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[Goldtouch]

I was wondering how I could let the object "beacon" (that we place on the map by ctrl+b ) have a timer, when the timer runs out it self destruct the beacon.

[Ridder Geel]

data\ini\object\civilian\civilianprop.ini

I'd say give the MultiplayerBeacon object a "lifetime" kind of body, and see what happens (like a summoned unit)

Edited by Ridder Geel, 04 November 2012 - 06:34 PM.

[Goldtouch]

When I startup the game it gives me an error saying that "ModuleTag_01" needs to be unique. So I assume the game knows something is wrong but doesn't have the right error message to specify the exact problem.

So I wonder how do you add a slowdeath of 3 seconds ( to an immortalbody)

or how to convert the mpbeacon to a lifetime kind of body..

Behavior = DeletionUpdate ModuleTag_deletebeacon
MinLifetime = 3
MaxLifetime = 3
End

Object MultiplayerBeacon

; *** ART Parameters ***
SelectPortrait = UPBeacon
ButtonImage = SSBeacon_L

Draw = W3DScriptedModelDraw ModuleTag_01
DefaultModelConditionState
Model = MPBeacon

End
ModelConditionState SELECTED
Model = MPBeacon
; ParticleSysBone = emberBone CampFireSmoke
End

End

; *** DESIGN parameters ***
DisplayName = OBJECT:Beacon
EditorSorting = SYSTEM
CommandSet = EmptyCommandSet

; *** ENGINEERING parameters ***
KindOf = IMMOBILE SELECTABLE ALWAYS_VISIBLE UNATTACKABLE NOT_AUTOACQUIRABLE STRUCTURE; NO_COLLIDE ALWAYS_SELECTABLE

ClientUpdate = BeaconClientUpdate ModuleTag_02
RadarPulseFrequency = 1000
RadarPulseDuration = 500
End

; Body = InactiveBody ModuleTag_03
; End

Body = ImmortalBody ModuleTag_03
MaxHealth = 1.0
End

Geometry = CYLINDER
GeometryIsSmall = Yes
GeometryMajorRadius = 2.4
GeometryHeight = 13

End

Edited by THORONGlL, 17 November 2012 - 06:06 PM.

[Ridder Geel]

Why not give it these two modules instead of the one you are currently using?

Body = ActiveBody ModuleTag_02
  MaxHealth		 = 2000			   
  MaxHealthDamaged  = 2000
End
Behavior = LifetimeUpdate ModuleTag_LifetimeUpdate
  MinLifetime  = 45000
  MaxLifetime  = 45000
End

It's not like anyone can attack it...

[Goldtouch]

You use ModuleTag_02 which is used for the signal on the minimap...

 ClientUpdate = BeaconClientUpdate ModuleTag_02
    RadarPulseFrequency = 1000
    RadarPulseDuration = 500
  End

You seem to tell me that it doen't matter if you use the same moduletag_name.
But the game gives me an error telling me to use an unique name but to the first module.
I added a zipped big file if you put it in your game dir and startup the game you'll see what error I get...

Why not give it these two modules instead of the one you are currently using?

Body = ActiveBody ModuleTag_02
MaxHealth		 = 2000			
MaxHealthDamaged = 2000
End
Behavior = LifetimeUpdate ModuleTag_LifetimeUpdate
MinLifetime = 45000
MaxLifetime = 45000
End

It's not like anyone can attack it...

Attached Files

•  _selfDeletingBeacon.zip   8.29KB   26 downloads

[Ridder Geel]

Well give it another name instead of that module tag?
Call it ModuleTag_ILikeThisRandomBeacon if ya feel like it

[Goldtouch]

I know it seem obvious but I tried that already, it didn't help..

Well give it another name instead of that module tag?
Call it ModuleTag_ILikeThisRandomBeacon if ya feel like it

Edited by THORONGlL, 17 November 2012 - 11:52 PM.

[Ridder Geel]

Well your file name is:
data\ini\object\civlian\civilianprop.ini
should be CIVILIAN thats for one... So fix that...
And then TRY again....
Always double check file names and object names when you start getting duplicate module tag errors...

[Goldtouch]

The two adjustments you mentioned solved it. Thank you R.G.