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howto:combination_lock [2017-03-20 06:42] – [How to create a combination lock using XG] skyjakehowto:combination_lock [2017-03-20 16:20] (current) – [Introduction] skyjake
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 +====== How to create a combination lock using XG ======
 +
 +
 +//Work In Progress: This tutorial is not yet complete. It is published in the hopes that it might be of use but errors and omissions should be expected --danij, 12 October 2007//
 +
 +
 +===== Overview =====
 +
 +
 +Chances are, you have felt somewhat limited by [[games:doom]]'s key-locked doors when creating maps. Being continually faced with the same gameplay challenges is pretty un-interesting huh? Have you ever wanted to add a combination lock to secure an area in your map? Perhaps there is a secret laboratory in that deep space research lab with dangerous experimental weaponry hidden inside? This tutorial teaches you how to do just that.
 +
 +
 +===== Introduction =====
 +
 +
 +For this tutorial we will be utilizing XG to implement a combination lock. Be aware, that we will be chaining together multiple XG [[xg:line_type|line types]] to create a re-usable lock mechanism that can be used to activate another mechanism (here, we will use a simple door but in your own maps you could [[xg:class:build_stairs|build stairs]], [[xg:class:end_level|end the level]] etc...).
 +
 +In the process, we will discuss the event-driven nature of XG and how it can be used in different ways to replicate complex mechanisms. As such, this technique may not be suitable for those new to XG.
 +
 +
 +===== Concept =====
 +
 +
 +As already mentioned, we are aiming to create a combination lock, which (when the right combination is entered) will open a door. Before we go any further, lets first embelish this somewhat basic concept and try to define exactly the behavior we are trying to create.
 +
 +
 +==== Requirements ====
 +
 +  *  The player should be able to manipulate the switches of the combination lock by //using// them.
 +  *  Each time a switch changes state, we must check whether the current configuration activates the door. 
 +
 +
 +==== Features ====
 +
 +
 +It would also be nice if we didn't have to create a tailored set of [[:ded|definitions]] for each instance of the combination lock. Lets outline some features that would improve the re-usability of our combination lock.
 +
 +  *  Any number of switches should be supported by an individual combination lock.
 +  *  Any number of combination locks should be able to co-exist within the same map.
 +  *  We should not have to create a new set of definitions for each combination lock.
 +  *  The combination should be specified in the map-editor and NOT in the definition.
 +
 +
 +===== Determining events =====
 +
 +/writeme
 +
 +
 +===== The switches =====
 +
 +/writeme
 +
 +
 +==== Definitions ====
 +
 +
 +<code>
 +Line Type {
 +    Id = 1000
 +    Comment = "Combo Lock ON Switch"
 +    Class = none
 +    Flags = player_use
 +    Flags2 = when_act | when_deact | any
 +    Type = flip
 +    Count = -1
 +    Event Chain = 32767
 +    Act sound = "swtchn"
 +    Act tag = 1
 +}
 +</code>
 +
 +<code>
 +Line Type { 
 +    Id = 1001
 +    Comment = "Combo Lock OFF Switch"
 +    Class = none
 +    Flags = player_use | active
 +    Flags2 = when_act | when_deact | any
 +    Type = flip
 +    Count = -1
 +    Event Chain = 32767
 +    Act sound = "swtchn"
 +    Act tag = 2
 +}
 +</code>
 +
 +
 +==== Explanation ====
 +
 +/writeme
 +
 +
 +===== The combination validator =====
 +
 +
 +The final definition we need is that of the combination validator. Recall that earlier, when defining the switches we made use of the //Event Chain// paramater (**=32767**) to execute another linetype on activation/deactivation? This is that linetype.
 +
 +
 +==== Definition ====
 +
 +
 +<code>
 +Line Type { 
 +    Id = 32767
 +    Comment = "Combination validator"
 +    Act message = "Access Granted";
 +    Flags2 = any | when_act | line_act | line_inact
 +    Class = activate
 +    Count = -1
 +    Line act lref = act_tagged
 +    Line act lrefd = 1
 +    Line inact lref = act_tagged
 +    Line inact lrefd = 2
 +
 +    Ip0 = "lpref_tagged_ceilings"
 +    Ip1 = 7
 +}
 +</code>
 +
 +
 +==== Explanation ====
 +
 +
 +Notice that there are no [[xg:triggers|(de)activation trigger]]s specified at all (normally, a linetype requires at least one trigger, for example [[xg:triggers#player_cross|player_cross]]). As our switch linetypes are //calling// the combination validator by way of their //Event Chain// paramater, there is no need to specify trigger(s). Furthermore this, means that this is a //virtual// linetype and cannot be used on a linedef in your map directly (note, that even if you //do// use it directly on a linedef - it will have no effect).
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howto/combination_lock.txt · Last modified: 2017-03-20 16:20 by skyjake