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| − | + | ''entity'' '''checkclient'''() | |
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| − | + | == Usage == | |
| − | + | When a monster is searching for a valid enemy, this function will handle grabbing a potential target. This uses the PVS to check visible players meaning an actual line of sight won't be guaranteed and should be tested against. | |
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| + | '''Warning:''' The function assumes that '''self''' is the current entity that's looking for a valid enemy. | ||
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| + | === Return === | ||
| + | A potentially visible player. | ||
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| + | == Example == | ||
| + | // This function tries to find a new enemy for the monster | ||
| + | void FindNewEnemy() | ||
| + | { | ||
| + | entity newEnemy = checkclient(); | ||
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| + | // Check to make sure it's a valid enemy | ||
| + | if (!newEnemy || newEnemy == self.enemy) | ||
| + | return; | ||
| + | if (!visible(newEnemy)) | ||
| + | return; | ||
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| + | // ... | ||
| + | } | ||
[[Category:QuakeC Function]] | [[Category:QuakeC Function]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:21, 31 July 2023
entity checkclient()
Usage[edit]
When a monster is searching for a valid enemy, this function will handle grabbing a potential target. This uses the PVS to check visible players meaning an actual line of sight won't be guaranteed and should be tested against.
Warning: The function assumes that self is the current entity that's looking for a valid enemy.
Return[edit]
A potentially visible player.
Example[edit]
// This function tries to find a new enemy for the monster
void FindNewEnemy()
{
entity newEnemy = checkclient();
// Check to make sure it's a valid enemy
if (!newEnemy || newEnemy == self.enemy)
return;
if (!visible(newEnemy))
return;
// ...
}