[TF2] Anti Class-Leader

BonzaiRob · **Author**

Hi there, this is my first plugin. I wrote it for my clan's server, where we usually play dm_duel_v2; if you've ever been on the map, it's Sniper heaven, which gets annoying for everyone else. Clan Leader has limited Snipers to one per team, but what happens then is one player hogs the class and ends up with 100 more points than anyone else. So, at clan request, I wrote this, so we get some rotation on the class.

UPDATE March 4 09: On player spawn, change team or change class, the plugin checks if the player is top of the leader board on his team (by points), and if he is, prevents him from choosing the specified class. When the leader dies, he will be forced to change class.
Changed from just Sniper to all classes.

Cvars:
sm_anticlassleader_enabled: 0 or 1, default 1. Whether the plugin is active or not.
sm_anticlassleader_immunity: 0 or 1, default 0. Whether admins/flagged are immune to the plugin or not.
sm_anticlassleader_class: 1 to 9, default 8. The number of the class to block from leading. (8 = Sniper)

Bugs:
If two players have equal points, both of them will be able to choose the blocked class. Not particularly limiting, just something to bear in mind when using the plugin.

Credits:
Heavily based on the source of Tsunami's Class Restricions, which is quality work. Get it for your server.

Now works for all classes!

flubber · 03-02-2009 , 19:54 Re: [TF2] Anti Sniper-Leader

Whaou, that's a great idea, but can this be extend to any class?

Cooltad · 03-02-2009 , 21:54 Re: [TF2] Anti Sniper-Leader

I modified the code to work for Heavies instead of Snipers, though a couple other parts of the code should be changed by the author to make it better for Heavies, as (i think) when modified for a heavy, you'll get the sound of a sniper dying or something like that. I saw a few sniper sounds being called in the code.

You can look at the code in notepad and see where I modified it around line 98 so you can change it to a different class if you want.

flubber · 03-03-2009 , 04:00 Re: [TF2] Anti Sniper-Leader

Thx, i'll give that a look.

BonzaiRob · 03-04-2009 , 06:12 Re: [TF2] Anti Sniper-Leader

Wow, approved!
I'll edit the plugin and make it easier to change between classes, probably by adding some convars.

For now, @Cooltad, there's an array containing the sounds near the top of the file, line 22. Just change sniper to heavy. For anyone else who wants to change the class, line 95 is where the magic happens.

Question for mods and more experienced members: The name of the plugin will probably end up changing. Should I submit a new one or just edit the first post w/ new title and everything?

Cooltad · 03-04-2009 , 06:37 Re: [TF2] Anti Sniper-Leader

I kinda figured at line 22 that's what it was, but I wasn't sure if all you had to change was 'sniper' in them.

Antithasys · 03-06-2009 , 18:28 Re: [TF2] Anti Class-Leader

This is a great idea and you did a good job for your first plugin. Few suggestions...

Call AutoExecConfig(true, "plugin.anticlassleader") to create and load your convars in a .cfg file
Use FCVAR_DONTRECORD on your public cvar so its not written to the .cfg file.
Use MaxClients instead of GetMaxClients() on map load.

If you are looking for a feature request... mine would be to allow the settings of multipule classes... not just 1. For example limit leaders from demo and sniper or somthing. You could even make it more useful by having it adjust depending on the map. Look at kvfiles and functions for a way to allow admins to config it. Just a thought.

EDIT:

Forgot to mention your public cvar field in this thread is blank. You used: sm_anticlassleader_version in your plugin, so that is what you need to put in this thread. It's 26 chars long and just a FYI, while it will work for this site, game-monitor.com limits it to 25 chars.

Cooltad · 03-06-2009 , 18:42 Re: [TF2] Anti Class-Leader

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antithasys

This is a great idea and you did a good job for your first plugin. Few suggestions...

Call AutoExecConfig(true, "plugin.anticlassleader") to create and load your convars in a .cfg file
Use FCVAR_DONTRECORD on your public cvar so its not written to the .cfg file.
Use MaxClients instead of GetMaxClients() on map load.

If you are looking for a feature request... mine would be to allow the settings of multipule classes... not just 1. For example limit leaders from demo and sniper or somthing. You could even make it more useful by having it adjust depending on the map. Look at kvfiles and functions for a way to allow admins to config it. Just a thought.

EDIT:

Forgot to mention your public cvar field in this thread is blank. You used: sm_anticlassleader_version in your plugin, so that is what you need to put in this thread. It's 26 chars long and just a FYI, while it will work for this site, game-monitor.com limits it to 25 chars.

Having a billion different .cfg's actually gets annoying. Especially if there's only a few cvars. It's pointless.

Lebson506th · 03-06-2009 , 18:47 Re: [TF2] Anti Class-Leader

Instead of having 1 giant one that you have to make?

I would prefer each having its own...

clad · 03-10-2009 , 02:22 Re: [TF2] Anti Class-Leader

Would you please add the feature in to set a time limit a class can be played ?
adjustable cvar.
this would help us prevent snipers from jumping on the server and hogging it the whole time there on there.
i've seen alot of crappy snipers that keep our limited 3slot sniper spots, and it causes others to just get pissed because they a not that good.
i know the only way to get good is to pratice, but when someone pratices for a few hr's and there not doing to well. I think it would only be fair to give it up for a little while.