Ask, and ye shall recieve... a Dark Energy Cannon

[Ifafudafi]

The explosion isn't in yet. I know that's probably what you all wanted to see most, but what's there is (imho) pretty good. All of this is heavily WIP, of course.

Watch in HQ or die.

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Functionally, it's identical to the H1 FRG. I don't intend to change that; like the Dark Energy Rifle, it's merely intended to be a cosmetic change. As for development, the weapon is actually pretty much finished; the explosion will be the hardest part. I've got a few basic ideas, but it'll take a while to put that into practice.

Per usual, keep an eye on the thread for any updates.

[Advancebo]

The projectile is to small. Doesnt look menacing enough.

[Limited]

Yeah I'd up the project size just a little bit, but looks great otherwise.

[Sever]

Instead of white, use more gray. It looks too cartooney, what with all of the contrast.

[sdavis117]

Does this by any chance have anything to do with Podacity?:realsmug:

[Inferno]

Srsly ifafi make a map. A good map. Like Ifafudafis Damnation. Or something. Do it.

[Ifafudafi]

I believe Mass is already working on a map with my plasma shit in it. I can't map to save my life, but now that I think about it, maybe I'll stick my shit in Blood Gulch or Hang'em or something and have a public test.

Explosion still in progress, and very slowly at that. It's hard creating a nice boom from scratch, kids.

[Inferno]

I'm down with that. Definitely do a small map though. These weapons aren't hit scan for the most part so a big map would be a pain in the ass.

[Rentafence]

I'm not a fan of all those orbs dripping down after each shot. It was cool with the PR, but it's kinda of silly looking.

[Mass]

Looking good

yeah, I have some of a model down for a nice little covie map to house these gunz.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o97/nate-the-great_photos/covie3.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o97/nate-the-great_photos/covie2.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o97/nate-the-great_photos/covie.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o97/nate-the-great_photos/covie4.jpg
Pretty early in development

there will be lots of teles for going up and down

haven't modeled my custom covenant teleporter housing yet though

[Advancebo]

Will you be using c flag base?

[Pooky]

bigger projectile, long charge up time, enormous boom.

[Sel]

Dammit mass, finish the stuff up with rev!

[EX12693]

Yes. I'd like that, but he said it's a cosmetic change only... so no charge.

[n00b1n8R]

bigger projectile, long charge up time, enormous boom.
And make a small black flame or something after firing, not those black ball things. They just look weird.

[Reaper Man]

bigger projectile, long charge up time, enormous boom.
This plus less arc, because it'd be anticlimactic if a charged shot fell as soon as a frg bolt.

[Ifafudafi]

Functionally, it's identical to the H1 FRG. I don't intend to change that; like the Dark Energy Rifle, it's merely intended to be a cosmetic change.

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You guys are free to change it once released, of course.

Explosion is almost done. Just need to add some electricity (harder than it sounds, believe me.) After that, I'll get some feedback, edit what's necessary, do a quick tag clean up, make a trailer, and release it.

Unfortunately, my dad is having his 60th birthday tomorrow and I'll be off visiting him until Monday, and I don't have all my work on my laptop, so if I don't get it finished by the end of today (which is unlikely) you guys probably won't see a release until midway through next week.

[Ifafudafi]

Okay, it's done as far as I'm concerned, but here's a little video. Stick any last minute complaints here before I release it.

(as of the post, it's still processing; HQ should appear in a minute)
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All I need to do is clean and package the tags.

[teh lag]

The... "bubbles" (or whatever you've got going around it) of dark energy are too clustered around the projectile. I would either reduce their density or make them spread out more.

[Ifafudafi]

Like this?

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2865/deorbs.jpg

[Sever]

Since when does dark energy float?

[DEElekgolo]

Since when does dark energy have mass to not float?

[Corndogman]

eh, I dont really like the explosion. i think it should be one large ball, with a few smaller ones, and some other things, make it look more... chaotic? It looks kinda weak imo, its probably the bubbles.

[Ifafudafi]

Since when does dark energy float?

Since I told it to.

It's released.

E: GAh since when did HCE Releases need to me mod-approved; and I thought the orange name meant I could byass that

Hang on a sec, guys.

[sneak]

I like the idea of "dark" weapons....keep up the good work.

E: are you going to be doing a complete covenant set?