Weaker arrows should bounce off strong armors

[oc3]

I know there are a lot of archery mods, but I don't think any of them address the issue of arrows penetrating armor. Specifically glass and other heavy or substantial armors. there needs to be a way to balance it based on the bow and arrow damage and the armor strength. At some point though, arrows should simply bounce off and do no damage. This will force you to aim for soft spots in the armor or headshots. Crossbow bolts of course should penetrate anything except glass armor. Can someone please see if this possible. I also ask for feedback from anyone about what you think of this idea. And Please vote!

Thanks

Edited December 24, 2010 by oc3

[Nealus]

I saw that feature in Duke Patricks - Combat Archery.

I mean if you don't pull the string strong enough, arrow will bounce off armor.

Edited December 22, 2010 by Nealus

[oc3]

I know there are a lot of archery mods, but I don't think any of them address the issue of arrows penetrating armor. Specifically glass and other heavy or substantial armors. there needs to be a way to balance it based on the bow and arrow damage and the armor strength. At some point though, arrows should simply bounce off and do no damage. This will force you to aim for soft spots in the armor or headshots. Crossbow bolts of course should penetrate anything except glass armor. Can someone please see if this possible. I also ask for feedback from anyone about what you think of this idea.

Thanks

 

Thanks for the info, but I really want it to work with full powered bow shots.

[oc3]

I didn't mention it, but of course it would work the same way when the player is attacked. I think it would be quite satisfying to see an arrow speeding towards you and it just bounces off of your glass or some other heavy armour.

[Deleted1848331User]

It would be unbalanced like that. I think unless it was made of the same quality of the armor, or higher, then it would be able to pierce it still. IE Glass arrow fired at daedric armor wearer = bounced off, Glass arrow fired at elven armor, pierced.

[oc3]

It would be unbalanced like that. I think unless it was made of the same quality of the armor, or higher, then it would be able to pierce it still. IE Glass arrow fired at daedric armor wearer = bounced off, Glass arrow fired at elven armor, pierced.

 

Thanks for replying, I was beginning to think no one was going to. I don't want it unbalanced. that's why I mentioned taking into consideration the arrow and bow damage as well as the armor strength. Sounds like your idea is along the same lines. that a glass arrow should penetrate elven armor but not daedric. Keep in mind that it would also benefit/hurt the player in the same way as npcs, so I don't think it would unbalance the game. Also the crossbow, if used, would penetrate everything. If it is possible to make appropriate soft spots on the armor(anyplace not covered by a hard material) then it would still be possible to nail an opponant with an arrow regardless of their armor. that sounds pretty difficult to do though with all the armor mods out there unless they all share some similarity that could be exploited by the modder. Heashots would work unless there is a helmet, then only the neck or face would be able to be hit. One would have to tinker with it to get the balance right, but at a minimum ther needs to be some kind of arrow (maybe iron and steel) that just bounces off of the two highest armors. Maybe all other arrows could penetrate anything to make it easier to make.

Thanks again for your input

Merry Christmas

[Deleted1848331User]

With OBSE, theres a command to see if they have a certain armor slot occupied. So you could check if they have a helmet, and if not, then it hurts them. Thinking about it, this would be cool to see in the next Deadly Reflex :P

[SandsOfTime404]

Eh, if I'm using a bow and arrow I'm typically sneaking around, and aim for the head anyhow. :D

 

Nothing like going to check to body for loot with an arrow stuck up one of their nostrils. This sounds like a good idea though, but I'm not sure how it'd play. Realistic doesn't always equate with fun.