C-4 Explosive not exploding.

kilroy0097 · Post by **kilroy0097** » 2008-01-03 07:43

So I thought this may be reported already but it's not finding it under search.

Combat Engineer Kit - C-4 Explosive

Every single time I've used it it does not explode. There is no delay and then explosion. There is no sound of an explosion and there is no graphic of an explosion. the C-4 simply disappears. I do not know where it goes or if it has done anything.

- I place the C4 on something.
- The clicker is out and I press it.
- Nothing happens.
- I choose the clicker again and it brings it up makes the clicking sound and puts it away in one motion.

I seem to remember a familiar motion like that from BF2-V but in those bug cases it would throw two C4 and then immediately detonate killing you with them.

Post by **Rudd** » 2008-01-03 07:49

I've found it works better if u have direct line of sight, but yes I have seen this alot on insurgency mode.

unrealalex · Post by **unrealalex** » 2008-01-03 07:51

I believe C4 has a 15 second arming time now.

Post by **OkitaMakoto** » 2008-01-03 08:00

unrealalex wrote:I believe C4 has a 15 second arming time now.

Or some time or other, but yes, there's an arming timer. Just wait a while... or read the manual for the exact time... or wait for someone with the real time to post it here...but 15 is prolly right if he took the time to say it...can I sleep yet?

unrealalex · Post by **unrealalex** » 2008-01-03 08:12

It's 5 seconds arming time sorry, I just checked.

NiGHTWoLF · Post by **NiGHTWoLF** » 2008-01-03 09:35

Does this mean your the type of noob who double taps

Ragni<RangersPL> · Post by **Ragni<RangersPL>** » 2008-01-03 11:47

I've had the samo problem yesterday on Sunset City. I have planted C4 on enemy APC and when I tried to blow it up, nothing happened.

Post by **AfterDune** » 2008-01-03 11:53

Wait at least five seconds, then push the button. Otherwise you'll push, but nothing will happen and the C4 will stick to the object.

Post by **Masaq** » 2008-01-03 12:00

Afterdune and unrealalex win the prize!

OP - can you go test your C4 again please, this time waiting for at least 6 seconds after placing it before you hit the fire button (count them with elephants), and then report back if this fixes your problem?

Also, since folks have clearly forgotten to read the updated manual - C4 is a hell of a lot more powerful now (like, REALLY powerful

) so if you blow something up, pleasssse stand a long way aways from it!

hall0 · Post by **hall0** » 2008-01-03 12:07

I know theres a 5sec delay but sometimes it seems for me its buged. I waited much longer than the 5sec. but it didnt explode

Ragni<RangersPL> · Post by **Ragni<RangersPL>** » 2008-01-03 12:54

I just pushed the button more than 5 seconds after planting and it just disappeared from the APC.

I will test it, but after all it's not the first time when C4 is not working properly. There was situation in PR 0.6 when my squad and I tried to make quick assault on Militias Main Base (Assault on Mestia map). We've decided to make a surprise attack from the side using grappling hook but first we had to blow up the razorwire that was blocking the entrance. My SL and I was standing right next to that razorwire. I wanted to plant C4 on it but I accidently double tap LMB and I blow it up right after it landed on the ground. Both of us survived without a single scratch. It was weird because this C4 was lying right under our feet.

Post by **Rico** » 2008-01-03 13:48

If you fire before 5 secs nothing will happen. Just wait longer. Not a bug.

Post by **Masaq** » 2008-01-03 15:02

Oh, and IEDs won't stick to vehicles...

jOHNNYdOUBE · Post by **jOHNNYdOUBE** » 2008-01-03 15:29

The five second delay is so you can run farther and not blow yourself up. like in real life. i dont even stand next to fireworks ,let alone detonating C-4. come on guy. get away from the stuff. its dangerous.why do you think slams have a 15 sec. timer.
TO RUN .
Far Far away,

burghUK · Post by **burghUK** » 2008-01-03 15:29

remember c4 doesn't stick to stuff or is that ieds?

anyway try placing it on the ground next to soemthing ,waiting 5 secs then watch the biggest explosion u ever seen.

WeeGeez · Post by **WeeGeez** » 2008-01-03 17:23

unrealalex wrote:I believe C4 has a 15 second arming time now.

Nope im sure it's 5s. If you fire before that it's a "DUD"

Ragni<RangersPL> · Post by **Ragni<RangersPL>** » 2008-01-03 17:53

Ok, I've made some tests. Probably you are right... but it looks strange when you use the detonator to early and you can't select it from your inventory one more time to make a second atempt.

*spacecadett* · Post by ***spacecadett*** » 2008-01-03 18:18

5secs for ur safety

spitfiRe- · Post by **spitfiRe-** » 2008-01-03 20:03

I thought the mod was based on reality.. well this make it real

I'm sure IRL if you have a detonator and a C4, you wait 3 seconds and it won't blow..
but after 5.01521545 seconds it'll blow...

Ok, all irony aside, I understand that this will increase suicide bombers and everything, but your concept is realism and if you are doing that you should stick to the realism part..

You gotta' choose..

Post by **OkitaMakoto** » 2008-01-03 20:14

spitfiRe- wrote: You gotta' choose..

And they did.

Believe me, they know what they are doing. They don't just pull ideas out of their asses.