Info game event proxy

Class hierarchy
CInfoGameEventProxy ↳CPointEntity ↳CBaseEntity

It is an entity that triggers a game event (for example show a hint).

Note:Whenever a hint is shown to the player, a count of how many times the player was notified is recorded in the save/game_instructor_counts.txt file which is found in the Left 4 Dead save folder. After a certain threshold, certain tips will no longer show up, possibly depending on how many success entries. If you want hints to begin showing up again, open your game_instructor_counts.txt file and delete the corresponding thread, or load up the game and enter gameinstructor_reset_counts in the console(the latter will reset all of the instructor lessons.)

Keyvalues

Event Name (event_name) <string>

The event to trigger by name from modevents.res

Range (in feet) (range) <float>

Distance that the player must be before the event is generated.

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

Start Disabled (StartDisabled) <boolean>

Stay dormant until activated (with theEnableinput).

Flags

Automatically detect visibility : [1]

Inputs

GenerateGameEvent

Generate the event on input. (This entity is sent as the SUBJECT)

EnableDisable:

Enable / Disable

Enable/disable this entity from performing its task. It might also disappear from view.

List of events used in Left 4 Dead 2 official maps

explain_junkyard_fuel explain_gas_can_panic explain_save_items explain_return_item explain_carousel_button explain_train_lever explain_float explain_sewer_run explain_shack_button explain_gun_shop c1m4_scavenge_instructions explain_radio gameinstructor_draw explain_panic_button explain_van_panic explain_pre_radio strongman_bell_knocked_off explain_c1m4_finale explain_bridge explain_sewer_gate explain_start_generator explain_perimeter explain_DLC3barrels explain_scavenge_goal explain_coaster_stop explain_disturbance explain_vehicle_arrival explain_elevator_button explain_survival_radio explain_DLC3lift_lever explain_survival_generic explain_decon explain_lighthouse_generator temp_c4m3_return_to_boat explain_mall_alarm explain_scavenge_leave_area explain_drawbridge success_checkpoint_button_used explain_bridge_button explain_container_drop explain_restart_generator started_pre_radio explain_store_alarm stashwhacker_game_won explain_lighthouse_finale_event explain_burger_sign explain_train_exit explain_coaster explain_mall_window explain_c6m3_finale explain_hatch_button explain_c3m4_radio1 explain_DLC3door explain_container_ready explain_stage_finale_start explain_hotel_elevator_doors explain_ferry_button explain_gates_are_open explain_DLC3radio explain_DLC3howitzer explain_impound_lot explain_deactivate_alarm explain_store_item explain_survival_alarm explain_c3m4_rescue explain_lift_button explain_survival_carousel explain_DLC3repair_generator explain_emergency_door explain_pre_drawbridge explain_decon_wait waiting_checkpoint_button_used explain_stage_survival_start explain_church_door explain_c3m4_radio2 explain_DLC3generator_button explain_gun_shop_tanker explain_crane explain_c2m4_ticketbooth temp_c4m1_getgas explain_stage_lighting explain_mainstreet explain_store_item_stop gameinstructor_nodraw explain_train_boss explain_onslaught explain_carousel_destination

See also

• env_instructor_hint
• L4D2 Level Design/Instructor Hints
• point_event_proxy