The "How do I..." Thread

[Blue Shadow]

Is there any player-software around that plays .mus-files?

I haven't used this software myself, but I've seen it being recommended before: XMPlay with the MIDI input plugin.

[edward850]

yes, I do mean that it works sort of like players armor, or maybe like halos armor system.

Monsters will "use" armour if given to them, like the player. However I'm not so sure when that behaviour came to be and if it's intended. It makes sense to happen either way.

[Enjay]

When using [wiki]A_Quake[/wiki] is it possible to alter the damage done by more than just the intensity and radius parameters? I don't see a way of doing it but I just thought I'd check. I'd like a quake effect centred on an actor that does more damage than the usual quake effect. At present, I'm using [wiki]A_Explode[/wiki] to augment the quake. This works fine but I was just wondering if it can be done within the Quake function.

[Mánibranðr System]

... halos armor system.

That will take a bit of ACS scripting to accomplish.

When using [wiki]A_Quake[/wiki] is it possible to alter the damage done by more than just the intensity and radius parameters? I don't see a way of doing it but I just thought I'd check. I'd like a quake effect centred on an actor that does more damage than the usual quake effect. At present, I'm using [wiki]A_Explode[/wiki] to augment the quake. This works fine but I was just wondering if it can be done within the Quake function.

Doesn't look like it, you'll have to just use A_Explode to augment the damage.

[everamzah]

How do I attach a camera to the rear of a rocket? The A_Warp part.

[mallo]

Is it possible to translate the default dialogues from Strife? Or do I have to rewrite them?

[jazzmaster9]

Is there a way to make a mod automatically switch Zdoom to the "minimal HUD (The HUD without the status bar)" when you start playing?

[Blue Shadow]

Is there a way to make a mod automatically switch Zdoom to the "minimal HUD (The HUD without the status bar)" when you start playing?

For ZDoom, no. For Skulldronum, you can probably use [wiki]ConsoleCommand[/wiki].

[edward850]

No you can't. Torr Samaho is phasing it out (for pretty much exactly this reason, as it was never intended to control user settings).

Well okay you can at the moment, but it's not going to remain compatible, or at least something along those lines. All I have been told is it's being removed in some form in "Zandro 2.0".

[Caligari87]

... halos armor system.

That will take a bit of ACS scripting to accomplish.

Apothem actually did it back in 2009, although the download is broken now and I'm not sure if there's a more updated version floating around. Maybe PM him?

[tuintje]

So i'm still working on a mod of mine.

how can i replace a weapon after I pick it up?

for example i got a pistol but then i pick up a better pistol and the old pistol is removed.

[TheMightyHeracross]

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ACTOR PistolSpawner : CustomInventory replaces Pistol
{
        +INVENTORY.ALWAYSPICKUP
        Inventory.PickupMessage "Energy Boost!!!"
        Inventory.PickupSound "misc/p_pkup"
        States
        {
                Spawn:
                TNT1 A 0 A_GiveInventory("NewPistol", 1)
                TNT1 A 0 A_TakeInventory("OldPistol", 1)
                Stop
        }
}

[Onar4241]

... halos armor system.

That will take a bit of ACS scripting to accomplish.

Apothem actually did it back in 2009, although the download is broken now and I'm not sure if there's a more updated version floating around. Maybe PM him?

But there is a spoiler that has his code.

---

#include "zcommon.acs"
#define RECHARGEDELAYTIME 105 //delay before the recharge takes place.
#define RECHARGETIME 1 //delay between each addition of shield hit points
#define MAXPLAYERS 32

#define SHLDREGEN 600
#define SHIELDING 601

int isrecharging[MAXPLAYERS];
script SHLDREGEN (int pnum) //Recharging script.
{
if (getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_Health) <= 0)
{
terminate;
}
int oldval = getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health);
if (isrecharging[playernumber()] == 0)
{
localambientsound("recharge", 127);
isrecharging[playernumber()]++;
}
for (int a = checkinventory("armor"); a < 100; a++)
{
if (checkinventory("armor") < a || getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health) < oldval || getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_Health) <= 0)
{
isrecharging[playernumber()] = 0;
terminate;
}
if (getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health) > oldval)
{
oldval =getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health);
}

oldval = getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health);
giveactorinventory(activatortid(), "shieldlvl1", 1);
delay(rechargetime);
}
isrecharging[playernumber()] = 0;

}

function str chkshield (int pnum) //this function is to be used for custom shielding values - mostly for the APS
{
return "shieldlvl1"; //if you want to adjust the armor resilience or anything, just change this to your custom armor bonus.
//if you wanted to check for other conditions as well, this would be the best place to put your checks.
}


script SHIELDING (int pnum) //status check script
{
int acounter;
int oldhp = getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health);
int oldval = checkinventory("armor");

While (checkinventory("armor") == oldval) //counter loop to make sure the charging process isn't interupted.
{
acounter++;
delay(1);
if (acounter == RECHARGEDELAYTIME && checkinventory("armor") < 100) //if the loop has reached it's proper delay time (in tics)
{
acs_executealways(SHLDREGEN,0,playernumber(),0,0);
break;
}

/* if(checkinventory("armor") == 0) //failed attempt at trying for the dead beep. Try again next time charlie.
{
delay (4);
localambientsound("deadbeep",127);
acounter += 4;
}*/

if (checkinventory("armor") < oldval || getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health) < oldhp) //if the armor or health changes it resets the countdown
{
if( checkinventory("armor") < oldval && getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health) == oldhp)
localambientsound("ohshit", 127);
acounter = 0;
oldval = checkinventory("armor");
oldhp = getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health);
}
if (getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health) > oldhp)
{
oldhp = getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_health);
}
if (checkinventory("armor") > oldval)
{
oldval = checkinventory("armor");
}

if (getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_Health) <= 0)
{
break;
}
}
if (getactorproperty(activatortid(), APROP_Health) >= 1)
{
delay(1);
restart;
}
}


Script 1 ENTER //This script is just meant to initialize the system.
{
thing_changetid(0,1000 + playernumber());
acs_executealways(SHIELDING,0,0,0,0);
}

Script 601 RESPAWN
{
thing_changetid(0,1000 + playernumber());
acs_executealways(SHIELDING,0,0,0,0);
}

[Cansteam]

I'm back with a new question about the palette. Which colors are used on the Fatshot, and the Lost Soul's flames?

EDIT: Actually, i'll give you the code

actor icehome : flame
{
speed 13
translation "208:235 = 192:207, 160:191 = 80:111, 16:41 = 80:111, 48:79 = 80:111"
states
{
spawn:
MANF ABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABAB 1 Bright A_SeekerMissile(40, 80)
MISL BCD 3 Bright
stop
}
}
Only half of the flame is actually blue/grey, and it doesnt home at all. How do i make it home in very aggresively?

[amv2k9]

I'm back with a new question about the palette. Which colors are used on the Fatshot, and the Lost Soul's flames?

First off, you should translate each of the ranges involved individually, like 208:223, 224:231, and 232:235, instead of 208:235. Or you could use saturated translations:

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"160:235=%[0.0,0.0,0.0]:[0.0,0.0,2.0]"

The above should translate all the red, orange and yellow ranges to a range from black to blue.

Only half of the flame is actually blue/grey, and it doesnt home at all. How do i make it home in very aggresively?

Your seekermissile needs the +SEEKERMISSILE flag.