part of why it's done like this is due to the fact that the aiming method had infinite range, but also was very difficult to use under network conditions due to latency (hitting a moving player was practically impossible and led to very awkward moments)

i did rewrite the attack code on my end a few month ago with the aim being a cone instead of a full on AOE and also to prevent jumpscaring through walls/obstacles, but i have yet to adapt it for public release (but then again support for all addons were dropped so i can't guarantee anything)