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== Introduction == | == 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=== | ===Models=== | ||
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=== | ===Blackout=== | ||
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=== | ===Start=== | ||
[[Image:Bed_tutorial_setup.jpg|right|thumb|Placing the info_player_start]] | [[Image:Bed_tutorial_setup.jpg|right|thumb|Placing the info_player_start]] | ||
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. | |||
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===Camera=== | ===Camera=== | ||
Place a point_viewcontrol somewhere near the bed. Its position does not matter. Do not rotate the camera, leave it at the default rotation. Call it blackout_cam and set its parent to blackout. Have only these three flags checked: Freeze player, Infinite hold time, and Snap to goal angles. | |||
===Other Entities=== | ===Other Entities=== | ||
Add a env_fade, set to fade from. Call it blackout_fade<br><br>Add an ambient_generic, call it bed_cover_sound, set its sound origin to bed_cover, and set its sound to ''Doors.FullClose14''. | |||
===Logic=== | ===Logic=== | ||
[[Image:Bed_tutorial_setup.jpg|right|thumb|Final Setup]] | [[Image:Bed_tutorial_setup.jpg|right|thumb|Final Setup]] | ||
Create a logic_auto with the following outputs: | |||
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Set these for the blackout model: | |||
{| class=standard-table | {| class=standard-table | ||
! || Output named || Target entities || Via this input || Parameter || Delay | ! || Output named || Target entities || Via this input || Parameter || Delay | ||
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|[[Image:Io11.png]] || OnAnimationDone || blackout_cam || Disable || || 0.00 | |[[Image:Io11.png]] || OnAnimationDone || blackout_cam || Disable || || 0.00 | ||
|} | |} | ||
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== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
This has the exact same function as the bed in the first chamber. It uses 1 sound entity (as the open and close sound are the exact same). It does not involve a teleporter, as it serves no logical purpose. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Portal Level Creation]] | * [[Portal Level Creation]] | ||
== External links == | |||
* [http://forums.thinkingwithportals.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=219 Example map] Example map using this tutorial. VMF included. | |||
[[Category:Level Design Tutorials]] | [[Category:Level Design Tutorials]] | ||
[[Category:Portal]] | [[Category:Portal]] | ||
[[Category:Sbrown Tutorials]] | [[Category:Sbrown Tutorials]] | ||
Revision as of 02:03, 29 August 2010
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
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
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
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
Place a point_viewcontrol somewhere near the bed. Its position does not matter. Do not rotate the camera, leave it at the default rotation. Call it blackout_cam and set its parent to blackout. Have only these three flags checked: Freeze player, Infinite hold time, and Snap to goal angles.
Other Entities
Add a env_fade, set to fade from. Call it blackout_fade
Add an ambient_generic, call it bed_cover_sound, set its sound origin to bed_cover, and set its sound to Doors.FullClose14.
Logic
Create a logic_auto with the following outputs:
| Output named | Target entities | Via this input | Parameter | Delay | |
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OnMapSpawn | blackout_cam | SetParentAttachment | vehicle_driver_eyes | 0.00 |
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OnMapSpawn | blackout_cam | Enable | 0.00 | |
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OnMapSpawn | blackout_fade | Fade | 0.00 | |
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OnMapSpawn | bed_cover | SetAnimation | Opening | 5.00 |
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OnMapSpawn | bed_cover_sound | PlaySound | 5.00 | |
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OnMapSpawn | blackout | SetAnimation | exit1 | 5.00 |
Set these for the blackout model:
| Output named | Target entities | Via this input | Parameter | Delay | |
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OnAnimationDone | bed_cover | SetAnimation | closing | 0.00 |
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OnAnimationDone | bed_cover_sound | Playsound | 0.00 | |
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OnAnimationDone | blackout_cam | Disable | 0.00 |
Conclusion
This has the exact same function as the bed in the first chamber. It uses 1 sound entity (as the open and close sound are the exact same). It does not involve a teleporter, as it serves no logical purpose.
See also
External links
- Example map Example map using this tutorial. VMF included.