SmashQuake - Something New

[metchsteekle]

oh oh oh!!!! i know

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Description of the Modification
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The shambler gains a new attack which is similar to the arch-viles'
flame attack in Doom][. Simply put, he can create a powerful
explosion centered where his target is at. When the shambler
raises his claws to cast magic at you, there is a small chance
he will create an explosion instead of a lightning bolt. If he
decides to create an explosion, a fireball will appear between
his claws instead of static. If you are in his line-of-sight
when the fireball disappears, you are toast unless someone else
is between you and the shambler. Damage taken can range from
50-110 points of damage depending on skill level, distance, and
luck. The chance he will use an explosion is:

Easy=0%, Normal=5%, Hard=10%, and Nightmare=15%.

There are two situations which the shambler will ALWAYS cast
an explosion, regardless of skill level.

#1: He is angry at a zombie. The explosion destroys the
zombie outright.
#2: The shambler is underwater. Damage taken from an explosion
when it is cast underwater is 40% normal, (i.e. 20-44 points)
usually less than the lightning bolt.

In addition to the new explosion attack, the shambler is a bit
smarter when he engages with other monsters in melee. He will
always use the double claw smash to crush zombies ASAP. Also,
when the shambler uses a side claw and kills a monster with it,
the shambler will always proceed to the next target instead of
occasionally side-clawing dead monsters again and again.

[SpectrumVixen]

It could be played out like... he creates an explosion where the reticle was centered, somewhat like the teleport shuffle rune. Except it doesn't teleport you. It blows you up.

Balance wise, I can see it having an impressive radius and throw, but relatively low damage.

Alternatively, very very small radius and lots of damage and throw.