Request: The Fifth Element's ZF-1, in Tribes 2.

The Fifth Element is one of my favorite movies. One scene includes a really cool weapon with many deadly modes. This is called the ZF-1, made by the character named Zorg in the movie. My only goal in this thread is to see if any good mod creators are able to recreate this weapon in Tribes 2. I've provided information below to help create this weapon, if anyone chooses to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pxjnl1yuXk

WEAPON NAME: ZF-1

Listed below you'll find the mode name, some extra information, and my own ideas of how it would look in Tribes 2 when considering the projectile and the effect of each mode. Each mode name and any extra information are taken directly from the movie as Zorg describes the weapon. Also, the order of the modes is accurate with the movie description.

The projectile and mode effects are simply my own ideas given out to help with the creation of this weapon in Tribes 2, if it's ever made. They are there for an initial idea of how to replicate the movie's weapon into Tribes 2 as accurate as possible. Smarter and more creative ideas are encouraged.

Mode 1: Titanium Recharger
    Extra Information: Zorg mentions a 3000 round clip with bursts of 3-300. Replay button: one shot, and replay sends every following shot to the same location.
      Projectile: Just a bullet. Perhaps the first targeting shot would be a larger bullet than the replay bullets.
        Mode Effect: Similar to a chaingun: enough shots and the target dies.
        Mode 2: Rocket Launcher
          Projectile: It's a rocket launcher.
            Mode Effect: An explosion.
            Mode 3: Arrow Launcher
              Extra Information: Before Zorg fires the ZF-1 in this mode, you can see a count of ten arrows for his following shot. He also mentions that you get the choice of explosive or poisonous gas arrows.
                Projectile: I don't know what would be a better projectile rather than the regular Chaingun projectile.
                  Mode Effect:Enough shots and the target dies.
                  Mode 4: Net Launcher
                    Projectile: I have no idea.
                      Mode Effect: I believe that once the target is hit, they lose all ability to change mobility. They can't jet, and their player will follow in their current direction due to momentum until they are naturally stopped (it's as though the person themself simply let go of their keyboard and mouse when hit). I wouldn't see any damage from this mode except from fall damage.
                      Mode 5: Flamethrower
                        Projectile: A long flame.
                          Mode Effect: It burns.
                          Mode 6: Ice Cube System
                            Projectile: A mist of white or cyan.
                              Mode Effect: After enough consistent aim, oer after enough hits in a certain amount of time, the target will become frozen in place. My idea is that it'd look similar to a hit with the Electro-Static Pulse with the Super Chaingun.
                              Feel free to provide your own ideas to how each mode would work and look best in Tribes 2. Give opinions of any kind.

                              Comments

                              • I had wondered when someone would finally make this post. I really like the layout, seems ever so convincing, interestingly.

                                Aah, I love how pissed of they get with the deal, Anyways, it seems like a very convincing project to set hands on.

                                Hah, the Ultimate Admin Weapon for Extreme Punishment Only

                                But no really, This would make a great set for some sort of gametype.
                                It would be nice to see if anyone actually follows through with this.
                              • I was actually hoping you were going to ask us to build Mila Jovovich...
                              • I was actually hoping you were going to ask us to build Mila Jovovich...
                                :lol:
                              • I was actually hoping you were going to ask us to build Mila Jovovich...

                                Can you guys build me Mila Jovovich?

                                :D
                              • The Fifth Element is one of my favorite movies. One scene includes a really cool weapon with many deadly modes. This is called the ZF-1, made by the character named Zorg in the movie. My only goal in this thread is to see if any good mod creators are able to recreate this weapon in Tribes 2. I've provided information below to help create this weapon, if anyone chooses to.

                                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pxjnl1yuXk

                                WEAPON NAME: ZF-1

                                Listed below you'll find the mode name, some extra information, and my own ideas of how it would look in Tribes 2 when considering the projectile and the effect of each mode. Each mode name and any extra information are taken directly from the movie as Zorg describes the weapon. Also, the order of the modes is accurate with the movie description.

                                The projectile and mode effects are simply my own ideas given out to help with the creation of this weapon in Tribes 2, if it's ever made. They are there for an initial idea of how to replicate the movie's weapon into Tribes 2 as accurate as possible. Smarter and more creative ideas are encouraged.

                                Mode 1: Titanium Recharger
                                  Extra Information: Zorg mentions a 3000 round clip with bursts of 3-300. Replay button: one shot, and replay sends every following shot to the same location.
                                    Projectile: Just a bullet. Perhaps the first targeting shot would be a larger bullet than the replay bullets.
                                      Mode Effect: Similar to a chaingun: enough shots and the target dies.
                                      Mode 2: Rocket Launcher
                                        Projectile: It's a rocket launcher.
                                          Mode Effect: An explosion.
                                          Mode 3: Arrow Launcher
                                            Extra Information: Before Zorg fires the ZF-1 in this mode, you can see a count of ten arrows for his following shot. He also mentions that you get the choice of explosive or poisonous gas arrows.
                                              Projectile: I don't know what would be a better projectile rather than the regular Chaingun projectile.
                                                Mode Effect:Enough shots and the target dies.
                                                Mode 4: Net Launcher
                                                  Projectile: I have no idea.
                                                    Mode Effect: I believe that once the target is hit, they lose all ability to change mobility. They can't jet, and their player will follow in their current direction due to momentum until they are naturally stopped (it's as though the person themself simply let go of their keyboard and mouse when hit). I wouldn't see any damage from this mode except from fall damage.
                                                    Mode 5: Flamethrower
                                                      Projectile: A long flame.
                                                        Mode Effect: It burns.
                                                        Mode 6: Ice Cube System
                                                          Projectile: A mist of white or cyan.
                                                            Mode Effect: After enough consistent aim, oer after enough hits in a certain amount of time, the target will become frozen in place. My idea is that it'd look similar to a hit with the Electro-Static Pulse with the Super Chaingun.
                                                            Feel free to provide your own ideas to how each mode would work and look best in Tribes 2. Give opinions of any kind.

                                                            lol, if you gave me like... 4 hours of free time for 3 - 4 days, I could probably accomplish it.
                                                          • i just saw that movie the other day.. GOD she is soooo fine in that movie.. and her cute little mannerisms that she does when she doesn't know how to explain something.. wow.... so hot.. i like that gun tho too..

                                                            oh hey phantom.

                                                            please don't come to the server just to type random numbers and then let a shrike fly off by itself in warp mode right before u leave.. get a life dude..
                                                          • i just saw that movie the other day.. GOD she is soooo fine in that movie.. and her cute little mannerisms that she does when she doesn't know how to explain something.. wow.... so hot.. i like that gun tho too..

                                                            oh hey phantom.

                                                            LOL. that is sig material for me :D
                                                          • i just saw that movie the other day.. GOD she is soooo fine in that movie.. and her cute little mannerisms that she does when she doesn't know how to explain something.. wow.... so hot.. i like that gun tho too..

                                                            oh hey phantom.

                                                            please don't come to the server just to type random numbers and then let a shrike fly off by itself in warp mode right before u leave.. get a life dude..

                                                            First Off, That post is ridiculously gay in every way, and should be deleted.

                                                            Secondly, I was chatting in hex. If you don't know what hex is, look it up.

                                                            Thirdly, I have no idea wtf you're talking about with the shrike, I didn't use one vehicle while I was there.

                                                            Lastly, I timed out.

                                                            So don't go on a freaking rave spree just because of assumptions that are wildly false.
                                                          • just don't do that anymore with the shrike..
                                                          • GOD she is soooo fine in that movie.. and her cute little mannerisms that she does when she doesn't know how to explain something.. wow.... so hot..
                                                            That post is ridiculously gay in every way

                                                            Hmmmmmyes.
                                                          • just don't do that anymore with the shrike..
                                                            Thirdly, I have no idea wtf you're talking about with the shrike, I didn't use one vehicle while I was there.

                                                            Please read before you post.
                                                          • Please think before you post.
                                                          • /me gives Phantom the pat on the back he so desparately wants.


                                                            EDIT: Oh god that scene where she is "made"....10 whole internets to the first man to find me some porn with her as the Fifth Element character.
                                                          • oh hey phantom.

                                                            please don't come to the server just to type random numbers and then let a shrike fly off by itself in warp mode right before u leave.. get a life dude..
                                                            This is kinda a random, off topic way to get after Phantom for something personal. Considering I took a little more time on my topic's post, I wouldn't want this thread getting locked because you fail to use a private message. Don't cause an argument here.
                                                          • Good point.

                                                            Small question, then...how would this weapon be integrated? And into what?

                                                            It'd be awesome, but would a separate type of game/mod have to be designed in order to flesh this in with everything else? Or perhaps just an Admin toy?
                                                          • Good point.

                                                            Small question, then...how would this weapon be integrated? And into what?

                                                            It'd be awesome, but would a separate type of game/mod have to be designed in order to flesh this in with everything else? Or perhaps just an Admin toy?
                                                            I actually asked Keen to make it first because his Meltdown 2 mod, which I often play, has a wide range of weapons that contain different modes like the ZF-1. While it wouldn't fit into the Meltdown 2 world, I thought it'd be something Keen could create, if he wanted to.

                                                            I did not suggest it as an implementation into Meltdown 2, though. I think it'd be most fun as an Admin toy. In the simplest way, I just wanna see a good replication of the ZF-1 in Tribes 2. I love the Admin weapons in my Electricutioner's Construction server, which I never host... this would be a fun weapon to mess around with.
                                                          • This is kinda a random, off topic way to get after Phantom for something personal. Considering I took a little more time on my topic's post, I wouldn't want this thread getting locked because you fail to use a private message. Don't cause an argument here.

                                                            Nice.

                                                            -Files-
                                                            weapons.cs (you better know)
                                                            inventory.cs (weapon modes)
                                                            inventoryhud.cs (inventory hud intergration, if needed)
                                                            player.cs (to make the weapon usable to certain armors)
                                                            weapons/ (gotta add the script file!)

                                                            -Functions-
                                                            WeaponImage::ONMount and ONUnmount (Mount/unmount other weapon images as needed)
                                                            WeaponItem::OnPickup (Prevent non-admins from using this?)
                                                            WeaponImage::OnFire (allow for multiple modes to work)
                                                            The function the SCG's EMP uses (to freeze people?)
                                                            .setEnergy & .setRecharge rate (net got caught in jets?

                                                            Hopefully my small reference table helps.
                                                          • Nice.

                                                            -Files-
                                                            weapons.cs (you better know)
                                                            inventory.cs (weapon modes)
                                                            inventoryhud.cs (inventory hud intergration, if needed)
                                                            player.cs (to make the weapon usable to certain armors)
                                                            weapons/ (gotta add the script file!)

                                                            -Functions-
                                                            WeaponImage::ONMount and ONUnmount (Mount/unmount other weapon images as needed)
                                                            WeaponItem::OnPickup (Prevent non-admins from using this?)
                                                            WeaponImage::OnFire (allow for multiple modes to work)
                                                            The function the SCG's EMP uses (to freeze people?)
                                                            .setEnergy & .setRecharge rate (net got caught in jets?

                                                            Hopefully my small reference table helps.

                                                            don't forget the weapon modes!!!
                                                          • don't forget the weapon modes!!!

                                                            "inventory.cs (weapon modes)"
                                                            "WeaponImage::ONFire (allow for multiple modes work)"

                                                            Try reading it.
                                                          • Okay, despite the sheer irony I'd love to point out, I have another question: what weapon combinations would have to be tossed together to make that kind of appearance?

                                                            Or would it just be a generic gun with all those settings?
                                                          • This is an easy weapon to make, however given my limited time and resources (since it would best fit in it's own mod) is a little more tedious than I'm willing to spend on Tribes 2, especially with the Unreal Development Kit release. To really accurately replicate this weapon, you'll need to add a lot more than just weapon modes though.

                                                            I'm sure someone could piece this together in an hour or two though O.o
                                                          • bier what can i say, i was here already... wasn't going to go through all the trouble of PMing him just to screw with him... relax tho.. i came to comment about the topic.. i just added that in the end since i was here.. no biggy

                                                            PS. phantom.. no need to get upset about it.. just don't do that anymore with the shrike.. don't do that anymore.. & no more back talk outta u.. what did i tell u about back talking...

                                                            Also, in respect to the topic, i also have a suggestion.. why stop at just making a gun.. why not a mod? an rpg mod? the bioderm skin resembles the orc looking creatures in that movie.. there could be 2 teams.. and we could do a RPG, or even a DM on a ship that a player creates.. maybe even that cruise ship from the movie.. but a smaller version at least.. i think that would be a great idea.. i really love that movie, and anyone else who does could appreciate that kind of fun... if anyone takes the time to put together that weapon, i'll start building the ship =P

                                                            and phanton don't do that anymore with the shrike.. BAD
                                                          • and phanton don't do that anymore with the shrike.. BAD

                                                            lmfao
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