How do you fight properly in warband ??

[dzorro]

And is there a way to revert the attacking animation back to the way it was in mount and blade 1.010 ?? So far can't say i am enjoying the battles very much. I miss on my horse 99 out 100 times even on foot i have extremely difficult time in even hitting an opponent who stands right in front me. Why did they make combat so horrible ?? This really destroys my game enjoyment.

 

[Marcus Brutus]

At first I didnt like the animations either (changes are scary) but if you just give it a little bit of time and practice you will find the animations much better than those of original M&B. With time and practice you will also learn how to fight properly. 

 

[dragoon47]

If I wanted to see the original animations again I'd go play Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots, or I'd play the game itself.

Just get used to animations, that's all I can tell you, and aim your hits, your arm doesn't move perfectly over a single plane anymore.

 

[E.M.Baguette]

I love new animations and I can fight properly.

 

[Kordian]

I think it's just a matter of getting used. I suck hitting bad dudes on horseback too, but I guess it's just a matter of time.
Train in SP games

 

[Mordgrim]

Practice, practice and more practice. Coupled with a conscious effort to avoid raging and paying attention to what good players do, and how you can learn from it.

 

[Wentago]

If you're having trouble hitting things at first do a lot of left and right attacks from foot.  They're the easiest to connect with until you get the hang of things.

 

[Kraven]

To OP.

I understand ya frustration, when I first entered fairly early in beta the new animations were a hell to get used to and I hated them, but after having gotten used to them, I must admit they are alot better than the old ones and it's easy enough to fight properly when used to them.

 

[superhit1000]

if your having trouble hitting people right infront of you then you may be playing on a server that is not in your area.

 

[dzorro]

Thanks for the suggestion, i think it's the angle when you are aiming that gets me to miss my opponent. Because my horse will stop at an instant when touching an opponent. making it even harder when you already aiming at something else. if an enemy is standing in front of your horse the angle gets you off completely and you are unable to hit him, with a sword.

 

[CtrlAltDe1337]

The horse sword swipe animation is indeed hard to use.  It hits somewhat forward compared to the old animation, so it takes practice (and a lot of luck) to get used to it.  I really wish TW would tweak this one.  The others are fine.

 

[pipboy2000br]

The horse sword swipe animation is indeed hard to use.  It hits somewhat forward compared to the old animation, so it takes practice (and a lot of luck) to get used to it.  I really wish TW would tweak this one.  The others are fine.

QFT

And I didnt like the way you change the attack position when looking around on horseback, I wish it was removed.

 

[SockMonkeh]

Here are some posts on these forums that you may find useful.

Infantry Guide: http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,87133.0.html

Archer Guide: http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,104123.0.html

Cavalry Guide: http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,94244.0.html