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[minmay]

So, scaling local_srt instead of game_matrix fixed the model getting larger, but the attached model will still get scaled down.

Um, yeah, that's the point of parentNode. The child component adopts the transformation of the parent node. Location, rotation, and scale.

re: this stairs mess, if for some reason you are unwilling to just use a ladder, I recommend you use a pair of PlatformComponents (update their y position and the party's position every frame when the party is on them) instead of StairsComponent. StairsComponent will have a really weird interaction with items and with a pair of PlatformComponents you don't have to take the player's controls away.

[THOM]

Experimental stairwell object. ...

*Project includes a new [variant] dungeon stairs model.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/v1mkijllq4yct ... s.zip?dl=0

Something seems to be wrong with the file. I can download it, unzip the folders, but not the files... ??

[Isaac]

I'm not sure what the problem with it was; but I saw it too, when I downloaded it from the link. Corrupted archive.
I've re-uploaded it, and the link works for me now; I downloaded the file from from it, and extracted the folders.

[zimberzimber]

So, scaling local_srt instead of game_matrix fixed the model getting larger, but the attached model will still get scaled down.

Um, yeah, that's the point of parentNode. The child component adopts the transformation of the parent node. Location, rotation, and scale.

Figures.
Anything that can be done about the deforming I mentioned in the edit?

[Isaac]

So, scaling local_srt instead of game_matrix fixed the model getting larger, but the attached model will still get scaled down.

Um, yeah, that's the point of parentNode. The child component adopts the transformation of the parent node. Location, rotation, and scale.

Figures.
Anything that can be done about the deforming I mentioned in the edit?

Can you post the .blend? [or just a good description]

*You want a scaled figure, holding a commensurately scaled weapon, yes?

[zimberzimber]

My internet access is limited for the next ~week, so I'll post how I got to this.

Imported tunnel_ogre model with the LoG2 plugin into Blender2.71
Imported tunnel_ogre_get_hit animation
Selected local_srt, scaled it down to -0.5, applied scale
And the model bends.

Pivot centre was set to 3D cursor, and it was centered. Changing it to anything else didn't help.
Scaling everything under local_srt (not local_srt itself) still bends the model
Scaling RootNode instead, doesn't cause the bending, but the monster will scale back to its original size if you are to attach a model to a node.

[brzrkr]

Hello.

I was looking for a way to resurrect a certain monster in case it was killed, but I couldn't find any method or function to do so. Using setHealth() doesn't seem to work if the monster is downright dead.

I also found that the onDie() hook says that "if it returns false, the monster is resurrected" but I don't know how to do that. Obviously calling the hook directly doesn't work and results in an error.

[zimberzimber]

Hello.

I was looking for a way to resurrect a certain monster in case it was killed, but I couldn't find any method or function to do so. Using setHealth() doesn't seem to work if the monster is downright dead.

I also found that the onDie() hook says that "if it returns false, the monster is resurrected" but I don't know how to do that. Obviously calling the hook directly doesn't work and results in an error.

Add this to the monster component. (Where you define the monsters stats like health and protection)

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onDie = function(self)
return false
end,

Care to give some context on the monster and the reason behind its ressurection?

[Isaac]

If it returns false... the monster doesn't die at all ~no effect.

To resurrect a monster on the spot, you can use the onDie hook to spawn another one after they die.

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*To use: The full monster definition [below] must be placed in a referenced script in the project folder; usually "mod_assets/scripts/monsters.lua" .
(Then use the new variant monster on the map; and it cannot die.)

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onDie = function(self) self.go:spawn(self.go.name) end,

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defineObject{
	name = "undead_respawn",
	baseObject = "undead",
	components = {
		{
			class = "Monster",
			meshName = "undead_mesh",
			footstepSound = "skeleton_footstep",
			hitSound = "skeleton_hit",
			dieSound = "undead_die",
			hitEffect = "hit_dust",
			capsuleHeight = 0.7,
			capsuleRadius = 0.25,
			collisionRadius = 0.6,
			health = 475,
			immunities = { "sleep" },
			resistances = { ["poison"] = "immune" },
			traits = { "undead" },
			evasion = 0,
			exp = 200,
			onInit = function(self)
				self:performAction("rise")
			end,
			onDie = function(self) self.go:spawn(self.go.name) end,
			headRotation = vec(0, 0, 90),
		},
	},
}

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onDie = function(self) self.go:playSound("zarchton_diving_alert") findEntity(self.go:spawn(self.go.name).id).monster:performAction('riseFromWater') end,

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defineObject{
	name = "zarchton_respawn",
	baseObject = "zarchton",
	components = {
		{
			class = "Monster",
			meshName = "zarchton_mesh",
			hitSound = "zarchton_hit",
			dieSound = "zarchton_die",
			footstepSound = "zarchton_footstep",
			hitEffect = "hit_blood",
			capsuleHeight = 0.2,
			capsuleRadius = 0.7,
			health = 90,
			evasion = 0,
			exp = 75,
			--lootDrop = { 100, "zarchton_harpoon"},
			resistances = { ["shock"] = "weak" },
			onDie = function(self) self.go:playSound("zarchton_diving_alert") findEntity(self.go:spawn(self.go.name).id).monster:performAction('riseFromWater') end,
		},
		{
			class = "MonsterAction",
			name = "riseFromWater",
			animation = "riseFromWater",
		},
	},
}

A practical change to the scripts, would be to pass the onDie hook to a user script on the map. This allows for easy editing, and the the means to revoke the immortality.
Create a script_entity; name it "immortality_switch".
Change the undead onDie hook [above] to this:

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			onDie = function(self) if immortality_switch.script:check(self) then
								--original code		
								self.go:spawn(self.go.name)

						 end	
					end,

Then create a script_entity on the map. and name it "immortality_switch".
Paste the following into it:

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respawn = true

function check(self)
	return respawn
end

function disable()	
	respawn = bool
end
function enable()
	respawn = true
end

Calling immortality_switch.script:disable() ~disables respawning.

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[brzrkr]

Hello.

I was looking for a way to resurrect a certain monster in case it was killed, but I couldn't find any method or function to do so. Using setHealth() doesn't seem to work if the monster is downright dead.

I also found that the onDie() hook says that "if it returns false, the monster is resurrected" but I don't know how to do that. Obviously calling the hook directly doesn't work and results in an error.

Add this to the monster component. (Where you define the monsters stats like health and protection)

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onDie = function(self)
return false
end,

Care to give some context on the monster and the reason behind its ressurection?

The monster is behind a door opened with a button, it's immobile and it's there as a means for the player to damage himself to activate further things. I chose a monster because the initial reaction is to try and kill it, while the player will have to first understand that he actually has to let some party members die to proceed. I set the monster to have very high health, so it being killed is unlikely, but to catch any situation where the player may become stuck I want to resurrect the monster when the aforementioned button is pressed.
As I have put the monster there with the visual editor and not as part of a script, I can't seem to use that snippet you gave me. I'd like to avoid adding monsters via code when possible, since it allows me to have a clearer look in the dungeon editor and have things be a little bit easier.

I should probably mention I'm not an experienced coder and I'm mostly learning as I go, on top of the basic knowledge of lua I already have. Changing the first line to [monsterID].monster.onDie = function(self) doesn't seem to work, I get an error saying I'm trying to modify a read-only property.