As you may have guessed, I'm wondering if there will be any form of flamethrower or flamethrower like weapon coming in. I think it could really change up the close quarters fighting. They could fit in as either a light of heavy weapon I think. So, what do you guys think? Would they suit the game? What problems or reservations might you have of this notion?

As you may have guessed, I'm wondering if there will be any form of flamethrower or flamethrower like weapon coming in. I think it could really change up the close quarters fighting. They could fit in as either a light of heavy weapon I think. So, what do you guys think? Would they suit the game? What problems or reservations might you have of this notion?

So let me get this straight the suit that i fight in can wtihstand the harsh atmospheric conditions and violent swings in temperature and weather conditions but a bit of fire and my shields fall apart?

So let me get this straight the suit that i fight in can wtihstand the harsh atmospheric conditions and violent swings in temperature and weather conditions but a bit of fire and my shields fall apart?

I see your point, but I'd think if it were implemented, backgroud wise, it'd be thousands of degrees, rather then "a bit of fire"
I also mentioned "flamethrower like weapon" meaning a weapon that acts much like a flamethrower, but be a physically different weapon, so as to have a weapon that would make more sense background wise.

A wide angle plasma dispersion device... I kinda like it...

Walk around the corner oh look abheavy bwhahaha OMGWTF BARBACUE!!!1? 1? 1? 1? 1? 1? 1? 1? 1?

It could work if done right... and it could look pretty while making Cajun clone...

Yes this is another flamethrower thread, but unlike the others, I intend to flesh out details beyond "I want something that shoots fire", and explain why it would be a great addition to Dust 514's arsenal.

[Why a (plasma) flamethrower?]

Visually, there is something really beautiful and scary about a fire (or something fire-like such as plasma), could be the caveman fascination with fire.

Flamethrowers are always always fun, and that's why its the most commonly requested weapon type in Dust 514... seriously, search "flame thrower" or "flamethrower". This requested A LOT.

Increasing the game's variety of exotic weapons is good.

The Amarr are the only ones with a heavy suit (for now), but they have no heavy weapon to go with it. The Amarr used heavy plasma weapons in Templar One, so it fits.

[How it should work]

It should be a heavy weapon.

It should fire in a cone similar to the shotgun, but with less spread. The cone fire would allow it to hitmultiple targets at once.

It should have less range than the HMG, but more range than the shotgun.

Damage per second should initially be less than the HMG, but the "lighting people on fire" part comes witch continuous damage over time.

It should be able to not only light enemies on fire which does continuous damage, but it should also be usable for scorching the inanimate objects like the ground to seal off paths to enemies; this would make it a great area denial weapon.

[Why it won't be overpowered]

Less range than HMG, and less damage per second.

[Skills]

Plasma flamethrower operation: 3% damage bonus to all fires started.

Plasma flamethrower proficiency: 5% fire duration per level

[Variants]

Burst: Fires in powerful semiautomatic bursts, and would basically be a heavy shotgun.

Tactical: Bigger magazine, more range, but less damage.

Scorcher: Lower damage, but more fire duration (things stay on fire longer).

Breach: Small magazine, high damage.

[What it could look like]
It could look much like fire like this or this, though prefferably with a distinctive color like purple (game needs more color variety). It could look like lightning like this or this since lightning fits the definition of plasma. Perhaps something in between.


In case you didn't click... seriously, look at that, nature is awesome. Anyway, please CCP, let me burn people alive. Thank you for reading


Edit:
Standard Plasma Flamethrower
Damage: 420 (estimate) per second (more than AR, less than HMG)
Persistent burning damage: 30 per second
Persistent burning duration on shielded/armored objects: 5 seconds
Persistent burning damage on non-shielded/armored objects: 15 seconds (burning objects inflict the persistent burning damage to anyone touching it)
Range: 50 meters
Magazine size: enough for 7 seconds of continuous fire
Capacity: 3 magazines worth

I wish to become a god of blood and flame, melting the flesh of enemies with ionizing plasma! I wish to walk across a battlefield littered with the burning remains of thousands of enemies, and to crush their charred skulls under my heavy boot.
If CCP makes it happen, and I will murder in their name; it will be GLORIOUS!
I will create an alt, and form a mad cult of war that exclusively use the plasma flamethrower. Imagine a battle where an entire team of heavies wielding plasma flamethrowers are running wild with religious fervor, speaking in ancient forbidden tongues as they massacre the unsuspecting fools that dare to defy them.



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My idea for a flamethrower

[Request] Heavy weapon: Amarr plasma flamethrower

Amarr Flamethrowers please.

I want this, but only for heavies. I think that style of fighting is very suited to the heavy, and would keep scouts from running around lolburning everything. Super heated sticky burning plasma that lightly damages shields but quickly chews through armor with a burning after effect.....mmmmm.....

Unfortunately, a Minmitar variant isn't likely since flint and steel isn't very exciting.....

I wish to become a god of blood and flame, melting the flesh of enemies with ionizing plasma! I wish to walk across a battlefield littered with the burning remains of thousands of enemies, and to crush their charred skulls under my heavy boot.
If CCP makes it happen, and I will murder in their name; it will be GLORIOUS!
I will create an alt, and form a mad cult of war that exclusively use the plasma flamethrower. Imagine a battle where an entire team of heavies wielding plasma flamethrowers are running wild with religious fervor, speaking in ancient forbidden tongues as they massacre the unsuspecting fools that dare to defy them.



https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=57328&find=unread
My idea for a flamethrower

[Request] Heavy weapon: Amarr plasma flamethrower

Amarr Flamethrowers please.

I don't think Ammar would care for a weapon like the flamethrower.
Seems more Minmatar or Gallente's kind of thing.

Pretty sure Cleansing Holy Fire is a very Amarr worldview.

I wish to become a god of blood and flame, melting the flesh of enemies with ionizing plasma! I wish to walk across a battlefield littered with the burning remains of thousands of enemies, and to crush their charred skulls under my heavy boot.
If CCP makes it happen, and I will murder in their name; it will be GLORIOUS!
I will create an alt, and form a mad cult of war that exclusively use the plasma flamethrower. Imagine a battle where an entire team of heavies wielding plasma flamethrowers are running wild with religious fervor, speaking in ancient forbidden tongues as they massacre the unsuspecting fools that dare to defy them.



https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=57328&find=unread
My idea for a flamethrower

[Request] Heavy weapon: Amarr plasma flamethrower