ACS - Simple Text Message

John Gaughan · Post by **John Gaughan** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:51 pm

I am a complete newbie when it comes to ACS. I understand the basics, but I just can't seem to figure out if this is possible. Is there a way to bind a function to a tag? I.e., have a LINEDEF with a sector tag, and when the user hits it, it triggers a function in addition to its normal action.

It seems to me that this would be far easier than calling a function that calls a bunch of other functions. All I want to do is display some text like "a platform raised in the other room" when the player flips a switch, in addition to actually raising the platform.

cccp_leha · Post by **cccp_leha** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:57 pm

Look at this:

Post by **Graf Zahl** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:50 am

John Gaughan wrote:I am a complete newbie when it comes to ACS. I understand the basics, but I just can't seem to figure out if this is possible. Is there a way to bind a function to a tag? I.e., have a LINEDEF with a sector tag, and when the user hits it, it triggers a function in addition to its normal action.

It seems to me that this would be far easier than calling a function that calls a bunch of other functions. All I want to do is display some text like "a platform raised in the other room" when the player flips a switch, in addition to actually raising the platform.

Each line can only have one function. Executing a script is one. In your case you will have to perform your main action in the script. Where's the problem because you'd need the script anyway for printing your message?

Of course you could add a second linedef with a passthru flag so one activates your action and the other your script but that is so much more complicated than simply doing all your stuff in the script that it really isn't worth it.

John Gaughan · Post by **John Gaughan** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 9:07 pm

Hey, I'm just a computer programmer! Oh, nevermind...

Anyway, I am new to ACS. Whenever I learn a new language I am always lost at first. I'll get it eventually.

It would be nice to have this compatible with ports such as PrBoom. As awesome as ZDoom is, not everyone likes it. Oh well. I'd rather have less ambiguity in places (like switches where you have no clue what they do).

cccp_leha · Post by **cccp_leha** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 9:23 pm

John Gaughan wrote:...As awesome as ZDoom is, not everyone likes it...

No way dude! Get outta town, that can't possibly be true.

HotWax · Post by **HotWax** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 10:22 am

ZDoom supports Boom extensions. If you just avoid using ACS scripts, and slopes, and stealth monsters, and KEYCONF, and DECALDEF, and ANIMDEFS, and.. you know... other awesome stuff, then you can make a level compatible with Boom/PRBoom and ZDoom.

And we'll all laugh at you.

Post by **Graf Zahl** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 11:19 am

HotWax wrote:ZDoom supports Boom extensions. If you just avoid using ACS scripts, and slopes, and stealth monsters, and KEYCONF, and DECALDEF, and ANIMDEFS, and.. you know... other awesome stuff, then you can make a level compatible with Boom/PRBoom and ZDoom.

And we'll all laugh at you.

In other words: Something like Phobos: Anomaly Reborn is shit, right?

Restricting oneself to a lower standard does not automatically make a level bad - even though they can't compete with the truly impressive stuff.

HotWax · Post by **HotWax** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 1:11 pm

Where did I say it did?

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