[ACS] Synchronize actors states?

[JunkerKun]

Is there a way to synchronize actors states when I want to? (and not doing it when I don't want to).
For example, I have two parts of a body, as two separate actors. When I shoot on run I want the upper body to play shooting animation, while lower body would play running animation. Then, when shooting is done, I want the upper body to play the running animation as well, but playing the same frame as the lower one.

And while we're at it, can I set a _frame_ using SetActorState function? Like, use it like this: SetActorState(0, "StateRun+2") to set a third frame from state called "StateRun"?

[Matt]

This is going to take a long time to work out and debug and everything.

I strongly recommend that you use ZScript and not even think about ACS.

[JunkerKun]

Well, I was just looking for a way to do this.
Does zScript provide what I need to implement this?

[Graf Zahl]

It ultimately comes down to calling 'SetState' or 'SetStateLabel' appropriately. But do not expect there to be any magic to make your job easy. What you want is really complex stuff that requires a lot of coding. In ACS you'll have no chance to make it ever work, in ZScript you can - if your programming skills are not at beginner level, that is.

[JunkerKun]

It ultimately comes down to calling 'SetState' or 'SetStateLabel' appropriately. But do not expect there to be any magic to make your job easy. What you want is really complex stuff that requires a lot of coding. In ACS you'll have no chance to make it ever work, in ZScript you can - if your programming skills are not at beginner level, that is.

So, no real way to set a state with an offset for a frame in ACS?
Thanks for the info anyway, I'll make sure to check ZScript out =)

[Matt]

One thing I'll suggest: look up how headshots are done in some mods (I think Brutal Doom does this) - where they have a separate actor for the head and it follows the main actor around. It's not the entire answer by a long shot, but it will be using similar principles.

[JunkerKun]

One thing I'll suggest: look up how headshots are done in some mods (I think Brutal Doom does this) - where they have a separate actor for the head and it follows the main actor around. It's not the entire answer by a long shot, but it will be using similar principles.

The problem is - following another actor is not the case, I already did that :c
I just need to synchronize their animations frames.

Well, I guess I'll just try using ZScript.
Thanks for suggestions, guys.