Info npc spawn destination: Difference between revisions

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Class hierarchy
CNPCSpawnDestination ↳CPointEntity ↳CBaseEntity
`monstermaker.cpp`

info_npc_spawn_destination is a point entity available in all Source games. It is a NPC spawn destination. An npc_template_maker (or another npc_maker which use templates, such as npc_hunter_maker) can optionally have these set as the destination where the NPC will spawn. If multiple info_npc_spawn_destinations exist with the same targetname, one will be selected either at random, or based on the parameters of the npc_template_maker.

Bug:These use the HUMAN_HULL to see if a destination has enough space to spawn an NPC. This can be problematic when used to spawn NPCs in small spaces, like npc_manhacks. [todo tested in ?]

Keyvalues

Name (targetname) <string>[ Edit ]: The name that other entities refer to this entity by, via Inputs/Outputs or other keyvalues (e.g. parentname or target).
Also displayed in Hammer's 2D views and Entity Report. See also: Generic Keyvalues, Inputs and Outputs available to all entities

Reuse Delay (ReuseDelay) <float>: After an NPC is spawned at this destination, the delay before this destination is eligible for selection again.

New NPC Name (RenameNPC) <string>: If an NPC spawns at this destination, change that NPC's targetname to this.

Outputs

OnSpawnNPC: Fired when an NPC spawns at this destination.

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-info_npc_spawn_destination
+{{LanguageBar}}
+{{CD|CNPCSpawnDestination|file1=1}}
+{{this is a|point entity|name=info_npc_spawn_destination|sprite=info_target.png}} It is a NPC spawn destination. An [[npc_template_maker]] (or another [[npc_maker]] which use templates, such as [[npc_hunter_maker]]) can optionally have these set as the destination where the [[NPC]] will spawn. If multiple info_npc_spawn_destinations exist with the same [[targetname]], one will be selected either at random, or based on the parameters of the npc_template_maker.
-NPC Spawn Destination. (Consult npc_template_maker help for more info)
-KEYS
+{{bug|These use the HUMAN_HULL to see if a destination has enough space to spawn an NPC.  This can be problematic when used to spawn NPCs in small spaces, like [[npc_manhack|npc_manhacks]].}}
-Name targetname <target_source> The name that other entities refer to this entity by.
+== Keyvalues ==
+{{KV Targetname}}
+{{KV|Reuse Delay|intn=ReuseDelay|float|After an NPC is spawned at this destination, the delay before this destination is eligible for selection again.}}
+{{KV|New NPC Name|intn=RenameNPC|string|If an NPC spawns at this destination, change that NPC's targetname to this.}}
-Parent parentname <target_destination> The name of this entity's parent in the movement hierarchy. Entities with parents move with their parent.
+== Outputs ==
+{{O|OnSpawnNPC|Fired when an NPC spawns at this destination.}}
-Pitch Yaw Roll (Y Z X) angles <angle> This entity's orientation in the world. Pitch is rotation around the Y axis, yaw is the rotation around the Z axis, roll is the rotation around the X axis.
+[[Category:AI]]
-Reuse Delay ReuseDelay <float> After an NPC is spawned at this destination, the delay before this destination is eligible for selection again.
-New NPC Name RenameNPC <string> If an NPC spawns at this destination, change that NPC's targetname to this.
-INPUTS
-Kill Removes this entity from the world.
-KillHierarchy Removes this entity and all its children from the world.
-AddOutput <string> Adds an entity I/O connection to this entity. Format: <output name> <targetname>:<inputname>:<parameter>:<delay>:<max times to fire (-1 == infinite)>. Very dangerous, use with care.
-FireUser1 Causes this entity's OnUser1 output to be fired.
-FireUser2 Causes this entity's OnUser2 output to be fired.
-FireUser3 Causes this entity's OnUser3 output to be fired.
-FireUser4 Causes this entity's OnUser4 output to be fired.
-SetParent <string> Changes the entity's parent in the movement hierarchy.
-SetParentAttachment <string> Change this entity to attach to a specific attachment point on its parent. Entities must be parented before being sent this input. The parameter passed in should be the name of the attachment.
-ClearParent Removes this entity from the the movement hierarchy, leaving it free to move independently.
-OUTPUTS
-OnUser1 Fired in response to FireUser1 input.
-OnUser2 Fired in response to FireUser2 input.
-OnUser3 Fired in response to FireUser3 input.
-OnUser4 Fired in response to FireUser4 input.
-OnSpawnNPC Fired when an NPC spawns at this destination.

Info npc spawn destination: Difference between revisions

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