Reflectors, notes, and incremental rotation
Okay, so I want to get more creative with my next map, but I am unable to find the topics relating to my query.
1) I want to create a reflector to bounce the thermal discouragement beam off of without using the reflector cube. This relates to question 2, which is
2) How do I do incremental rotations? I want to have a set of buttons that rotates an object a certain degree, similar to what was done in the Blue Portals mod with their reflectors. Also, is it possible to have one panel to have multiple set angles controlled by various inputs?
3) How do I set up a sequential activation system? I want to have a certain set of inputs(like a combo lock) to enable the final exit to be accessible.
The reason for this is that I intend to have the laser trigger audio cues in a main chamber, and the reflectors would be used to direct the beam towards the proper receivers.
What I would do is use reflection gel
Make a gel sprayer entity
And set the gel type to stick
With the laser is diagonally pointed onto the gel, it will reflect
That's one method
I'll try to think of another one.
For angle rotations, you can't use panel models, no animations
use a func_door rotating
Edit
Found a new method but it only works with env_lasers
Make a reflector mirror texture
Then Parent a laser to it
Then make a laser on a wall
When the mirror rotates, from outputs
The laser parented to the mirror will rotate and then move with it and start,
Just find the env_portal_laser texture
Make a gel sprayer entity
And set the gel type to stick
With the laser is diagonally pointed onto the gel, it will reflect
That's one method
I'll try to think of another one.
noooooo
how dare you steal my map concept idea
how dare you steal my map concept idea
I was going to use it in my mod too!!!!!
how dare you steal my map concept idea
I was going to use it in my mod too!!!!!
"Stupid-insane-don't-try-this-at-home,-how-dare-you-use-lasers-in-such-a-way-that-it-will-most-likely-crash-portal-2-to-a-degree-that-will-almost-never-be-able-to-recover-again,-but-looks-awesome-ideas-with-lasers?!"
I was planning to use those on my mod too!!! /panic!!!
I was planning to use those on my mod too!!! /panic!!!
It doesn't crash p2, it might lag a little, though.
I was planning to use those on my mod too!!! /panic!!!
It doesn't crash p2, it might lag a little, though.
sorry, my bad: "Stupid-insane-don't-try-this-at-home,-how-dare-you-use-lasers-in-such-a-way-that-it-will-most-likely-lag-portal-2-to-a-degree-that-will-almost-never-be-able-to-recover-again,-but-looks-awesome-ideas-with-lasers?!"
Count me in!
Sticky reflective gel... Hrmmmm
Definitely gonna give this a shot. If those methods don't work, I have another idea ready to roll. Thanks a lot!
.. without the sticky!
"Such monstrous sucking-constructions aren't built within one afternoon"