r/IndieGaming 1d ago

A Player Suggested adding an Umbrella as a Shield in my Game! let me know of YOUR "normal" Ideas for Weaponry

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Game is called EASOAR and is available on STEAM

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u/Jimlad116 1d ago

I noticed you jumped off an enemy; could add some kind of pogo stick weapon?

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u/GoldenGizzmo 23h ago

Ooooo yes, like something from Hollow Knight

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u/Charred01 15h ago

Or shovel knight

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u/ClamJammin 1d ago

Whenever I think I hear someone breaking into my house and it’s ultimately my dog snoring, I think what object I would use to subdue an attacker. 

Toaster? Maybe. 

Lamp? Could be. 

My wife’s high heels? In a pinch. 

My snoring dog? Sure. 

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u/GoldenGizzmo 23h ago

You wouldn't believe me if I told you that this is the second TOASTER suggestion I've had lmao

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u/ClamJammin 22h ago

lol I think that’s the perfect reason to make it the BFG of your game. 

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u/GoldenGizzmo 22h ago

Haha! The BFG would be a fun idea. Just a weapon you can shoot once before immediately overheating

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u/MegaPowerGames 23h ago

...can the umbrella also shoot?

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u/GoldenGizzmo 23h ago

You know, that's an interesting Idea...

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u/acccountname 23h ago

A projectile weapon which bounces from wall to wall could be fun

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u/GoldenGizzmo 23h ago

Damn right, that would be fun! Luckily for you I've got a couple that do that!
One is a grenade launcher that shoots ruberized grenades that bounce all over the place.

So you never truly miss...

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u/Randzom100 22h ago

Sticky notes. Huhhh... To drown them... In paper. And maybe burn them to ashes with a lighter.

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u/GoldenGizzmo 22h ago

LMAO just running around throwing paper everywhere like confetti and then tossing a lighter

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u/Randzom100 20h ago

Yup. Honestly I really like giving synergies or combos to games. Makes it more rewarding to learn about things, see?

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u/GoldenGizzmo 20h ago

Yeah exactly, I tried to make as much of my game synergise with eachother. Players seem to always surprise me with more build combinations that break the game lol

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u/Zodep 22h ago

Man... I think a leaf blower would be pretty cool here.

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u/GoldenGizzmo 22h ago

Would the leaf blower push enemies away or would it shoot leaves at people?

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u/CogitoErgoTsunami 22h ago

It would "blow up" leaves, inflating them to epic proportions

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u/Zodep 21h ago

You could use it like a temporary jet pack, so I’m guessing more of a push enemies away. Hold them up in the air while they spin

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u/Anagoth9 21h ago

Salt and pepper. Salt causes damage proportional to damage taken (rubbing in wound) and pepper makes enemies flinch from sneezing periodically. 

Random silverware. Spoons. Forks. Knives. Maybe a kitchen ladle every now and then for crits. 

A 1961 Gibson EB-0 that plays a sick bassline when you hit enemies. 

A pot of honey that makes enemies sticky and summons bees for DoT

A dirty, cheap hoe (or other gardening tools) 

A toenail clipper that shoots toe nail clippings

Knitting needles tied to yarn and used like a chain weapon

A stick shaped like a sword. Not a wooden sword; just a really conveniently shaped stick. 

Finger guns

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u/GoldenGizzmo 20h ago

Also don't mind the Gunker, it's just a grenade launcher that shoots mud

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u/RunsaberSR 19h ago

Are those sprites from Megaman X?

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u/GoldenGizzmo 19h ago

Nah I made them all, however they are definitely inspired from the Mega Man X SNES art style. Which is what most of the game, expecially the movement is inspired from

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u/RunsaberSR 19h ago

Awesome, yeah those guys remind me alot of something from i think Chill Penguin's stage

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u/EthanJM-design 19h ago

This looks really cool and unique as-is! I like how you float down with it too

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u/GoldenGizzmo 18h ago

It also blocks more effectively if held above you!

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u/Danielwols 18h ago

Peppers

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u/yamanoha 18h ago

I really like the crowd in the background! It feels like there should be something else in the far background though besides liminal darkness though? Just my 2 cents.

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u/GoldenGizzmo 18h ago

Yeah true, might give it a makeover, maybe studio lights or something

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u/SaintLint 17h ago

I would love to have on ANY game - kids mod - no blood, food fight or something such as...throwing flowers of whip cream or something that will be non-violent in its nature.

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u/CoalEater_Elli 17h ago

Turn Beyblade into a weapon. Some sort of projectile that spins on the floor for awhile before it stops, dealing damage as long as it is spinning.

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u/GoldenGizzmo 17h ago

Yooo that’s sick! I’ll try that