AlliedModders - [L4D2] Fireworks Party (1.11) [18-Aug-2023]

About:

This plugin address the unrealistic feature of firework crates exploding with no actual fireworks!

Video demonstration thanks to simonseang.
Video demonstration thanks to hell911.

http://imgur.com/YTueIvr.jpg http://imgur.com/mF72b9k.jpg

Bugs:

l4d2_fireworks_allow_gas - This will only display fireworks from gascans which have not been picked up.

Thanks:

jjjapan - For the idea.
Mr.RuyC - For helping testing and Portuguese translations.
AtomicStryker - Suggestions to fix Scavenge issues.
JoBarfCreepy - Helped testing.

Admin Commands: (requires "z" flag)

PHP Code:


		
			
sm_fireworks        // Display fireworks at your crosshair.

sm_fw               // ^^

CVars:

Saved to l4d2_fireworks_party.cfg in your servers \cfg\sourcemod\ folder.

PHP Code:


		
			
// 0=Plugin off, 1=Plugin on.

l4d2_fireworks_allow "1"



// Allow gascan explosions to display fireworks (only works on cans which have not been picked up).

l4d2_fireworks_allow_gas "0"



// Allow oxygen tank explosions to display fireworks.

l4d2_fireworks_allow_oxygen "0"



// Allow propane tank explosions to display fireworks.

l4d2_fireworks_allow_propane "0"



// 0=Off. How long zombies are attracted to firework explosions.

l4d2_fireworks_chase "15"



// Percentage of gascans to convert into firework crates.

l4d2_fireworks_convert_gas "50"



// Percentage of oxygen tanks to convert into firework crates.

l4d2_fireworks_convert_oxygen "50"



// Percentage of propane tanks to convert into firework crates.

l4d2_fireworks_convert_propane "50"



// Maximum delayed fireworks to display (0 disables delayed).

l4d2_fireworks_delay_max "10"



// Minimum delayed fireworks to display.

l4d2_fireworks_delay_min "3"



// Randomise how many delayed fireworks display. 0=Max, 1=Random.

l4d2_fireworks_delay_ran "1"



// Max time after explosion for delayed fireworks to be created.

l4d2_fireworks_delay_time_max "10.0"



// Min time after explosion before delayed fireworks can show.

l4d2_fireworks_delay_time_min "0.2"



// Maximum fireworks to display on initial explosion (0 disables).

l4d2_fireworks_init_max "3"



// Minimum fireworks to display on initial explosion.

l4d2_fireworks_init_min "0"



// Turn on the plugin in these game modes, separate by commas (no spaces). (Empty = all).

l4d2_fireworks_modes ""



// Turn off the plugin in these game modes, separate by commas (no spaces). (Empty = none).

l4d2_fireworks_modes_off ""



// Turn on the plugin in these game modes. 0=All, 1=Coop, 2=Survival, 4=Versus, 8=Scavenge. Add numbers together.

l4d2_fireworks_modes_tog "0"



// Which fireworks to display. Bit flags, add up the numbers. 1=Red; 2=Blue; 4=Gold; 8=Flash.

l4d2_fireworks_type "15"



// Fireworks Party plugin version.

l4d2_fireworks_version

Changes:

Code:

1.11 (18-Aug-2023)

    - Fixed compile errors on SM 1.12.



1.10 (30-Sep-2020)

    - Fixed compile errors on SM 1.11.



1.9 (10-May-2020)

    - Extra checks to prevent "IsAllowedGameMode" throwing errors.

    - Various changes to tidy up code.



1.8 (01-Apr-2020)

    - Fixed "IsAllowedGameMode" from throwing errors when the "_tog" cvar was changed before MapStart.



1.7.1 (28-Jun-2019)

    - Changed PrecacheParticle function method.



1.7 (05-May-2018)

    - Converted plugin source to the latest syntax utilizing methodmaps. Requires SourceMod 1.8 or newer.

    - Fixed "l4d2_fireworks_modes_tog" was never activated.



1.6 (10-May-2012)

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_modes" to control which game modes the plugin works in.

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_modes_off" same as above.

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_modes_tog" same as above.

    - Optimized the plugin by hooking cvar changes.

    - Fixed a bug which could cause a server to lock up.

    - Removed max entity check and related error logging.



1.5 (22-May-2011)

    - Added check for scavenge items to disable converting of gascans.

    - Added check to not spawn fireworks when GetEntityCount reaches MAX_ENTITIES.

    - Added 6 second delay after the first player spawns or round_start to convert items to firework crates.

    - Changed cvar defaults for "l4d2_fireworks_convert_propane", "l4d2_fireworks_convert_oxygen", "l4d2_fireworks_convert_gas" to "50".

    - Changed cvar default for "l4d2_fireworks_chase" from 10 to 15.

    - Changed cvar default for "l4d2_fireworks_allow_gas" from 1 to 0.



1.4 (18-May-2011)

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_chase" - which controls how long zombies are attracted to firework explosions.



1.3 (10-Apr-2011)

    - Added admin command "sm_fw" or "sm_fireworks" to spawn fireworks on crosshair position.



1.2 (03-Apr-2011)

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_allow_gas" to display fireworks on gascan explosions.

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_allow_oxygen" to display fireworks on oxygen tank explosions.

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_allow_propane" to display fireworks on propane tank explosions.

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_convert_oxygen" to convert a percentage of oxygen tanks into firework crates.

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_convert_propane" to convert a percentage of propane tanks into firework crates.



1.1 (02-Apr-2011)

    - Added cvar "l4d2_fireworks_convert_gas" to convert a percentage of gascans into firework crates.

    - Changed various default cvars and cvar limits.



1.0 (29-Mar-2011)

    - Initial release.

Installation:

Click "Get Plugin" and put the .smx file into your servers \addons\sourcemod\plugins\ folder.

Updating from 1.5 or older:

New cvars have been added: use the Cvar Configs Updater, or delete the old cvars config or manually add them.