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{{this is a|model entity|name=holiday_gift|game=Left 4 Dead 2|game1=Day of Defeat: Source|game2=Counter-Strike: Source}} | |||
" | ==Overview== | ||
The mentioned entity was [https://store.steampowered.com/oldnews/7024 introduced in December 15, 2011 update] for CS:S, DOD:S, [https://store.steampowered.com/oldnews/7036 aswell as Left 4 Dead 2], in conjunction with the achievement "'''Valve Gift Grab 2011 – L4D2'''", "'''Valve Gift Grab 2011 – CS:S'''" and "'''Valve Gift Grab 2011 – DoD:S'''" (the latter two were later renamed to just "'''Gift Grab'''"). | |||
In Left 4 Dead 2, the purpose is to collect three gifts dropped by Special Infected in Versus Mode, while in CS:S and DOD:S, collect three gifts dropped by opponents. | |||
== | == Features == | ||
The gifts spawn for killed special infected and tanks, not for common/uncommon infected or the witch. Only players on the survivor team are able to collect the gifts. Both survivors and Special Infected/Tank can be the killer to obtain a gift drop. Even if the Special Infected/Tank is killed by the world (e.g. Any {{ent|trigger_hurt}} or drowning), it can still trigger a gift drop. | |||
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== | == Factors affecting gift spawning == | ||
Several factors determine whether a gift will spawn: | |||
# The Convar: z_holiday_gift_drop_chance 0.3 | # The Convar: z_holiday_gift_drop_chance (default value: 0.3), indicating a 30% chance, with a minimum value of 0 and a maximum value of 1 | ||
# The date: 1st | # The date: Gifts spawn between December 1st and January 2nd (inclusive). | ||
# | # Time interval: A new gift will only spawn after approximately 16 seconds have passed since the last one was dropped. | ||
== | == Gift lifespan == | ||
When | When a gift is not collected by any player, it will automatically despawn after 30 seconds. | ||
== FGD Code == | |||
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Since this entity automatically disappears after 30 seconds if not picked up, it's best used in conjunction with {{ent|point_template}} or [[vscript]]. | |||
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@PointClass base(Targetname) size(-32 -32 -32, 32 32 32) studio("models/items/cs_gift.mdl") = holiday_gift : "A holiday present. Disappears after 30 seconds; spawn with point_template or vscript." [] | |||
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@PointClass base(Targetname) size(-32 -32 -32, 32 32 32) studio("models/items/dod_gift.mdl") = holiday_gift : "A holiday present. Disappears after 30 seconds; spawn with point_template or vscript." [] | |||
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@PointClass base(Targetname) size(-32 -32 -32, 32 32 32) studio("models/items/l4d_gift.mdl") = holiday_gift : "A holiday present. Disappears after 30 seconds; spawn with point_template or vscript." [] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:49, 23 October 2025
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holiday_gift is a model entity available in 
Left 4 Dead 2, 
Day of Defeat: Source, and 
Counter-Strike: Source.
Overview
The mentioned entity was introduced in December 15, 2011 update for CS:S, DOD:S, aswell as Left 4 Dead 2, in conjunction with the achievement "Valve Gift Grab 2011 – L4D2", "Valve Gift Grab 2011 – CS:S" and "Valve Gift Grab 2011 – DoD:S" (the latter two were later renamed to just "Gift Grab").
In Left 4 Dead 2, the purpose is to collect three gifts dropped by Special Infected in Versus Mode, while in CS:S and DOD:S, collect three gifts dropped by opponents.
Features
The gifts spawn for killed special infected and tanks, not for common/uncommon infected or the witch. Only players on the survivor team are able to collect the gifts. Both survivors and Special Infected/Tank can be the killer to obtain a gift drop. Even if the Special Infected/Tank is killed by the world (e.g. Any trigger_hurt or drowning), it can still trigger a gift drop.
Factors affecting gift spawning
Several factors determine whether a gift will spawn:
- The Convar: z_holiday_gift_drop_chance (default value: 0.3), indicating a 30% chance, with a minimum value of 0 and a maximum value of 1
- The date: Gifts spawn between December 1st and January 2nd (inclusive).
- Time interval: A new gift will only spawn after approximately 16 seconds have passed since the last one was dropped.
Gift lifespan
When a gift is not collected by any player, it will automatically despawn after 30 seconds.
FGD Code
Todo: ver
verSince this entity automatically disappears after 30 seconds if not picked up, it's best used in conjunction with point_template or vscript.
@PointClass base(Targetname) size(-32 -32 -32, 32 32 32) studio("models/items/cs_gift.mdl") = holiday_gift : "A holiday present. Disappears after 30 seconds; spawn with point_template or vscript." []
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@PointClass base(Targetname) size(-32 -32 -32, 32 32 32) studio("models/items/dod_gift.mdl") = holiday_gift : "A holiday present. Disappears after 30 seconds; spawn with point_template or vscript." []
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@PointClass base(Targetname) size(-32 -32 -32, 32 32 32) studio("models/items/l4d_gift.mdl") = holiday_gift : "A holiday present. Disappears after 30 seconds; spawn with point_template or vscript." []
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