10-07-2003, 08:29 PM
Aha! It all makes sense now. If NextHit=0, then NextDelay is simply applied as an "initial delay". This would explain the behavior of both Fists of Heaven's Holy Bolts and Diablo's lightning. The 3 frame delay for Diablo's lightning attack is precisely why players can avoid it completely if they stand really close to him. The diablight missiles have a rated speed of 13.3 yards per second. With a 3 frame initial delay, that means they won't damage anything standing within 1.6 yards of Diablo.