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Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

Pseudo functions version 3:

Player IS:

Player SET:

Player GET:

Vehicle IS:

Vehicle SET:

Vehicle GET:

Server IS:

Server SET:

Server GET:

Draw IS:

Draw SET:

Draw GET:

Light IS:

Light SET:

Light GET:

Sound IS:

Sound SET:

Sound GET:

Also need for: NPC, Object, Emmiter, etc.

P.S.: Don't fear many functions it just reflections and examples.

Sektor · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2018 8:35 am

So all we really want is a way to set and get all objects/peds/vehicles and all of their attributes

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

Sektor wrote:

So all we really want is a way to set and get all objects/peds/vehicles and all of their attributes

Ye, let's named it "Attribute programming" - we manage only the logical comparisons "IS", the entry "SET" and the reading of the attributes "GET".

This is useful when used in object programming. Attribute programming is convenient because it doesn’t trouble the script-writer to know in advance that there is an object and a set of attributes, properties that are similar to a real object, and it’s easy to figure out which attributes in an object to serve even a beginner.

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

Pseudo functions version 4:

Player IS:

Player SET:

Player GET:

NPC IS:

NPC SET:

NPC GET:

Vehicle IS:

Vehicle SET:

Vehicle GET:

Server IS:

Server SET:

Server GET:

Draw IS:

Draw SET:

Draw GET:

Light IS:

Light SET:

Light GET:

Sound IS:

Sound SET:

Sound GET:

Object IS:

Object SET:

Object GET:

Emitter IS:

Emitter SET:

Emitter GET:

Map IS:

Map SET:

Map GET:

Last update: Player, NPC, Vehicle

JernejL · **Joined:** Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:03 pm **Posts:** 58

Ok this will take a while to implement, but is a good guide for me, i can see what i missed, everything will be object & attribute based as much as possible, this is already my approach.

However the script should be assumed to be multithreaded, so don't expect that a GET after SET will actually return correct data - correct data will be only on next script "tick", this approach gives me flexibility to not have game lag due to script (something that happens regularly in architecture of projects like sa-mp).

I've got a mini-project right now to get more characters in the game - i know scripting will work and i can extend what i have, but the fact that there is only 1 character model in game really makes a problem when other parts of the game are more refined. So, i'm working on getting animated 3d models working either in the game or animated & rendered to sprites in external tool, that will enable me to have more than just 1 character type. I will try to have a simple pipeline, but it needs to be done, as i need more animations - there's no strafing (althru i'm not totally sure yet if this is a good thing to add). Gta2 could do everything with 3 models, but i hope to have more.

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

JernejL wrote:

Ok this will take a while to implement, but is a good guide for me, i can see what i missed, everything will be object & attribute based as much as possible, this is already my approach.

However the script should be assumed to be multithreaded, so don't expect that a GET after SET will actually return correct data - correct data will be only on next script "tick", this approach gives me flexibility to not have game lag due to script (something that happens regularly in architecture of projects like sa-mp).

I've got a mini-project right now to get more characters in the game - i know scripting will work and i can extend what i have, but the fact that there is only 1 character model in game really makes a problem when other parts of the game are more refined. So, i'm working on getting animated 3d models working either in the game or animated & rendered to sprites in external tool, that will enable me to have more than just 1 character type. I will try to have a simple pipeline, but it needs to be done, as i need more animations - there's no strafing (althru i'm not totally sure yet if this is a good thing to add). Gta2 could do everything with 3 models, but i hope to have more.

Good. We understood each other. I agree to any improvisation in coding. It would be nice to be able to check the cycle tick to avoid the old value.

If more attributes come to mind, I will add version 4.

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

I promised to write my new suggestion for the Map Editor, JernejL. Here it is.

Name of function: "Multi-user Map Editor"

Concept:
The function will allow several Mapers to work in the editor at the same time. This will speed up the creation of the map, mobilizing all the powers of the working Mapers in the project to complete the current map. It also helps to quickly find a bug (hole) in the map when debugging.

Creating a map file (with all data about the location of objects) will be processed on the server side, while the main Maper (dedicated server) can allow or prohibit other Mapers from connecting to its IP address. On the main Map Editor bar there will be a list with all connected Mapers at the moment. Bringing in the name of the client, the main Maper, will be able to kick and ban certain clients as well as roll back the changes they have made. For messaging between Mapera, a chat will be built into the map editor.

All map parameters will be collected from all clients and stored in a single file in the directory of the dedicated server, displaying visual changes of the map in real time for all clients (Mapers). To avoid collisions, each Maper will see the visibility zone of another author (Maper will be numbered and have a unique color: red, blue, green, etc.), allowing her to work only in the free or occupied zone.

P.S.: To add this function or not is up to you.

JernejL · **Joined:** Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:03 pm **Posts:** 58

A long-term goal is, to move map editor completely into game itself, and to allow as you said it - multi-user editing (which saves and distributes changes to all players).

In multiplayer mode, this would enable things like.. "purchasing" and constructing buildings, which is something i'd love to see made.

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

I drew these weapon icons. There are only 4 types of weapons. I had plans to do more, but my phone doesn’t keep charging so I not cant work for a long time in the editor. If you like them you can use them in the game.

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elypter · **Joined:** Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:53 pm **Posts:** 1105

sounds like you need a fast charging cable

JernejL · **Joined:** Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:03 pm **Posts:** 58

The weapon icons look good, under what conditions can you release the sprites? We can collaborate here on list of weapons we need, and design sprites

I see on your screenshots you put target around the player, that's similar to how gta did it, but i think it's not going to work well, this is why i put my player arrows on screen edge, as then i can have room to render names and info text alongside of arrow, and the arrows will never get into way of gameplay elements.

I worked hard on this update, i've mentioned a lot of things i fixed and updated on discord, but here i'm posting it on forum too:

https://gtamp.com/tdc/tdc_demo.7z

This introduces a lot of crash fixes, gui fixes, and a lot of networking improvements - vehicles in online games now move and rotate smoothly, and you can even drive one car with another player as a passenger.

Please test this, and if it doesn't have any serious crashes / flaws, it's stable enough for making a standard deathmatch game.

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

JernejL, I'm glad you liked the icons. Thank. I provide the sprites for a free license, as I painted specifically for your game.

You can use all the icons that I published in your topic in any of your projects without restriction. I'm glad to help you with the creation of the rest of the sprites, but on a broken phone for a long time did not work.

New sprites I can do only when I have a new phone or laptop, when it is, I do not know.

P.S.: Congratulations on the release of the new build! Waiting for your new demonstration video

JernejL · **Joined:** Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:03 pm **Posts:** 58

Logofero: are you good with making various sprites? like blood spalatters when actors get shot and perhaps blood pool that would appear under a dead pedestrian?

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

JernejL wrote:

Logofero: are you good with making various sprites? like blood spalatters when actors get shot and perhaps blood pool that would appear under a dead pedestrian?

Yes. I can draw different textures, sprites, as well as icons for TDC games, but this will be possible when I purchase a computer or a new phone. I would be interested to participate in the process of creating the game. But I do not know when I will have the opportunity to do this.

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

Hello to all. I got the time and opportunity to draw more weapons icons for the TDC. This is not all that I planned to draw. But not all at once. If possible, I will try to lay out ready-made icons in parts.

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JernejL, what other types of weapons other than those shown in the video?

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

I will list the weapons for which I created icons and which need to be created as well as reserved slots.

No. Type - Name

* (?) - under consideration.
** (...) - reserve.
*** (need) - an icon to do.

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

Updated icon pack Weapon icons part 2 version 2.

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Also post the updated table.

No. Type - Name

* (?) - under consideration.
** (...) - reserve.
*** (need) - wip.

JernejL · **Joined:** Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:03 pm **Posts:** 58

Thanks, i've saved the file, there's a few more weapons that haven't been seen in videeos yet including a ray-gun and jackhammer shotgun, a future demo should have all those.

I'm going to need to add a minimap / radar, what kind of shape / design approach could work well for top down game radar?

Logofero · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:18 pm **Posts:** 213

JernejL wrote:

Thanks, i've saved the file, there's a few more weapons that haven't been seen in videeos yet including a ray-gun and jackhammer shotgun, a future demo should have all those.

I'm going to need to add a minimap / radar, what kind of shape / design approach could work well for top down game radar?

The radar can be square or rectangular (for an exclusive).

If this is a question of exterior design. If the demand is deeper, then there are 2 options for the device: a global display of the entire map on a small screen (as in classic RTS) or the display of nearby objects (as in GPS navigators).

Both options are acceptable. Although I spoke about the radar, my opinion in the classic top down shooter is more atmospheric to play without the radar, but it’s good to be able to open a global map to a key (for example) "M".

JernejL · **Joined:** Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:03 pm **Posts:** 58

Yeah but how to draw it? i'd want to show map icons on it, but it has to show roads and building elevation - but in 2D, so.. for elevation what it needs are colors?

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