[Tutorial] How to make zones in Mapping

Created on: September 08, 2013, 06:42:47 pm

KDXDARK
Nuclear
1,322 Posts
138 Respect +1

Hi i am KDXDARK and i going to show you how to make zones for Nazi Zombies, let's go!

1)_ Open the launcher and open the radiant

1.1)_ In radiant open your map, if you got your start zone in your map please dont do the step 1.2.

1.2)_ in radiant do right clic in the 2D view

and go to: Info > volume

and cover the area of the start, press N and give it the next Kvp's:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

targetname
start_zone
-------------
target
start_zone_spawners

deselect the info_volume and do right clic on the 2D view and go to: actor > axis > zombie > ger > ber_sshonor

now give the next Kvp's to the char

Code Snippet

Plaintext

targetname
start_zone_spawners
-------------
script_noteworthy
zombie_spawner
-------------
count
9999
-------------
script_forcespawn
1

and select "spawner" and "forcespawn

it need look's like this

now you going to see like a yellow line connecting the info_volumen with the zombie.

1.4)_ let's add some riser's for this we need do the next:

-Make a copy of the zombie(what we make up), but in this zombie going to add a new Kvps

Code Snippet

Plaintext

script_string
riser

here a screenshot:

now in the 2D view do right clic and go to: script > struct

and give it this Kvp's:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

targetname
start_zone_spawners_rise
-----------------------
script_noteworthy
find_flesh

Important: the "find_flesh" is for the zombies don't need reach a window(this going to make the zombie spawn and find the player), if you remove it they need a window for enter in your map.(sorry for my bad explanation, download the map example).

IF MY EXPLANATION IS WRONG PLEASE SOMEBODY CHAGE IT!

1.5)_let's add some Dogs for this we need do the next:

-do right clic on the 2D view and go to: Actor > zombie_dog

and give it the next kvps:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

targetname
zombie_spawner_dog_init
-------------------------------
script_string
zombie_chaser
-------------------------------
script_noteworthy
zombie_dog_spawner

and select the "spawner" and "forcespawn"

do right clic in the 2D view and go to script > struct

and give it the next kvps:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

targetname
start_zone_spawners_dog

all right dogs added!

2)_ Now let's go to add zones

2.1)_

and go to: Info > volume

and cover the area you want, press N and give it the next Kvp's:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

targetname
zone1
-------------
target
zone1_spawners

deselect the info_volume and do right clic on the 2D view and go to: actor > axis > zombie > ger > ber_sshonor

now give the next Kvp's to the char

Code Snippet

Plaintext

targetname
zone1_spawners
-------------
script_noteworthy
zombie_spawner
-------------
count
9999
-------------
script_forcespawn
1

and select "spawner" and "forcespawn

it need look's like this

now you going to see like a yellow line connecting the info_volumen with the zombie.

2.2)_ let's add some riser's for this we need do the next:

-Make a copy of the zombie(what we make up), but in this zombie going to add and change Kvps

Code Snippet

Plaintext

targetname
zone1_spawners
-----------------------
script_string
riser

here a screenshot:

now in the 2D view do right clic and go to: script > struct

and give it this Kvp's:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

targetname
zone1_spawners_rise
-----------------------
script_noteworthy
find_flesh

now make a door(a normal door with trigger and all the stuff)

but give this kvps to the trigger:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

script_flag
enter_zone1

Now select the door first and the zombie and press W, now you going to see a yellow line connecting the door and the zombie.

all done on the radiant!

3)_ now open your mapname.gsc

if you use the UGX script placer is in: root/mods/mapname/maps

if you use the script placer(by mrhankey) is in: root/raw/maps

find the next:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

dlc3_zone_init()

and you going to see this:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

	add_adjacent_zone( "initial_zone", "zone1", "enter_zone1" );
	add_adjacent_zone( "zone1", "zone2", "enter_zone2" );

change it for:

Code Snippet

Plaintext

	add_adjacent_zone( "start_zone", "zone1", "enter_zone1" );
	add_adjacent_zone( "zone1", "zone2", "enter_zone2" );

explanation:

this connect the zones with another zones, for example the start_zone will connect with the zone1 by the script_flag(enter_zone1) of the trigger of the door.
(i think is wrong, but somebody going to fix it)

you can add a lot of zones, but you need change the zones name with what you want, example:"zone1","zone2","zone3","zone4","zone5","zone6"

Another example:

suppose i got 3 rooms in my map, with the start_zone in the middle, the zone1 at the left and the zone2 at the right. The script wiil be like this

add_adjacent_zone( "start_zone", "zone1", "enter_zone1" );
add_adjacent_zone( "start_zone", "zone2", "enter_zone2" );

this will do the start_zone connect with the zone1 and the zone2.

IF SOMEBODY CAN FIX THIS PART BECAUSE MY ENGLISH ISN'T GOOD!

Map example download: https://mega.co.nz/#!wBE3HZ7K!UUNQtlbxlIpE11qaZ85ysz_7d3kLLe1ELC2SKnCOekM
http://www.mediafire.com/view/75lawcod345i1ls/test_zones.map

SO THAT'S ALL!

if i forgot something please tell me

Last Edit: September 12, 2013, 03:37:54 pm by KDXDARK

Reply #1 on: September 08, 2013, 07:34:14 pm

To anyone reading this tutorial.
start_zone and initial_zone is the major difference.
If you have had zones and spawners which you are sure you set up properly and didn't work for an unknown reason its because the different script placers use different entries. This is not explained and thats why everyone has zone problems

Good job on the tutorial.
someone will appreciate this.

Reply #2 on: September 08, 2013, 07:45:21 pm

KDXDARK
Nuclear
1,322 Posts
138 Respect +1

Quote from: codmoddd1234 on September 08, 2013, 07:34:14 pm

Good job on the tutorial.
someone will appreciate this.

thanks!

Reply #3 on: September 08, 2013, 08:46:24 pm

Dust
Donator ♥
2,148 Posts
352 Respect +1

wow nice, someone who actually goes in depth on it. took me forever when i first started to get the zones to work properly. wish i had a tutorial like this back then

Reply #4 on: September 12, 2013, 01:07:37 pm

the link to your maps doesn't work for me

Reply #5 on: September 12, 2013, 03:34:41 pm

KDXDARK
Nuclear
1,322 Posts
138 Respect +1

try this http://www.mediafire.com/view/75lawcod345i1ls/test_zones.map

Reply #6 on: September 12, 2013, 07:32:33 pm

ok, used your .map file - used UGX script placer to make the scripts - and still Risers wont work!

I am now assuming that the scripts I have aren't correct.

the gsc for your map.

Code Snippet

Plaintext

#include common_scripts\utility; 
#include maps\_utility;
#include maps\_zombiemode_utility; 
#include maps\_zombiemode_zone_manager; 
#include maps\_music;
#include maps\dlc3_code;
#include maps\dlc3_teleporter;

main()
{
	level.DLC3 = spawnStruct(); // Leave This Line Or Else It Breaks Everything
 
	// Must Change These To Your Maps
	level.DLC3.createArt = maps\createart\nazi_zombie_zt2_art::main;
	level.DLC3.createFX = maps\createfx\nazi_zombie_zt2_fx::main;
	level.DLC3.myFX = ::preCacheMyFX;
 
	/*--------------------
	 FX
	----------------------*/
	DLC3_FX();
 
	/*--------------------
	 LEVEL VARIABLES
	----------------------*/	
 
	// Variable Containing Helpful Text For Modders -- Don't Remove
	level.modderHelpText = [];
 
	//
	// Change Or Tweak All Of These LEVEL.DLC3 Variables Below For Your Level If You Wish
	//
 
	// Edit The Value In Mod.STR For Your Level Introscreen Place
	level.DLC3.introString = &"MOD_INTRO";
 
	// Weapons. Pointer function automatically loads weapons used in Der Riese.
	level.DLC3.weapons = maps\dlc3_code::include_weapons;
 
	// Power Ups. Pointer function automatically loads power ups used in Der Riese.
	level.DLC3.powerUps =  maps\dlc3_code::include_powerups;
 
	// Adjusts how much melee damage a player with the perk will do, needs only be set once. Stock is 1000.
	level.DLC3.perk_altMeleeDamage = 1000; 
 
	// Adjusts barrier search override. Stock is 400.
	level.DLC3.barrierSearchOverride = 400;
 
	// Adjusts power up drop max per round. Stock is 3.
	level.DLC3.powerUpDropMax = 3;
 
	// _loadout Variables
	level.DLC3.useCoopHeroes = true;
 
	// Bridge Feature
	level.DLC3.useBridge = false;
 
	// Hell Hounds
	level.DLC3.useHellHounds = true;
 
	// Mixed Rounds
	level.DLC3.useMixedRounds = true;
 
	// Magic Boxes -- The Script_Noteworthy Value Names On Purchase Trigger In Radiant
	boxArray = [];
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "start_chest";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest1";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest2";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest3";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest4";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest5";
	level.DLC3.PandoraBoxes = boxArray;
 
	// Initial Zone(s) -- Zone(s) You Want Activated At Map Start
	zones = [];
	zones[ zones.size ] = "start_zone";
	level.DLC3.initialZones = zones;
 
	// Electricity Switch -- If False Map Will Start With Power On
	level.DLC3.useElectricSwitch = true;
 
	// Electric Traps
	level.DLC3.useElectricTraps = true;
 
	// _zombiemode_weapons Variables
	level.DLC3.usePandoraBoxLight = true;
	level.DLC3.useChestPulls = true;
	level.DLC3.useChestMoves = true;
	level.DLC3.useWeaponSpawn = true;
	level.DLC3.useGiveWeapon = true;
 
	// _zombiemode_spawner Varibles
	level.DLC3.riserZombiesGoToDoorsFirst = true;
	level.DLC3.riserZombiesInActiveZonesOnly = true;
	level.DLC3.assureNodes = true;
 
	// _zombiemode_perks Variables
	level.DLC3.perksNeedPowerOn = true;
 
	// _zombiemode_devgui Variables
	level.DLC3.powerSwitch = true;
 
	// Snow Feature
	level.DLC3.useSnow = false;
 
	/*--------------------
	 FUNCTION CALLS - PRE _Load
	----------------------*/
	level thread DLC3_threadCalls();	
 
	/*--------------------
	 ZOMBIE MODE
	----------------------*/
	[[level.DLC3.weapons]]();
	[[level.DLC3.powerUps]]();
	maps\_zombiemode::main();
 
	/*--------------------
	 FUNCTION CALLS - POST _Load
	----------------------*/
	level.zone_manager_init_func = ::dlc3_zone_init;
	level thread DLC3_threadCalls2();
}

dlc3_zone_init()
{
	add_adjacent_zone("start_zone","zone1","enter_zone1");
	add_adjacent_zone("start_zone","zone2","enter_zone2");
	/*
	=============
	///ScriptDocBegin
	"Name: add_adjacent_zone( <zone_1>, <zone_2>, <flag>, <one_way> )"
	"Summary: Sets up adjacent zones."
	"MandatoryArg: <zone_1>: Name of first Info_Volume"
	"MandatoryArg: <zone_2>: Name of second Info_Volume"
	"MandatoryArg: <flag>: Flag to be set to initiate zones"
	"OptionalArg: <one_way>: Make <zone_1> adjacent to <zone_2>. Defaults to false."
	"Example: add_adjacent_zone( "receiver_zone",		"outside_east_zone",	"enter_outside_east" );"
	///ScriptDocEnd
	=============
	*/

	// Outside East Door
	//add_adjacent_zone( "receiver_zone",		"outside_east_zone",	"enter_outside_east" );
}

preCacheMyFX()
{
	// LEVEL SPECIFIC - FEEL FREE TO REMOVE/EDIT
 
	level._effect["snow_thick"]			= LoadFx ( "env/weather/fx_snow_blizzard_intense" );
}

what I need to test now is som1elses scripts or sum1 test my test map?

Reply #7 on: September 12, 2013, 08:27:08 pm

KDXDARK
Nuclear
1,322 Posts
138 Respect +1

Quote from: GeneralJJ on September 12, 2013, 07:32:33 pm

ok, used your .map file - used UGX script placer to make the scripts - and still Risers wont work!

I am now assuming that the scripts I have aren't correct.

the gsc for your map.

Code Snippet

Plaintext

#include common_scripts\utility; 
#include maps\_utility;
#include maps\_zombiemode_utility; 
#include maps\_zombiemode_zone_manager; 
#include maps\_music;
#include maps\dlc3_code;
#include maps\dlc3_teleporter;

main()
{
	level.DLC3 = spawnStruct(); // Leave This Line Or Else It Breaks Everything
 
	// Must Change These To Your Maps
	level.DLC3.createArt = maps\createart\nazi_zombie_zt2_art::main;
	level.DLC3.createFX = maps\createfx\nazi_zombie_zt2_fx::main;
	level.DLC3.myFX = ::preCacheMyFX;
 
	/*--------------------
	 FX
	----------------------*/
	DLC3_FX();
 
	/*--------------------
	 LEVEL VARIABLES
	----------------------*/	
 
	// Variable Containing Helpful Text For Modders -- Don't Remove
	level.modderHelpText = [];
 
	//
	// Change Or Tweak All Of These LEVEL.DLC3 Variables Below For Your Level If You Wish
	//
 
	// Edit The Value In Mod.STR For Your Level Introscreen Place
	level.DLC3.introString = &"MOD_INTRO";
 
	// Weapons. Pointer function automatically loads weapons used in Der Riese.
	level.DLC3.weapons = maps\dlc3_code::include_weapons;
 
	// Power Ups. Pointer function automatically loads power ups used in Der Riese.
	level.DLC3.powerUps =  maps\dlc3_code::include_powerups;
 
	// Adjusts how much melee damage a player with the perk will do, needs only be set once. Stock is 1000.
	level.DLC3.perk_altMeleeDamage = 1000; 
 
	// Adjusts barrier search override. Stock is 400.
	level.DLC3.barrierSearchOverride = 400;
 
	// Adjusts power up drop max per round. Stock is 3.
	level.DLC3.powerUpDropMax = 3;
 
	// _loadout Variables
	level.DLC3.useCoopHeroes = true;
 
	// Bridge Feature
	level.DLC3.useBridge = false;
 
	// Hell Hounds
	level.DLC3.useHellHounds = true;
 
	// Mixed Rounds
	level.DLC3.useMixedRounds = true;
 
	// Magic Boxes -- The Script_Noteworthy Value Names On Purchase Trigger In Radiant
	boxArray = [];
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "start_chest";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest1";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest2";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest3";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest4";
	boxArray[ boxArray.size ] = "chest5";
	level.DLC3.PandoraBoxes = boxArray;
 
	// Initial Zone(s) -- Zone(s) You Want Activated At Map Start
	zones = [];
	zones[ zones.size ] = "start_zone";
	level.DLC3.initialZones = zones;
 
	// Electricity Switch -- If False Map Will Start With Power On
	level.DLC3.useElectricSwitch = true;
 
	// Electric Traps
	level.DLC3.useElectricTraps = true;
 
	// _zombiemode_weapons Variables
	level.DLC3.usePandoraBoxLight = true;
	level.DLC3.useChestPulls = true;
	level.DLC3.useChestMoves = true;
	level.DLC3.useWeaponSpawn = true;
	level.DLC3.useGiveWeapon = true;
 
	// _zombiemode_spawner Varibles
	level.DLC3.riserZombiesGoToDoorsFirst = true;
	level.DLC3.riserZombiesInActiveZonesOnly = true;
	level.DLC3.assureNodes = true;
 
	// _zombiemode_perks Variables
	level.DLC3.perksNeedPowerOn = true;
 
	// _zombiemode_devgui Variables
	level.DLC3.powerSwitch = true;
 
	// Snow Feature
	level.DLC3.useSnow = false;
 
	/*--------------------
	 FUNCTION CALLS - PRE _Load
	----------------------*/
	level thread DLC3_threadCalls();	
 
	/*--------------------
	 ZOMBIE MODE
	----------------------*/
	[[level.DLC3.weapons]]();
	[[level.DLC3.powerUps]]();
	maps\_zombiemode::main();
 
	/*--------------------
	 FUNCTION CALLS - POST _Load
	----------------------*/
	level.zone_manager_init_func = ::dlc3_zone_init;
	level thread DLC3_threadCalls2();
}

dlc3_zone_init()
{
	add_adjacent_zone("start_zone","zone1","enter_zone1");
	add_adjacent_zone("start_zone","zone2","enter_zone2");
	/*
	=============
	///ScriptDocBegin
	"Name: add_adjacent_zone( <zone_1>, <zone_2>, <flag>, <one_way> )"
	"Summary: Sets up adjacent zones."
	"MandatoryArg: <zone_1>: Name of first Info_Volume"
	"MandatoryArg: <zone_2>: Name of second Info_Volume"
	"MandatoryArg: <flag>: Flag to be set to initiate zones"
	"OptionalArg: <one_way>: Make <zone_1> adjacent to <zone_2>. Defaults to false."
	"Example: add_adjacent_zone( "receiver_zone",		"outside_east_zone",	"enter_outside_east" );"
	///ScriptDocEnd
	=============
	*/

	// Outside East Door
	//add_adjacent_zone( "receiver_zone",		"outside_east_zone",	"enter_outside_east" );
}

preCacheMyFX()
{
	// LEVEL SPECIFIC - FEEL FREE TO REMOVE/EDIT
 
	level._effect["snow_thick"]			= LoadFx ( "env/weather/fx_snow_blizzard_intense" );
}

what I need to test now is som1elses scripts or sum1 test my test map?

i make my map with the ugx script placer and it works fine

Post Merge: September 14, 2013, 06:19:54 pm

try moving your mapname.gsc to mods/mapname/maps

recompile and test it

Last Edit: September 14, 2013, 06:19:55 pm by KDXDARK

Reply #8 on: September 16, 2013, 09:26:39 pm

that where it is already, I have no files in raw/maps for my map. Script placer puts them into the mods folder.

Reply #9 on: April 26, 2014, 04:23:40 am

KDXDARK
Nuclear
1,322 Posts
138 Respect +1

Quote from: GeneralJJ on September 16, 2013, 09:26:39 pm

that where it is already, I have no files in raw/maps for my map. Script placer puts them into the mods folder.

yes, if you use UGX script placer it place you some of your map files in your mod folder and if you use mrhankey script placer then they are in raw/map.

Reply #10 on: April 26, 2014, 08:13:53 am

treminaor
UGX Administrator
5,551 Posts
6,691 Respect +1

Putting your map scripts in your map's folder is the smarter way to do it because then you don't have to recompile your entire map FF every time you make a change to your nazi_zombie_mapname.gsc.

	Benevolent Soul who has our eternal gratitude and exclusive access to betas and the donator section of the forum.
Nuclear	DARKLEGION's requested title
	Has released one or more maps to the UGX-Mods community which have been added to the UGX Map Manager.

	Benevolent Soul who has our eternal gratitude and exclusive access to betas and the donator section of the forum.
Nuclear	DARKLEGION's requested title
	Has released one or more maps to the UGX-Mods community which have been added to the UGX Map Manager.

	Benevolent Soul who has our eternal gratitude and exclusive access to betas and the donator section of the forum.
Nuclear	DARKLEGION's requested title
	Has released one or more maps to the UGX-Mods community which have been added to the UGX Map Manager.

	Benevolent Soul who has our eternal gratitude and exclusive access to betas and the donator section of the forum.
Nuclear	DARKLEGION's requested title
	Has released one or more maps to the UGX-Mods community which have been added to the UGX Map Manager.

	Benevolent Soul who has our eternal gratitude and exclusive access to betas and the donator section of the forum.
Nuclear	DARKLEGION's requested title
	Has released one or more maps to the UGX-Mods community which have been added to the UGX Map Manager.



	Has the ability to issue warnings to users, edit and remove posts from the forum and to move topics to other boards. Upholds the rules of the forum. Moderates Chat Rooms.

UGX-Mods Login

[Tutorial] How to make zones