env_laser_dot
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Note:Doesn't use Glow render in 
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, because glows can be shined through world for a short time when appears (this bug can be found in deathmatch from 
Black Mesa).
Bug:In 
Black Mesa (mod) this entity appears automatically at map center. This happens if all these conditions match:
Workaround:Add a logic_auto that will fire this output.
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| CLaserDot |
| weapon_rpg.cpp
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env_laser_dot is a point entity available in 
Half-Life 2 series, 
Portal, and Black Mesa.
This is the laser guide endpoint that steer rocket grenades. Used by RPG to change the flying direction for the rockets. It is also used by TOW, however, it doesn't change the flying direction for the missiles. Entity kill will cause immediate respawn.
Note:Doesn't use Glow render in Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, because glows can be shined through world for a short time when appears (this bug can be found in deathmatch from Black Mesa).Bug:In Black Mesa (mod) this entity appears automatically at map center. This happens if all these conditions match:
- You reload save.
- RPG's laser enabled.
- You don't hold/use RPG.
Workaround:Add a logic_auto that will fire this output.
| My output | Target entity | Target input | Parameter | Delay | Only once | Comments | ||
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OnLoadGame | env_laser_dot | Addoutput | origin 42000 42000 42000 | 0.00 | No | Used 42 thousand, because it's bigger than possible map size. | |