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Offline Craskar

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flamer as standard weapon?
« on: May 21, 2008, 04:13:25 pm »
I was wondering if it is possible to turn the flamer into a standard weapon that you can also choose in-game.
I tried changing the bullet type of a standard weapon to flame but all it does is show a few little flames when you shoot against the wall.
And if it is possible, how do I lower the damage so that the shot at person doesn't die after a few secs?

PS: I'm sure there is a perfectly easy answer to my question but I can be a bit noobish sometimes
PPS: Sorry if I'm double posting, I skipped through the forum but I didn't see anyone post such a question

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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2008, 04:22:36 pm »
Actually, it's not possible to make the flamer a primary. That's one of the modding features we've been screaming for for a while, now.

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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2008, 05:24:07 pm »
Yes, there is a perfectly easy answer to your question: it has been said by MM that there won't be ANY new weapons. I think that it re flamer as well as any other weapon.

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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2008, 10:56:15 pm »
I have wanted this for ages. However I have asked around for scriptkiddies to make a script that spawns a flamegod by a player whenever they spawn or something of the like. I heard it is possible but no one has ever done it. If someone does this I would host a 5 slot DM flamer server when I started my new job.
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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2008, 02:19:11 am »
Maybe flamer should have and INI file...

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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2008, 02:25:01 am »
Well, I'd like it a lot if you can make any weapon really work properly, like making Rambo Bow selectable, Flamer selectable etc...

But the only possible way is probably by using scripting. Make it this way: Within a certain time limit after picked a weapon, you can type a command ONCE like /weap flamer to give you a flamer. After using the command once, you can't use it again until you are killed. If you did not use the command within the time limit, you won't be able to use it until you die.

And of course, a /throw command, because the Flamer / Bow simply CANNOT be thrown away. Yes, the Flamer can be offline, but online it will never work.

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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2008, 11:45:44 am »
Well that's kinda disappointing.
Thanx anyways  :)
oh and PS: as for the rambo bow, you can change the ammo type to flame arrow, change the interface icon and the skin and i guess the animation, too if you're up for it, so I guess that isn't really an issue...
« Last Edit: May 22, 2008, 11:49:24 am by Craskar »

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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2008, 12:21:51 pm »
I have wanted this for ages. However I have asked around for scriptkiddies to make a script that spawns a flamegod by a player whenever they spawn or something of the like. I heard it is possible but no one has ever done it. If someone does this I would host a 5 slot DM flamer server when I started my new job.

That's a very easy script.

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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2008, 12:00:34 pm »
How's a bout you make it then  :P
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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2008, 01:13:15 pm »
Sure thing.

Date Posted: May 25, 2008, 02:07:00 pm
Here it is (NOT TESTED):


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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2008, 01:23:20 pm »
I may as well test it :D

Date Posted: May 25, 2008, 02:19:19 pm
Where do you put it...
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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2008, 01:30:11 pm »
You need to DL the dedicated server, and put it in the scripts folder.

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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2008, 01:41:55 pm »
Meh, it didn't work for me, but I think that it was my fault because my ded. is messed up... Someone else check it :P
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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2008, 02:26:00 pm »
why wont change the eagles to flamer...i think thats possible ..... i need to test my self >.<
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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2008, 03:54:22 pm »
why wont change the eagles to flamer...i think thats possible ..... i need to test my self >.<
No, the Flame bullet type doesn't work properly.

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Re: flamer as standard weapon?
« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2008, 04:59:32 pm »
It shoots flames all right but the Flamer is the only weapon slot tied to the flames-series of sprites.
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