[Silvers]

How do we detect the first chapter of a map? Without hard coding map names like every plugin seems to do. I'm trying to avoid the SDKCall method.

I want to reset a variable when people leave half-way through a campaign, more simply on first chapter of a new campaign.

[Psyk0tik]

You could try that method we talked about the other morning: Reading the mission files.

I would just get the map name, use the KeyValues system to read the mission files, find which file contains that map name, then read the "modes/coop/1" subsection, then check the "Map" key and its value for that.

Layout of every mission file:

PHP Code:

"mission"
{
     "modes"
     {
          "coop"
          {
               "1"
               {
                    "Map" "c1m1_hotel"
                    // Other stuff below
               }
          }
     }
} 


It's very tedious though. I wish there was a string table for the maps like they have for the melee weapons.

[Timocop]

PHP Code:

stock bool:IsFinalMap()
{
    return (FindEntityByClassname(-1, "info_changelevel") == -1
            && FindEntityByClassname(-1, "trigger_changelevel") == -1);
}

stock bool:IsStartOrEndMap()
{
    new iCount;
    new i = -1;
    while((i = FindEntityByClassname(i, "info_landmark")) != -1) {
        iCount++;
    }
    
    return (iCount == 1);
} 


Or just check for the intro entity, but its not required so idk if it works with 3th party maps that dont even have a intro.

use like this:

PHP Code:

if(IsStartOrEndMap() && !IsFinalMap())
{
      //First chapter
} 


[Silvers]

Yeah something to support all 3rd party too. Thanks for the info so far.

[MasterMind420]

I believe player_entered_start_area or player_left_start_area events will work with a little finesse. These 2 events are only ever called on the first map of a campaign, not 100% sure though. Only problem is they will get repeatedly called if players enter or leave the start area over n over. Im sure u could work around that though. I would just use Timo's method to be honest though.

[Spirit_12]

What would be the reason to not use SDK call method?

[Silvers]

@MasterMind420 Thanks, I believe these get called for saferooms on 2nd map too etc. I could try.

Originally Posted by Spirit_12 What would be the reason to not use SDK call method?

Because the plugin uses no gamedata and works as is by clicking "Get plugin" so I want to avoid any extra requirements. Weather Control plugin for those wondering.

[Timocop]

Tested my method? info_landmark is required on all maps. It teleports players and other items to the next chapter. So if there is only 1 info_landmark in the map it should be the start or the end of the chapter. IsFinaleMap() is self explanatory.

[Silvers]

Originally Posted by Timocop Tested my method? info_landmark is required on all maps. It teleports players and other items to the next chapter. So if there is only 1 info_landmark in the map it should be the start or the end of the chapter. IsFinaleMap() is self explanatory.

It's the best candidate so far imo, I was just seeing if anyone else had a solution. Thank you!

[Spirit_12]

Originally Posted by Silvers @MasterMind420 Thanks, I believe these get called for saferooms on 2nd map too etc. I could try. Because the plugin uses no gamedata and works as is by clicking "Get plugin" so I want to avoid any extra requirements. Weather Control plugin for those wondering.

You don't have to provide a separate gamedata file. You can always set the address via PrepSDKCall_SetSignature inside the plugin. Although I'm not a fan of that method, but it will work.