[MP]Why the Combat is Bad, and How to fix it

[Dan11311]

I was thinking, maybe in addition to slowing down running speed, they should introduce stamina to multiplayer, so that you can't run around in circles dodging attacks indefinitely. That'll encourage players to group around the banner and form lines and shield walls and such

I couldn't stand that. Although I definitely understand what you're saying, this is Mount&Blade and the combat should stay similar.

Okay, how about an option to include the realism stats on a server? Make it VC's version of Hardcore mode from BF4.

 

[matmannen]

Bump. The Devs need to see this.
Also unlimited Javelins on a boat and trolls that push you off a boat are problems in MP.

And also ship captains who can't drive

You mean navigate or stear  , OK, sorry, the word police has entered the building 

 

[RalliX]

I was thinking, maybe in addition to slowing down running speed, they should introduce stamina to multiplayer, so that you can't run around in circles dodging attacks indefinitely. That'll encourage players to group around the banner and form lines and shield walls and such

And maybe buff the overhead thrusts of spears a little bit and give it more range to encourage players to form shield walls where the front rank using sword and shield is supported by second rank using spears.

+1 to mp stamina

Stamina is a bad idea, in my opinion.

Keeping the current run speed will make it absolutely impossible for formation fighting useful, even with stamina.
Even if you do get tired after running, it will still be easy to approach at a walk, and then just sprint into the other formation.
The point of any formation is that it is maintained after combat is initiated, otherwise it is just ornamental in both form and function.

I feel that it will interrupt the flow of combat. I wouldn't be opposed to trying it initially, I guess, but I think if it is added, that it should be optional server-side.

Additionally, most of the suggestions I made are ineffective if they are not used in tandem with each other.