func_tow_mp

Class hierarchy
CFuncTOWMP ↳CFuncTank ↳CBaseEntity

func_tow_mp is a brush entity available in Black Mesa. This is multiplayer version of func_tow, created for dm_crossfire map. Can be used by player and HECU soldiers. The difference between func_tow and func_tow_mp is that func_tow_mp automatically reloads (the reload speed is determined by property Rate of Fire). func_tow_mp also doesn't use the laser point. All inputs, outputs and flags are same as func_tank, properties as well, but some have special notes.

Note:The fire, deploy and reload sounds are hardcoded. You still can change both in your Black Mesa mod by replacing the sounds with a blank sounds and playing your own sounds via input/output system.

Note:Only certain NPCs (npc_human_commander, npc_human_grenadier, npc_human_grunt and npc_human_medic) can use this weapon via FindNPCToManTank input. Other will ignore this input.

Important:This entity can't be used without model combination (will not fire).

Warning:It is not recommended to use enabled collision for model, it will cause missiles to explode when fired.

Bug:NPC's weapon breaks after this gun usage. It doesn't removes, but becomes invisible and unable to shoot (NPC still reload weapon several times, for some reason). This breaks the AI ​​partially, because such NPC still thinks that it have functional weapon.

Keyvalues

Damage Per Bullet (bullet_damage) <string>

How much a single bullet hurts everything except the player. If 0, takes amount from the type of bullet/damage.

Bug:Doesn't work. If you need your own damage value - use the console commands.

Damage Per Bullet Vs Player (bullet_damage_vs_player) <string>

How much a single bullet hurts the player only. If 0, takes amount from the type of bullet/damage.

Bug:Doesn't work. If you need your own damage value - use the console commands.

Bullet accuracy (firespread) <choices>

How accurately the gun can fire.

Bug:This value can't be changed, func_tow_mp will use Perfect Shot value in any case.

Effect Handling (effecthandling) <choices>

Produce these sound and particle effects when firing.

• 0: Use Individual Settings.
• 1: AR2
  Note:Changes the color of the fire light to blue.
• 2: Combine Cannon
  Bug:Shooting will cause DispatchEffect: effect "ChopperMuzzleFlash" not found on client error message in the console.

Dedicated ConVars

See Grenade_tow/Dedicated ConVars.

Note:All these console commands are not directly related to func_tow_mp and func_tow. These console commands are parameters for grenade_tow.

See also

• func_tow - tow cannon.
• func_50cal - Browning .50 caliber machine gun.
• env_mortar_controller - mortar controller.
• env_mortar_launcher - mortar launcher.
• func_tankmortar - combine mortar (remaining from Half-Life 2).
• func_tank - main brush gun entity.
• func_tankphyscannister - it sets off a physics_cannister within a specified trigger volume.
• func_tankairboatgun - airboat gun (remaining from Half-Life 2).
• func_tanklaser - laser cannon.
• func_tank_combine_cannon - combine cannon (remaining from Half-Life 2).