Logic script

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Entity description

A container for scripts. In Left 4 Dead 2, for example, this entity is used extensively for the logic in "carnival games" found in the Dark Carnival campaign, such as Peanut Gallery, Strongman Contest, Whack-a-Stach, etc.

KeyValues

EntityGroup[0] ([todo internal name (i)]) to EntityGroup[15] <targetname>

Entities to add in the EntityGroup array for the script.

Note:The array can be extended beyond 16 entities. Simply add additional Group## keys with SmartEdit turned off.

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

Note:logic_script in L4D2 is missing KeyValues for Entity Scripts and Script think function. These additional keys can to be added to the entity with SmartEdit turned off as vscripts <string> and thinkfunction <string>, respectively.

See also

• L4D2 Vscripts
• Left 4 Dead 2 Tool Updates
• trigger_finale

External links

• It's the vscript'ing documentation FAQ! (Steam Forums)
• Scripting for Left 4 Dead 2 (Leeland.net) - Example uses of logic_script