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[xiongmao]

In fact, I was reffering to a previous post
All configurable fields shoud be in the same file I agree (I change the project name as uscript can't compile with config file which start by numeric value)
When I say configurable (it's unrealeditor configurable) to let michael do what he wants, Of course, every fields shoud not be accessible

[ambershee]

Yeah, I updated all the classes I have to all use the same naming conventions too (include the underscore _ in all class names).

I guess it's possible to use states -

State SlowerState, MaxSpeed = X+25
if (Pawn.Speed > X), GoToState(FasterState)


State FasterState, MaxSpeed = X+75
if (Pawn.Speed < X), GoToState(SlowerState)

I'd make them a config ini file, I don't think the pawn stuff is easy to make an editor variable.


Edit: I've updated the project on subversion. It should contain all correct classes, a UIScene and the original test map. There may be some issues with the UI at present, so I'll endeavour to fix that before the end of today

To use it, create a shortcut to your UT3.exe with the following command switches:
"C:/Something/UT3.exe" FiveWeekTest?Game=FiveWeek.FiveWeek_Game -useunpublished -windowed

Edited by ambershee, 18 April 2008 - 04:37 PM.

[R0n1n]

Okay i created *.uc files of all the code in the subversion and tried to compile it.. it seems i did something wrong ^^


Can someone tell what i've done wrong or just upload a *.rar archive with the compiled *.u files?

[Darknet]

are you sure you use the cmd line:
UT3 make -debug -useunpublished

[R0n1n]

are you sure you use the cmd line:
UT3 make -debug -useunpublished

I used UT3 make, but it gives me the same result with the suffixes -debug and -useunpublished

[ambershee]

The classes quite clearly have the names incorrect - if you went to the line numbers described in the first error message you'd have seen this - always check the lines you're getting errors on!

You've named the text file that holds the class 'FiveWeek_FinishVolume' with the incorrect name 'FiveWeek_Game.uc'

Edit: Ron1n, check your e-mail for SVN access information. This will prevent simple mistakes from happening and make your life a bit easier

You can also use the UTFrontEnd.exe in the program files directory. It's quite a bit more pleasant than command line work.

Edited by ambershee, 19 April 2008 - 04:36 PM.

[xiongmao]

Hi all, I've implemented the speed system.
There are two configurable fields;
thresholdInPercent: threshold between walking and running state
speedFactor: how much the groundspeed is increased

here is the code:

class FiveWeek_PlayerController extends UTPlayerController
	  config(FiveWeek);

var() int speedFactor;
var() int speedThresholdInPercent;

state PlayerWalking
{
  function PlayerRunning()
  {
	 GoToState('FiveWeek_PlayerRunning');
  }

  function Timer()
  {
	local int currentPercent;
	currentPercent = (Abs(Pawn.Velocity.X) * 100) / class'FiveWeek_Pawn'.default.GroundSpeed;
	if(currentPercent > speedThresholdInPercent)
	   PlayerRunning();
  }

  event BeginState(Name PreviousStateName)
  {
	 super.BeginState(PreviousStateName);
	 setTimer(0.5, true);
  }

  event EndState(Name NextStateName)
  {
	ClearTimer();
  }
}

state FiveWeek_PlayerRunning extends PlayerWalking
{

   function PlayerWalking()
   {
	 GoToState('PlayerWalking');
   }

	function Timer()
	{
	  local int currentPercent;
	  currentPercent = (Abs(Pawn.Velocity.X) * 100) / class'FiveWeek_Pawn'.default.GroundSpeed;
	  if(currentPercent < speedThresholdInPercent)
	  {
		PlayerWalking();
	  }
	}

	event BeginState(Name PreviousStateName)
	{
		super.BeginState(PreviousStateName);
		self.Pawn.GroundSpeed=self.Pawn.GroundSpeed * speedFactor;
		setTimer(0.5,true);
	}

	event EndState(Name NextStateName)
	{
		super.EndState(NextStateName);
		ClearTimer();
		self.Pawn.GroundSpeed = class'FiveWeek_Pawn'.default.GroundSpeed;
	}
}
DefaultProperties
{
  speedFactor = 10
  speedThresholdInPercent = 75
}

Comments ?

[ambershee]

Looks a solid implementation, might as well merge it into the current implementation

[xiongmao]

I've updated sources with the new states.
You may all know how to use subversion but I prefer to repeat.
When time to commit, first update your folder to check if any changes occur. Then merge and commit. UCFile can be easily merged but map and UPKFile seem very complicated (such as word file). For those files, I recommend to lock the file first, work on the file then release it when finished, it will avoid copy/paste between two maps for example.

[ambershee]

Packages and map files are binary - we can't merge them. So yes, locking those files when you're working on them is probably a good idea.

Edit: I'm currently working on a HUD implementation.

Ron1n - how are things going with the code you have?

Edit: SVN doesn't want to create a repository on this machine, looks like I'll just have to upload any changes I make at work instead.

Edited by ambershee, 20 April 2008 - 01:23 PM.

[xiongmao]

If I refers to first post's date, Week 4 is started !!!
Luke can you make a little summary of what has been done and what has to be be done for Michael? (I ask you because you have the latest code and binaries )
Michael can you tell us your deadline precisely?

[ambershee]

I thought this is Week 3, not Week 4 :o

A heads up on the actual deadline would be really handy. I'll sort out a summary when I get the chance

[xiongmao]

Week 1: 2 April - 6 April
Week 2: 7 April - 13 April
Week 3: 14 April - 20 April
Week 4: 21 April -
no ?
French Week starts on monday ^^

[ambershee]

I guess you're right. We need to get a move on! Looks like a busy programming weekend is in order.

[R0n1n]

Hey guys. I spend my time running around out of town organizing my stuff for the upcomming exhibition. If all goes well i can fully work on the project by wednesday. Sorry about that


Here are the deadlines:

4. May - Finished for testing
11. May - Final Deadline ( Presentation of project)

(16. May - Start of the Exhibition)

That gives 14 days to finish it and another 7 days to fix bugs and finetune gameplay. (I will use the big part of the last week for writing the documentation and prepare the presentation)

Edited by R0n1n, 21 April 2008 - 02:10 PM.

[ambershee]

Bugs? We don't program bugs !

Anyway, two weeks sounds healthy. Have you started using SVN and tried the current implementation? It would be advisable. One thing I did notice is that the double jump is unresponsive with the increased jump height. I'll look into increasing the speed of the jump to round it off more smoothly, but it'd help to get some input.

[xiongmao]

Here is the scoreboard displayed when game ended.
It displays the player and the time which is the difference between the time when touching finishVolume and the time when the player left the startVolume.

Comments ?

[ambershee]

How about also display the final energy as 'Score'?

[xiongmao]

Yep you're right.
At the beginning, I believed that time and energy were almost the same but the approach was wrong as energy can be increased (powerups, ...)
Will add the energy

[ambershee]

Ron1n: Are you going to be using any moving objects (e.g InterpActors) in your level design? When I get code practice, I'm going to be looking at per-object motion blur, which is always a nice feature. If it works, we can easily add it to spawned objects (such as the player) - but for the environment, they'll need to be pre-placed. I can create objects that can be added in the editor. Are you going to have any moving objects? If so, what techniques are you going to use?