[RELEASE] Holo javelin rocket launcher

[Unsmart]

Description:
Hey! I’ve updated this javelin to fit the latest wiremod and added some new features! This is a ~30 holograms javelin rocket launcher. The usage is very simple; most of the stuff is done by chat commands and mouse. While having RPG, SMG or plain_hands out, it will automatically attach to you and you will be ready to use it. Right click to select target, left click to fire. Make sure you have a C4 spawned and a valid target. I added a ranger detonation, so if the rocket collides with anything, it will explode. It no longer has unlimited supply of C4, but you can manage.

Spawn the core dup with 3 E2’s and then a rack of your choice (6 pack or 1pack rack). Wire the R1-R6 entity outputs on master control rack to each individual racks E2 CurrentBomb output. Wire the Fire input of master control rack to the Fire output on the middle E2. You will need to do this each time your racks are depleted! Simply spawn a new rack and rewire. The old dup spawner method was long and hacky.

Enjoy!

A holographic javelin rocket launcher made out of ~30 holograms. (8 for rocket, rest for the launcher model). You can have the javelin armed, or strapped onto your back. When it's armed, it can also be on/off, to prevent "oops, I destroyed 1 hour of your work, coz I dint realize it was on". The javelin launcher actually shoots a real C4, which is guided to the desired target, and the holo model is parented to it, and follows its path, and direction of flight. Features the TOP attack mode, so it flies up and then down at its target, DIRECT attack mode is not added, but who needs it (can be added with just couple lines of code). The top attack mode is pretty idiot proof, so standing on a cliff when you (gunner) is down WOUNT save you! The javelin has infinite supply of C4, and it's a fire and forget missile (only limit is 1 rocket in air per single javelin). You can lock onto any SOLID object and fire at it, mouse aimed mode is NOT supported (that wouldn't be fire and forget, would it?). For extra realism, the C4 teleports to the very tip of the rocket launcher, and fires from there.

Animations:
-rocket flame flicker (red and yellow color switch)
-rocket fins animation

Video:

http://www.wegame.com/watch/holo-javelin-rocket-launcher/

Usage:

Chat commands:
/mount -> arms javelin into fire position
/disarm -> disarms javelin, and straps it on your back
/on -> activates the javelin
/off -> deactivates the javelin

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/def ->my fake top attack mode, best used on moving targets (planes)
/straight-> fires the missile straight at the target (RPG style)
/top -> realistic TOP attack mode, by Bull
/parabola ->a parabolic flight to target, can avoid some terrain if fired from bigger height

Right mouse, while holding SMG, RPG, plain_hands -> locks onto target
Left mouse, while holding SMG, RPG, plain_hands AND having armed C4 -> fires javelin at target

Extensions:
Prop core (UWSVN)
I'm proud to say, that it uses no other extensions than that!

Code:
PASTE FROZEN!

The dup is now up for download!

IMAGES
launcher+rocket loaded (ignore the fire from rocket, forgot to switch to not fire mode)






ARMED and ready to kick ass



/disarmed command



Only rocket, fins extended, this is how it looks like after being fired:




Credits:
MoPazDoZ for editing the video in Sony Vegas, I only used the damn WMM before
Bull for the top attack mode

[smellslike]

sweet, i knew it was going to be good, and usually people have just the regular location, but u have it locked onto the actual target. Its going to be hard to beat if there are any contenders, looks like it does some major damage against everything. I hope to see the dupe tomorrow, I was sad when you said you wouldn't release alot of your stuff. This might teach me a bit more on making rockets follow parabolas, and how the parabola can be manipulated

[Nicolai1]

Cool, and it actually looks like what it's supposed to be. That's a rare thing here on WM forums.

Edit: Scope could be bigger though, and in real life, when a javelin scope is horizontal the pipe/tube/whatever is pointing slightly up.

Edit2: Javelin is a ground-ground missile that goes in a parabolic [somewhat parabolic] arch to hit the target from above, not AA :<

[GUN]

Edit2: Javelin is a ground-ground missile that goes in a parabolic [somewhat parabolic] arch to hit the target from above, not AA :<


its a ground to ground / air, and it has 2 firing modes, fire in a strait line(like conventional RPG's) and the arching mode.

[Bull]

That looks really nice actually.

The only thing what really bothers me is the instant turn when it is above the target, that looks really odd and cheap.

You should make it fly like:

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[Unsmart]

Hmm, I will do it pretty much like my 3 phase rocket (I know it sucks, I was a noob when I made it)

Ok, after I add the 3rd mode, like bull said, I will release the dup.


also, do you want the straight on-target mode (rpg style)

edit 2: add a position lock too (not lock on a prop)

edit3: I decided to keep the actual mode, as its the best mode for planes, and add the other 2 modes (straight and parabolic)

Also, dont expect the edit too soon, I need to reinstall my server while I got no school today!

[Nicolai1]

You don't need phases for it, a slight bit of trigonometry or vector work will do.

Edit: This inspired me, I'll go make an FIM-92 Stinger.
I havn't been in GMod for almost 3 weeks now :3

[Unsmart]

Noooooooooooooooo! Not trig, trig is evil!

[Tobias]

it's so cool ! Unsmart is so cool with holo!

[Unsmart]

Thank you, actually, thinking about it, the trig wasnt maybe that bad idea, but I will still need stages.

Edit: any ideas how i could use the trig?

Z=sin(something)*val?

I have NO idea, I fail at trig.


We learn all the unusefull crap at school, but we dont learn the useful stuff

Edit: This inspired me, I'll go make an FIM-92 Stinger.

Heh, what if I will make it too, and be faster at releasing it?