Editing func episodegate

'''func_episodegate'''

The func_episodegate is used in Vanilla Quake to create a special [[func_wall]] in the start level. It is tied to a specific [[item_sigil]] (Rune) in the players possession upon entering a level. In the game it is used to block access to an episode that has already been completed by the player. As such there are four different func_episodegates each one related to a specific item_sigil.

'''Using the func_episodegate in a map:'''

A func_episodegate is attached to a brush that becomes visible and solid only when the player is in possession of a specific rune picked up in an earlier level. As with all func_walls it will not cast a shadow.

In an .fgd file there is usually this entry for the func_episodegate: 

@SolidClass = func_episodegate : "Episode Gate"
[
	spawnflags(Flags) =
	[
		1 : "Episode 1" : 1
		2 : "Episode 2" : 0
		4 : "Episode 3" : 0
		8 : "Episode 4" : 0
	]
]

This entry tells a level editor (such as [[Worldcraft]]) that the func_episodegate is to be tied to a specific item_sigil. Episode 1 is the default here. The lack of an Appearflag indicates that there is no option for selecting a skill level (for the obvious reason that you would normally want this entity to effect all skill levels). There is no rule against adding that to a custom .fgd file if you wanted to and that could lead to some interesting design choices for a level creator.

See also: [[func_bossgate]]

[[Category:Quake entities]]