float layers in Developer Help

ID:158480
 
Aug 18 2009, 12:14 am
im not sure how to make float layers, there is some my tries
var/const
    HAT_L=FLOAT_LAYER-2
    CHEST_L=FLOAT_LAYER-3
    BOTTOM_L=FLOAT_LAYER-2
    CAPE_L=FLOAT_LAYER-1

obj
  chest
    FLOAT_LAYER=CHEST_L
    var
      power = 0
    verb
      Drop()
        set src in usr
        if(src.suffix=="Equipped")
          usr << "You can't drop equipped item, unequip it first"
        else
          src.Move(usr.loc)
      Get()
        set src in oview(1)
        src.Move(usr)
      Equip()
        set src in usr
        if(usr.cheston==0)
          usr.cheston++
          usr << "You equipped [src.name]"
          usr.overlays+=src.icon
          usr.defense+=src.power
          src.suffix="Equipped"
        else
          usr << "You have something on"
      Unequip()
        set src in usr
        if(usr.cheston==1)
          usr.cheston--
          usr << "You unequipped [src.name]"
          usr.overlays-=src.icon
          usr.defense-=src.power
          src.suffix=""
        else
          usr << "You dont have it equipped"
    newbie_robe
      icon = 'newbie_top.dmi'
      power = 5


obj
  chest
    FLOAT_LAYER=1
    var
      power = 0
    verb
      Drop()
        set src in usr
        if(src.suffix=="Equipped")
          usr << "You can't drop equipped item, unequip it first"
        else
          src.Move(usr.loc)
      Get()
        set src in oview(1)
        src.Move(usr)
      Equip()
        set src in usr
        if(usr.cheston==0)
          usr.cheston++
          usr << "You equipped [src.name]"
          usr.overlays+=src.icon
          usr.defense+=src.power
          src.suffix="Equipped"
        else
          usr << "You have something on"
      Unequip()
        set src in usr
        if(usr.cheston==1)
          usr.cheston--
          usr << "You unequipped [src.name]"
          usr.overlays-=src.icon
          usr.defense-=src.power
          src.suffix=""
        else
          usr << "You dont have it equipped"
    newbie_robe
      icon = 'newbie_top.dmi'
      power = 5


obj
  chest
    layer=CHEST_L
    var
      power = 0
    verb
      Drop()
        set src in usr
        if(src.suffix=="Equipped")
          usr << "You can't drop equipped item, unequip it first"
        else
          src.Move(usr.loc)
      Get()
        set src in oview(1)
        src.Move(usr)
      Equip()
        set src in usr
        if(usr.cheston==0)
          usr.cheston++
          usr << "You equipped [src.name]"
          usr.overlays+=src.icon
          usr.defense+=src.power
          src.suffix="Equipped"
        else
          usr << "You have something on"
      Unequip()
        set src in usr
        if(usr.cheston==1)
          usr.cheston--
          usr << "You unequipped [src.name]"
          usr.overlays-=src.icon
          usr.defense-=src.power
          src.suffix=""
        else
          usr << "You dont have it equipped"
    newbie_robe
      icon = 'newbie_top.dmi'
      power = 5


i have more not working codes, but i dont know to make it work. also can you help me make its layer change when its dir change. thanks for help

#1 Aug 18 2009, 12:25 am
The easiest thing to do is for the mob to change layers in Move(). If they're facing north (dir & NORTH) then set their layer to MOB_LAYER+1. Otherwise, set their layer to MOB_LAYER. However, this precludes the use of FLOAT_LAYER (as that causes the overlay to always match the layer of whatever it's overlayed on), so you'd need to set the objects to be layer MOB_LAYER. You'd also have to add the objects themselves to overlays, not just the icon.

If you need multiple layers of equipped objects, you'll need to use a higher layer for mobs (like MOB_LAYER+10 for mobs) so you can go below it without objs and turfs appearing above your equipment.
#2 Aug 18 2009, 1:51 am
In response to Garthor (#1)
Garthor wrote:
The easiest thing to do is for the mob to change layers in Move().

i want to ask is there difference if you use Move() with obj or with mob, if there is none then ill try to do it

If they're facing north (dir & NORTH) then set their layer to MOB_LAYER+1.

something like this?: layer=MOB_LAYER+1

You'd also have to add the objects themselves to overlays, not just the icon.

how should i do this? chest commands, vars and verbs are for all items that you wear on chest like robes,armors,clothes, so should i add equip and unequip vebs to all items, not 1 for whole chest items group?

If you need multiple layers of equipped objects, you'll need to use a higher layer for mobs (like MOB_LAYER+10 for mobs) so you can go below it without objs and turfs appearing above your equipment.

wont armor go below mob who wears it?

#3 Aug 18 2009, 2:06 am
In response to Martys1103 (#2)
Martys1103 wrote:
Garthor wrote:
The easiest thing to do is for the mob to change layers in Move().

i want to ask is there difference if you use Move() with obj or with mob, if there is none then ill try to do it

If they're facing north (dir & NORTH) then set their layer to MOB_LAYER+1.

something like this?: layer=MOB_LAYER+1

You'd also have to add the objects themselves to overlays, not just the icon.

how should i do this? chest commands, vars and verbs are for all items that you wear on chest like robes,armors,clothes, so should i add equip and unequip vebs to all items, not 1 for whole chest items group?

If you need multiple layers of equipped objects, you'll need to use a higher layer for mobs (like MOB_LAYER+10 for mobs) so you can go below it without objs and turfs appearing above your equipment.

wont armor go below mob who wears it?


No, he means mobs other than users, so turfs and objs don't go above you.
#4 Aug 18 2009, 2:13 am (Edited on Aug 18 2009, 2:36 am)
In response to Xyphon101 (#3)
objs on map doesnt go above you but objs you wear does?

also, couldn't you paste that part you answered, its easier to read

also i have idea how to make obj to overlay without making equip verb for every item, but i need a bit help

obj
  chest
    var
      power = 0
      FLOAT_LAYER=1//didnt fix it yet
    verb
      Equip()
        set src in usr
        if(usr.cheston==0)
          usr.cheston++
          usr << "You equipped [src.name]"
          usr.overlays+=/obj/chest/___
/*there should be newbie robe or other item,
but i need help how to make it automatically make obj you
equipped overlay, like when you right click it and press
equip,it writes that item name here(like i tried /obj/chest/src.name
*/
          usr.defense+=src.power
          src.suffix="Equipped"
        else
          usr << "You have something on"
    newbie_robe
      icon = 'newbie_top.dmi'
      power = 5