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The flame thrower is a [[cheatbot2]] part in [[Stock]]. So, basically [[cheating]], and using a flamethrower on a serious bot is frowned upon by the community.
+The flame thrower is a [[cheatbot2]] part in [[Stock]]. So, basically [[cheating]], and using a flamethrower on a serious Stock bot is frowned upon by the community.
But in [[DSL]], it is one of the first weapons you see in the Weapons tab, and is perfectly legal to use, being a non-hidden part.
But in [[DSL]], it is one of the first weapons you see in the Weapons tab, and is perfectly legal to use, being a non-hidden part.
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The flamethrower needs fuel, considered to be in CO2 tanks. So, basically, you need CO2 to have a working flamethrower.
The flamethrower needs fuel, considered to be in CO2 tanks. So, basically, you need CO2 to have a working flamethrower.
−In DSL, it is a very efficient part. It is a short ranged weapon, racks up points quickly, and if aimed well, can torch the chassis easily.
+In DSL, it is a rather efficient weapon if used right,notably suited for [[Pushers]] but has other uses as well. It is a short ranged weapon, racks up points quickly, and if aimed well, can torch the chassis easily.
It damages only the chassis, but can't kill a bot, not being able to damage the control board. You need a physical blow to finish off the bot.
It damages only the chassis, but can't kill a bot, not being able to damage the control board. You need a physical blow to finish off the bot.
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+The two flamethrower specialists are [[JoeBlo]] (who discovered that putting flamethrowers on flails and spinning them dramatically increases their range, and made a special [[.py]] for it) and [[Naryar]] (who made a special .py as well for flamethrower pinners)