For now we have many weapons that are the same but just have accessories. For example we have
-Kar98K (with bayonet)
-Kar98K (without bayonet)
-Kar98K (with scope mount)
-Kar98K (with schiessbecher grenade louncher)
-Kar98K (with GGP/40)
So it would be very awesome if all this weapons would merge into one but with possible accesories. Such idea has big potential as there was for example special ammunition for sniper created by Germany. And for balance it would be made that some accesories would be available only for special classes (scopes for snipers etc.). So what you think about this idea?
But but but!!!
You get the powerful completely NEW AND NOT RECYCLED k98 with AT!!! Granade launcher in Normandy! Can’t merge that marvel with the peasant k98 with REGULAR (ewww!!!) Grenade launcher!
Did this “AT grenade launchet” even existed irl?
Yes, exactly the same but the grenades fired were tiny HEAT grenades. But the devs decided it’s completely “different”
Yeap, existed cumulative and HE grenades. Also known as “cucumbers”. Have one empty cumulative in my tiny collection. My minimalistic art about K98 mortar + bonus
“Had” big potential. They won’t change it, imo. It would require a rework of the whole weapon system.
Also attachments are easier to sell as a separate weapons
Edit:
If only devs knew it beforehand…
Actually, I don’t think it really would need much work.
There already is an attachment slot, and I think it would be fair by making the player choose between a bayonet, nade launcher, scope double/extended/drum mags etc., there is also an ammo slot, although right now it’s only cosmetic, and non-interactive.
It’s all on Darkflow to decide if they’d like to do it.