User blog:BannedLagiacrus/Discussion of the Week: Underwater

Hello, and welcome to the Discussion of the Week!

This week we look at a memorable mechanic for the 3rd Generation, Underwater!

Introduction


Now this is one mechanic that made Monster Hunter's future changes so special! This game introduced an idea that not only expanded on the possibilities in battle, but also brought in new ideas that once seemed impossible in the past. Hunters could now go underwater and face off against giant aquatic monsters. That is just so fucking amazing! Though underwater is gone, maybe it could make a return one day.

Weapons


Okay... I can agree with some people about the weapons feeling odd, or just plain bad, underwater. Keep in mind, I never used the Bow or Bowguns underwater, but I have tried the other weapons in this new element. Let me tell you, you feel so slow while attacking underwater, which makes sense, but it just doesn't feel smooth all. While underwater, you just feel sloppy, unless you're using certain weapons like Long Sword and Great Sword. Can we all agree that our opinions vary on how hunters fight underwater?

Areas
In the 3rd Generation, there was a few locations that allowed hunters to hunt underwater. These areas included the Deserted Island, Flooded Forest, Water Arena, Underwater Ruin, and Tainted Sea.

Fish


Umm... Why are these considered monsters again?

Lagiacrus Species


Oh, boy! This is the monster that made me want to try to underwater! The Lord of the Sea, Lagiacrus! People already know how excited get when I see this monster, so all I can really say is just fight this beast in the 3rd Gen and you'll see why I love Lagiacrus.

Plesioth Species


The only real time that Capcom made Plesioth somewhat decent before Monster Hunter Generations "changed" it... Anyway, I like this incarnation of Plesioth, but it is still annoying as all hell! Seriously, why does it love tail whipping so much?!

Ceadeus Species


This is words from someone else that greatly appreciates Ceadeus: "Ceadeus is amazing! Best Theme! A god-like design literally! God-like equipment! i LOVE ceadeus dudes!"

Questions

 * Do you love or hate underwater? Why or why not?
 * Do you hope Capcom revives this concept in the future?
 * Which weapon did you love using underwater? Why?
 * Which weapon didn't you love using underwater? Why?
 * What do you wish hunters could do underwater?
 * What was your favorite monster to hunt in underwater? Why?
 * What was your least favorite monster to hunt underwater Why?
 * What kind of monster do you wish was implemented for underwater?
 * If you could improve some things for underwater, what improvements would you suggest?
 * Which underwater location is your favorite? Why?
 * Which underwater location is your least favorite? Why?