Does the staff have any interest in expanding upon what warriors can do with shields?

I know this question has been asked in the past, and I know the answer was "pallies only get to be 2h or shield, and shield is their thing". Well, now pallies have quite a few more options :).

I personally would love to see a 'shield specialization' for warriors. If this is something you guys are interested in, or think would be cool I am sure there will be no shortage of folks willing to brainstorm abilities for it.

Given how many options warriors have, I don't see a need here, especially given the overlap with paladins. Warriors are likely at the bottom of the list for serious development work.

valguarnera@carrionfields.com

Doesn't have to be warrior specific. Maybe just some general skills for shield work in general. Ranger, anti-paladin, warrior, thief, and assassin could each get one/some.

Take Cover: 4 round lag move. Sacrifice the ability to perform other actions for 3 rounds of increased defense and chance to block non-aoe-direct-damage spells and breath attacks.

Shield Wall: Automatic skill. Chance to block melee strikes against group mates provided they are using a shield as well.

Shield Taunt: Bang on your shield and yell in an attempt to demoralize your foe.
OR: Bang on your shield in an attempt to draw attacks away from the target's current target.

Shield Pin: Indoor only. Attempt to pin your opponents weapon arm against the wall and strike while they are exposed. 2 round lag, nullifies opponent's parry for 1 round or X number of strikes.

Or just let me trade my weapons specs for paladin shield moves. Kthnx.

nt