Altfire for flamethrower

[Maddoxx]

Why can´t there be an altfire for the flamethrower?

Like petrol and then ignite it to create a trail/corridor of long lasting fire?

Dont just only say now that it would be owerpowered?

[Cr0m@t]

hmm sounds cool but i think the KF flamethrower is gas cylinder so its more a jet of flame in theory in comparison to other FT's that use Napalm or other performs of liquid based chemicals. I mean its just a game but when i see the reloading thats a gas cylinder if you ask me

[Left 4 Dinner]

hmm, interesting idea. Maybe make it like tf2 pyro, and have the alt fire shoot compressed air which can put out the flames if a teammate was on fire.

[Maddoxx]

Originally Posted by Left 4 Dinner

hmm, interesting idea. Maybe make it like tf2 pyro, and have the alt fire shoot compressed air which can put out the flames if a teammate was on fire.

Compassionate thought, but i wanted another alternative for a different form of attack!

[Gregs2k2]

This:

Ballistic Weapons: Flamethrower - YouTube

Oh yes.

[Maddoxx]

Originally Posted by Gregs2k2

This:

Ballistic Weapons: Flamethrower - YouTube

Oh yes.

Yep, seems to fulfill my request!

[FluX]

Originally Posted by Left 4 Dinner

hmm, interesting idea. Maybe make it like tf2 pyro, and have the alt fire shoot compressed air which can put out the flames if a teammate was on fire.

Medic syringe does this job.

[Left 4 Dinner]

Originally Posted by FluX

Medic syringe does this job.

didnt know it put out flames lol. I guess the OP wants something more offensive, rather than something defensive or passive

[AriesTR]

Making a flammable stacking (like pipes) puddle.
Bonus if it can be lit on fire by the mac10.

[FluX]

Originally Posted by Left 4 Dinner

didnt know it put out flames lol. I guess the OP wants something more offensive, rather than something defensive or passive

Oh I agree but I was only stating that the Syringe actually does put out the fire on someone. A quick hint to help towards Husks, if you get shot, heal instantly and the fire damage over time will stop. It's a very useful trick I learnt.

On topic:
If you're going to have an alt-fire on the Flame Thrower, you need to make it unique BUT something that can't be taken as overpowering the Firebug. I can see the idea of setting alight fire as a completely overused idea which yes I agree, a lot of ideas are used in most games these days which is why I would prefer not to use it.

How about this idea:
I dunno if most people know this but the longer you hold the fire button down, the more damage you do (as shown by the meter used on the flame thrower itself). So my idea overall would be to make a maximum "overload" of the damage meter going in hyperdrive (full power) for the time you hold it down BUT (yes a but, of course) make it so it uses a lot more ammo during this period. This will balance the weapon out and then the Firebug can deal with groups a lot better and suprise attacks. This will help team players out a lot with those who suddenly need the help and your team realised a bit late and can't react quick enough. Ok this demolition could do this but this is a crowd clearer too so you can't get rid of it's job without a downside like the Demolition is lack of ammo. Why not do the same with the Firebug if it wants to try use full power so to speak.

[Maddoxx]

Originally Posted by FluX

Oh I agree but I was only stating that the Syringe actually does put out the fire on someone. A quick hint to help towards Husks, if you get shot, heal instantly and the fire damage over time will stop. It's a very useful trick I learnt.

On topic:
If you're going to have an alt-fire on the Flame Thrower, you need to make it unique BUT something that can't be taken as overpowering the Firebug. I can see the idea of setting alight fire as a completely overused idea which yes I agree, a lot of ideas are used in most games these days which is why I would prefer not to use it.

How about this idea:
I dunno if most people know this but the longer you hold the fire button down, the more damage you do (as shown by the meter used on the flame thrower itself). So my idea overall would be to make a maximum "overload" of the damage meter going in hyperdrive (full power) for the time you hold it down BUT (yes a but, of course) make it so it uses a lot more ammo during this period. This will balance the weapon out and then the Firebug can deal with groups a lot better and suprise attacks. This will help team players out a lot with those who suddenly need the help and your team realised a bit late and can't react quick enough. Ok this demolition could do this but this is a crowd clearer too so you can't get rid of it's job without a downside like the Demolition is lack of ammo. Why not do the same with the Firebug if it wants to try use full power so to speak.

Sure, if i get 10 instead of 3 canisters!

[ElvenRed]

The alt-fire for the flamethrower should be that it charges up for a bit and then you shoot a Kamehameha wave towards the ZEDs and explode them to bits.
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