[aldo_14]

Originally posted by Sandwich
Ok, lemme sum up for you all. The effects the SCP is adding are for the Cool factor, NOT the realism factor. Otherwise we'd end up with IWAR2, and we all know how atrocious

zigackly.  I want to see more and more insanely brightly coloured lasers and planet-sized explosions!

[.::Tin Can::.]

I personally like the big stuff...

[kasperl]

LS, did you change any of the actual stats of the weapons?

(refire rate, damage, energy cost)?

i'm asking cause if you didn't, it might be an idea to ask Kazan to validate your tables as well.

[Lightspeed]

I'm afraid yes, as this is a general SCP-ization of the weapons.

So i'm using ballistic primaries, $FOF, $shot, and lots of other stuff that wasn't possible with the original game.

When I have the weapons done I might make a multiplayer version of them, using the FS2 standard values (no $FOF, etc) but with the new effects - that one could then be validated.

But till then, wait for the SCP to fix the HT&L laser code, and for me to finish this (I need more time, meh).

[kasperl]

you can spend your time making new beams instead of waiting for the coders to  fix that bug, i hope......

[Drew]

Originally posted by kasperl
you can spend your time making new beams instead of waiting for the coders to  fix that bug, i hope......

Yeah!

*beats lightspeed with a stick*

[Fineus]

Guys, stop spamming. Lets keep this thread neat

Edit: Fine, I'll neaten it myself.

[.::Tin Can::.]

What has been said has been said, and as a result I guess we usually go off topic. If anyone has anything to contribute to the beam weapons upgrade or any exhisting weapon enhancements, then speak up.

[Setekh]

Originally posted by Sandwich
Ok, lemme sum up for you all. The effects the SCP is adding are for the Cool factor, NOT the realism factor. Otherwise we'd end up with IWAR2, and we all know how atrocious that would be in the FS Universe.

So, with "fun" in mind:

- Beams nudging ships = good
- Beams knocking ships around = bad.
- Time and effort to get good-looking animation effects along beams is very worth-while. Think energy pulses, Inferno-like chaotic energy streams, etc. *glances in Lightspeed's direction*

Some other cool effects would be:
- Beam impacts increase the self-illumination of that area to 100% instantly, with a fading effect over time and distance. Think "super-heated hull", glowing and all.
- Smoother integration of muzzle glows and beams (like Kal said)
- HTL glows along beams
- Particle spew both along the beam length (transmission leakage) as well as at the impact point (sparks flying)

"In a nutshell, yes. That's an excellent summary."

[.::Tin Can::.]

Then we should jump on it. The question is: when?

[Starks]

Is this dead?

[Lightspeed]

Nope. Actually, i'm just inches away from a major release.

All that's left to do to complete primaries is:

- updating some graphics in it
- a few impact effects (although 90% of those are done)
- 2 new weapons
- table cleaning

I simply haven't released anything lately - wanted to go for a big release

I've got about 70% of it done

[.::Tin Can::.]

The topic was dead, but the project isnt...

[Lightspeed]

Originally posted by .::Tin Can::.
The topic was dead, but the project isnt...

You're a genious.

[Zarax]

hmm... sarcasm rules here...

[Sandwich]

Originally posted by Zarax
hmm... sarcasm rules here...

No! Y'think?! Gee!

[Zarax]

[.::Tin Can::.]

Originally posted by Lightspeed


You're a genious.

Jeeze Lightspeed, I didn't know it took THAT many brain cells for you to figure that out...

And besides, its a shame you can't spell...

[Lightspeed]

Originally posted by .::Tin Can::.

And besides, its a shame you can't spell...

Says someone (with english as a native language) who managed to get 4 spelling mistakes into just ONE line of text.

[.::Tin Can::.]

All made in the US of A. But even I can spell genius.