Using spell in right hand when equipped with a bow

[HiFiSi]

It would be amazing if we could have a spell equipped in our right hand when we have a bow equipped. Because it counts a bow as a 2 handed weapon, it will not let you. But you really only use 2 hands when you are actively using the weapon. Would be very useful to be able to use magic with the right hand while just carrying the bow in your left hand but not firing it.

 

To get around the bow being fired using the trigger/button for the right hand (and the zoom in being mapped to the trigger/button for the left hand) perhaps they could be swapped.

 

So you would have a bow equipped in your left hand (instead of both hands) and a spell in the right.

Pressing the right hand action button would cast the spell.

Pressing the left hand action button would draw the bow back.

Pressing the right hand action button while the bow is drawn would activate the zoom instead of casting the spell.

[neiljwd]

Sounds perfect.

And I agree it's very frustrating the time it takes switching them out, when really your hand IS free.

[wesside0yes]

But how do you go about drawing the string of your bow if you're holding magick in it? Unless you propose he holds both the ball magick and the string or bow in the same hand, it wouldn't at all be logical.

[Uzidian]

your character doesnt always hold onto he string when in fighting stance, only when the primary attack button is used, so it is possible cant wait for the tools

[Sanguined]

Well basically I would like a better way of switching weapons/magic overall. I mean the favorites menu is okay but why can't it be a string of shortcut keys like 1~0? Like, 1~5 is right hand, 6~0 is left hand or something.

[Midicow]

But how do you go about drawing the string of your bow if you're holding magick in it? Unless you propose he holds both the ball magick and the string or bow in the same hand, it wouldn't at all be logical.

 

Shoot magic infused arrows from bow?

[HiFiSi]

But how do you go about drawing the string of your bow if you're holding magick in it? Unless you propose he holds both the ball magick and the string or bow in the same hand, it wouldn't at all be logical.

 

Well, logically if you can conjure up a ball of magic in your hand at will, you also have the ability to stop conjuring it when you go to pull the bow string.

[kuro1n]

Well basically I would like a better way of switching weapons/magic overall. I mean the favorites menu is okay but why can't it be a string of shortcut keys like 1~0? Like, 1~5 is right hand, 6~0 is left hand or something.

You do know that you can assign number keys to your favorites right? Your way is a step further sure but it still works decent at least. : )

[HiFiSi]

I just noticed I posted this on the wrong board :(