Logo Platform
logo amplifiers simplified
2
Register

[Suggestion - Poll] Laser Aesthetics

Reply
LAZORS!
LAZORS, but a few energy bolt weapons are fine too
Don't care/other
Stick with bolts
Vote now
Copied to clipboard!
XorUnison

VIPXorUnison

Stellar

Fan of the Endless Universe since the ES Alpha. Attended the Gamescon 2012/2015/2016/2017.

Message

VIPXorUnison

Stellar

41 700g2g pts
VIPSurvivorOld-TimerInventorCatalyst
CollectorShapeshifterWriterPLAY2GETHERBEER2GETHERDungeon of the EndlessEVENTS2GETHEREndless Legend •Endless SpaceEndless Space FounderProfilerProducerEndless Space 2 •Game ChangerEndless SummerAmplifiedEndless Space 2 ••Endless Legend ••Endless Dungeon Insider
12 years ago
May 20, 2012, 3:14:54 PM
Asterisk wrote:
You can't see a laser beam in space. The only thing you'll see is a colored spot on the target.

The colored beam you want to see when the laser weapon is fired would make as much sense as the bolts... smiley: wink




But, but, but... but it looks nice!

Okay honestly I suppose most people know that, though if you'd create an plasma laser something of that kind you indeed could see it. And visible lasers are this one thing every space game should defy a few physics for.
Report comment

Why do you report XorUnison?

Are you sure you want to block XorUnison ?

BlockCancel

Are you sure you want to unblock XorUnison ?

UnblockCancel
0badgesSend private message
DkTempest

DkTempest

Newcomer

Message

DkTempest

Newcomer

100g2g pts
Old-TimerProfiler
12 years ago
May 20, 2012, 3:18:33 PM
Beam would be nice for variety, you could actually see them impact an enemies shield, and brighten up their shield if they have some.. or just tear into the hull if not. If the beam overpower the shield, you might see the beam, bleed into the hull. And like people say, beams don't have to last long.. low level, maybe a sec long burst, while high level ones can have like 4-5 second burst.



Since the combat is mostly cinematic, variety in weapons is a good thing.



~Dk~
Report comment

Why do you report DkTempest?

Are you sure you want to block DkTempest ?

BlockCancel

Are you sure you want to unblock DkTempest ?

UnblockCancel
0badgesSend private message
Dubb

Dubb

Old Sentient

[DUBB]

Message

Dubb

Old Sentient

31 900g2g pts
Old-TimerEndless Space FounderEndless Legend FounderDungeon of the Endless FounderEndless Space 2 Founder
CollectorShapeshifterDungeon of the EndlessEndless Legend •Endless SpaceSurvivorProfilerProducerEndless Space 2 •Love ThyselfEndless Space 2 ••
12 years ago
May 21, 2012, 10:57:52 AM
I've made my position clear in the other thread, but let me put it another way here. Nothing, and I mean nothing says Sci-Fi better than a solid beam of coherent energy cutting a swath through 'bad guys'.
Report comment

Why do you report Dubb?

Are you sure you want to block Dubb ?

BlockCancel

Are you sure you want to unblock Dubb ?

UnblockCancel
0badgesSend private message
Sleel

Sleel

Newcomer

Message

Sleel

Newcomer

6 000g2g pts
CollectorShapeshifterOld-TimerSurvivorProfiler
12 years ago
May 23, 2012, 9:19:34 AM
jumpyg1258 wrote:
By lazors, I am assuming you mean beams? Anywho if this were implemented, I think the lower end lasers should be of bolt design while higher quality ones should be beams. Just my $0.02.




Well, given that light travels at near 300,000 km/second, a bolt that fired for a tenth of a second would be a bolt 30,000 km long. A hundredth of a second, 3,000. Aside from the fact that you can't see a laser unless it passes through something to cause scatter, it will always appear as a beam. Movie hand waving aside, ie: Star Wars.
Report comment

Why do you report Sleel?

Are you sure you want to block Sleel ?

BlockCancel

Are you sure you want to unblock Sleel ?

UnblockCancel
0badgesSend private message
Sleel

Sleel

Newcomer

Message

Sleel

Newcomer

6 000g2g pts
CollectorShapeshifterOld-TimerSurvivorProfiler
12 years ago
May 23, 2012, 9:20:57 AM
KNC wrote:
But, but, but... but it looks nice!

Okay honestly I suppose most people know that, though if you'd create an plasma laser something of that kind you indeed could see it. And visible lasers are this one thing every space game should defy a few physics for.


Of course. We gotta have our eye candy. Invisible missiles are bad enough.
Report comment

Why do you report Sleel?

Are you sure you want to block Sleel ?

BlockCancel

Are you sure you want to unblock Sleel ?

UnblockCancel
0badgesSend private message
Dumuzii

Dumuzii

Newcomer

Message

Dumuzii

Newcomer

4 000g2g pts
CollectorShapeshifterOld-TimerSurvivorProfiler
12 years ago
May 23, 2012, 11:57:31 AM
Really would prefer real lasers, trading instant beams for high rate of fire and reduced damage would help define them from rail shots



or the rate of fire and damage could stay the same and instead have a charge up period
Report comment

Why do you report Dumuzii?

Are you sure you want to block Dumuzii ?

BlockCancel

Are you sure you want to unblock Dumuzii ?

UnblockCancel
0badgesSend private message
ETank

ETank

Newcomer

Message

ETank

Newcomer

14 400g2g pts
ShapeshifterOld-TimerEndless Space FounderEndless Space 2 •Producer
CollectorDungeon of the EndlessEndless SpaceSurvivorProfilerAmplifiedEndless Dungeon OpenDev participant Endless Dungeon Insider
12 years ago
May 24, 2012, 12:57:35 AM
More beams make more awesome! Let those ultra-energized weapons lace across the sky like they are peeing their name into the snow.





BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS BEAMS
Report comment

Why do you report ETank?

Are you sure you want to block ETank ?

BlockCancel

Are you sure you want to unblock ETank ?

UnblockCancel
0badgesSend private message
Orange

Orange

Newcomer

Message

Orange

Newcomer

200g2g pts
InitiatorOld-TimerProfiler
12 years ago
May 24, 2012, 8:54:08 PM
I definitely want to see some beams if possible. Not necessarily to the point that ALL weapons on all ships are these kinds of weapons, but it just looks cool to see a few of those flying around.



Also I think the previous suggestion of making beam color match empire color... I'd rather that it was just based on technology level of the beam I think. Just feels kind of silly to have the beams color coded by empire like that.
Report comment

Why do you report Orange?

Are you sure you want to block Orange ?

BlockCancel

Are you sure you want to unblock Orange ?

UnblockCancel
0badgesSend private message
?

Click here to login

Reply
Comment
PostCancel
Moderate comment
Moderate
Annotate comment
Annotate
Moderate thread
Moderate
Move thread
Move this thread