info_node_air

About this entity

Check out this tutorial to learn how to use info_node_air correctly: Tutorial: All about info_nodes.

info_node_air has the same responsibility as info_node. The main difference is that this one is designed for flying monsters like the Alien controller (monster_alien_controller), flying flock (monster_flyer_flock) and the cut Stukabat. It is also designed for aquatic monsters like the Leech (monster_leech) and Ichthyosaur (monster_ichthyosaur).

This entity is not very well suited for helicopters

For helicopters like the Apache (monster_apache) and the Osprey (monster_osprey), it's better to use path_corner instead of info_node_air entities.

For the Apache, using info_node_air will work but will have difficulties finding it's enemy and will wobble weirdly.

For the Osprey, the game/mod will crash because it expects path_corner entities and not info_node_air ones.

Notes

To check your info_node_air placement, compile the map and run it. From the console, you can use the impulse 195 command to see a glowing path of node tracks for flying monsters. This will show up any weak points in your placement and areas that may need more nodes.
This entity has a "hint" attribute but it's not used by Half-Life monsters so don't bother setting one. It was supposed to give hints to the bullsquid towards human blood. Same for the houndeye with blinking lights, machinery, alien and human blood.
Likewise, an "activity" attribute exists but it's not used by Half-Life monsters. It was supposed to tell the monster to perform a specific activity when it was ordered to. Don't waste your time setting one.

info_node_air Last edited 1 year ago2023-08-31 21:26:38 UTC

info_node_air

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