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'''Rope darts''' were long-ranged weapons | [[File:Rope_Dart.jpg|thumb|250px|Connor uses a rope dart to suspend a soldier.]] | ||
'''Rope darts''' were long-ranged weapons used by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Connor Kenway]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. They could be thrown down from above to impale enemies, who could then be used as a counter-balance for the user to drop down to ground level. | |||
They consisted of long ropes, 3–5 meters long, with metal darts attached to the ends. A dart was thrown with the opposite end of the rope anchored to some object, or held in one's free hand. | They consisted of long ropes, 3–5 meters long, with metal darts attached to the ends. A dart was thrown with the opposite end of the rope anchored to some object, or held in one's free hand. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The art of wielding a rope dart is called ''Sheng Biao'' in [[China|Chinese]] martial arts. | *The art of wielding a rope dart is called ''Sheng Biao'' in [[China|Chinese]] martial arts. | ||
*According to an [http://www.xboxgamezone.co.uk/2012/03/26/preview-assassins-creed-iii-the-final-frontier/ XboxGameZone article], Connor's long-range weapon was originally a "Chain Blade", | *According to an [http://www.xboxgamezone.co.uk/2012/03/26/preview-assassins-creed-iii-the-final-frontier/ XboxGameZone article], Connor's long-range weapon was originally a "Chain Blade", however, the team thought that they would be taking "too much of a fantasy route." | ||
* | *In real life, a rope dart would not be able to hold a victim's weight long enough to pull them great distances, much less hang them from trees. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 05:34, 12 June 2012
- "Pointy metal death on a string."
- ―Official Playstation Magazine's description of the Rope Dart.
Rope darts were long-ranged weapons used by the Assassin Connor Kenway during the American Revolutionary War. They could be thrown down from above to impale enemies, who could then be used as a counter-balance for the user to drop down to ground level.
They consisted of long ropes, 3–5 meters long, with metal darts attached to the ends. A dart was thrown with the opposite end of the rope anchored to some object, or held in one's free hand.
Trivia
- The art of wielding a rope dart is called Sheng Biao in Chinese martial arts.
- According to an XboxGameZone article, Connor's long-range weapon was originally a "Chain Blade", however, the team thought that they would be taking "too much of a fantasy route."
- In real life, a rope dart would not be able to hold a victim's weight long enough to pull them great distances, much less hang them from trees.
Sources
- Official PlayStation Magazine
- Game Rant: ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ New Screenshots & Gameplay Details