Crossfire Server, Branches 1.12  R18729
Timed Gate

Description

Gates play an important role in Crossfire. Gates can be opened by activating a button/trigger, by speaking passwords (-> magic_ear) or carrying special key-objects (-> inventory checker). Unlike locked doors, gates can get shut again after a player has passed, which makes them more practical in many cases. Unlike normal gates, timed gates open when triggered but automatically close again after some time.

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Attributes

Attribute Field Description
block view FLAG_BLOCKSVIEW If an item is set to block view, players (and monsters) cannot see beyond it unless they cross it or manage to stand on top.
blocked movement obj::move_block For open gates, <blocking movement> should be unset. For closed gates it must be set to "all".
connection connection value Whenever the inventory checker is triggered, all objects with identical <connection> value get activated. This only makes sense together with <blocking passage> disabled. If unset, the gate opens automatically after some time.
elevation obj::elevation The elevation (height above sea level) of this tile. It is used for weather calculations and should be in the range -32000..32000. The elevation of a tile must be set in the bottom-most game object; elevation values for non-bottom-most game objects are ignored by the Crossfire server.
glow radius obj::glow_radius If <glow radius> is set to a value greater zero, the object appears lit up on dark maps. <glow radius> can be a value between 0 and 4, the higher, the more light does the object emit.
identified FLAG_IDENTIFIED If an item is identified, the player has full knowledge about it.
image obj::face The image-name defines what image is displayed for this object in-game.
invisible obj::invisible Generally makes the object invisible. Depending on the object-type, some can be made visible by the show_invisible spell. If in doubt, test it. Putting an invisible object under the floor always prevents it from being shown.
material obj::material This bitmask-value informs the player of which material(s) the object consists. Material does also affect how likely the object can be destroyed by hazardous spell-effects.
name obj::name This is the name of the object, displayed to the player.
non-pickable FLAG_NO_PICK If set, the object cannot be picked up (Neither by players nor monsters).
number obj::nrof This value determines the number of objects in one stack (for example: 100 gold coins => "number = 100"). You should set this at least to one, for any pickable object - otherwise it won't be mergeable into a stack.
open duration liv::hp Defines the duration the gate remains closed. This only takes effect if the gate is not connected.
plural name obj::name_pl This is the plural name of the object. A plural name must be set for all items that can be picked up and collected by the player.
position state liv::wc The <position state> defines the position of the gate: Zero means completely open/down, the "number of animation-steps" (usually about 6 or 7) means completely closed/up state. I suggest you don't mess with this value - Leave the default in place.
restrict prayers FLAG_DAMNED Restricting the use of prayers to pass this door. This has an effect only if <block view> is disabled.
restrict spells FLAG_NO_MAGIC Restricting the use of spells to pass this gate. This has an effect only if <block view> is disabled.
smooth level obj::smoothlevel If <smooth level> is set to a value greater zero, the object will be drawn partially over adjacent squares having a lower <smooth level> value. The value must be between 0 and 255 (inclusive); 0 means "never overlap adjacent squares".
title obj::title This is the object's title. Once an object is identified the title is attached to the name. Typical titles are "of Mostrai", "of xray vision" etc.
unpaid FLAG_UNPAID An <unpaid> item cannot be used unless a player carried it over a shop mat, paying the demanded price. Setting this flag makes sense only for pickable items inside shops.
value obj::value Adds a certain value to the object: It will be worth that many times the default value from it's archetype (E.g. "value = 3" means three times worth the default value). Value for buying/selling will be further modified by various factors. Hence, testing values in-game is usually inevitable.
weight obj::weight This value defines the object's weight in grams (1000g is 1kg). Objects with zero weight are not pickable for players. Still, set the "non-pickable"-flag for explicitly non-pickable objects (hey, this is opensource.. you never know ;) ).