small gametype/mod question/problem

[creator]

im trying to make a small mod that will explode people when they die,
i made these folders:
maps/mp/gametypes/explode.gsc
there isnt a error but it aint working.

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main()
{
	thread testfield();
}
testfield()
{
origin = self getorigin();
		range = 300;
		maxdamage = 2000;
		mindamage = 50;

if(user.health > 1)
playfx ( level._effect["mine_explosion"], origin);
}
}

can anyone tell me why? and if im doing it wrong pls tell me what im doing wrong

creator

[steveuk]

If ya get it working let me know so a can send me a copy, this sound fun and intresting..

SteveUK

[creator]

will do if.. i ever get it to work

[Drofder2004]

where have you threaded the script from?

[creator]

what u mean? and new script is:

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main()
{
	maps\mp\_load::main();
	level._effect["mine_explosion"] = loadfx ("fx/impacts/newimps/minefield.efx");
	thread testfield();
}
testfield()
origin = self getorigin();
{

if(user.health <= 1)
iprintlnbold("^2Working");
playfx ( level._effect["mine_explosion"], origin);
}
}

but still not working

[Drofder2004]

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main()
{
   maps\mp\_load::main();
   level._effect["mine_explosion"] = loadfx ("fx/impacts/newimps/minefield.efx");
   thread testfield();
}

testfield()
{
   players = getentarray("players","targetname");
   for(i=0;i<players.size;i++)
   {
      players[i] thread healthcheck();
   }
}

healthcheck()
{
   while(1)
   {
      if(self.health <= 1)
      {
         iprintlnbold("^2Working");
         playfx ( level._effect["mine_explosion"], self.origin);
         wait 5;
      }
      wait 0.05;
   }
}

[creator]

tested it but wont work and i cant see the green text,
but i can only test if i /kill or kill my self with nade will it only work if other kills other guy?

[creator]

do i maybe need to change dm/sd and other .gsc's and add it to my pk3 to make it work?
cause i saw alot of mods who do this.
and if yes wot i need to add?

[Drofder2004]

Is this a map gsc or a mod gsc?

If its a map, this sorta thing will be hard to do, if its a mod (ie, it goes into DM/SD etc then it will be easier).

[creator]

its a mod, so how do i need to insert it and where?

[Drofder2004]

Ok, we can use a method were we take over a thread.
Basically, inside all gametypes, there is a thread called "Callback_PlayerKilled", this is also referenced by the variable 'level.callbackPlayerKilled'.
what we want to do is take over this callback and use our own...

First create the following code inside mymod.gsc (if you want a different name, you will need to change all instances of 'mymod'). This will be used to call our own version of the playerKilled thread...

myMod.gsc

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playerKilled(eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration)
{
   self endon ("disconnect");

   //Now we need to call the original thread first, to play all the death animations and register the death.
   [[level.default_CallbackPlayerKilled]](eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration);

   //Now for our code
   playFx(level._effect["mine_explosion"], self.origin);
   // Because this thread was called on the player who died, we do not need any thing but the FX.
}

So that is how to take over the function, but first we need to thread this in EVERY gametype.
First open dm.gsc

Scroll down until you find

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   level.callbackStartGameType = ::Callback_StartGameType;
   level.callbackPlayerConnect = ::Callback_PlayerConnect;
   level.callbackPlayerDisconnect = ::Callback_PlayerDisconnect;
   level.callbackPlayerDamage = ::Callback_PlayerDamage;
   level.callbackPlayerKilled = ::Callback_PlayerKilled;

   maps\mp\gametypes\_callbacksetup::SetupCallbacks();

Now straight after this line you will need to add the first code we created... you need to change the level.callbackPlayerKilled. It is very important that it comes after the "_callbacksetup::SetupCallback();" part, as this is the part that is created to save all the default callbacks

So, add this code...

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   level.callbackPlayerKilled = mymod::playerKilled;

You should now have....

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   level.callbackStartGameType = ::Callback_StartGameType;
   level.callbackPlayerConnect = ::Callback_PlayerConnect;
   level.callbackPlayerDisconnect = ::Callback_PlayerDisconnect;
   level.callbackPlayerDamage = ::Callback_PlayerDamage;
   level.callbackPlayerKilled = ::Callback_PlayerKilled;

   maps\mp\gametypes\_callbacksetup::SetupCallbacks();

   level.callbackPlayerKilled = mymod::playerKilled;

Give me any errors you get....

Becareful copying this code, the forum width is small and some things have gone down a line but should be 1 full line

[creator]

ok im a little confused,
is this good?
[dm.gsc]

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	level.callbackStartGameType = ::Callback_StartGameType;
	level.callbackPlayerConnect = ::Callback_PlayerConnect;
	level.callbackPlayerDisconnect = ::Callback_PlayerDisconnect;
	level.callbackPlayerDamage = ::Callback_PlayerDamage;
	level.callbackPlayerKilled = ::Callback_PlayerKilled;

	maps\mp\gametypes\_callbacksetup::SetupCallbacks();
playerKilled(eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration) 
{ 
   self endon ("disconnect"); 

   //Now we need to call the original thread first, to play all the death animations and register the death. 
   [[level.default_CallbackPlayerKilled]](eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration); 

   //Now for our code 
   playFx(level._effect["mine_explosion"], self.origin); 
   // Because this thread was called on the player who died, we do not need any thing but the FX. 
}
level.callbackPlayerKilled = explode::playerKilled;

[explode.gsc]

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playerKilled(eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration) 
{ 
   self endon ("disconnect"); 

   //Now we need to call the original thread first, to play all the death animations and register the death. 
   [[level.default_CallbackPlayerKilled]](eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration); 

   //Now for our code 
   playFx(level._effect["mine_explosion"], self.origin); 
   // Because this thread was called on the player who died, we do not need any thing but the FX. 
}

if not can u please change it?

[Drofder2004]

I'm not sure what you have done?

In your first code box you have...

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   level.callbackStartGameType = ::Callback_StartGameType;
   level.callbackPlayerConnect = ::Callback_PlayerConnect;
   level.callbackPlayerDisconnect = ::Callback_PlayerDisconnect;
   level.callbackPlayerDamage = ::Callback_PlayerDamage;
   level.callbackPlayerKilled = ::Callback_PlayerKilled;

   maps\mp\gametypes\_callbacksetup::SetupCallbacks();
playerKilled(eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration)
{
   self endon ("disconnect");

   //Now we need to call the original thread first, to play all the death animations and register the death.
   [[level.default_CallbackPlayerKilled]](eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration);

   //Now for our code
   playFx(level._effect["mine_explosion"], self.origin);
   // Because this thread was called on the player who died, we do not need any thing but the FX.
}
level.callbackPlayerKilled = explode::playerKilled; 

What is all that in there for?
All that you change in dm.gsc is the single line...

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   level.callbackStartGameType = ::Callback_StartGameType;
   level.callbackPlayerConnect = ::Callback_PlayerConnect;
   level.callbackPlayerDisconnect = ::Callback_PlayerDisconnect;
   level.callbackPlayerDamage = ::Callback_PlayerDamage;
   level.callbackPlayerKilled = ::Callback_PlayerKilled;

   maps\mp\gametypes\_callbacksetup::SetupCallbacks();

   level.callbackPlayerKilled = mymod::playerKilled; // This is the only thing added!

Then in your seperate file.

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playerKilled(eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration)
{
   self endon ("disconnect");

   //Now we need to call the original thread first, to play all the death animations and register the death.
   [[level.default_CallbackPlayerKilled]](eInflictor, attacker, iDamage, sMeansOfDeath, sWeapon, vDir, sHitLoc, psOffsetTime, deathAnimDuration);

   //Now for our code
   playFx(level._effect["mine_explosion"], self.origin);
   // Because this thread was called on the player who died, we do not need any thing but the FX.
}

The second file must be placed inside the gametypes folder with the dm.gsc

[creator]

ow oke gonna test in a second
should the fx also play when i kill my self?

[creator]

i tested but no errors or fx be showed...
here is the link to download it.
http://www.creator-mapper.com/downloads/explode.pk3 press here
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