Display Chapter Title
Hey!
I used the search function but didn't find a solution for my problem. I want to display a chapter title at a certain point of the map. To see what I mean, click the video below and jump to 2:48!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43CL70JT4bY
Thanks a lot!
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"Oh, in case you got covered in that repulsion gel, here's some advice the lab boys gave me: DO NOT get covered in the repulsion gel."
I had that idea by myself. But how do I change the font size?
There are multiple entities you can use to make text appear on the screen, the easiest being game_text and the most customisable being an env_message. The text for an env_message is defined inside titles.txt which is located in your Portal2/scripts folder. This is also where the Chapters titles should be listed. Also look at portal2/resource/portal2_english.txt for the chapters.
Remember: env_message uses titles.txt to display a title instead of typing in the text you want inside the text keyvalue.
If you are creating a mod and want it to appear like a genuine chapter, try looking at this page: http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki ... o_your_mod
Decompiling is also the key -> the chapter titles are displayed through the sp_transition_list.nut which make the chapter titles look the way they do.
I will fiddle around with this later to see if I can get it to work.
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EDIT: Getting this to work is relatively easy, and doesn't involve adding anything into titles.txt or portal2_english.txt or creating another .cfg for your new chapter like you usually would do. It just involves a script and a couple of entities in game. Luckily for you I made an example right here:
When you publish your map remember to include the script by packing it into the .bsp or by creating a vpk.
Hey, thank you for the help!
But i think this is quite complicated. My Current Project is a short campaign including only four maps. The chapter title would be displayed only once - at the beginning as campaign title. I don't think this is worth the effort.
But i think this is quite complicated. My Current Project is a short campaign including only four maps. The chapter title would be displayed only once - at the beginning as campaign title. I don't think this is worth the effort.
How isn't it worth the effort when I have done the work for you?
But i think this is quite complicated. My Current Project is a short campaign including only four maps. The chapter title would be displayed only once - at the beginning as campaign title. I don't think this is worth the effort.
If its worth doing, its worth doing properly.
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"Oh, in case you got covered in that repulsion gel, here's some advice the lab boys gave me: DO NOT get covered in the repulsion gel."
wow, this is pretty damn good. Thanks, chickenmobile.
I think in terms of boolean variables. Generally, it makes things easier.
No problem.
muffelbrot90 - learn from this!
You can also go into map properties, where there is a Title text field...
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