Corner spitting

[Kazuko_myu]

Bug Description: If a sprite has a diagonal gap due to the corner not being filled out, a spitter or generally anything can be fired through due to the spray pattern algorithm of the code. This can be extensively abused by xenos, especially when you're nested in a corner. They can stun you without even having to physically access you.


Steps to reproduce:
1. Take a field. Place a wall or door to your left, one above. Diagonal to your left, place a Marine for example. (Anything works, as long as there's a corner available)
2. Position yourself like a xeno would in my above stated example.
3. Shoot.


Red square = Xeno position
Green line = Firing path

[Crab_Spider]

This is well known. Marines can do it as well. He problem is that xenos have the ability to see mobs behind solid objects so they have an easier time do it.

[Kazuko_myu]

This is well known. Marines can do it as well. He problem is that xenos have the ability to see mobs behind solid objects so they have an easier time do it.

Is there no applyable fix?

[Crab_Spider]

Is there no applyable fix?

You'd have to rework darkvision in order for it to be fixed or just rework firing lines, both will be making a big impact on the combat system, and possibly cause some more kinks trying to fix it (this is a minor problem however)

[Kavrick]

Not a bug, completely intended

[Dolth]

I was told by admins that was intended after complaining half a year ago.

[Biolock]

Aye this isn't necessarily 'intended', but it's a mechanic that the staff thinks is ok so they have no intentions to fix it. I also think it's fine.

[MrFuzzy]

Abuse exists... I find it when... stuck...

[phil235]

duplicate