Game Mechanics Grappling Hook Equip Slot

[SzGamer227]

Implemented in the 1.3 update! Thank you Cenx!​

This idea comes courtesy of Fruitbat. The concept is his, but the idea for the actual implementation is mine.

Grappling Hook Equipment Slots!

So, why would this be a good idea?

1. You would be able to have a vanity slot for grappling hooks, so you could have the functionality of one with the appearance of another.
2. You would be able to dye your hooks, which could be cool.

As for how this would appear in-game, there would be an additional row of equip slots underneath your accessories labeled "Grappling Hook" where you would be able to equip hooks like they were accessories or armor. Having a hook in the vanity slot would give the appearance of using that hook, but it would have the actual functionality of the hook you actually have equipped, having the same reach and the same number of hooks.

Disclaimer: There is no vanity Hook slot.​

 

[Tylerthedragon]

That'd be handy, but I don't see why you can't just put it on the first slot of your main inventory (not the hotbar, the one below)

It'd be handy, but it's pretty unnecessary.

 

[SzGamer227]

That'd be handy, but I don't see why you can't just put it on the first slot of your main inventory (not the hotbar, the one below)
It'd be handy, but it's pretty unnecessary.

That only responds to the last and least important reason for adding this.

 

[Tylerthedragon]

That only responds to the last and least important reason for adding this.

I guess, but how often do you find a different hook in your playthrough's? Only reason I'd like this is because it's vanity, and I like vanity.

 

[SzGamer227]

Only reason I'd like this is because it's vanity, and I like vanity.

That's the only real reason anyone wants this. In fact, I'm taking that third bit off the main post.

 

[Tylerthedragon]

That's the only real reason anyone wants this. In fact, I'm taking that third bit off the main post.

Then yes, I kinda support this.

 

[Xmayne]

I'd mostly want this to separate the hook from the inventory. Always kind of bothered me how you just have to sit the grappling hook in your inventory somewhere. Would be cool if it could have an official slot.

 

[ShadowTiger]

It's certainly interesting. I wonder why we have coin slots and ammo slots, but not a hook slot. But at the same time, why wouldn't we also have a mining pick slot and a hammer and axe slot? Those are extremely common tools, like how a grapple would definitely be.

I'm mostly against this particular suggestion due to my own internal monologues quarreling with themselves over this.

 

[SzGamer227]

But at the same time, why wouldn't we also have a mining pick slot and a hammer and axe slot? Those are extremely common tools, like how a grapple would definitely be.

Because different tools have different limitations. Some have the capability to mine blocks others can't, and others yet have increased range but weaker digging. Grappling Hooks are straightforward, and there are very few but very distinct categories that are not likely to be switched between very often due to player preference.

Essentially, it's because Hooks are a matter of preference while Tools are a matter of capability.

 

[SilverBird]

idea: hooks dropped from skeletons and piranhas can be used as 1-time grappling hooks. (they have no other use...)

 

[SzGamer227]

idea: hooks dropped from skeletons and piranhas can be used as 1-time grappling hooks. (they have no other use...)

I don't like that, because where did the chain come from? And how would adding more Chain make it infinitely reusable? Overall, it sounds kind of awkward.

 

[SilverBird]

I don't like that, because where did the chain come from? And how would adding more Chain make it infinitely reusable? Overall, it sounds kind of awkward.

Use rope?

 

[SzGamer227]

Use rope?

Hmm... a consumable Grappling Hook could be interesting, but I don't think that would be useful enough for how close it is to an infinitely reusable Hook. Besides, you can throw Rope Coils already.

 

[SilverBird]

Hmm... a consumable Grappling Hook could be interesting, but I don't think that would be useful enough for how close it is to an infinitely reusable Hook. Besides, you can throw Rope Coils already.

it could be useful if it were faster/longer than a grappling hook, maybe like the bat hook?

 

[SzGamer227]

it could be useful if it were faster/longer than a grappling hook, maybe like the bat hook?

It's your idea. If you fell like you want to suggest it, go ahead.

 

[Haydenman2]

I always forget to not toss my grappling hook into a chest on my routine inventory empty so this would be useful.

 

[zeskorion]

I already suggested this.
I am on mobile and cannot provide the link, but you can find it in my siggy on the old TO

 

[SzGamer227]

I already suggested this.
I am on mobile and cannot provide the link, but you can find it in my siggy on the old TO

I remember seeing that thread, I think, and I could have sworn I posted that it was in fact repeat of mine... I am on a tablet and also unable to provide a link at the moment (what a coincidence) but if you check the TO version of this thread, you'll see it was posted a solid 4.5 months beforehand.

 

[Morrigen]

Oh gawd, I support this so much. It constantly annoys me how it just sits there.
If we could get a slot that doesn't take up an accessory space AND let's us dye it? I'm sold.
I support.

 

[Fruitbat]

I already suggested this.
I am on mobile and cannot provide the link, but you can find it in my siggy on the old TO

I remember seeing that thread, I think, and I could have sworn I posted that it was in fact repeat of mine... I am on a tablet and also unable to provide a link at the moment (what a coincidence) but if you check the TO version of this thread, you'll see it was posted a solid 4.5 months beforehand.

http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/grappling-hook-slot.166036/
and yes it is a repeat thread, SzGamer's was posted before zesk's.
but since the idea is mine.. I WIN, ALL OF YOU GET REKT HAHHAHA