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i dont like reloading in xonotic at all. it doesnt fit to the fast gameplay and the overall style.

I think it depends on the damage the weapon deals. It's about weapon balance - if the weapon would be too powerful if constantly usable for close combat, then a reload might be the right way to balance this out.

i suggest headshot of nex or rifle = instant death. or at least making headshots so powerful that you must have lots of armor and health to survive one. i mean, its a headshot of a wall-penetrating or light-speed-bullet. it should vaporize your brain and not just be a bit more powerful than normal hits.

Argumenting with realism has seldomly succeeded in Xonotic :o) I think, this is also about balance. Having a weapon that behaves like a minsta nex in non-minsta game modes (even if you need to make a head shot), is too strong imho. The same applies if you'd have to stack up to 200/200 to survive it. I find myself making head shots rather often even though I don't aim for the head specifically. Making head shots seems like sheer luck to me, given the fast movement of the opponent. That's also why I am not too fond of the head shot concept altogether, but I don't feel uncomfortable enough with it to complain about it. :o)