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[Unmaintained] Linking Laser

This addon is several years old, and I am not maintaining it anymore. The code is kinda garbage, and digging through it to fix bugs is not really worth it. I might make a better, updated version of the weapon, but that is not happening right now

Being a weapon of mass destruction, the device should be handled carefully.
(No, not really...)

===Primary Fire===
Point at something, then press and hold primary fire to fire the beam. The more you hold the button, the more damage it will deal upon release. If you hold it long enough, the beam will start jumping from one foe to another, linking them together. Release the primary fire to stop the beam and deal damage to all linked stuff. Oh, and it sets things on fire, too.

===Secondary Fire===
Point at something, then click the secondary fire button. In this case, the beam will not link stuff together, but will automatically stop when damage exceeds enemie's health. Basically, it saves ammo if you have only a few enemies.

===OVERLOADING===
Warning:overloading the device may cause radiation damage to the user, as well as inefficient ammo usage

While the beam is active, tap the reload button. This will allow the beam to be sustained for more time, and to build up damage quicker, although it might quickly deplete your ammo. (It will take ammo directly, with no need to reload)

===Console Variables===
linkinglaser_linkplayers 0/1 - off by default, turn it on to murder other players as well
linkinglaser_linkprops 0/1 - on by default, allows the beam to go though props to create interesting chains and break props on release
linkinglaser_desintegrateprops - off by default, turn it on to make props dissolve when chained through

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And have fun"
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