[LeGone]

Ent-Control-System

• Feature list
  

• Spawn things like props, weapons, bombzone, NPCs, ...
• You can easily add new Entities by editing the configfile - NO need to recompile the plugin!
• Modify every entity ... make it breakable, invisible, unsolid, remove it, touch it, ...
• Rotate entities
• Use one of the powerful weapons (shoot rockets, fire ioncannon, TV-MISSILE)
• Reads Entity-Outputs like the OnPressed Event from a func_button
• None-Admins are able to pickup props with +USE
  
• And much more :)
• Spawn Portals
• Fixed Guns
• Extract files from .vpk-files
• Webinterface using an integrated webserver.
• Accessing hiding-spots from .nav-files
  

• Description

The 'EntControl' plug-in is for people who want to control their servers as good as possible.
By editing/spawning/grabbing entities.

The idea came from L. Duke´s Grabber:SM-Plugin (Grabbermod).

This plugin might be a little complicated, but it´s worth the time :)
I´ve never had so much fun playing CS:S.

Duo to the huge amount of features, many features are at some "experimental-state" right now.
But most of the features are stable.

• So what can I do?
  • Spawn a train, smash a player with it
  • Spawn GMAN and let him kill everyone with his briefcase
  • Spawn a bunch of zombies and let them slaughter their enemies
  • Make every entity unsolid -> players can move through doors, without opening them
  • Lock doors! It´s not possible to open them anymore
  • Grab players and place them somewhere else. Or just teleport them.
  • Control every entity.
    • Open/Close/Toggle/Lock/Unlock/Unsolid/Solid/Delete/invisible/... doors
    • Start/Stop/... trains
    • Change the skin of everything to everything! Make a player look like a plant. Every wanted a walking hostage-plant? :)
    • Change your own skin to everything. Like Hide And Seek.
  • Spawn lights
  • Create Smoke ... huge smoke-clouds
  • Open doors from miles away, without even seeing them
  • Shoot homing rockets
  • ION-Cannons with much damage, shaking, ...
  • Control who can do what. Use flags (a-z) to control the level. You can even let it empty. This will let everyone use a function.
  • Place npc_antlion,npc_antlionguard,npc_barney,npc_d og,npc_gman,npc_headcrab,npc_police,npc_soldi er,npc_sentrygun,npc_vortigaunt,npc_synth,npc _zombie,... ... and even store them. They will appear everytime the map loads and respawn on every round-start.
  • Shoot TV-Missiles: You see what the rocket sees.
  • Portals! Even Props will be teleported!
  • Place the bomb in cs_assault -> Place Bombzones everywhere
  • Rescue hostages in de_dust -> Place Rescuezones everywhere
  • Place static-weapons. Everyone can use them. Laserpointer support :D
  • Spawn weapons and store them. Next time the map loads, the weapons will appear.
  • Same goes for Props. Ever wanted a tree in the middle of poolparty? :P
  • You´re a mapper? You can place NPCs in the hammer-editor!
  • Coder? Use one of the natives, to spawn NPCs, get entity-outputs or get access to the navpoints (like hidingspots) used by bots/hostages
  • It´s possible to parent things together. Like magnifying everything. Even doors.

• Supported mods
  • CS:S
• Not fully supported mods
  • DOD (I don´t own it, but it should work)
    
  • TF2
  • Obsidian Conflict

• Unsupported mods (It´s not possible to run EC on these Mods)
  
  • Dystopia
  • L4D / L4D2 <- I don´t own these games, so I will not support them.
  • CS:GO <- Thanks to Valve, most functions will not work in CS:GO. But you can still use the plugin in CS:GO at your own risk ...
    

• Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDtgppoIXa4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCq5LWri8uo
(Old version!)

• Important Commands

Grab things by using the command:
+sm_entcontrol_grab

Open the Menu by using:
sm_entcontrol_menu

Write !entcontrol in chat to see the ingame-documentation

You can find all other commands in the "Documentation-Section".

For the nearly full list of commands: Old Documentation

• CVARs

For informations about the flags please have a look at:
http://wiki.alliedmods.net/Adding_Admins_(SourceMod)#Levels

You can also set the Flag to ""
Example:
sm_entcontrol_grab_fl ""

This will allow everyone to use the grab command.

• Natives

// + Entities
native EC_Entity_GetOutputCount(entity, String:sOutputName[]);
native bool:EC_Entity_GetOutputFirst(entity, String:sOutputName[]);
native bool:EC_Entity_GetOutputAt(entity, String:sOutputName[], i);
// - Entities

// + Navigation(.nav needed) - Used to spawn players/npcs/...
// Thanks to AnthonyIacono - https://github.com/AnthonyIacono for his navigation-parsing-code
native bool:EC_Nav_Load(); // .nav-files will automatically extracted from .vpk file
native bool:EC_Nav_CachePositions();
native bool:EC_Nav_GetNextHidingSpot(Float:randomPosition[3]);
// - Navigation

// + Webserver
forward Action:EC_OnWebserverCallFunction(const String:function[], const String:arg[], String:result[], maxresultlength);
native EC_Web_GetPort();
native EC_Web_GetIP(string:address[]);
// - Webserver

// + HLLib - http://nemesis.thewavelength.net/index.php?p=35
native bool:EC_HLLib_OpenFile(const String:function[]); // BSP, GCF, NCF, PAK, VPK, WAD, XZP and uncompressed ZIP package formats are supported.
native bool:EC_HLLib_ItemExist(const String:item[]);
native bool:EC_HLLib_Extract(const String:source[], const String:destination[]);
native EC_HLLib_Close();
// - HLLib

// + Dlib - http://dlib.net/
native EC_Dlib_CRC32(const String:text[]);
native EC_Dlib_MD5(String:text[]); // text is input and output
native EC_Dlib_HammingDistance(num1, num2);
native EC_Dlib_Hash(String:text[]); // text is input and output
native Float:EC_Dlib_GaussianRandomHash(num1, num2, num3);
// - Dlib

// + NPCs
// Possible NPC-Names:
// npc_antlion,npc_antlionguard,npc_barney,npc_dog,npc_gman,npc_headcrab,npc_police,npc_soldier,npc_sentrygun,npc_vortigaunt,npc_synth,npc_zombie,...
native EC_NPC_Spawn(String:sNPCName[], Float:x, Float:y, Float:z);
// - NPCs

• Credits

L. Duke´s -> For his grabbermod:sm code
javalia -> Stocklib and Tactical Gun (Used for the weapons code)
<eVa>Dog -> Antlion-Flames
Davis E. King -> For his Dlib - http://www.dlib.net

If I missed someone -> I´m going to give you credits for sure!

• Changelog (This is a copy from Mantisbt - Bugtracker)
  

2014-05-09 (0.0.1.8) - Support for NMRIH 2013-10-12 (0.0.1.7dev) - 0000022: [General] Check for new versions (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000021: [General] Ability to list and modify entities from outside the game, using the Webserver-module (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000020: [General] Ability to enable or disable the boundingbox (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000019: [General] m_flDamage not found on hl2dm (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000018: [General] Spawn <count> NPCs on random-navigation-hiding-spots (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000017: [General] Not possible to reopen the menu (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000016: [General] Build-In-Webserver-Module (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000015: [General] Make lights storeable (LeGone) - resolved. 2013-08-14 (v1.6 - dev 6) - 0000001: [General] Recompile extension against the latest SDK (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000012: [General] Get access to the .nav-points (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000011: [General] Grab sth then open the menu (LeGone) - resolved. 2013-08-08 (v1.6 - dev 5) - 0000008: [General] Spawn random NPCs in random Place on roundstart (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000002: [General] friagram´s improvements (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000005: [General] NPC-Natives (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000004: [General] Move from pluginautoupdater to Updater (LeGone) - resolved. - 0000003: [General] Remove entity on active players (LeGone) - resolved. 2012-12-24 (v1.6 - dev 4) * HL2MP - Support * Obisidan Conflict - Support * Weapons can now be stored/loaded * Fixed a few bugs 2012-03-01 (v1.6) * Portals * Fixed Guns * TV-Missile * Just too much Oo 2011-12-04 (v1.56) * None-Admins are now able to pickup props with +USE -> Can be disabled: sm_entcontrol_noneadminsusegrab 0 * Faster rockets * While looking at nothing (none-entity), the menu will now select yourself! * Headcrabs should work fine for now ... but untested so far ... * Improved Mines 2011-10-13 (v1.55) * Shows now the output of a func_button-entity -> This will need the EntControl-Extension * Fixed the "rocket-don´t-explode"-bug * Added new flag: sm_entcontrol_grab_pl_fl <<< Flag to grab player 2011-10-03 (v1.541) * Fixed support for SDK-Hooks (TF) 2011-09-30 (v1.54) * The admin-threaded plugin is now fully working. * SDKHooks is no longer required * Now works on other mods like Obsidian Conflict, Synergy, ... 2011-07-11 (v1.53) * Hostages are now able to break the func_breakable entities. * Fixed the store-function * Added the parent-function * Fixed a few bugs 2011-07-07 (v1.52) * Weapons and the Sentrygun are now working under TF2 * A few Bugfixes 2011-06-18 (v1.50) * Rewritten the menu (Look at an entity to edit it) * Save & load -> Props & NPCs * Place NPCs via Hammer Editor (info_target -> Name = "npc_...") * Workaround for the "NPC-Resuezone-Bug" * Headcrab now able to attach to player * A few other things 2011-06-06 (v1.45) * Removed hostage sounds from npcs (thanks to Nail) * Added Weapons & Props for DoD:S (thanks to Kjaer) * Fixed a few Bugs * NPC-ConfigFile-Section * Moved the needed Stocklib-Functions to stocks.sp (thanks to javalia) 2011-05-28 (v1.45pre) * Fixed an important security-hole * Added Police with Stunstick and Barney (Can pickup weapon_deagle or any other physics entity and throws it at the player) 2011-05-25 (v1.4) * Added ClassicZombie, CombineSoldier with Plasmaweapon * Updated the NPC BaseCode 2011-05-23 (v1.342) * Fixed a few bugs 2011-05-22 (v1.34) * Fixed the not working Ioncannon 2011-05-22 (v1.33) * Spawn weapons under TF2 * Updated Config-Loading-Code and the Config-File 2011-05-20 (v1.3) * Translationfile (english, german) * Added NPCs (Gman, Headcrab) 2011-05-19 (v1.252) * Added CVARS (sm_entcontrol_throw_self, sm_entcontrol_mod_self) 2011-05-18 (v1.251) * Added Gamefolder-Checks 2011-05-18 (v1.25) * New Commands (sm_entcontrol_grab_toggle, sm_entcontrol_unfreeze) * Fixed a few bugs * Added Menu-Back-Buttons 2011-05-17 (v1.2) * New CVARS (sm_entcontrol_grab_self, sm_entcontrol_spawn_prop_override) * New configfile 2011-05-16 (v1.1a) * Fixed Bots-Are-Crashing-Server-Bug. 2011-05-16 (v1.1) * Fixed a few bugs * Flag "" can now be set. (Allows non-admins to use a command) * Weapons now have 150 ammo after have been spawned 2011-05-16 (v1.0) * Initial release.

You don´t have to edit the plugin yourself ... just post your ideas and I´m going to update the plugin :)
Also check out the barney =)


Don´t die while shooting the TVMissile xD

DO NOT USE NPC WITH BOTS!
This is only related to the npc and might crash your server. Just don´t spawn NPC and bots. The issues seems to be related to the CS:S-Code itself :(

PLUGIN on GITHUB
Extension-Sourcecode on GITHUB

[Snaggle]

Could you link us to the documentation page or clean it up a bit? It's a bit hard to read through it. Seems like a fun plugin, i'll test it out properly soon.

[DaRk56]

Great plugin

[LeGone]

Originally Posted by Snaggle Could you link us to the documentation page or clean it up a bit? It's a bit hard to read through it. Seems like a fun plugin, i'll test it out properly soon.

I really have to update the documentation.
Here is the link:
http://exp-clan.de/entcontrol.html

Originally Posted by DaRk56 Great plugin

Thanks ^^

[uK4160]

You are truly a god ^^

Just wondering if there is away to spawn climbable ladders.

Please pm me if this is able to be done. (I would pay for this sort of project + other small things)

Thanks,

uK

[LeGone]

Originally Posted by uK4160 You are truly a god ^^ Just wondering if there is away to spawn climbable ladders. Please pm me if this is able to be done. (I would pay for this sort of project + other small things) Thanks, uK

I would like to do this, but ... I cannot use func_ladder (or func_useableladder) and I currently don´t know how to make a ladder =(

[Kin2InuYasha]

Great Plugin!!!

A couple of things,

an NPC turret killing a bot will cause a server crash. When I attempt to grab something, if the crosshairs are not fixed on a physics object, it will propel me in whatever direction I am looking. (It's kind of cool like high jump, but inconvenient at times)

Also, could you add static props? and maybe a .txt file so the server owner can add/remove props?

If that can't be done, maybe cleaning up the prop list a bit? It looks greek.

This is an awesome plugin though, just some constructive criticism.

Good job!!

[LeGone]

Originally Posted by Kin2InuYasha Great Plugin!!!

Thanks ^^

Originally Posted by Kin2InuYasha an NPC turret killing a bot will cause a server crash.

I tested that ... but it didn´t crash my server

Originally Posted by Kin2InuYasha When I attempt to grab something, if the crosshairs are not fixed on a physics object, it will propel me in whatever direction I am looking. (It's kind of cool like high jump, but inconvenient at times)

I fixed that with a new cvar:
sm_entcontrol_grab_self 0/1 // 1 -> player can grab himself

Originally Posted by Kin2InuYasha Also, could you add static props? and maybe a .txt file so the server owner can add/remove props? If that can't be done, maybe cleaning up the prop list a bit? It looks greek.

First ... you can set the new override cvar to something other than "":
Like: sm_entcontrol_spawn_prop_override "prop_physics"

Or use the new implemented config-file:

"EntControl"
{
    "Spawns"
    {
        "Props"
        {
            "train1"
            {
                "model"    "models/props_trainstation/train001.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "100"
            }
            "train2"
            {
                "model"    "models/props_trainstation/train002.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "100"
            }
            "train3"
            {
                "model"    "models/props_trainstation/train003.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "100"
            }
            "soda"
            {
                "model"    "models/props_interiors/VendingMachineSoda01a.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "10"
            }
            "roller"
            {
                "model"    "models/roller_spikes.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "10"
            }
            "infospeech"
            {
                "model"    "models/extras/info_speech.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "10"
            }
            "tree"
            {
                "model"    "models/props_foliage/oak_tree01.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "10"
            }
            "container"
            {
                "model"    "models/props_wasteland/cargo_container01b.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "50"
            }
            "dryer_box"
            {
                "model"    "models/props/cs_assault/dryer_box.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "10"
            }
            "strider"
            {
                "model"    "models/Combine_Strider.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "30"
            }
            "radiator"
            {
                "model"    "models/props_interiors/Radiator01a.mdl"
                "entity" "phys_magnet"
                "height" "20"
            }
        }
        
        "Light"
        {
            "entity" "light_dynamic"
            "input1" "TurnOn"

            "_light"
            {
                "string" "100 255 100 255"
            }
            "brightness"
            {
                "float" 5.0
            }
            "spotlight_radius"
            {
                "float" 255.0
            }
            "distance"
            {
                "float" 255.0
            }
            "style"
            {
                "string" "6"
            }
        }
        
        "SmokeEffect"
        {
            "entity" "env_smokestack"
            "input1" "TurnOn"
            "deleteafter" "5" // Delete after 5 Seconds
            
            "BaseSpread"
            {
                "string" "20"
            }
            "SpreadSpeed"
            {
                "string" "10"
            }
            "Speed"
            {
                "string" "30"
            }
            "StartSize"
            {
                "string" "10"
            }
            "EndSize"
            {
                "string" "100"
            }
            "Rate"
            {
                "string" "40"
            }
            "JetLength"
            {
                "string" "100"
            }
            "SmokeMaterial"
            {
                "string" "particle/SmokeStack.vmt"
            }
            "RenderColor"
            {
                "string" "255 0 0"
            }
            "Renderamt"
            {
                "string" "100"
            }
            
        }
        
        "Hostage"
        {
            "entity" "hostage_entity"
        }

        "Fire"
        {
            "entity" "env_fire"
            "input1" "StartFire"

            "firesize"
            {
                "string" "128"
            }
            "fireattack"
            {
                "string" "1"
            }
            "firetype"
            {
                "string" "normal"
            }
            "ignitionpoint"
            {
                "string" "10"
            }
            "health"
            {
                "string" "10"
            }
            "damagescale"
            {
                "string" "5"
            }
            "spawnflags"
            {
                "string" "128"
            }
        }
        
        "Tesla"
        {
            "entity" "point_tesla"
            "input1" "TurnOn"
            "input2" "DoSpark"
            "height" "20"

            "m_flRadius"
            {
                "float" 200.0
            }
            "m_SoundName"
            {
                "string" "DoSpark"
            }
            "beamcount_min"
            {
                "string" "4"
            }
            "beamcount_max"
            {
                "string" "6"
            }
            "texture"
            {
                "string" "sprites/physbeam.vmt"
            }
            "m_Color"
            {
                "string" "255 255 255"
            }
            "thick_min"
            {
                "float" 10.0
            }
            "thick_max"
            {
                "float" 11.0
            }
            "lifetime_min"
            {
                "float" 0.3
            }
            "lifetime_max"
            {
                "float" 0.3
            }
            "interval_min"
            {
                "float" 0.1
            }
            "interval_max"
            {
                "float" 0.2
            }
        }
    }
}

Originally Posted by Kin2InuYasha This is an awesome plugin though, just some constructive criticism. Good job!!

Thanks for your help ;)
Plugin updated...

[lascage]

Can you write a Translation ? French, or other langage ...

[Fearts]

very cool very powerful stuff here good job