Drop depleted ammo case

[-SM-SUCKER]

It would be a neat visual effect if you could see a mech drop depleted ammo cases.
So that if you run out of one ton of ammo the "case" gets dropped. Like a magazine.
Maybe even after each shot for certain weapons liek the Gauss.

[(TLL)KitLightning]

The MG's does drop the shells after the projectile leaves the muzzle.

For LRM/SRM pod it still servers as a minor armor/protection for the 'Mech so I would not discard that so easily. And it can still be reused by the tech when you ream so I don't see the point in completly dropping the case in the middle of the field.

Gauss slugs does not come in a projectile/shell assembly, its a solid metal slug, and it does not use gunpowder to propel it forth.

[(TLL)Siilk]

 What about ACs? I really miss those huge shells ejecting as the cannon going all *THUMPA-THUMPA-THUMPA*.

[A.L.]

What about ACs? I really miss those huge shells ejecting as the cannon going all *THUMPA-THUMPA-THUMPA*.

That would make a very cool visual. Empty shell casings bouncing off the mech next to you, as you unload with all your ACs into an Aero.

[Taemien]

What about ACs? I really miss those huge shells ejecting as the cannon going all *THUMPA-THUMPA-THUMPA*.

That would make a very cool visual. Empty shell casings bouncing off the mech next to you, as you unload with all your ACs into an Aero.

Spraying my AG with brass from my M249 was pretty funny. He decided to spot from the left side from then on.

[KSerge83]

As an addendum to this idea, I'd love if depleted ammo cases could not only be dropped, but cause a small (depending on ammo type and mech, of course) increase in overall speed. Consequently, electing to not "fill up" on ammo when purchasing a mech/tank could be a tactical decision to maximize speed.

I won't speculate as to how difficult it would be to implement such a feature, but I think it would be an awesome little detail to add. Lightly armored assets like light mechs, harassers, and smaller aero units would appreciate it (especially if we come late in the game).

[=KoS= Tripod]

Well if they went so far to actually reduce weight depending on # of shells, only very light vehicles would benefit

*Imagines Atlas pilot arguing about how one more AC shell would make his mech accelerate like a barn*

[KSerge83]

yeah, I'd have to emphasize my choice of the word small there. I'm talking like 1, maybe 2 KPH tops for heavies and assaults, and maybe 4-6 KPH for light mechs and vehicles that "run light" on ammo.

[-SM-SUCKER]

What about ACs? I really miss those huge shells ejecting as the cannon going all *THUMPA-THUMPA-THUMPA*.

That + Huit Prime =
But this sounds like something cool.
Sadly Gauss slugs seem not to come in any case... I will have to live with AC20 shells then

[(TLL)Siilk]

That + Huit Prime =

I's LOVE to see this!

[Gremlich]

When shooting a 50 cal or M79/M240 on a tank, you get to hear the "tinkling" of the ejected round casings on the turret and the chassis. Not to mention the 105mm casing inside after the main gun fires. The loader needs to be quick to keep those things from bouncing around in the turret.

[=KoS=toasterpastries]

LOL I'm imagining a Huit Prime, buried under a pile of shells. Gotta change position just to get out from under the pile!

my only concern is that that much additional rendering and physics could stress servers farther than they are already.
If the shells are only an effect produced client-side, and not physicalized, I suppose that wouldn't be an issue.
Could this tie into i_rejecteffects, or would it require new code?

[LordHack]

It won't work because then all the tanks would be crying "I'm stuck on my shell pile, can someone come push me off?"