Creating a wake-up bed

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Introduction

Creating a wake-up bed is extremely easy. If you have decompiled the first level and analyzed it, you may have noticed a bunch of extra entities, which over complicate it.

Models

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Create two prop_dynamic entities. One should be models\props\bed_body_reference.mdl and the other models\props\bed_cover_reference.mdl. Call the cover bed_cover. Disable shadows on both.

Blackout

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Step *

Create another prop_dynamic. Call it blackout, with the model models\blackin.mdl. This model will provide the movement for the camera. Place the blackout model as shown. Disable shadows on the model.

Start

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Put a info_player_start, so it shares the exact origin of the blackout model. Their origins are highlighted here. The player should form a right angle with the blackout model's origin. The position of this is very important so the transition is as smooth as possible.

Camera

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Place a point_viewcontrol somewhere near the bed. It's position does not matter. Do not rotate the camera, leave it at the default rotation. Call it blackout_cam and set it's parent to blackout. Have only these three flags checked: Freeze player, Infinite hold time, and Snap to goal angles

Other Entities

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Step *

Add a env_fade, set to fade from. Call it blackout_fade

Add an ambient_generic, call it bed_cover_sound, set it's sound origin to bed_cover, and set it's sound to Doors.FullClose14.

Logic

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Step *

Create a logic_auto with the following outputs:

	Output named	Target entities	Via this input	Parameter	Delay
	OnMapSpawn	blackout_cam	SetParentAttachment	vehicle_driver_eyes	0.00
	OnMapSpawn	blackout_cam	Enable		0.00
	OnMapSpawn	blackout_fade	Fade		0.00
	OnMapSpawn	bed_cover	SetAnimation	Opening	5.00
	OnMapSpawn	bed_cover_sound	PlaySound		5.00
	OnMapSpawn	blackout	SetAnimation	exit1	5.00

Set these for the blackout model:

	Output named	Target entities	Via this input	Parameter	Delay
	OnAnimationDone	bed_cover	SetAnimation	closing	0.00
	OnAnimationDone	bed_cover_sound	Playsound		0.00
	OnAnimationDone	blackout_cam	Disable		0.00

See also

• Portal Level Creation