Glossary Entry: Hitscan
Definition
Hitscan attacks calculate whether or not they hit the target by checking if there is an unobstructed path between the attacker and the target - they scan for a hit, in order words.
Most of the time, this is accurate enough to simulate gunfire, and it uses much less computational power than calculating the movement of the bullets, shooter, and target.
Most of the time, this is accurate enough to simulate gunfire, and it uses much less computational power than calculating the movement of the bullets, shooter, and target.
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