Why is making the Plasma Cannon useful hard?

[Arreon]

I've played Warzone for a while and the weapon I use the least is the Plasma Cannon. It's range is too short, the damage radius is too high (which causes problems if you place them in your base), and the only use for them I can think of is planting them in an area where my opponents have never searched before; in a corner or a space that's well hidden.

Is making the Plasma Cannon useful really so hard that nobody even tries? Why not decrease the damage, damage radius, and increase the range? Why not also stop the Plasma Cannon from destroying your own structures?

If you're thinking "you've got a big mouth, why not do it yourself," Zarel can agree that I have problems with making ANY kind of mod.

(I can't even convert my mod to a wz. file without problems)

Let the debate begin!

[KukY]

I've played Warzone for a while and the weapon I use the least is the Plasma Cannon. It's range is too short, the damage radius is too high (which causes problems if you place them in your base), and the only use for them I can think of is planting them in an area where my opponents have never searched before; in a corner or a space that's well hidden.

Is making the Plasma Cannon useful really so hard that nobody even tries? Why not decrease the damage, damage radius, and increase the range? Why not also stop the Plasma Cannon from destroying your own structures?

Have you ever heard of balance???

If you're thinking "you've got a big mouth, why not do it yourself," Zarel can agree that I have problems with making ANY kind of mod.

(I can't even convert my mod to a wz. file without problems)

Let the debate begin!

I think exactly that.
Everything you need to make a mod is this :TxtEditing.
And if you can't rename *.zip to *.wz, you are a real fool.
BTW; mods don't have to be *.wz , they can be named "mod.verystupidextension", and you just have to change command line to fit that files name.

[Zarel]

Erm, you might not find it useful, but it's really quite useful now. Per was talking about it being overpowered. :/ It's pretty much a mini-lassat with short range and really fast reloading.

Oh, and now that autoload folders are back, modding should be easier.

[Arreon]

I think exactly that.
Everything you need to make a mod is this :TxtEditing.
And if you can't rename *.zip to *.wz, you are a real fool.
BTW; mods don't have to be *.wz , they can be named "mod.verystupidextension", and you just have to change command line to fit that files name.

I can rename .zip to .wz...but that's where the problems start. Usually, I lose most of the data in the compression. Sometimes I try to run my mods in that format, but nearly all of the Skirmish screen is missing (all the icons). Other times, when I try to start the game, it either crashes or doesn't start. Sometimes the game runs as if the mod never existed, but I know I set the command line to run the mods.

[Per]

Per was talking about it being overpowered. :/

It is one of last techs in the game, so it is supposed to be overpowered! But seriously, put that thing on a dragon body and drive off to blast enemy bases to kingdom come. It is not a good base defense.

[Assault Gunner]

Probably the worst possible base defense, unless you put them off on their lonesome so that their AoE doesn't hit anything else. I usually place one at chokepoints, add artillery cover, and let the combination wipe the floor with my enemy.

[Per]

Actually, I found a very good use for it as base defense in one game I played - if you have narrow, curved canyons leading into your base, you call put a plasma cannon at the end in such a way that the enemy can't use their superior range against it. Very difficult for land based attackers to get through.

[Assault Gunner]

Yeah.. Chokepoints are excellent defensive points, but they can be a double-edged sword.

[Zarel]

That's also a good place for flamers, in the early-game. But yeah, that's why Plasma Cannon emplacements are so much cheaper than plasma cannons, while most structures are more expensive than the corresponding weapon.

[Roux Le Corps]

sadly i prefer looks over functionality and ive never used the plasma cannon good things to know here though

[Desolator4u]

And if you can't rename *.zip to *.wz, you are a real fool..

lmfao!!! come on now man! lol

Today was the first I saw this weapon. I researched it but never did use it; but then again, i've never made it so far in the extensive tech tree before... Gotta try it out and witness the kind of damage it can do!

Nuff Respeck
~Des

[Zarel]

Well, it's a completely different weapon now in 2.3 - much of the above discussion no longer applies.

[Roux Le Corps]

ok cool, may have to try it out a few times lol... now if only i was capable of taking on the average ai :C