Bind Nullifications? | Quadropolis

Djakk | 2011-04-01 00:40

Bind Nullifications?

Yet again, another question. I've run into a point where i feel that keeping the character from moving until I need them to would be beneficial. Is there a way where I can nullify all the binded control commands and then later recall them? I'm thinking something similar to the /texturereset command. Or does anyone have any other ideas on how this can be accomplished? Thanks in advance.

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RaZgRiZ | 2011-04-01 13:09

To nullify the binds it would require you to bind them to be null. So it's basically not advised because that is when it gets really messy.

Windecker | 2011-04-01 13:54

That would be an expensive way to do things. The scripting would be quite burdensome.
I'm not sure what you need this for, but I reckon it would be easier just to code something into the engine to lock the player in position until told to let go, and with that, you could also orient the player to look at a specific target if need be.

Running a script that unbinds and rebinds everything has a potential to cause damage.

Zaaikort | 2011-04-01 16:55

What does the "until I need them to" mean?
You wish to immobilize (or delay) the player at some spot until a specific moment?
I know a few tricks that might help, but what exactly do you want to happen?

Djakk | 2011-04-01 17:18

Think of it as an "in-body" cutscene. If you have ever played Quake 4, think about the part where you are in the Strogg medical labs after you first fight the Makron. (not sure if I spelt that correctly) You are able to look around and see the horrible things happening, but you are unable to move.

Zaaikort | 2011-04-01 19:27

Oompf, you've been through a lot!
So you enter the game locked in, watching those horrible Quogg happenings?
And next, what triggers your release/escape/reanimation?

Djakk | 2011-04-02 01:22

Im planning to have the player on a sleep timer. after that, the player can resume moving.

MeatROme | 2011-04-02 01:38

Uhmm, apart from this being very un-cube-like - how about simply having some internal command to stop movement. Simply make a VAR that toggles "allowmove" and then ignores any of the forward/backward and friends .. implementation would be simple enough; abuse potential high .. but hey, there you go.

Zaaikort | 2011-04-02 10:06

That would have to be done in the source code, not an option for a distributable map, right?

Djakk, if your map is going to be for Single Player mode, then you can use triggers. They make a lot of things possible. For instance: the player could be held back by a door, partly see-through or completely invisible, that opens after some time.

skiingpenguins | 2011-04-02 15:45

i think that putting the player inside of a small invisible box made of clip or something like that would work too. i dont know how a script could get you out of it though. perhaps if you made it teleport (IS THAT POSSIBLE?) you out.

Djakk | 2011-04-03 01:24

Thanks for all the ideas guys. I finally thought a method that will work for what I need it to.

srbs | 2011-04-03 02:57

Well, I guess I'll not respond anymore, but I'm curious on which method you are going to do for it?

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