The Custom Alcove Thread. (Neikun, Batty and Crisman)

[Lmaoboat]

Well since this seems to be a thread for everything alcove related, you can put a secret door on top of a prison alcove, and have it hide the alcove without any clipping issues.

[petri]

Once I've tried to make a goromorg statue fourway acting like an alcove, for placing scrolls on it (if I recall correctly in the base game you can find a scroll on it once).
For some reasons the model shifted forward and it wasn't in the middle of a square anymore.
I should try that again...

Hint: eye sockets

[flatline]

Wall Lanterns Resurrected

Ignore the previous wall lantern solution as it doesn't work outside the editor. The lanterns you light don't survive save games because they were created via FX when I should have used objects instead. So, here is the revised fully functioning and simpler solution:

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defineObject{
       name = "wall_lantern_fx_3",
	    class = "LightSource",
	    lightPosition = vec(-1.18, 1.85, 0),
	    lightRange = 12,
	    lightColor = vec(0.7, 0.5, 0.5),
	    brightness = 10,
	    castShadow = true,
	    particleSystem = "torch",
	    placement = "floor",
	    editorIcon = 88,
}

defineObject{
	    name = "wall_lantern_fx_2",
	    class = "LightSource",
	    lightPosition = vec(0, 1.85, -1.18),
	    lightRange = 12,
	    lightColor = vec(0.7, 0.5, 0.5),
	    brightness = 10,
	    castShadow = true,
	    particleSystem = "torch",
	    placement = "floor",
	    editorIcon = 88,
}

defineObject{
	    name = "wall_lantern_fx_1",
	    class = "LightSource",
	    lightPosition = vec(1.18, 1.85, 0),
	    lightRange = 12,
	    lightColor = vec(0.7, 0.5, 0.5),
	    brightness = 10,
	    castShadow = true,
	    particleSystem = "torch",
	    placement = "floor",
	    editorIcon = 88,
}

defineObject{
	    name = "wall_lantern_fx_0",
	    class = "LightSource",
	    lightPosition = vec(0, 1.85, 1.18),
	    lightRange = 12,
	    lightColor = vec(0.7, 0.5, 0.5),
	    brightness = 10,
	    castShadow = true,
	    particleSystem = "torch",
	    placement = "floor",
	    editorIcon = 88,
}

Define 4 LightSource objects - one for each facing position. The only difference between the four is the name and lightPosition. This has to be done because the convenient FX translate() function doesn't work with LightSource objects. They can't be moved. You also need to define a sound object:

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defineSound{
       name = "wall_lantern_crackling",
	    filename = "assets/samples/env/torch_burning_01.wav",
	    loop = true,
	    volume = 0.5,
	    minDistance = 2,
       maxDistance = 6,
}	

Lastly, replace the logical lantern script. It's simpler now.

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defineObject{
   	name = "wall_lantern_logical",
   	class = "Alcove",
   	anchorPos = vec(0, 1.65, 0),
   	targetPos = vec(0, 1.65, 0),
   	targetSize = vec(0.2, 0.2, 0.2),
	   onInsertItem = function(self, item)		
		   if item.name == "torch" or "everlasting_torch" then
			   spawn("wall_lantern_fx_"..self.facing, self.level, self.x, self.y, 0)
			   playSoundAt("wall_lantern_crackling", self.level, self.x, self.y)
			   self:destroy()
		   end
	   end,
   	placement = "wall",
   	replacesWall = false,
   	editorIcon = 84,
}

Don't forget the visual lantern script from my previous post.

Batty, I've copied your stuff and it works fine except that it seems the script accepts ANY object to light the lanterns. When I fool around in the editor, I can put in a sling and still light one of the lanterns. At first, I thought the script lacked a "else"-parameter telling it to end if anything but a torch was inserted. I can't seem to fix it though. Thoughts?

Great work btw, and I'm quite new to scripting Grimrock so bear with me. I did manage to make some nice looking drainage floors with custom fires glowing far below and filling the room with smoke, so progress is being had.

[Blichew]

Now we need a fireplace model only...
"Challenge accepted" anyone - I even got a obj file for you
http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/fir ... obj/467670
Edit: we could go further: if you put down the fire alcove spawns with something behind the fire

[Komag]

Once I've tried to make a goromorg statue fourway acting like an alcove, for placing scrolls on it (if I recall correctly in the base game you can find a scroll on it once).
For some reasons the model shifted forward and it wasn't in the middle of a square anymore.
I should try that again...

Yes, please! I want to use that exact effect and am not sure how to set it up

[flatline]

Some experiments with particle effects and alcoves:

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[Neikun]

Once I've tried to make a goromorg statue fourway acting like an alcove, for placing scrolls on it (if I recall correctly in the base game you can find a scroll on it once).
For some reasons the model shifted forward and it wasn't in the middle of a square anymore.
I should try that again...

Yes, please! I want to use that exact effect and am not sure how to set it up

Try eye sockets on top of the goromorg.
-Thanks, Petri
Oh that doesn't work as well as it should.
I think I'll modify a mouth socket for this one.

Neat idea that I don't have time to try before work: A sword stuck in the goromorg's hood.

[Neikun]

Some experiments with particle effects and alcoves:

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I love the fire under the grate.
Hey, try it with a wall_drainage!
Not sure what the second one is supposed to be.
And elevator?

[Neikun]

A goromorg slot.
This is positioned so a scroll sits nicely on a wall goromorg's folded arms.
I don't have time right now to test other items, but I imagine a lot of items would fit nicely.

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defineObject{
	name = "goromorg_slot",
	class ="Alcove",
	anchorPos = vec(0.02, 1.75, 0.12),
	targetPos = vec(0,1.7, 0),
	targetSize = vec(0.1, 0.8, 0.2),
	placement = "wall",
	replacesWall = false,
	editorIcon = 92,
}

[Blichew]

Now we need a fireplace model only...
"Challenge accepted" anyone - I even got a obj file for you
http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/fir ... obj/467670
Edit: we could go further: if you put down the fire alcove spawns with something behind the fire

Turn's out the model I've linked is priced $25 or so, so here's another free one in .3ds format that can be imported to blender.
http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/fre ... del/339206