[stavpoly4789]

I'm using the ballistic flag for a fighter mounted beam weapon thingy (I'm still trying to think of a good name) to simulate a separate powercell that can run out but can also be recharged by a support ship. When I do that, I have infinite shots. the meter says 10 and stays at 10 after each shot.

If there is a better way to do this, can someone tell me?

I'm not sure, but it seems to me that this has probably something to do with it being a beam but it doesnt seem to me to be that complicated to fix in the code. So, If anyone ever gets the time, can you take a look?

[Solatar]

I'd suggest taking the "beam" flag off real quick, and seeing if it works (taking away ammo) as a non-beam. Sounds obvious...but it might be a problem with the weapon. Anywho, worth a look just to double check.

[stavpoly4789]

taking "beam" off does make the ammo meter go down, so I guess it was the "beam". Unless the problem is fixed is there any other way to get this effect?

[FireCrack]

Realy fast projectile with long trail?

[Bobboau]

lame?

[Dark RevenantX]

Make the screen flash yellow over and over in a manner that will make epileptic people go mad until the beam should be finished firing.  You shouldn't have to worry about it after that.

[stavpoly4789]

Originally posted by Bobboau
lame?

me or firecrack?

[Solatar]

I think he meant the "projectile with long tail" was lame.

[Trivial Psychic]

You mean like a certain massive dumbfire secondary from FS1?

[FireCrack]

Got any better ideas?

[stavpoly4789]

Also, I've noticed that any beam that a player controls can be fired continuously if the player holds down the fire button. The player holds down the button and one long continuous beam until the player lets go.