[Singh]

ok. I put these beams in place of AAA and all the other beam cannons on a Hecate and a Hap, and pitted them against each other. The first run, I put in the normal tables I placed above and got a pretty impressive (if somewhat long) beam-battle with only one side firing (the other was standing still, so it was out of the cone of fire). In this standard mode, its quite balanced - the bombers I had sent against the vessel lasted a decent amount of time and managed to get off a decent sized payload before blowing up.



The second run, I decided to have fun and increase the total number of beams. The result was more eyecandy (but a vastly shorter battle)...Tin Can.....ye asked for it







Im actually surprised nobody has found this till now (if anyone has, please do tell me!) as its a rather interesting effect, if nothing else.

[Ferret]

That's so pretty!

Would be even prettier with different coloured beams flying all over the place.

[Singh]

Originally posted by Ferret
That's so pretty!

Would be even prettier with different coloured beams flying all over the place.

That can be arranged

[Setekh]

Certainly is an interesting effect. I should give the tables a go and see how it looks in motion.

[Janos]

Singh read my mind!  :wuv:

I had wondered why no such weapon had existed on FS universe, seems much more potent area suppression weapon on long ranges than cluster munitions.

[Singh]

someone asked for color beams?

[Taristin]

Actually, I've been toying with an idea for flak for a while. I gave up on beams long ago. I was sickened by how many people just completely over do it, wether in campaigns or mods. ON the other hand, I see how this could be cool, in moderation.

[Singh]

In moderation yes, which is why I refer you to the original table entry - ignore the pics, thats just a bit of machoness and ub3rness I put into it

Actually, if you look at it - the ones in the pic actually take Longer to kill off a nahema bomber than a regular beam...most of the shots keep on missing, and the ones that do hit do little damage - heck, the things fly in a straight line and STILL dont get hit....

[Ferret]

Ah-ha! Those beams are so sexy!
Is there any noticable speed hit?

[Singh]

Originally posted by Ferret
Ah-ha! Those beams are so sexy!
Is there any noticable speed hit?

Not really. My FPS remained rock solid. But one must note that this was while in 640x480 as opposed to the high-res stuff, so I cant exactly say

[Unknown Target]

Very purdy If colored blue, that would be perfect for the Zent ships in a Macross mod

[Zarax]

Really nice effect...
If Inferno will not implement it before i'll give it a try for Rise Of GCA...

[SadisticSid]

Originally posted by Singh


Good suggestion - but its still not as cool as a beam shotgun
I'll give it a whirl though

Already done in Inferno

[Zarax]

You're outperforming any MOD competition, you know...

[Singh]

Originally posted by SadisticSid


Already done in Inferno

what? The beam shotgun?? GIMMEH!!!

[ionia23]

That fourth picture is now my wallpaper.

BEAUTIFUL!!

[Zarax]

I'm implementing it as new Shivan weapon...

[jdjtcagle]

Its the new Slash Beams

[Zarax]

BTW, they are a real hit to frame rate on older PCs...
But the effect in-game is lovely... Now, joining that with a Pink Floyd soundtrack will bring you to another world*


*additional chemicals might be needed, the author is not responsible for unhealthy consequences

[Setekh]

Rebuttal originating from the wisdom of Singh

Nice angle. Oh, do these beams slash or are they direct beams?