The Karters' Weapon Prototype Lab (new content!)

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Hello everyone,

I would like to introduce you to our new Weapon Lab where we test out our newest weapons of (kart) destruction. These are mostly prototypes that will be great additions to our already deadly The Karters' arsenal.

Here's our newest prototype with animated weapon effects:

• Hammer
  http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=731215277
  The improved Hammer with its tremendous power. All thanks to your feedback! We can't wait to see you guys deliver the . . . Hammer!
  
  
• Toxic Bomb
  http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=729897185
  The Toxic Bomb will slow your enemies as well as enveloping their kart in green, toxic fluid.
  
  
• Portal
  http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=726878873
  The Portal will enable the owner to teleport a medium distance; perfect for getting ahead of the competition or to avoid a projectile!
  
  
• Tesla Rocket Launcher
  http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=726883742
  The Tesla Rocket Launcher fires a rocket which will travel along the track for a short period of time. After a while the rocket will seek out the nearest target and immobilize it. During its flight the rocket will also fire electric charges that will attack every kart on its path, slowing them down.
  
  
• Burning Oil
  http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=728068197
  The Burning Oil will leave a trail of fire for your enemies which will slow your enemies' karts. Also it looks cool.

We will constantly update this thread with new weapons, so come back and check for new content!

So, what do you think about our new and improved Hammer weapon?

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hmm....

- Does the missle will follow the track automatically, or just go straight?
- Can hit someone? if yes, it stun a player? (unable to control your kart for a few seconds)
- For how much time the missle can stay on the track?
- Can be used Backwards?
- It does emit any sound?
- Is there a way to avoid being hit?

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Costa,

- The missile will follow the track.
- After using all of its lighting attacks it will hit the nearest player like a normal bazooka, stunning them.
- ^
- No, the missile cannot be fired backwards.
- Currently, no. But it will have sound effects later on.
- If you are really far away the missile will not hit you and you can avoid the missile by using a Shield.

Please note, that these are prototypes that we really enjoyed creating and their final design may change :)

Great questions!

Feel free to post your own suggestions and opinions on our prototype weapons.

[Trakan]

The thunder image/effect used around the ball doesn't really fit with the other textures imo

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Trakan Holst,

As we said, these are prototypes which will probably be changed in some way or another. Time will tell which weapons will be present in Early Access and/or in Final release.

We have a lot of ideas, but we take your word very seriously, so do not hesitate to post anything you might consider useful or something you would want in The Karters.

[Trakan]

Originally posted by Paul:

Trakan Holst,

As we said, these are prototypes which will probably be changed in some way or another. Time will tell which weapons will be present in Early Access and/or in Final release.

We have a lot of ideas, but we take your word very seriously, so do not hesitate to post anything you might consider useful or something you would want in The Karters.

Will do :)

[unclekrusty]

I'm not sure the propulsion effects on the Tesla Rocket should be quite so "electrical".
I've also had a look at the other weapons on your YouTube channel, and I think that the Hammer and the Tesla Rocket are just a bit too brightly coloured.
Also, I have a suggestion in regards to animations: I think it would look a bit better if the smaller characters' arms and upper bodies would tremble when picking up large weapons.
But otherwise, good stuff.

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Unclekrusty,

Good suggestions regarding the design and animations. Right now we are focused on bringing the weapons and we will try to adjust the animations later on. As far as the Hammer and Tesla being too bright - are you sure? In our studio they are pretty light, but they fit the world of The Karters. However, if need be we might adjust the brightness level :)

Thanks for your feedback!

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New weapon in development!

Also, we are happy of how the Portal has been received on Twitter - 93 likes! Thank you!

For those who hadn't seen our little time jump: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=726878873

What do you think, do you see any additional uses during a race?

[unclekrusty]

Just to clarify, does this portal teleport you further ahead during a race?

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Unclekrusty,

Exactly, the portal will teleport you a medium distance so you can snatch that win or avoid a projectile!

[Trakan]

Pretty cool, congrats

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Trakan Holst,

Thanks! We are pleased with our weapons. And now we added the Burning Oil weapon, check it out!
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=728068197

[Trakan]

What's happening when entering fire?

[unclekrusty]

And I suppose in battle arenas, the portal will just teleport you somewhere else on the map?
Does the portal last for the rest of the race, or is it for a single use only?

Also, I like the Burning Oil.

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Trakan Holst,

When you enter the fire the kart will be slowed for a short while. It's a good weapon when you are leading as other players will have to watch out and dodge the line of fire.

Unclekrusty,

In normal racing modes the portal will stay for a few seconds, then disappear - so one use only. As for Battle Arena, we are considering that the portal would throw a player up in the air, though it is an early concept ;)