Is it possible to control an actor sprites through script?

[Boomer666]

I really want to know if controlling or forcing an actor sprite to enter specific state (especially the player actor) for a cut-scene purpose is possible through script. According to my experience, it kinda possible but in very messy way, involving dummy actor and need perfect timing to execute the script . So perhaps anyone in here can shed some light or explain how to do this if possible?

[Ichor]

SetActorState might work.

[Matt]

SetStateLabel

Not sure if you want it to do that to the player though... it might be safer to spawn a new actor that inherits the player's sprite and translation and manipulate that.

[Boomer666]

SetActorState might work.

Okay so just i ran minor test about SetActorState on a custom monster (BFG Guy) to enter his "missile" state. Yes the monster did enter the "missile" state, however, he doesn't fire BFG projectile at all instead just played the "missile" state animation only. Did i do anything wrong? or maybe i have to put a map spot on front of him to spawn BFG Ball?

SetStateLabel

Not sure if you want it to do that to the player though... it might be safer to spawn a new actor that inherits the player's sprite and translation and manipulate that.

Ah well just what i'm afraid of but nevertheless you're right, it will be much simpler and safer to use dummy actor. TBH, I'm not familiar with what you just showed me in that link like how, where and when to use it. Is there any map sample which using that stuff so i can learn it?

[Blue Shadow]

Yes the monster did enter the "missile" state, however, he doesn't fire BFG projectile at all instead just played the "missile" state animation only. Did i do anything wrong?

It most probably didn't have a target to shoot at; A_CustomMissile doesn't spawn a projectile if the calling actor doesn't have a target.

[Arctangent]

Ah well just what i'm afraid of but nevertheless you're right, it will be much simpler and safer to use dummy actor. TBH, I'm not familiar with what you just showed me in that link like how, where and when to use it. Is there any map sample which using that stuff so i can learn it?

It's [wiki]ZScript[/wiki], which isn't tied to a map but the entire mod. Probably not the best thing to be coding cutscenes with.

[Boomer666]

It most probably didn't have a target to shoot at; A_CustomMissile doesn't spawn a projectile if the calling actor doesn't have a target.

Now you mentioned it, i did check the friendly flag on both calling and target actor in the editor hoping to get clean cut-scene for result but unfortunately, that is the very reason why the calling actor (BFG Guy) doesn't spawn his projectile (unless there is a way i'm unaware of to force him to spawn his projectile).

Now if i unchecked friendly flag on target that just kinda defeat the purpose of this cut-scene and the result will be more like wandering gladiators. So what do you suggest to make the calling actor to spawn his projectile?

It's [wiki]ZScript[/wiki], which isn't tied to a map but the entire mod. Probably not the best thing to be coding cutscenes with.

Offf... i don't think that is the best option either since i don't have any knowledge/experience at all.