[TF2]Merasmus Timer
 

Description:
A fairly basic timer to predict the spawning of Merasmus that shows the time until the next time he will spawn

Info:
The times are based off of the
tf_merasmus_spawn_interval(default 180)
and tf_merasmus_spawn_interval_variation(default 30) ingame Cvars.

Cvars:
sm_meras_timer_version "1.0"; Version Cvar.

Commands:
None

Screenshots:
counting down: (top left corner)
http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/...BA5785B0504D6/

Installation:
Place meras_timer.smx into the addons/sourcemod/plugins/ folder.

Versions:
1.0, Initial release;
1.1. Fixed an issue with client counts;

Re: [TF2]Merasmus Timer
 

This is fantastic! Thank you very much! Now everyone knows "exactly" when he's coming :fox:

Re: [TF2]Merasmus Timer
 

Seems to have a small issue when a round ends. Sometimes the timer will read 0 on both high and low, yet he still doesn't show up for another 20+ seconds

Usually happens when the timer only has a few seconds left on the low side and the round ends. I'm guessing the actual merasmus timer might not take into account some of the after round stuff possibly?

Re: [TF2]Merasmus Timer
 

Is there another cvar now after the update? Merasmus seems to be spawning almost every 30 seconds after his death. Timer is nowhere near accurate anymore.

Re: [TF2]Merasmus Timer
 

Here are some issues that prevent this from being approved:

• You declare a number of global variables that are only used in one function.
• "Timer" is a reserved word; Don't use it as a variable or function name.
• Your client count is currently hardcoded to 10. However the required number of players can be changed with the cvar tf_merasmus_min_player_count. Also I believe only players on teams are counted.
• You should use !IsFakeClient instead of !IsClientReplay(i) && !IsClientSourceTV(i).
• The plugin currently checks the values of tf_merasmus_spawn_interval and tf_merasmus_spawn_interval_variation more often than needed. Use HookConVarChange to cut down on updates and make them happen immediately.

Re: [TF2]Merasmus Timer
 

Also what seems to happen, after beating Merasmus a couple times, he spawns very quickly after being defeated. Like 30 seconds most and he will respawn when around level 5+