Flamethrower Change

Currently, the flamethrower is a weapon that shoots fiery snowballs. This change I'm proposing is a simple change. Technically, it is also a buff, but it is a very minor buff.
The flamethrower should shoot particles of fire, instead of snowballs that create fire on impact with a player or the ground. (particles)
This would make the flamethrower more like an actual flamethrower. Basically, for every shot, it would shoot a stream of fire. Now, for this "buff." Anyone who is hit by the stream of fire is set on fire. This would make the flamethrower a little better, as well as more realistic and more fun to use. This is because it's easier to set players on fire. As a counter (and for more realism :v), the fire can move more slowly than a normal bullet would.
Basically....
Instead of bullets that are fiery, the flamethrower would shoot an actual stream of fire per shot. Of course, you can hold it down to continue the stream. The stream of fire would be a stream of mob spawner flames or something. This would be more effective at setting people on fire, because anyone who comes into contact with the flames (not teammates, of course) would be set on fire. However, the flames would move more slowly than a normal bullet would, making this weapon only effective from about 5 blocks away, like a normal flamethrower would be. Plus, it would look cooler.

 

I've been thinking about that. Here's a possible solution.
Have the fire moving as fast as a bullet, but have it gradually slow down, then disappear when it reaches the maximum range.
Remember that technically, the flamethrower would do more damage, because it's inflicting more actual gun damage, not just fire damage.

 

It is already around that range, this server idea just changes how it shoots.

 

That's because the stream of flames moves slowly compared to bullets, so by around 5 blocks, the flames are slowing down. They're easier to dodge.
It has nothing to do with the range, it's the most effective range of the weapon. It will still shoot up to 10 blocks or so.

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