I would LOVE to be able to actually feel like I was hitting something with a martial arts flying kick, but the set lacks this. There's no type of space-making kick. We have stuns, a weak knockup, and root. There's no type of knockback or knockdown. This set is Strength/Dex based, so there should be kicks that feel a bit more powerful for knock lovers.
**I know there are other sets that need more attention than MA, but I feel a few new MA kicks could really complete the Unarmed set.**
For example:
Crushing Heel: You bring your foot up high and slam it down heel first on the opponent, crushing them to the ground. ^Knockdown.
Soaring Kick: (20ft max Range, would feel and look more like a martial arts movie kick, where the henchies go flying. :biggrin:) You launch off of one foot, flying at your opponent with the other for a devastating kick. ^Knockback.
High Split Kick: You bring your foot up high, slamming it into the opponent's chin in the process and sending them skyward. ^Knockup
These moves would feel more super, for heroes with enhanced martial abilities. (Think Iron Fist, how he would send enemies flying)
OR: If possible, add a Knockback ADV to Thunderbolt Lunge. People could choose between Essence Assault Root ADV or Knockback ADV.
I personally never use Essence, but I know lots who do. Another option would be nice. :cool:
A charged up thrust kick, charged up heel dropping kick (maybe AoE/Cone), lightning fast kicks like the kick version of One Hundred Hands, a sickle Muay Thai kick, a Muay Thai low kick to the knee (snares) are just some ideas I have. A wrestling drop kick would be pretty cool too. And of course an energy builder of nothing but kicks.
Maybe some Capoeira leg sweeping kicks?
EDIT: Then put in some uppercutting kicks like a kick up to the jaw sending them up into the air.
A charged up thrust kick, charged up heel dropping kick (maybe AoE/Cone), lightning fast kicks like the kick version of One Hundred Hands, a sickle Muay Thai kick, a Muay Thai low kick to the knee (snares) are just some ideas I have. A wrestling drop kick would be pretty cool too. And of course an energy builder of nothing but kicks.
Maybe some Capoeira leg sweeping kicks?
EDIT: Then put in some uppercutting kicks like a kick up to the jaw sending them up into the air.
I have the heel drop and "uppercutting kick" on the OP! I love all the others. Especially One Hundred Feet, lol.
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Good thinking, Shadow. *Thumbsup*
We need martial arts emote_loop.
Why isn't this a thing?
Yes, I'd love that! Was shooting an SG vid with some of my friends, but couldn't get the sparring footage without someone dying first v.v"
So SIGNED for /martialarts_loop
Holy crap! Just checked those out on CoH vids..That's the type of stuff I'm talking about, pure awesome.
Especially that Eagle's Claw. Huge kick, with a backflip out. Boss.
Maybe some Capoeira leg sweeping kicks?
EDIT: Then put in some uppercutting kicks like a kick up to the jaw sending them up into the air.
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I have the heel drop and "uppercutting kick" on the OP! I love all the others. Especially One Hundred Feet, lol.
And the drop kick could be brutal.