Blocking in pugilism

Bobob · Jan 2, 2016

Is it just me or does nobody ever block in unarmed combat? My character never does and neither do the ai characters.

-Tim- · Jan 2, 2016

Well, characters do try to block by keeping their arms up, but it's not very effective and most of the damage simply goes through.

Stonery · Jan 2, 2016

Yeah, it's not too common to see it. Just as Tim said.

Mobility is key in pugilism!

konggary · Jan 2, 2016

I like how you strike and block with open hands.

burgzaza · Jan 2, 2016

yeah pugilism needs some more lovely code.
It's already pretty cool to play. Sometimes a match can last 5 seconds with well placed punches ( or slaps ). And it feels amazing.
However sometimes I find a bit chaotic, like nobody hits for 20 seconds and turn in circles.

Orlacktherof · Jan 4, 2016

burgzaza said:
yeah pugilism needs some more lovely code.
It's already pretty cool to play. Sometimes a match can last 5 seconds with well placed punches ( or slaps ). And it feels amazing.
However sometimes I find a bit chaotic, like nobody hits for 20 seconds and turn in circles.

W+M1(x2)

Frushtuck · Jan 5, 2016

My Guild Master is the only one fighting with his fits, now expert, only with pugilism (lost my last "Guild" and... not again). The sensations are good, and yes it does feel like drunken master sometimes...

Haxyl · Jan 7, 2016

burgzaza said:
yeah pugilism needs some more lovely code.
It's already pretty cool to play. Sometimes a match can last 5 seconds with well placed punches ( or slaps ). And it feels amazing.
However sometimes I find a bit chaotic, like nobody hits for 20 seconds and turn in circles.

You're not wrong

Space Warlock · Jan 22, 2016

I find crouching can sometimes let me duck under punches I wouldn't of been able to out step. It also sets up some good body shots. Other then that blocking with fists is non existent.

burgzaza · Jan 22, 2016

I'm not even sure, sometimes a straight punch to the head witch is "protected" by hands raised, don't inflict damage and instead produces a soft block-like sound.
It seems to be passive defense, the arms won't actively aim at incomming attacks at the moment.

Crouching, or hugging are great ways to "temporize" yeah ^^
Try to stay crouched, then release "C" and uppercut !

Orlacktherof · Jan 22, 2016

burgzaza said:
I'm not even sure, sometimes a straight punch to the head witch is "protected" by hands raised, don't inflict damage and instead produces a soft block-like sound.
It seems to be passive defense, the arms won't actively aim at incomming attacks at the moment.

Crouching, or hugging are great ways to "temporize" yeah ^^
Try to stay crouched, then release "C" and uppercut !

Too complicated... just W+M1, it works

burgzaza · Jan 22, 2016

It sure works, but I enjoy using diferent attacks.