View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
WendyBinCT
Powder Monkey
Posts: 23
1231 Gold -
|
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 10:49 pm Post subject: Just keep thrusting! |
|
|
No, no, you naughty lads, that's not what I meant!
I lost my first couple of sword fights because my opponents were incredibly quick, and I haven't yet mastered the various defensive and offensive maneuvers on the keypad.
My new strategy: just keep whacking #4. This may not work beyond Apprentice level, but for a newbie with one day (real time) of play, it's been a thrill to see two enemy captains jump overboard! And my son, watching the second duel, was very impressed with his Old Mom!
Arrr!
WendyB, aka Captain Owl of Owls Nest _________________ Stay as awestruck as you can.
-- Robert Johnson |
|
Back to top |
|
|
The Lone Badger
Powder Monkey
Posts: 10
212 Gold -
|
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 11:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Mixing in some slashes and chops definitely helps, but I've got all the way to Rogue without using any defensive moves - I've got a rapier, all the fencing upgrades and fencing skill, so I almost always execute a move before them and hit them. Occasionally they hit me, which means I have to hit them another couple of times. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Vulture
Gunner
Posts: 509
606 Gold -
|
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 12:11 am Post subject: |
|
|
The best defense is good offense. Your thrust with a rapier is the fastest attack, All he can do is defend or thrust back. When you land a blow then go for the chop or cut his knees off with the slash. My favorite move is to faint the perry, he will taunt, and I immediately thrust. It lands nearly every time. Thats a quick 5-4 on the keypad in rapid sucsession. Too fast it fails, too slow it wont work, so a little practice is needed but its not hard to master the timing. A little harder move is to faint the slash and thrust when he swings back on the rope. This drills him good. Happy swashbuckling! _________________
32 brightly polished cannons, a bottle o'rum, ahh..... a pirates life for me! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Wolfwood
Boatswain
Posts: 2527
33917 Gold -
|
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
With the "special moves" - the hero doing a back flip or swinging on a rope to avoind an attack, you don't have to press a key to make a counter-attack, or a thrust, for you will perform one automatically - at least on Adventurer level.
To achieve a "special move" you merely have to press 8 or 2 as soon as you see the enemy draw back for the corresponding attack. You can practise this with the slower enemies rather easily...
I truly wish that Pirates! 2 will bring about a bit more complex duels with actual differences between the swords and their handling... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Carlos Lezama
Swabbie
Posts: 91
464 Gold -
|
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:50 am Post subject: |
|
|
The rapier thurst is the basic technique. Good at the start, when you have'nt got the balanced swords, the shirt and all that. However later in the game you'll need some advanced techniques, like reacting to enemy moves (if he makes a high slash, press "2" and later, thrust!, ect...) or just anticipate to him (with a rapier, if you both attack at the same time, you'll hit first). Also the "press #7 then #1" tech works nice, too... _________________ "The King has forgiven me?
Bah, who is the King to forgive me?"
- Carlos Lezama, the Black Pirate. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
The Lone Badger
Powder Monkey
Posts: 10
212 Gold -
|
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 2:08 am Post subject: |
|
|
I didn't know about feints until I read this thread - they're certainly effective! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
rupertlittlebear
Helmsman
Posts: 4545
10381 Gold -
|
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 4:36 am Post subject: Re: Just keep thrusting! |
|
|
WendyBinCT wrote: | My new strategy: just keep whacking #4. This may not work beyond Apprentice level, but for a newbie with one day (real time) of play, it's been a thrill to see two enemy captains jump overboard! And my son, watching the second duel, was very impressed with his Old Mom!
|
Try #1 instead of #4. ONLY use the Rapier. This will work reliably all the way through level 4, The Red level. Rouge (That is Rogue for those who cannot spell like me.)
Really. Very few opponents will outlast you.
The problem with this technique is that you never learn how to swordfight. This makes level 5 a real Bear.
Of course the default skill (Swordfighting) helps too. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
dalgo
Swabbie
Posts: 104
668 Gold -
|
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 9:46 am Post subject: |
|
|
I've found continuously using the '1' key with the Rapier still works at Swashbuckler level. Admittedly I had the Fencing skill and all fencing items as well. The secret is to never let up the attack. I was able to win every battle until finally old age caught up with me. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Rock
Cutthroat
Posts: 416
7607 Gold -
|
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 9:53 am Post subject: |
|
|
Wow... This thread isn't EVEN what I thought (was hoping?) it was going to be about.
Especially since someone with the moniker WendyB posted it!!
ARRRRR! Those Penthouse forum stories NEVER HAPPEN TO ME!!!
And just look at my pic <----- (sniff) I'm such a handsome pirate too
sorry... just having some fun.
All I ever do is go in with guns blazin' and blades flashin'!! _________________ "You can't fight in here!! This is the war room!" - Dr. Strangelove
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Niedzwiedz
Swabbie
Posts: 124
1236 Gold -
|
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 10:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Sorry, I had to post something after reading the thread. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
RavenSaxbar
Powder Monkey
Posts: 30
200 Gold -
|
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:36 pm Post subject: |
|
|
There is a lot of good tips in the Guide section at the top of the page. It seems to touch on all aspects of the game in the tips & tricks section. I agree with Repurtlittlebear Quote: | The problem with this technique is that you never learn how to swordfight. This makes level 5 a real Bear. |
It gives me a greater pride knowing that I beat Henery Morgan because my gunnery skills and fencing skills are better than his than the fact I can take advantage of a flaw in the game.
Last edited by RavenSaxbar on Thu Jan 06, 2005 1:44 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
Back to top |
|
|
rupertlittlebear
Helmsman
Posts: 4545
10381 Gold -
|
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 12:52 am Post subject: |
|
|
dalgo wrote: | I've found continuously using the '1' key with the Rapier still works at Swashbuckler level. Admittedly I had the Fencing skill and all fencing items as well. The secret is to never let up the attack. I was able to win every battle until finally old age caught up with me. |
Great tip.
Just stay clear of those Military Captains and Treasure Ships until you can get some of those nice fencing objects. Then you can go back to your old habbits of raiding Invasion Ships with only 30 people. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Angel
Seaman
Posts: 196
1757 Gold -
|
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
LMFAO!!! Methinks there's another saucy wench here abouts??? WOOO HOO!!!
BTW - I like a quick 7-4-1 punch, myself..... _________________ A bloodthirsty wench... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
bryce777
Gunner
Posts: 632
652 Gold -
|
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 6:15 am Post subject: |
|
|
Vulture wrote: | The best defense is good offense. Your thrust with a rapier is the fastest attack, All he can do is defend or thrust back. When you land a blow then go for the chop or cut his knees off with the slash. My favorite move is to faint the perry, he will taunt, and I immediately thrust. It lands nearly every time. Thats a quick 5-4 on the keypad in rapid sucsession. Too fast it fails, too slow it wont work, so a little practice is needed but its not hard to master the timing. A little harder move is to faint the slash and thrust when he swings back on the rope. This drills him good. Happy swashbuckling! |
If you do a parry faint then a slash, I find if he thrusts before you land it, you will still block and then you will hit him |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Avenstar
Swabbie
Posts: 59
408 Gold -
|
Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:33 pm Post subject: Swashbuckler |
|
|
Yes the thrusting strategy only works on the early difficulties. When your attack gets blocked, you can get stunned, which slows your responses significantly. It can get to a point where you can't even thrust through an opponent's long overhead swing.
I prefer reactionary combat. You duck/parry/dodge an opponent's attack, then quickly swing high/low with a double knockback one of your own. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|