I honestly really like the way Skyrim's melee combat already is. The only thing I could think of would be to add grapples and more weapons, and maybe allow blocking/parrying with an off-hand weapon.
Also, don't diss the fists. The unarmed kill cinematics are the coolest in the game, I'd love for there to be actual fist weapons, like brass knuckles, punch daggers, or cesti.
Not sure I'd go for a "whoever does the most damage" wins, either, but I'm fairly sure there's mods for that (the Realistic Combat mod sounds similar).
Then we're talking before I learned how to use daggers. I realize on second read that you're only talking about the sneak attacks (I like how they work already, so no comment on that), but I actually love using them in straight-up fights. As long as you don't make the mistake of dual-wielding them, you can take some stamina upgrades, spec into certain Block perks, and turn yourself into a matrix-dodging, stun-locking, quick-slicing master.Arnoxthe1 said:So let's say you're beginning the game and you've got a nice sharp iron dagger. Now, in Skyrim's combat system, it's hardly more than a pitiful toy. Barely better than your fists.
Also, don't diss the fists. The unarmed kill cinematics are the coolest in the game, I'd love for there to be actual fist weapons, like brass knuckles, punch daggers, or cesti.
Not sure I'd go for a "whoever does the most damage" wins, either, but I'm fairly sure there's mods for that (the Realistic Combat mod sounds similar).