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<center>The title given to this article is incorrect due to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Naming_conventions_%28technical_restrictions%29 technical limitations]. The correct title is '''info_ff_script'''.</center>
 
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==Introduction==
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An info_ff_script is a point-based scriptable entity.  If you are familiar with TFC's entities, this entity is ''somewhat'' similiar to [http://tf.valve-erc.com/kbase.php?id=1 info_tfgoals] and [http://tf.valve-erc.com/kbase.php?id=2 item_tfgoals]; however, the scriptability behind this entity makes it a great deal more flexible.
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info_ff_script entities represent items that can affect, and be affected by players. Such items might be the flags in a CTF map, or the armor, health and ammo packs in a respawn room.
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==Using info_ff_script==
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info_ff_script's are placed in a map through Hammer just like placing any point-based entity.
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It is important that any info_ff_script have a name. You can give it a name in Hammer. The name you choose for the entity is what is used in your map's Lua file, to make the info_ff_script entity an actual useable object in-game.
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Example info_ff_script names are: "red_flag", "resup_pack", "blue_armor", "yellow_healthkit", etc.
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==The Flexibility - The Confusion==
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Because info_ff_script can be used for such a wide array of purposes, the amount of ways to interact and retrieve information from them can be overwhelming. See [[Lua:info_ff_script]].
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Revision as of 13:40, 26 June 2009


The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. The correct title is info_ff_script.

Introduction

An info_ff_script is a point-based scriptable entity. If you are familiar with TFC's entities, this entity is somewhat similiar to info_tfgoals and item_tfgoals; however, the scriptability behind this entity makes it a great deal more flexible.

info_ff_script entities represent items that can affect, and be affected by players. Such items might be the flags in a CTF map, or the armor, health and ammo packs in a respawn room.

Using info_ff_script

info_ff_script's are placed in a map through Hammer just like placing any point-based entity.

It is important that any info_ff_script have a name. You can give it a name in Hammer. The name you choose for the entity is what is used in your map's Lua file, to make the info_ff_script entity an actual useable object in-game.

Example info_ff_script names are: "red_flag", "resup_pack", "blue_armor", "yellow_healthkit", etc.

The Flexibility - The Confusion

Because info_ff_script can be used for such a wide array of purposes, the amount of ways to interact and retrieve information from them can be overwhelming. See Lua:info_ff_script.