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Starsector => Suggestions => Topic started by: Mr Magpie on August 23, 2012, 03:14:51 PM

Title: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Mr Magpie on August 23, 2012, 03:14:51 PM
A cool weapon idea I came up with that may or may not be original.

A large, ballistic weapon That fires a random, narrow spray off 6 or 7 projectiles. Medium range but only effective at close range because of the inaccurate nature of the weapon.

So tell my what you think, its certainly something I would like to see!
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: CrashToDesktop on August 23, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
Like a shotgun?  It's possible, I'm your weapons expert. :)

Or if you just want it to be like a needler, it's possible as well.

anyways, it's always nice to see new weapons, I wouldn't mind.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: PCCL on August 23, 2012, 05:22:55 PM
I think that's called a grapeshot...

either way, sure if it's balanced. Possible via modding afaik
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: xenoargh on August 23, 2012, 07:32:08 PM
Easy as pie; already had one in my mod that I'm still gradually working out :)
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Apophis on August 23, 2012, 11:27:54 PM
There is one in the weapons pack mod
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: GUNINANRUNIN on August 24, 2012, 12:56:41 PM
Shotguns are cheesy.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Rowanas on August 24, 2012, 03:08:58 PM
Shotguns are cheesy.

You shut your goddamn *** mouth. Shotguns are a blessing, just like babies, computer games and beautiful women. Space shotguns are even more of a blessing, like kittens, free games and slutty yet beautiful women.

P.S. While it's entirely natural to be offended by "shut your goddamn *** mouth", it's not meant as a particular offence. I say it a lot.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Sproginator on August 24, 2012, 03:20:39 PM
Shotguns are cheesy.

You shut your goddamn *** mouth. Shotguns are a blessing, just like babies, computer games and beautiful women. Space shotguns are even more of a blessing, like kittens, free games and slutty yet beautiful women.

P.S. While it's entirely natural to be offended by "shut your goddamn *** mouth", it's not meant as a particular offence. I say it a lot.
Haha
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: GUNINANRUNIN on August 24, 2012, 04:02:07 PM
Shotguns are cheesy.

You shut your goddamn *** mouth. Shotguns are a blessing, just like babies, computer games and beautiful women. Space shotguns are even more of a blessing, like kittens, free games and slutty yet beautiful women.

P.S. While it's entirely natural to be offended by "shut your goddamn *** mouth", it's not meant as a particular offence. I say it a lot.
You don't like cheese?
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Upgradecap on August 24, 2012, 04:17:06 PM
THOU DOST NOT LIKE CHEESE?

BLASPHEMY!

On topic, Space shotgun FTW!
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Mr Magpie on August 25, 2012, 04:24:27 AM
On topic, Space shotgun FTW!

Glad you like the idea, Alex... get on it! ;D
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: naufrago on August 25, 2012, 07:59:49 AM
On topic, Space shotgun FTW!

Glad you like the idea, Alex... got on with it! ;D

Not entirely sure if you were making a joke because Upgradecap has a post count higher than Alex's, but just in case, Upgradecap is not Alex. Alex's account name is Alex. That's why we call him Alex.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: GUNINANRUNIN on August 25, 2012, 08:13:05 AM
Haha. He knows UpgradeCap isn't Alex man. Lol.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: naufrago on August 25, 2012, 09:30:37 AM
Haha. He knows UpgradeCap isn't Alex man. Lol.

When someone says "glad you like the idea, Alex..." it looks like they're talking to Alex, because that's how written English works. Re-reading it, if he wanted it to mean what I now think he intended, he should have used a period instead of a comma.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Faiter119 on August 25, 2012, 09:34:02 AM
Haha. He knows UpgradeCap isn't Alex man. Lol.

When someone says "glad you like the idea, Alex..." it looks like they're talking to Alex, because that's how written English works. Re-reading it, if he wanted it to mean what I now think he intended, he should have used a period instead of a comma.

Yeah but not everyone has English as a first language.

On topic: A shotgun would be awesome! Would have a decent range, but the "pellets" would spread more over range, so close range would be optimal. Im pretty sure both kinetic and HE could be used with this.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: naufrago on August 25, 2012, 11:28:14 AM
Haha. He knows UpgradeCap isn't Alex man. Lol.

When someone says "glad you like the idea, Alex..." it looks like they're talking to Alex, because that's how written English works. Re-reading it, if he wanted it to mean what I now think he intended, he should have used a period instead of a comma.

Yeah but not everyone has English as a first language.

I never said it was or wasn't his first language.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Faiter119 on August 25, 2012, 11:29:31 AM
Haha. He knows UpgradeCap isn't Alex man. Lol.

When someone says "glad you like the idea, Alex..." it looks like they're talking to Alex, because that's how written English works. Re-reading it, if he wanted it to mean what I now think he intended, he should have used a period instead of a comma.

Yeah but not everyone has English as a first language.

I never said it was or wasn't his first language.

No but that could have been the cause. But lets not go OT here.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Rowanas on August 25, 2012, 02:25:41 PM
HE space shotgun. I... I have to admit, I'm engaged, but only now do I understand what love is.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Faiter119 on August 25, 2012, 02:34:51 PM
HE space shotgun. I... I have to admit, I'm engaged, but only now do I understand what love is.

That makes sense dosnt it? Im sure you could stuff those slugs with explosives. Such as incendiary ammo IRL.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Rowanas on August 25, 2012, 04:12:50 PM
You could definitely do it. Such a gun would make a decent PD weapon, because it's firing a screen of particles, but it would still have the raw power to punch through armour at close range.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Faiter119 on August 25, 2012, 04:14:38 PM
The drawback would be low ammo though, as the pellets/cartridges take alot of space I reckon.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: CrashToDesktop on August 25, 2012, 04:19:39 PM
With real-world shotguns (I own one - no kidding ;D No comparison to wha Austipio's been doing though), the shell IS big compared to rifle bullets, but only very fat.  They're usually much shorter than a rifle bullet.  Same space, I'd reckon.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Temjin on August 26, 2012, 03:46:14 PM
Kinetic would make the most sense though. A lot of small impacts is exactly what armor in Starfarer is best against.

Fragmentation would make sense too, but then it would be too similar to flak.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Reshy on August 27, 2012, 07:23:30 PM
Space shotgun, poorman's flak gun.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Okim on August 28, 2012, 04:11:27 AM
A cool weapon idea I came up with that may or may not be original.

A large, ballistic weapon That fires a random, narrow spray off 6 or 7 projectiles. Medium range but only effective at close range because of the inaccurate nature of the weapon.

So tell my what you think, its certainly something I would like to see!

You should visit the modding section. There are some shot/shrapnel gun there.
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Aleskander on August 28, 2012, 10:23:17 AM
The buckshot cannon(weapons mod) on a hound, is insanely fun
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: Mr Magpie on August 29, 2012, 03:08:37 PM
Haha. He knows UpgradeCap isn't Alex man. Lol.

When someone says "glad you like the idea, Alex..." it looks like they're talking to Alex, because that's how written English works. Re-reading it, if he wanted it to mean what I now think he intended, he should have used a period instead of a comma.

Yeah but not everyone has English as a first language.

I never said it was or wasn't his first language.

No but that could have been the cause. But lets not go OT here.

To clarify, my first language is English (how dare you assume an alternative, other languages don't exists) however I am dyslexic and obviously UpgradeCap isn't Alex.

Also, what I said made sense too me.

“Glad you like the idea, (pause) Alex... (wait for Alex's attention) get on it!” 
Title: Re: Shot Cannon!
Post by: BillyRueben on August 29, 2012, 03:18:08 PM
A period is what you were looking for, not a comma.