unable to equip shield in a certain situation (0.632)

[krippp]

Did a search and didn't see this mentioned elsewhere, so here it comes:

This bug happens when you start a battle with a shield, something throwable (javelins etc.), and a double handed weapon in your arms slots. I haven't tested it, but this probably also happens without the throwable missile weapons in the arms slots.
But anyway: First you're able to wield two weapon configurations - the javelins and a shield at the same time, and the double handed weapon alone. But when you've used all the javelins and switch to the double handed weapon, you won't be able to switch back to having only the shield in your hands, making it completely useless after that.

 

[WipperSnipper]

That is not a bug...you cannot use a sheild by-itself , thus once you run out of javalins , you cant use the shield with a 2hander , so you cannot use the sheild.. if you are using a 2 hander , a 1 hander , a jav , and a shield , it will work , since when you run out of javalin's , you can switch to the 1hander (which has the shield).

 

[krippp]

What? It's not a bug that I can't use a shield without a single handed weapon? Erm... Well, if it really is intentional, then it's not very realistic... and I just hate artificial restrictions. They're almost always completely useless, and only succeed in ruining the mood.

 

[Berny]

im hopeful that its fixed in the next version...