weapon of wood consisting of a stick with a handle grip. It's easy to use but doesn't hit well and isn't very great with range. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Two-Handed Blunt Weapons
Starter Great Hammer: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Staves
Starter Wand: A one-handed starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. Conducts magic better than a regular weapon but lacks any physical damage presence. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Staff: A two-handed starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. It is typically used to channel magic, but can also be used to whack people on the side of the head. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Whips (One-Handed)
Starter Whip: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap leather. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can. (Totally kinky by the way.)
Grimoire (One-Handed)
Apprentice Grimoire: A one-handed apprentice’s book of spells designed for novice mages, made out of cheap materials. Doesn’t particularly have too many pages, but it is better than nothing. If used by a magic class, you get the ability to shoot a basic magic attack with a range of 2 meters.
Crystal Balls (One-Handed)
Starter Crystal Ball: A crystal ball crudely made from glass. It appears to be fairly old and unpolished, but still possesses magical power. A wielder of the Crystal Ball is able to make it float in the air, able to bludgeon foes up to 1 meter away with the ball.
Throwing Weapons (One-Handed)
Starter Throwing Needles: Throwing needles that come in a set of about 12 a pack. They are roughly the length of an average human hand. Be careful not to use your supply, as they can be easily lost and require one to return to town and resupply.
Hex Doll (Two-Handed)
Starter Hex Doll: A possessed doll with needles set. Piercing its body with a needle sends a thin projectile that is aimed toward the target's corresponding body part. It has a range of 2 meters. In exchange for this accuracy, it is a rather weak attack.
Musical Instruments (Two-Handed)
Beginner’s >insert instrument here<: A cheap little instrument for aspiring musicians and novice bards, made out of cheap materials. They don’t really play too well, but at least you can play something.
Bows/Crossbows (Two-Handed)
Starter Crossbow: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Short Bow: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Long Bow: A starter weapon designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t hit particularly hard at all. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Wooden Arrow: A basic wooden arrow. Not really strong, but cheap and can be easily mass produced. (Add this to your inventory if your starter weapon is a bow)
Wooden Bolt: A basic wooden bolt. Not really strong, but cheap and can be easily mass produced. (Add this to your inventory if your starter weapon is a crossbow)
Firearms:
Starter Pistol: A crudely made one-handed starter weapon for adventurers. It is a single shot weapon and must be reloaded after every shot.
Starter Rifle: A crudely made two-handed starter weapon for adventurers. It is a single shot weapon and must be reloaded after every shot.
Starter bullet: Basic shot used in firearms. Not powerful by any means, but it is cheap.
Puppets:
Starter Wooden Pierrot & Control Bar - A control bar resembling two blocks of wood stuck together and attached to springs. They connect to a three-foot old puppet given to novice puppeteers, made out of cheap wood. It is easy to use but is really cheap and a bit decrepit. You probably should find yourself a new puppet. (Add this to Inventory if your subclass is Puppeteer.)
Armors
Starter Cloth Armor: A basic set of cloth armor made from cheap fabric. They are not really protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it.
Starter Leather Armor: A basic set of soft leather armor made from cheap leather. They are not really protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it.
Starter Chainmail: A basic set of chainmail armor made from cheap iron. They are not really protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it.
Starter Wardenscale: A basic set of Wardenscale made from cheap iron. They are not really too protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it. Warden Armor is required for a Warden to use any skills that involve their armor.
Starter Platemail: A basic set of plate armor made from cheap iron. They are not really too protective, but they are better than going naked—probably. You probably do want to replace these asap, when you think about it.
Shield
Starter Buckler: A starter shield designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron and wood. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t really feel too sturdy. It is small enough to serve as an all-around defensive off-hand equip. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
Starter Great Shield: A starter great shield designed for novice adventurers, made out of cheap iron. It is well-balanced and easy to use but doesn’t really feel too sturdy. Its distinctively huge size allows for good protection if somewhat unwieldy. You probably should get this replaced as soon as you can.
