flagwait() Blockers will open when a flag is set in script. They have no cost, hintstring, or trigger_use.
¶ Preparation
¶ Items needed
First you must create the blocker in Radiant. A flag_wait() blocker consists of these items:
- One or more debris script_brushmodels or script_models.
- One or more clip script_brushmodels which prevent players from walking through the blocker before it is opened.
¶ Setting the KVP's
¶ Debris
Select one debris script_brushmodel or script_model and give it the following KVP's:
Key |
Value |
|---|---|
spawnflags |
1 |
script_flag_wait |
1 |
- script_flag_wait's value should be set to the flag which will trigger this blocker.
If you have more than one debris script_brushmodel or script_model, select the remaining debris and give them this KVP:
Key |
Value |
|---|---|
spawnflags |
1 |
¶ Clips
Select the clip script_brushmodel(s) and give them the following KVP:
Key |
Value |
|---|---|
spawnflags |
1 |
¶ Targeting in Radiant
¶ Linking the Entities
Now that you have created all of the necessary items and given them the
correct KVP's, it is time to link the items together using targeting.
¶ Defining a script_linkTo
Optionally you can specify a point for debris to fly away towards when triggered by the flag. For example, you could specify that the debris fly away at a 45 degree angle into the ground.
To define a script_linkTo:
- Spawn a script_struct in Radiant and position it at the point where you want the debris to fly to.
-
Give the script_struct the following KVP:
Key
Value
script_linkName
<linkName>
Replace <linkName> with a unique name of your choosing. *Do not use the same linkName for more than one script_struct!
-
Select your root entity debris and give it the following KVP:
Key
Value
script_linkTo
<linkName>
- Replace <linkName> with the unique name you gave the script_struct.
- If entered correctly, a red line will be drawn from the debris model to the script_struct. This line is the path that the debris will follow when flying away.
¶ Finishing Up
¶ Creating copies of the Debris
Now that you have created one working flagwait() blocker, you can copy/paste it as many times as you want. Since we used targeting, the targetnames of the children are dynamic and will be regernerated for every copy.
Credit: Treminaor