Are you sure there is no visual combat damage already in place?! I dont know but I am pretty sure there is. I havent played this game for a while now, but as far as I can remember visual combat damage is not something that this game is missing. Now I am intrigued I have to admit, because I am pretty sure I know what I am talking about, but on the other hand I am not quite sure because of the time span. I cant wait for somebody else to reply to you and I hope it is not going to be a veteran like myself.