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Tip:To fire events in the next level, use the
To control which entities go through the level transition, create one or more trigger_transition entities and give them the same name as the landmark. Any entities within the trigger_transition(s) will go to the next map.
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{{{entity}}} It is the entity that marks a level change. | {{{entity}}} It is the entity that marks a level change. | ||
It safely changes the level in Left 4 Dead series, and defines the end-of-level safe room. It is unusual as it is a brush entity, where info_* entities are typically point entities. Place an {{Ent|info_landmark}} in both maps that marks the ''same'' location in each map. In Hammer, <code>info_changelevel</code> will be listed in entity class selection menu when [[ | It safely changes the level in Left 4 Dead series, and defines the end-of-level safe room. It is unusual as it is a brush entity, where info_* entities are typically point entities. Place an {{Ent|info_landmark}} in both maps that marks the ''same'' location in each map. In Hammer, <code>info_changelevel</code> will be listed in entity class selection menu when [[Entity creation|tied to a brush as an entity]]. | ||
{{Tip|To fire events in the next level, use the <code>OnChangeLevel</code> output to turn on an {{Ent|env_global}} in the current level. Create a {{Ent|logic_auto}} entity in the next level that checks for the state set by the env_global.<br> | {{Tip|To fire events in the next level, use the <code>OnChangeLevel</code> output to turn on an {{Ent|env_global}} in the current level. Create a {{Ent|logic_auto}} entity in the next level that checks for the state set by the env_global.<br> | ||
To control which entities go through the level transition, create one or more {{Ent|trigger_transition}} entities and give them the same name as the landmark. Any entities within the trigger_transition(s) will go to the next map.}} | To control which entities go through the level transition, create one or more {{Ent|trigger_transition}} entities and give them the same name as the landmark. Any entities within the trigger_transition(s) will go to the next map.}} | ||
Revision as of 14:42, 2 September 2023
{{{entity}}} It is the entity that marks a level change.
It safely changes the level in Left 4 Dead series, and defines the end-of-level safe room. It is unusual as it is a brush entity, where info_* entities are typically point entities. Place an info_landmark in both maps that marks the same location in each map. In Hammer, info_changelevel will be listed in entity class selection menu when tied to a brush as an entity.
Tip:To fire events in the next level, use the OnChangeLevel output to turn on an env_global in the current level. Create a logic_auto entity in the next level that checks for the state set by the env_global.To control which entities go through the level transition, create one or more trigger_transition entities and give them the same name as the landmark. Any entities within the trigger_transition(s) will go to the next map.
KeyValues
- Name (targetname) <string>
- Name of this landmark.
- New Map Name (map) <string>
- The filename of the next map (without ".bsp").
Warning:Setting this to current map’s name or not setting it will cause info_changelevel not to spawn.
- Landmark Name (landmark) <targetname>
- Changes of positions will take place on transition relative to this landmark.
Flags
- Disable Touch
- : [2]
Bug:Using this flag will cause info_changelevel to not spawn at all. Use Enable/Disable inputs instead. [todo tested in ?]
- To Previous Chapter : [4]
Inputs
EnableDisable:
- Enable / Disable
- Enable/disable this entity from performing its task. It might also disappear from view.
Outputs
OnChangeLevelFired when the level changes.
Note:This output is in fgd but doesn't exist in-game.
