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Entities that use [[3D model|studio model]]. Every [[entity]] using a studio model is almost always a subclass of [[CBaseAnimating]]. In [[FGD]] they will be defined by @PointClass (or @NPCClass in case of [[NPC]]s) and thus in [[Hammer]] created via [[Hammer Entity Tool]].

{{seealso|[[/Generic Keyvalues, Inputs and Outputs|Generic Keyvalues, Inputs and Outputs that all model entities have available]]}}

== General types of model entities ==
=== [[Prop Types Overview|Prop entities]] ===
Prop Entities, are (usually) inanimate objects that use a model for their appearance and function. They can be static, dynamic, or physics. Some more specific props can even have functionality, such as a [[prop_door_rotating]]. Examples of common prop entities include [[prop_static]], [[prop_dynamic]], [[prop_physics]] and [[prop_ragdoll]].

=== [[NPC]] entities ===
NPC entities, or "Non-Player Characters" entities, are computer controlled characters and creatures that can interact with the player(s) using their ''AI'' coding. NPCs generally fall into two categories, '''Friendly''', NPCs that help, assist, or do not affect the player, and '''Hostile''', NPCs that attack or negatively affect the player. Use [[ai_relationship]] to change this. 

=== Weapon entities ===
Weapon entities represent the various weapons available in the game world that players or NPCs can use. These entities define the behavior, appearance, and functionality of weapons such as guns or [[weapon_melee|melee weapons]].

Weapon entities handle actions like firing, reloading, and damage calculation. Examples include [[weapon_pistol]], [[weapon_smg]], or [[weapon_frag]].

They usually have a [[weapon script]] in which world model and view model is specified. World model being used when the weapon is lying on the ground. When held by a player the weapon usually becomes invisible and the [[viewmodel]] entity used in the given game draws the specified view model of the given weapon.

=== Other pick-able items ===
For example [[ammunition]] items.
{{l4ds}} has weapon spawn entities which are the weapons that spawn on the ground. When grabbed they give the player a particular weapon entity. For example [[weapon_smg_spawn]] gives the player [[weapon_smg]].

=== Projectiles ===
Thrown grenades, special attacks by some enemies or shooting certain weapons will result in creation of projectiles.<br> Examples: [[molotov_projectile]], [[spitter_projectile]], [[tank_rock]], [[decoy_projectile]], [[tf_projectile_syringe]], [[grenade_launcher_projectile]]

== See also ==
* [[Point entity]]
* [[Logical entity]]
* [[Brush entity]]
* [[/Generic Keyvalues, Inputs and Outputs|Generic Keyvalues, Inputs and Outputs that all model entities have available]]
* coding [[Your First Entity]]

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