Smoke mines and Throwing knives.

[Scortch]

So, rather than scratching my head until I wear a hole in my skull, I though I would ask a couple of questions here. Any help would be appreciated.

I've noticed that some players are able to throw knives. I can't.

I've noticed that some players can plant Smoke mines. I can't.

Are these things based on experience? If so, what level needs to be achieved to gain these abilities?

Also, The Panzer...

When I fire a Panzer, it fires. I cannot stop it from firing once I've hit the fire button, yet I hear other people hit the fire button on their panzers and then abort the shot before it fires. That's a neat trick. What am I doing wrong? Why can't I abort a Panzer shot?


Cheers.

[GunClap]

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiight. Ok, let me help here. Take one thing at a time.

I've noticed that some players are able to throw knives. I can't.

This is because a "new" second attack had to be scripted in jaymod to allow it to happen.
To throw knives, Press "Esc >> Jaymod >> Controls" and bind "Throwing knives" to your right mouse. Don't worry, all other types of alternate fire like granade loading and scoping continue to work as normal.

I've noticed that some players can plant Smoke mines. I can't.

S-Mines and Poison mines are an experience given thing. You need Engineer LvL 5 to able to plant, S-Mines and Poison mines.

When I fire a Panzer, it fires. I cannot stop it from firing once I've hit the fire button, yet I hear other people hit the fire button on their panzers and then abort the shot before it fires. That's a neat trick. What am I doing wrong? Why can't I abort a Panzer shot?

This could be considered an exploit technically as it wasn't intended for gameplay, but it is an invaluable trick. You use a selection of keys at the same time. If I remember correctly, during the launch, press 'D' (walk right) and 'Q' (lean left) together without any other button. I hear some people have even scripted this together to make a 'cancel key'.

If you need more detail, let me know.

[KrispyKritter]

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... Why can't I abort a Panzer shot?

This could be considered an exploit technically as it wasn't intended for gameplay, but it is an invaluable trick. You use a selection of keys at the same time. If I remember correctly, during the launch, press 'D' (walk right) and 'Q' (lean left) together without any other button. I hear some people have even scripted this together to make a 'cancel key'....

Thanks for the info. I don't see how this is invaluable. I always thought of it as an after-a-while-irritating habit, like popping your knuckles.

[Eviscerator]

Lean right or left to disarm a panzer shot.

[SirPing]

for panzer Q or E button but don't press forward button (W )