X277 Viper Rail Gun Request

Post by **Gribbleshnibit8** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:09 am

Move from shoulder to rifle as the tech was advanced and weight reduced. Example being say a modern laptop compared to say, this thing.

I don't think it says, but I'd rather have a heavy handle weapon over a rifle/shoulder weapon. There aren't enough handle weapons, and that form factor, like the plasma caster, seems to fit better for the type of weapon, especially a prototype. A reload like the minigun makes sense, with a large power pack and ammo unit to swap out.

Post by **paragonskeep** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:15 am

@Gribs. First off that link was epic, where do you find that stuff?!?!?

And yeah that would be a good alternative and fitting for the style of weapon it would be.

Post by **paragonskeep** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:12 am

@Gribs,

Do you have any thoughts on the "look" of the weapon?

Post by **Gribbleshnibit8** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 6:56 am

Something big, 2 hand handle type.

Large bulky base like the plasma caster, with a rail or gauss type barrel on it. No backpack, but use the minigun reload (so would need minigun ammo placement.

Slim held gun design like a flamer gun, with a backpack as the energy source like a gatling laser.

Shoulder mounted using the SMMG as a base, for the ammo box reload animation, representing the large projectile/energy case combo it requires.

All options using something like a gauss barrel mixed with a tesla. Split rails that guide the projectile.

A few ideas:

Post by **paragonskeep** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:38 pm

Those sound good and the pics look good too.

I think option 1 with the aspects of the first pic are the best starting points.

Post by **Richie5572** » Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:25 pm

I like the 1st picture and the 2nd gun in the 2nd picture those look the best. all them look cool but those I think are the coolest looking.

Post by **FamousDeadGuy** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:12 am

Oh my god, where has this thread been all my life? I love energy weapons!! Gribble, are there anymore energy weapons that will be added? THOR?

Post by **C16** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:39 am

Trying one I made in blender out right now, it utilizes models already in game, though.

Wanted to preserve that "Fallout" feel :p

Post by **paragonskeep** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:06 am

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Trying one I made in blender out right now, it utilizes models already in game, though.

Wanted to preserve that "Fallout" feel :p

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Lore is the ONLY way to go. :)

Looking forward to seeing it.

Post by **C16** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:45 am

I am trying to get it work. I could send you the model and you could try, but my nifskope won't let me add collision so I can't pick it up. I am going to try again tommorow at adding it.