Anybody bought a Wii?

[Rhydderch Hael]

Not if you're this guy's friend.



First broken TV casualty to be reported. Check it out over at SA

:P

Cheers,

Munk

Now, that's what I call interactive feedback!

I still don't know about the swordplay aspect of the Wii-mote. It may work all fine and dandy if your idea of swordplay involves duelling in white stockings and powdered wigs like a stuffy fop. I mean, who fights with their sword hand leading in the stance? Cultured gentlemen who are living well outside the Dark Ages? Thou art a witch, I say!

How will the Wii-mote interpret the travel and orientation of a Zwerchau, I wonder? Imagine holding the controller in a batter's stance in front of your right shoulder, buttons facing in towards you. Now imagine, while using the same grip on the controller, holding it near the left side of your head with the buttons facing downwards. Now, imagine the transition from the first position to the second position, while stepping forward with your right foot to switch your leading leg in order to stay on target. Basic zwerchau (cross-strike): protects high while bringing edge and point to bear against your opponent's left openings. Will any such game be able to interpret that motion, or mark your strike being made on the short edge of the blade instead of the long edge? (you're essentially twisting the sword in travel)