Mobs not being created. =( in Developer Help

ID:262589
 
Aug 29 2005, 11:54 am
Code:
            var/monster
                a=pick(encounter)
                b=pick(encounter)
                c=pick(encounter)
            a=new a(locate(x,y+3,z))
            b=new b(locate(x--,y+3,z))
            c=new c(locate(x++,y+3,z))


Problem description:
Well, a's created, but the rest aren't.
Explain. =(

#1 Aug 29 2005, 12:04 pm
There might be a problem with New() where it is getting stuck in a loop and not returning, so the subsequent lines don't get run.
#2 Aug 29 2005, 12:10 pm
In response to Hazman (#1)
Nothing's wrong with New(), I've never overridden it for a mob to an extent to where it's not being called.
It could be something with swapmaps, or I may be creating them in a void, I'll go check. :|
#3 Aug 29 2005, 12:18 pm
Ol' Yeller wrote:
Code:
>           var/monster
>               a=pick(encounter)
>               b=pick(encounter)
>               c=pick(encounter)
>           a=new a(locate(x,y+3,z))
>           b=new b(locate(x--,y+3,z))
>           c=new c(locate(x++,y+3,z))
>
What is "a", specifically? You've defined a monster datum I'm guessing...

Something I see that could possibly cause problems, might be your use of x++ and x--. If I'm not mistaken, b should be put in the same location as a, or not created at all.

Why do I think this? You're changing the x value with x--, and I believe that reads it as an arg, then changes it afterwards. Try using x-1, or maybe even --x. I have the same theory for c.

A good way to test if they are being created:
monster/New()
    . = ..()
    if(.)world<<"New monster created!"


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