Type 96 scope work around

[Yamoto4299-live]

A long time ago the type 96 had a scope attached to its in-game model seen here:

It has never been functional, but apparently it would be too hard to implement because the scope acts more like a periscope, so making it functional would require a lot of effort.

@Never_Flaccid described it very well here:

@Never_Flaccid

It’s not possible to add their scope-in ability without implementing a picture in picture scope, this is because the scope of these two weapons are not straight, they’re periscope sight.

Type 96 LMG with the periscope model in game version 0.4.3.26

So to make it work you need to have a camera looking through the front end of the scope and project the image as a render texture onto the rear scope lens, but this technique will reduce the framerate of the game when scoping in these weapons.

But there is a possible solution:

Whilst messing around with a landed plane I noticed the bombing sight ignores the propeller even when it should be in the way of the sight:

So I suggest:

•add the type 96 and type 99 scopes either as a separate versions of the weapon or as a removable scope but use the logic of the bombing sight on planes (the sight should ignore the magazine and carry handle)

(Yes this is not perfect solution but it would be easier for the Devs and I’m pretty sure that’s their main priority when developing Enlisted)

[Chris_Vector]

I think they removed the scope from the gun’s model in game

[CapitalLen]

Was it ever actually confirmed by a devteam representative that the periscope thing was why the other Japanese LMGs didn’t get their scopes or is that just a theory invented by the community.

[Yamoto4299-live]

I assume it’s unconfirmed but it does sound plausible that adding a periscope would be harder than a standard scope.

Perhaps a CM or helper can confirm or deny this theory though?

@MajorMcDonalds @Euthymia07-live

[GiltBurrito7238-live]

The sniper variants should be added themselves.

[Yamoto4299-live]

That’s what I suggested either give the current lmgs their scopes or add a 2nd version and folder them alongside the original.

[Delta_Sachiel]

Yes! this could be a work-around, but anyway they would add it, I’d love for the scope to be added back as a variant or as an option to both the 96 and the 99

[Adamnpee]

@GiltBurrito7238-live

The sniper variants should be added themselves.

Yes, scoped MGs for sniper class. Just like german scoped ARs for sniper class.