how do i make a weapon

#1 brian,see this:
http://www.garagegames.com/community/forums/viewthread/127057/1#comment-812334

there are more on weapon on old threads.always do a search before asking.


"do i just make a gun model paint it then script it"

u can make any shape to work as a weapon.
but it should have this nodes:
mountPoint
muzzlePoint
retractionPoint
ejectPoint

which u can create in shape editor.but there are some facts to know.without knowing them it will be a pain.
like:
press f1,now find the toggles grid snapping from toolbar and disable it.go to shape editor select show nodes on toolsbar.
open u r model.
select node from properties window.and make those nodes for u r weapon model.


from hints of shape window select shapeBaseImageData it will show u necessary info for nodes and sequence.

for script,u can use existing script of ryder and lurker/riffle's explosion,particle.......

they are sufficient to make a weapon model.


may be video tutorial will be good.i will try to make one and upload.