AlliedModders - [L4D1 & L4D2] Spot Marker [v1.0.7

Description

Based on my [L4D1 & L4D2] SI Command Chase Common plugin.

This plugin allows clients to create spot markers in the map at crosshair while pressing SHIFT+E.

The spot marker will be visible only for teammates.

Features

Allow configuring which teams should be able to create spot markers.
Allow configuring the duration and cooldown of the ability.
Allow configuring who should see the beacon and sprite indicators.
Allow configuring the model/color of the indicators.

Preview

https://i.imgur.com/M0cJc5C.jpg

Cvars

A configuration file named "l4d_spot_marker.cfg" will automatically be created for you upon the first run in the "\cfg\sourcemod\" folder.

PHP Code:


		
			
// Allow the command to be used only by alive players.

// 0 = OFF, 1 = ON.

// -

// Default: "1.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "1.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_alive "1"



// Cooldown (seconds) to use the spot marker.

// -

// Default: "10.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_cooldown "10.0"



// Duration (seconds) of the spot marker.

// -

// Default: "10.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_duration "10.0"



// Enable/Disable the plugin.

// 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable.

// -

// Default: "1"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "1.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_enable "1"



// Create a beacon field.

// 0 = OFF, 1 = ON.

// -

// Default: "1"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "1.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_field "1"



// Beacon field alpha transparency.

// 0 = Invisible, 255 = Fully Visible.

// -

// Default: "255"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "255.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_field_alpha "255"



// Beacon field amplitude.

// -

// Default: "0.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_field_amplitude "0.0"



// Beacon field color.

// Use "random" for random colors.

// Use three values between 0-255 separated by spaces ("<0-255> <0-255> <0-255>").

// -

// Default: "255 255 0"

l4d_spot_marker_field_color "255 255 0"



// Beacon field duration (seconds).

// -

// Default: "1.0"

// Minimum: "0.100000"

l4d_spot_marker_field_duration "1.0"



// Beacon field end radius.

// -

// Default: "100.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_field_end_radius "100.0"



// Beacon field model.

// -

// Default: "sprites/laserbeam.vmt"

l4d_spot_marker_field_model "sprites/laserbeam.vmt"



// Beacon field offset (Z pos).

// -

// Default: "24.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_field_offset "24.0"



// Repeat interval to create a beacon field.

// -

// Default: "1.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_field_repeat "1.0"



// Beacon field start radius.

// -

// Default: "75.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_field_start_radius "75.0"



// Beacon field width.

// -

// Default: "2.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_field_width "2.0"



// Show intro message in chat this many seconds after a client joins.

// 0 = OFF.

// -

// Default: "60.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_intro "60.0"



// Display type for the "Intro" message.

// 0 = OFF, 1 = CHAT, 2 = HINT.

// Add numbers greater than 0 for multiple options.

// Example: "3", displays the message in CHAT and as a HINT.

// -

// Default: "1"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "3.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_intro_msg "1"



// Display type for the "Skill Ready" message.

// 0 = OFF, 1 = CHAT, 2 = HINT.

// Add numbers greater than 0 for multiple options.

// Example: "3", displays the message in CHAT and as a HINT.

// -

// Default: "1"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "3.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_skill_ready_msg "1"



// Skill ready sound.

// Empty = OFF.

// -

// Default: "ui/alert_clink.wav"

l4d_spot_marker_skill_ready_sound "ui/alert_clink.wav"



// Display type for the "Spot Marked" message.

// 0 = OFF, 1 = CHAT, 2 = HINT.

// Add numbers greater than 0 for multiple options.

// Example: "3", displays the message in CHAT and as a HINT.

// -

// Default: "1"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "3.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_spot_marked_msg "1"



// Create a sprite.

// 0 = OFF, 1 = ON.

// -

// Default: "1"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "1.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_sprite "1"



// Sprite alpha transparency.

// Note: Some models don't allow to change the alpha.

// 0 = Invisible, 255 = Fully Visible

// -

// Default: "255"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "255.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_sprite_alpha "255"



// Sprite color.

// Use "random" for random colors.

// Use three values between 0-255 separated by spaces ("<0-255> <0-255> <0-255>").

// -

// Default: "255 255 0"

l4d_spot_marker_sprite_color "255 255 0"



// Minimum distance that a client must be before the sprite fades.

// -1 = Always visible.

// -

// Default: "-1"

// Minimum: "-1.000000"

// Maximum: "9999.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_sprite_fade_distance "-1"



// Minimum/Maximum distance between the original position that the sprite should reach before inverting the vertical direction.

// 0 = OFF.

// -

// Default: "4.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_sprite_min_max "4.0"



// Sprite model.

// -

// Default: "vgui/icon_download.vmt"

l4d_spot_marker_sprite_model "vgui/icon_download.vmt"



// Sprite scale (increases both height and width).

// Some range values maintain the size the same.

// -

// Default: "0.25"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_sprite_scale "0.25"



// Speed that the sprite will move at the Z axis.

// 0 = OFF.

// -

// Default: "1.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_sprite_speed "1.0"



// Additional Z axis to the sprite.

// -

// Default: "50.0"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_sprite_z_axis "50.0"



// Apply the same random color for both field and sprite.

// 0 = OFF, 1 = ON.

// -

// Default: "1"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "1.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_sync_random_color "1"



// Which teams should be able to create spot markers.

// 0 = NONE, 1 = SURVIVOR, 2 = INFECTED, 4 = SPECTATOR, 8 = HOLDOUT.

// Add numbers greater than 0 for multiple options.

// Example: "3", enables for SURVIVOR and INFECTED.

// -

// Default: "3"

// Minimum: "0.000000"

// Maximum: "15.000000"

l4d_spot_marker_team "3"



// Use sound.

// Empty = OFF.

// -

// Default: "buttons/blip1.wav"

l4d_spot_marker_use_sound "buttons/blip1.wav"

Admin Commands

sm_spotmarker => Create a spot marker on self crosshair (no args) or specified targets crosshair. Example: self -> sm_spotmarker / target -> sm_spotmarker @bots. (z flag required)
sm_print_cvars_l4d_spot_marker => Print the plugin related cvars and their respective values to the console. (z flag required)

Change Log

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To Do

Add option to player select their own spot marker colors.

Current Translations

en - English
es - Spanish
hu - Hungarian
pt - Brazilian Portuguese
pt_p - Portuguese
ro - Romanian
chi - Simplified Chinese
zho - Traditional Chinese

Notes

The default plugin sprite is visible through walls, this is because of an attribute on the original .vmt file ($ignorez 1).

If this bothers you, try setting the following cvar to one of these materials:

PHP Code:

l4d_spot_marker_sprite_model "vgui/hud/icon_locator_generic.vmt"

PHP Code:

//can't recolor, default color: white l4d_spot_marker_sprite_model "vgui/resource/downarrow.vmt"

Thank you!

KadabraZz - for the request and testing in his server.
Benjamin38 - for request and snippet code to add sounds and notifications.
Shao - for reporting a rare client index error on OnPlayerRunCmdPost.
HarryPotter - for the Simplified Chinese (chi) and Traditional Chinese (zho) translations.
KasperH - for the Hungarian (hu) translation.
CryWolf - for the Romanian (ro) translation.
Beatles - for reporting the beams not disappearing on L4D1 and requesting use while in ghost mode.

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[L4D1 & L4D2] SI Command Chase Common by Marttt

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Any feedback, bug reports, fixes, improvements, translations or suggestions for the plugin are welcome.

Installation

Put the "l4d_spot_marker.phrases.txt" file in your "\addons\sourcemod\translations\" folder.
Put the "l4d_spot_marker.smx" file (click Get Plugin) in your "\addons\sourcemod\plugins\" folder.