Mod the game: What weapons would you like to include....?

[AzH]

Assuming you have this on PC when it is released, the chances are that there will be mods made available for it.

As vanilla L4D is going to feature a limited selection of weapons (great idea, IMO), I ask what additional weaponry you'd like to see included.

From what I've seen so far there is:

Pump action Shotgun
Uzi

M16
Ruger Mini-14
M4 Super 90 shotgun


Pistol (can be dual wield)

Molotov
Pipebomb

What else would you like to see added, because someone will. ;)

[Atari]

A few melee weapons would be alright for fun, but I'm not too fussed on the guns, I'm more interested in what they bring to the game, how they are at the moment is kinda rock/paper/scissors balancing:

Shotgun: Slow rate of fire, powerful damage, close range.
Uzi: Fast rate of fire, medium damage, medium range.

M16: Great all-rounder, excels at none
Sniper: Slow rate of fire, powerful damage, long range.
Super Shotgun: Faster rate of fire, etc.

I think that the majority of guns you could implement will just be variations of the above 'categories'.

...unless you're talking sci-fi weapons which wouldn't work imo.

I'd prefer a mod allowing more players (I.E 6vs6) or some kind of different gameplay more.

[AzH]

I'd prefer a mod allowing more players (I.E 6vs6)
That'd be interesting. I guess you'd just have to increase the number of NPCs per level for the additional players. Would not be too difficult, I guess.

[GamerKing]

I think it would be good if someone modded in a Desert Eagle with slightly slower rate of fire than the normal pistol but has greater stopping power and damage like in real life, plus there cool looking.

[Doctor Rigamortis]

Yes, I would like to see some variation in pistols (glocks, usps, berettas, colts etc).

[Ayrehead]

Theres gonna be the obvious addition of the gravity gun.

I think that the majority of guns you could implement will just be variations of the above 'categories

Agreed, which I don't mind this game isn't about the weapons its ALL about gameplay.

Other mods for this I see flourishing is just the addition of more campaigns, and people attaching an actual storyline to this game.

[Chronos]

They should really consider making the M16 an M4 for cosmetic and realistic reasons.

[Skeetles]

I would like a gatling gun with chainsaw bayonet that shot slightly explosive shells.

[Dead Fish]

I want the Anthrax-filled cow's head from Postal², which makes people vomit blood and die. That's what I call a creative weapon.

Also a Napalm Launcher.

[arsis]

gravity gun would fail horribly in this game.

im making a map in hammer for l4d. its going to be big fun for LAN :-]

id want:
hk 416
deagle
mp7
mk48
a samurai sword
g36c
and a FLAMETHROWER!!!!
the list goes on...

[Atari]

are you doing it across multiple maps or a single map? Any previous work we can look at Arsis?

Thought about doing a map too, but wouldn't have a clue what kinda theme to give it. Hope you can make skill maps, that'd make my sad day happy.

[Xnodas]

I think something that would really be easy to put in is modifications to the weapons that the survivors can find on the way.

Stuff like faster shot rate, larger clip size, more damage faster reload, etc.

[dontleave]

All-bran bars.

[hooray for zombies]

I would love to see the dual Phoenix's from Perfect Dark, simply some of the coolest weapons in existence (If more than a little overpowered).

Oh, that and the leopard skin grip, golden magnum from the same.

[Armored_Zombie_Cow]

I think it would be good if someone modded in a Desert Eagle with slightly slower rate of fire than the normal pistol but has greater stopping power and damage
as i have said b4, i really thought this was already in the game, so i really like this idea and think it should be put into the game by the devs themselves...its not like its changing anything drastic, just giving more choice and variety, without creating a too-diverse lineup, that is.

[arsis]

are you doing it across multiple maps or a single map? Any previous work we can look at Arsis?
right now all i have is one single map, im going to make it across 3 or 4 maps, like the campaigns that will come with the game. its nothing special as of now, just a small building with a basement and a vent shaft that leads to some sewers.
i dont have any previous work to show, but when i finish my segments ill show you. its really only for me and my friends so its not like its going to be amazing.

[Clamzoni_of_RI]

I have no idea why there is an M16 in this game. Where do you get one, let alone an auto. I assume they could mod it to be auto, but seriously.

But since they do have it in there, they might as well put in an AK-47.

[dontleave]

I assume they could mod it to be auto, but seriously.

It is an auto.

[krar_kanz]

why does everyone want an m14 and an ak-47, when your killing the infected with one or two bullets anyway does it realy matter?

[dontleave]

m14

There already is an M14... Atleast I think, it looks like an M14.

[arsis]

It is an auto.
he means in real life

like finding an m16 in a zombie apocalypse then modding it to shoot fully instead of semi,
at least thats what i got out of it

There already is an M14... Atleast I think, it looks like an M14.

Ruger Mini-14

[Nemesis_vs_Leon]

Flak Cannon

Other mods for this I see flourishing is just the addition of more campaigns, and people attaching an actual storyline to this game.
I LOVE good storylines, I hope they have more story-driven custom made campaigns for it. If I was better at making maps I'd make a good story-driven one Half life 2 style. That means that no cutscenes or anything really. Instead, the story is told through in-game and interactive things such as radios, tape recorders, writing on the wall, and the obvious visual clues (like boarded-up windows with half broken boards)

hmm...

CHAINSAW yay I got it first!

[mynameisthad000]

.........TORQUE BOW

[MonsterR89]

The fully upgraded version of the revolver from Bioshock, because nothings better than an odd belt fed looking pistol.

[OBLITROX]

TORQUE BOW

No.

[Shrubberyjsc]

I'm pretty sure C4 would be the best addition to the game ever.

XD


Seriously, it's fine as is.

;-)

[DE3p]

all i want is a nice 38.

[AzH]

hmm...

CHAINSAW
That'd be a great addition.

[GuStick]

I WANT A M3G4 1337z0RZ Nuk3 L4UncH3RZ KLOLOZLOZLOZLOZLOZL!!!!!!!ONEWITHSHIT!!!!!!!!!1111 1111111111111111ONE1111

[Kazary]

Didn't you guys know? in the cornfield video they had this gun and this gun and also this one over here!

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/8861/ordmetalstormontalonugvff1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7348/garwood2hy1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9636/llgatlingunfd2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[link30020]

is that a gun? /curiosity

[Gforcemember45]

ah, guns. This is why i love our military so much, they make the most awesome killing machines ever. I would take the that last one, it reminds me of aliens.

[link30020]

meh states got guns, we have biological weapons such as nemesis(stole him) and tyrant (stole him too.)

lol

[krar_kanz]

but i think that first gun is the one that can shoot 1 million rounds a minute or something, personaly id take that over a bilogical weapon

[dontleave]

The first picture is a drone, it's not even technically a gun... It shoots miniature mortar rounds.

[Reptile]

The guns are fine.

Well.. Maybe a Desert Eagle, or a revolver of some sort. A stronger handgun.

[Eddy_of_the_dead]

the most awesome killing machines ever
aaah yeah innit?
untill you see the afect of it!
limps all over the place peepz screaming and dying..... what a great thing those weapons!

[Reptile]

limps all over the place

Hehe. Limps.

[Gforcemember45]

yeah, too bad i like that. there is a reason we make these weapons, to destroy a threat. and that's what they do.

[arsis]

i would only want the weapons i suggested in a MOD, not in the actual game. the only thing i think id want different is a more powerful handgun. possibly another assault rifle. but other than that i like the choices.

[out of ammo]

im porbley gunna be the person who gets l4d for xbox so their wont be any mods but this is what i would like to see i would like to see some sort of melee weapon like start with a bat or something and then later on in the game find a chainsaw or something. i would also like to see a more relistic weapons like revolers etc.. not a m-16 who finds a m-16 in a cornfield.

[Puscifer]

the weapons are perfect, leave them be i say:)

[shadowhunter]

put a 203 grenade launcher on the m16..i think that would be fun to watch

[Clamzoni_of_RI]

It is an auto.

You go and try to buy a full auto M-4 in a gun shop. It's not possible. And the likelyhood of them finding military grade weapons is unlikely. And if they did, there would be a squad of marine infected waiting for them. That's a can o whoopass R. LEE Ernie style (Guy on Mail Call.).

[OBLITROX]

im porbley gunna be the person who gets l4d for xbox

I have a xbox360

[seanistehpwnzor]

You go and try to buy a full auto M-4 in a gun shop. It's not possible. And the likelyhood of them finding military grade weapons is unlikely. And if they did, there would be a squad of marine infected waiting for them. That's a can o whoopass R. LEE Ernie style (Guy on Mail Call.).

there's people who have certain types of license in america that can own automatic guns.

[dontleave]

Quoting: dontleave
It is an auto.

You go and try to buy a full auto M-4 in a gun shop. It's not possible. And the likelyhood of them finding military grade weapons is unlikely. And if they did, there would be a squad of marine infected waiting for them. That's a can o whoopass R. LEE Ernie style (Guy on Mail Call.).

Why are you quoting me? How is that relevant to it being an auto or not?

Anyway... It's hardly relevant what they will and will not sell you, considering you take what you can find.

Btw, I believe all M4's are capable of Full-auto, them being a carbine and all. The weapon on Left 4 Dead isn't an M4 either...

[Clamzoni_of_RI]

Right. I said that in the game, it's auto. In real life it would be semi-auto. None of these people except the vet. would now how to make it full auto and I doubt he'd take the time. Regardless, this is a game, and I want to have fun playing it.

[dontleave]

There are full-auto M16's. You don't have to 'make' anything.

All the weapons are found during the campaign, someone else could have modified them like that, or even... THE MILITARY?! *gasp*

[arsis]

its a god damn game

[dontleave]

These would be cool in Left 4 Dead

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=QNu0sR89_BM

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=0GAUnuuBkW4

Especially the second one.

[Eddy_of_the_dead]

to destroy a threat
other humans dude other humans...

[FRAGious]

Imo, the weapons are fine, not fantastic, though. But I have to say... The thought of an attachable grenade launcher for the M16 and a flamethrower makes me want to see it in action for sure. Those two weapons wouldn't fit in with the theme etc. but would be wicked cool to exterminate infected with.

[Kazary]

Mic booth sent me a email and now these are in Left 4 dead:

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5688/paintballtankhr7.jpg
Shot at 2008-01-19
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2808/t903copydp4.jpg
Shot at 2008-01-19

[sandollor]

The US military stopped using automatic rifles after Vietnam. The current
M16A4 (and older A2 and A3) are three round burst and single fire as are the M4s. The M249 SAW and 240Bravo however are full auto, belt-feed machine guns.

Not all carbines are or can be full auto. It is easier then you think to make an assault rifle full auto, depending on the manufacturer and model of course. Some however, are incapable of becoming automatic.

Sean, the license you speak of is almost exclusively given to collectors and arms dealers.


*BACK ON TOPIC*
In the actual game or a mod by Valve/TRS I'd like to see a more powerful pistol i.e. .357 Mag or desert Eagle.

In mods by us regular folk I'd like to see an array of rifles and machine guns, all real of course. No futuristic weapons like blasters or anything.

[Clamzoni_of_RI]

Ah! Sandollor backs my position up. HA!

[arsis]

sanddollor, exactly what i said, about the weapons.

[zombie slave]

a baseball bat, and other stuff to hit with, and more handguns :)

[Clamzoni_of_RI]

Super hover tank. I'd love a T-80 that flies. Those Soviets, always thinkin up cool shit.

[Xnodas]

Oh so would add the grappling hook.

[Jim_Riley]

A few more handguns would be good. That way you have at least a slight variety :)

I CAN, however, live with what we got now.

[Campos59]

I'd prefer a mod allowing more players (I.E 6vs6) or some kind of different gameplay more.


I think if they did that it would be cool to have like 8 people vs. 10 tanks or something of that nature

[dontleave]

I think if they did that it would be cool to have like 8 people vs. 10 tanks or something of that nature

I really don't see your logic there.

4 - 1, to 8 - 10?

[josko]

I would like to have a machine gun, that would have like 50 to 100 rounds for cover up fire ;(

http://www.autoweapons.com/photos06/mar/m60e3.html (http://www.autoweapons.com/photos06/mar/m60e3.html)

[Campos59]

I really don't see your logic there.

4 - 1, to 8 - 10?

yeah, well really if you gave us some good weapons and a very big area it would be pretty cool.
In my opinion
I love an impossible challenge

[OBLITROX]

what about some sort of utility truck?
where ony one person sits in the cab...and te other 3 sit on the flatbed and fire at zombies...(requires a really big map)???

[Agent Orange]

I'd want to go crazy with a BFG.

[Psymon]

Be nice to see some more tactical weapons, perhaps a flame thrower.

how about claymores or similar, cover your back, or at least give you some warning.

[Kill_Switch05]

Weapons thread .-. This usually fails in the steamforums. Just for the kicks toss in the TF2 Hvy Machine gun...and the hvy aswell :D

[Eddy_of_the_dead]

machette still rules

[Stubbs]

i'd like to see vehicles definently