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144655 entities instead of 5 entities...
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02/25/08 15:02
02/25/08 15:02
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JokeSpeaker
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hi, I use A6 extra and scripted following code: Code:
action enemy_creator
{
my.passable = on;
my.invisible = on;
while(1)
{
if(enemy_count < max_enemy_count) //max_enemy_count = 5
{
ent_create("speeder.mdl",my.x,enemy_flight);
enemy_count += 1;
}
wait(5);
}
}
action enemy_flight
{
counter += 1;
}
The creator should create 5 entities. But when I run it, it creates 144655 entities (I see it at the var counter and at the many entities) and enemy_count is 5! What I make wrong?
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Re: 144655 entities instead of 5 entities...
[Re: JokeSpeaker]
#185564
02/25/08 15:59
02/25/08 15:59
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zwecklos
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I dont know exactly why it doesnt stop when the counter reachs 5, but to solve the problem, try to leave the while after your counter reaches 5.
if(entity_counter >= 5)
{
break;
}
put this within your while loop should work for you.
Hope this helps.
cheers
Last edited by zwecklos; 02/25/08 16:00.
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Re: 144655 entities instead of 5 entities...
[Re: JokeSpeaker]
#185567
02/25/08 17:47
02/25/08 17:47
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mpdeveloper_B
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the problem could be because you created them at the my.x position of the first box, try using a random value, like: Code:
action enemy_creator
{
var pos_;
////////set the maximum distance from the spawn box
var max_x_ = 300;
var max_y_ = 300;
var max_z_ = 0;
my.passable = on;
my.invisible = on;
while(1)
{
while(enemy_count < 5) //max_enemy_count = 5
{
vec_set (pos_.x, my.x);
pos_.x += random (max_x_) - random (max_x_ *1.5);
pos_.y += random (max_y_) - random (max_y_ *1.5);
pos_.z += random (max_z_) - random (max_z_ *1.5);
ent_create("speeder.mdl",pos_,enemy_flight);
enemy_count += 1;
}
wait(5);
}
}
i also changed the "if" to a "while" so that it should stop, although if it doesn't it'll create millions more, also, have you tried making max_enemy_count a local var instead?
Last edited by mpdeveloper_B; 02/25/08 17:50.
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Re: 144655 entities instead of 5 entities...
[Re: JokeSpeaker]
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02/25/08 19:33
02/25/08 19:33
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Xarthor
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Quote:
Yes, max_enemy_count is a local var.
And where did you define it INSIDE the action? I cannot see it (must be blind  ).
Code:
action enemy_creator
{
my.passable = on;
my.invisible = on;
while(1)
{
if(enemy_count < max_enemy_count) //max_enemy_count = 5
{
ent_create("speeder.mdl",my.x,enemy_flight);
enemy_count += 1;
}
wait(5);
}
}
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Re: 144655 entities instead of 5 entities...
[Re: Xarthor]
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02/25/08 19:41
02/25/08 19:41
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JokeSpeaker
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Er, local is the definition outside of a function?
I meant max_entity_count is defined at start, not in function.
EDIT: Now are the models right, I don't know why Oo
But the var is 144655 and lose a worth if one enemy killed.
EDIT˛: How can I set, while the creating, the enemies the pointers enemy1,...enemy5? And it should set right, so that no pointer is double, thus I mean when enemy2 is killed, the creator should'nt create an enemy5, but enemy2.
Last edited by JokeSpeaker; 02/25/08 20:10.
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Re: 144655 entities instead of 5 entities...
[Re: Xarthor]
#185572
02/26/08 03:40
02/26/08 03:40
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zwecklos
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Dont know, its late, but maybe this is what you are looking for  Code:
recheck_if_I_have_to_create:
while(1)
{
if(enemy_count < max_enemy_count) //No enemies created yet or there are dead ones
{
ent_create("speeder.mdl",my.x,enemy_flight);
enemy_count += 1;
}
else//there are 5 enemies created atm
{
break;
}
wait(5);
}
goto recheck_if_I_have_to_create;
Hope this helps... For your 2. question, use my.skill. For example: Code:
define ent_id;
action
{
id_counter += 1;
my.ent_id = id_counter;
}
Last edited by zwecklos; 02/26/08 03:47.
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