Would you like a quiz?

[Kyth]

A long time ago I promised a pop-quiz for one of our aspiring mission-builders. (Who shall remain un-named).

Amongst other things, it would test one's proficiency in such elements of mission-building as placing symbols on mission maps, have them appear and disappear in response to triggers, have them change colours, ingame text messages etc. etc.

As I recall, the response I got was somewhat less than enthusiastic. 

But anyway, if anyone is interested to try their hand at it, I could begin by posting random questions, accompanied by a screenshots of what you have to accomplish in-game. All in the name of sharing some mission-building knowledge and raising the overall level of skill.

Just one ground-rule: This is not a Q and A, so don't pose any of the usual questions like editing every tank into a Tiger or forcing them to follow a road or hide in the bushes and so on. That's been dealt with in great detail in other threads,

By the way, I fully expect that the response to this shall be nil. 

[frinik]

OK I am game shoot your questions  Prof! 8)

As long as you don't ask me if Nike 2.0 free is better than Michael Jordan Air......

[Kyth]

OK I am game shoot your questions  Prof! 8)

Be careful what you wish for, I intend to deliver. 

[yl9961027]

I would like to try.

I wish I could understand your problem, although my English is very poor.

[frinik]

Don't worry yl9961027  it's about making missions since you have made several you should be able to answer Kyth's questions which are about mission making!!!

BTW, what does the date 27 October 1996 in your handle mean???

[yl9961027]

Don't worry yl9961027  it's about making missions since you have made several you should be able to answer Kyth's questions which are about mission making!!!

BTW, what does the date 27 October 1996 in your handle mean???

You misunderstood.

yl9961027=yl-9961027
yl=YL=You Liang=my name
9961027=my student number 

[frinik]

My mistake!!!Just trying to be Sherlock Holmes and I failed....

Lu or Lou, you don't have to worry I am sure you'll be able to answer Kyth's questions better than I can!

[Kyth]

Okay everyone, we start off with an easy question.
You may refer to the discussion here: http://graviteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=7545.msg15615#msg15615 and also to Table 9.2 in the Editor Manual.

Q1. Look at the Briefing Map below.

      There are 4 map objects:
      - a blue start position
      - a blue arrow
      - a grey start position
      - a grey arrow

• Write out the 'cs_map' entries that will produce the 4 map objects above.

        Assume that the objects are placed on the following map contours:
        - zone01 (blue start position)
        - zone02 (blue arrow)
        - zone03 (grey start position)
        - zone04 (grey arrow)

For extra points,

• Write the 'cs_map' entry that will align and center the map on the blue starting point.

Get cracking!

[frinik]

Ok here it is most likely wrong and incomplwete but at least I am taking a shot at it.Go ahead Mastwer Kyth correct the pupil and be merciless!


cs_map()             
              ext, add_mo, map6, arrow1, blue_start, 0x80006000, 0x80202020, 0, map_6chepel, -1, true, 0;
   ext, add_mo, map6, arrow1, move_dir, 0x80006000, 0x80202020, 0, map_6chepel, -1, true, 0;
   
              ext, add_mo, map6, arrow2, grey_start, 0x80006000, 0x80202020, 1, 0, map_6chepel, -1, true, 0;
   ext, add_mo, map6, arrow2, move_dir, 0x80006000, 0x80202020, 1, 0, map_6chepel, -1, true, 0;
   

[Kyth]

Go ahead Mastwer Kyth correct the pupil and be merciless!
   

I have to say, your answer is so far out, it's not even wrong, 

Back to the drawing board, you need to refer to the notes I have thoughtfully provided. 

http://graviteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=7545.msg15615#msg15615

[frinik]

For the blue arrow/start zone it should be something like this:

 ext, add_mo, map0, attack_dir, 0xc0800080, 1.5, txt_md_ger_startzone1, 0, startzone1, -1, true, 0;
 

But there's no grey colour coding in the ME it's only dark blue, bright red and reddish brown?

[Kyth]

 
But there's no grey colour coding in the ME it's only dark blue, bright red and reddish brown?

Not quite. The map object colours are set using the '0xnnnnnnnn' values (0x, alpha, red, green, blue). The stock maps also feature objects that are black, grey and green. Additionally, you could have any other colour like pink, purple, orange etc. etc, you just need to use the right alpha and RGB values.

[Kyth]

Would anyone else like to take a crack at this? They're not tough questions, you know. 

[frinik]

Hold your horses Kyth I haven't given up.It's just that I have been busy the last few days and I need a bit more time....

[Kyth]

Good morning!

I guess that some of you might be waiting for me to spring the answers to this quiz. I am telling you that will not happen! I am a firm believer of self-help. So get cracking with a solution to these simple cases,  They are in fact laughably simple, most of the answers are in the Editor Manual already. You just need to prove you're one of the laughing boys, before moving on to more advanced stuff.

Have fun!

[frinik]

Don't worry I don't want the answer.I just need time to actually go through the EM again and do it! 8)

[Kyth]

Well, I guess this turned out to be a dud. 

Gauging the lack of response (totally expected, by the way) it's quite obvious most of you can't be bothered with mission-making and editing.

Point well taken! 

[frinik]

i just arrived to my destination after a gruelling 26 hours trip. i ll get to it this weekend promised!

[Kyth]

Relax, there's no need to bust a gut 

It's just a sad commentary from me about the state of the community and the level of interest, or lack of it,

[Littlebro]

I did have a go at mission making a while a go but never seemed to get the hang of it as its less than intuitive, i often wondered if a step by step guide to a simple mission would help one done in stages so that you can see it work and what commands do what for the guys like me who get brain lock