a simple idea. a grenade that creates some dirt blocks around it when it "blows up"
where i got this idea was when i was trying to fill in tunnels, and it was pretty much pointless.

i was originally thinking having a grenade that caused "Cave ins" (if a block did not have a block directly under it, it would drop until it reached one), but i realize this might be really really tough to code. so why not have a grenade that could create Blocks instead?

So the idea, drop a grenade, it creates maybe 25 blocks. if thrown out in the open, it would just create a 5x5x1 slab on the ground, if used in a tunnel, it would fill in 7 blocks of tunnel.

There are tons of way to destroy blocks in game, and only 1 way to create them, so why not add another? also, don't bring up realism, do i need to remind you we walk around with 10 tons of dirt in our backpacks?

odd... but i like! LANDFILL FTW.

I guess it gives a new meaning to the word " Imploding " :3
THE IMPLODI GRENADE < that should be the name of it :D

Where have you been Fire..

^ Where? XD

Get on a server...

So what happens when it explodes in the air?

^ It creates blocks in air which will drop down immediatelly.
@Zherherc Maybe... Message me on youtube to give me the server name XD so we dont do to many off topic posts :3

griefers trap you

Awesome idea! :D

AntiMatter have you ever been on a chat service called xat?

What we need is sand blocks that will only stay in place if a block is under it, and will kill you if you are under it when it falls.

griefers can now hallway of mirrors you easier now, im not sure if i like this idea.

Hell yes. They had dirt bombs like this in Scorched Earth! It was a cool 2D game from the 90s.

This would work best if the dirt was generated on contact, when the dirt grenade touches a block or a player.

Totally support this idea. If this weapon is actually a possibility, then it should definately be added. It would really enhance gameplay.

After MegaDeuce brought up Scorched Earth last week, Ive actually been thinking about this alot, and I cant recommend it highly enough.

I just want to add that some people may be surprised that I support this suggestion and if so I dont blame you, it is pretty wacky. I also want to be clear that this is a feature I can live without and is not a priority at all. That said, if I was in Bens shoes, I would sooner add this than sniper rifles, shotguns or pistols for sure.

MegaDeuce, that's the first thing that came to my mind when I saw this thread. I just didn't know the name of the game. I've been looking for that game forever! YAY!

KomradeZherhec, no. All I use is IRC under the name Kaprekar.

About Greifing:
Right now, getting buried gets you hall of mirrored, but, i am certain it cant be that difficult to program a way to let you dig yourself out.

Right now it doesn't work be cause you literally cant hit a surface that doesn't exist.

it would be easy to run a check on a players location, compare it to the map, and if its "Buried" underground, remove the block (or both blocks) around him. the only reason (i believe) that this has not been addressed, is because its not a situation that comes up often, and would be a waste of time.

but, i believe if he wanted to fix it, it wouldn't be all that hard. (I did learn C,C++ and C# for two years in college, so i do have an idea what i'm talking about )

About Additional gameplay:

it would be good for more then just filling in caves, it could create cover in front of the front line, allowing both teams to try to move forward even trenched in. Quick tower repairs, or even blocking the view of the other teams tower for a few seconds while you sneak past. that's just a few examples.

I'm not worried about griefers too much anymore, just about anything added to the game can be used as a griefer tool, things existing already do.

Sounds good to me, a quick setup defense wall.

Me likey.

We can have a dirt cannon. >:O FIRE AWAY!

@ Verdant: oh man insta-fortifications! That'd be awesome!

Not a bad idea, but how many Dirt bombs would each player have then?

^^^
OVER 9000!!!!11!!!1!!
no more like 1 or 2 probs.

hompy has done some work on this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g7sihtdWW8

I like especially the mid-air grenades :)

guys! GUYS! Great idea.
Here, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g7sihtdWW8

We'll be testing it at Sham's in a bit. For now only SMG users get dirt grenades instead of normal ones.

Dirt grenades are currently being tested on Mat^2 server.

Hompy, I am now proud of my self in meeting a talented person like you. Even if it's because of a early game in beta and over the internetz.

Watched vid, do the nades still do damage?

Bobbunny, no, they don't

Dirtnades are pretty nice, especially with SMG since you can create obstacles that lead to close combat.

I very much like this idea. Though I think it should be made as a separate inventory slot at some point. I believe there'll be a secondary slot coming, so perhaps it could be an option for it?

Griefing potential? putting people in blocks will be 10x easier.