» Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:21 pm
I fully support a Desert Eagle, it's been in every fallout game up until Fallout 3 and is quite a shame it hasn't been implemented yet.
Considering all the guns in this game are fictionally named I'd consider renaming the Desert Eagle to something else like "Mojave Auto Magnum" or just "Desert Magnum" or something like that.
There would be two routes I'd take performance wise, if insisting on .44 Magnum I'd make the DE 3-5 damage points higher than the Mysterious Magnum, 2-3 lbs heavier and a spread of .2 to make it more accurate than the MM. Also make the DE degrade faster than the MM. Then introduce the .44 Magnum JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) and FMJ (Full Metal Jacket). Allow the .44 Magnum revolvers to fire all rounds, but allow the DE to only use the JHP and FMJ rounds to counter balance the weapon.
This way; while the DE is more powerful, more accurate and holds +2 rounds over the revolvers. It degrades quicker, is heavier, and requires the expensive rounds.
Or it could go the .50 caliber direction and use the 12.7 MM (which is .50) that is already in game. Make a 12.7MM Magnum round with a hollow point and an AP variation, also if the DE went this route it could just be entitled the 12.7 MM Magnum like the 12.7MM pistol. Make it around 45 -55 damage rating, somewhere between the Mysterious Magnum and the Hunting Revolver, and of course hold 7 rounds.
Also, give it some upgrades, some ideas:
*Scope
*Finger groove grips (reduces strength requirement by 1 point, or reduce "guns" skill requirement)
*10" barrel (increased range/accuracy, or increased damage)
*Upgraded rotating bolt assembly (Decrease degradation)
*Upgraded slide springs (Increased Rate of Fire)
*Extended magazine (Self explanatory)