Flaming Javelins

[Captn. James Crunch]

Possible?

[Monkwarrior]

Possible?

Yes.

[Captn. James Crunch]

NICE
Two questions; First, does it replace the fiery arrows? and How do I do it myself?????

[Monkwarrior]

NICE
Two questions; First, does it replace the fiery arrows? and How do I do it myself?????

No. I created a new javelin projectile.

In descr_projectile_new.txt

projectile javelin

damage		0
radius		0
accuracy_vs_units		0.15
min_angle	-60
max_angle	70
velocity	30
display		aimed invert_model_z 
model		data/models_missile/weapon_javelin_high.cas, 40
model		data/models_missile/weapon_javelin_low.cas,  max

projectile javelin2

damage		0
radius		0
accuracy_vs_units		0.03
min_angle	-60
max_angle	70
velocity	30
display		aimed invert_model_z 
model		ITW/data/models_missile/falarica_high.cas, 40
model		ITW/data/models_missile/falarica_low.cas,  max

projectile flaming_javelin2

flaming		javelin2
effect 		fiery_arrow_set
end_effect	fiery_arrow_explosion_set
effect_offset	-0.85
damage		0
radius		0.1
accuracy_vs_units		0.05
fiery
min_angle	-60
max_angle	70
velocity	30
display		aimed particle_trail
model		ITW/data/models_missile/falarica_high.cas, 40
model		ITW/data/models_missile/falarica_low.cas,  max

The first one is the original javelin projectile.
I cloned this to make a new javelin2 projectile, and I changed the cas model to make it heavier, but without the shape of a pilum.
Then I cloned the flaming_arrow entry but renamed it as flamin_javelin2. Depending on the size of the projectile model, you must play with the effect_offset value to adjust the position of the flames.

Finally, you must include the reference to javelin2 in export_descr_unit.txt, for the units you want to use this weapon.

And that's all.

[mrdun]

If you changed the accuracy against units to 1 would that mean that if 20 velites attacked 20 hastati for example then the Hastati would be dead in one throw?

[Red Spot]

nope, this accuracy (in descr_projectile_new) works more or less in against nature, meaning 1.0 is very inaccurate and 0.01 is (possibly!)pretty accurate (its somewhat trial and error what works best for your needs)


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