Speargun Concept

[frank_walls]

I'm an avid spearfisher, and when I saw the harpoon/spearguns on the Trello a while ago I wanted to make an alternate version. So here it is!

Spearguns are pretty basic, and can be made with mostly wood. If you were in the world of rust you would just need a straight metal shaft, the parts for a simple trigger assembly, rubber tubing for slings, and wood and string. My friend has made these in his garage!

An even simpler version is the 3 Prong spear or Hawaiian Sling. You just need a wood shaft, some metal tines, and a rubber tube. This kind would be great for launching at animals and people too.
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[DeadRisen]

Ah, nice to see a fellow spearfisher.
Originally I was going to say I am not a fan of the hawian sling in rust, but then I started to imagine people delivering quick stabs from 10 feet away chasing fleeing newmans and it grew on me.

Unless they implement some sort of specialized mechanic for having a spear stuck in you connected to another player, I would personally remove the string, or at least remove the barb at the end for easier removal.
Alternate design might have an elastic cord instead of a string to prevent tangle and prevent having to respool the string around the trigger mechanism(you know what I am talking about frank).

Nice work by the way.

[frank_walls]

[QUOTE=DeadRisen;47089490]Ah, nice to see a fellow spearfisher.
Originally I was going to say I am not a fan of the hawian sling in rust, but then I started to imagine people delivering quick stabs from 10 feet away chasing fleeing newmans and it grew on me.

Unless they implement some sort of specialized mechanic for having a spear stuck in you connected to another player, I would personally remove the string, or at least remove the barb at the end for easier removal.[/QUOTE]

Never thought about actually being able to spear someone and hold them on your line. Wow, talk about an awesome play mechanic! The only way to get of the line would be to cut/break it.

However, I doubt this style of shockline would make it into the game given the complex animation required to reload. Maybe the kind with a reel would be better.

[Prov3rbial]

I really enjoy the idea of something like this -- intermediate range with severe drop but high damage, very slow reload. The bottom one is even more cool because it wouldn't require any kind of gun to fire -- just craft the ammunition and you're good to go. It fills an interesting niche.

[Poxy]

Love this idea.

[frank_walls]

[QUOTE=Prov3rbial;47089623]I really enjoy the idea of something like this -- intermediate range with severe drop but high damage, very slow reload. The bottom one is even more cool because it wouldn't require any kind of gun to fire -- just craft the ammunition and you're good to go. It fills an interesting niche.[/QUOTE]

I'd love to launch a spear into someone's back from a bush, then watch them runaway with it stuck in them. After a few steps they crumple and fall to the ground dead while you stroll up and remove your spear and their belongings.