The actual draw is a scripted event.
If Player Input = Draw at 0.3s -> Sheriff fires first. Lucan staggers, but fires a blind shot. (Branch to "Mutual Fall")
If Player Input = Draw at >0.5s -> Lucan fires first. Sheriff takes a non-fatal shoulder hit. (Branch to "Desperation Tackle")
To make the "Duels" aspect engaging, the map script must interact with players. Murderers vs. Sheriffs Duels Script
The Sheriff in this dynamic cannot be a paragon of pure virtue. If he were, the duel would be a boring execution. Instead, the script demands a Weary Lawkeeper – a man or woman who has seen the worst of humanity and carries the scars. Their motivation is not justice, but prevention. They duel not for glory, but to stop one more body from hitting the dust. The actual draw is a scripted event
Key Script Traits for the Sheriff: