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Mr Magpie

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Shot Cannon!
« 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!
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2012, 07:32:08 PM »

Easy as pie; already had one in my mod that I'm still gradually working out :)
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2012, 11:27:54 PM »

There is one in the weapons pack mod
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2012, 12:56:41 PM »

Shotguns are cheesy.
« Last Edit: August 24, 2012, 03:58:19 PM by GUNINANRUNIN »
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #8 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?
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2012, 04:17:06 PM »

THOU DOST NOT LIKE CHEESE?

BLASPHEMY!

On topic, Space shotgun FTW!
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2012, 04:24:27 AM »

On topic, Space shotgun FTW!

Glad you like the idea, Alex... get on it! ;D
« Last Edit: August 25, 2012, 09:03:39 AM by Mr Magpie »
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #11 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.
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« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2012, 08:13:05 AM »

Haha. He knows UpgradeCap isn't Alex man. Lol.
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: Shot Cannon!
« Reply #14 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.
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