Func_train that follows player ? Created 17 years ago2007-09-16 19:36:31 UTC by Michey

mmh.. How can I make a func_tracktrain that faces and follows random player movement?
I need it cause the func_tracktrain (it doesn't have to be just a func_tracktrain although) is an enemy that must hunt down player.

Impossible (full stop) Unless you code but you've already said you don't want to so again: Impossible (full stop)

Hmm... I don't think it is, I seen a mod that did that once. No new .dll either. 0.0

Not sure, it didnt move, but it rotated to FACE the player...

maybe.. a func_tank tied to a func_tracktrain with spirit?

just my guess, i never used spirit so i dont know the limitations

saw, that sounds possible with a ton of triggers, but otherwise I can't see how it'd be done.

what saw described is just a func_tank

Oh, yeah Hunter. Duh.

spam lol

I did this in Source and even though I got it working basically the train would go through the floor etc and crash the engine so I dont think it would be stable even if you got it working.

Caboose I don't understand you..
what's the problem if I have many questions ?

you could ask them in one thread.

oh ok..
I know forums usually work that way but don't u think it'd be more clear
to have different topics for different questions so if some other people are interested can find it faster ?

it also could help if you utilize the search bar before posting a new topic.

Ahh... something I was wondering as well...

If you guys have played CS 1.6 and played the map cs_miami_cz before, you'll notice that in the "safe" room, there is a camera that moves around.
If you look very closely, it will follow the player movements...

I was wondering if people knew how this might work?
I hope there is no actual coding involved, just some triggers and stuff...

I was hoping to make a Haunted House map, where a ghost follows a players through anything and ends up killing them.

EDIT-

sorry, didnt comprehend that you didnt want a stationary object til i posted

That one is not too hard, make a func_tank but set firerate to 0 and bullettype to none, Just make sure you set the correct turning angles because I made one once and it followed the player and showed through the wall

As for everything else, it is possible in Spirit. I just hacked away at the spirit engine and the entity guide and you can get SOME entities to 'stick' to the player. I got a parachute model to stick to the player in Santa's Revenge 2 but remember that the Spirit engine is buggy.

hotdog: so are u the author of Santas revenge ?

I enjoyed that mod .. I should have it somewhere in my hdd

I definitly thought i posted a possible solution to this, but it must've encountered an error.

It might be possible, but with a huge amount of entities.

what you will need is a func_train
trigger multiples
trigger changetargets
multi_managers
path_corner
and loads of patience.
Try this out:

Make a big room with a func_train
place 12 or so trigger multiples in the room (64 unit cubes)
inside each trigger multiple place a trigger changetarget and a path_corner
(im not sure how trigger changetargets work, so this is just a hypothesis on my part)

have the trigger_multiple change the target of the func_train to the path_corner nearest you VIA a trigger change target

If you didnt get that.

Basically, if you walk to one corner of the room, the func_train will go to the path corner nearest you, and if you move, the trigger_changetarget will select the closest path_corner to you based on which trigger _multiple you select.

The ONLY problem i can see with this, is making the train not solid, and having it travel through walls around corners.

Try it out

thanks . I'll try what hotdog said it's seem very simple with a func_tank
infact my brush doesn't have to be necessary a func_train

but func_tanks are stationary.
dont you want the object to follow the player?

Tetsu's idea is possible to make in a smaller inside area, though outdoor ones won't be that easy and will require more complex setting up (making the train navigate around scenery, etc.).

It IS possible though.