make npc visible after death?

Author	Topic: make npc visible after death?
philstrek Apprentice Member # 4168	written Tuesday, April 13 2004 20:38 Profile #0 I'm trying to create a character - actually an arrow shooting wall - that when destroyed will not disappear. I've got the script down, all except the post-death disappearing act problem. Please help! -------------------- Guyute was the ugly pig who walked on me and danced a jig that he had learned when he was six - then stopped and did some other tricks. Like pulling weapons from his coat and holding them against my throat. He lectured me in language strange - then scampered quickly out of range. Posts: 24 | Registered: Sunday, March 28 2004 08:00
spyderbytes Shock Trooper Member # 4180	written Tuesday, April 13 2004 20:49 Profile #1 Just off the top of my head... the first thing I'd probably try is to call set_terrain() from the creature's DEAD_STATE to draw a normal wall where it was (if I'm understanding what you're doing). I'm almost positive DEAD_STATE is called (just) before the dead creature disappears. -spyderbytes -------------------- -spyderbytes Posts: 200 | Registered: Wednesday, March 31 2004 08:00
philstrek Apprentice Member # 4168	written Tuesday, April 13 2004 21:52 Profile #2 Ahaa! I think you're on to something there. I'll try it out and see how it works - thanks. -------------------- Guyute was the ugly pig who walked on me and danced a jig that he had learned when he was six - then stopped and did some other tricks. Like pulling weapons from his coat and holding them against my throat. He lectured me in language strange - then scampered quickly out of range. Posts: 24 | Registered: Sunday, March 28 2004 08:00
Kennedy Warrior Member # 1016	written Thursday, April 15 2004 21:06 Profile #3 Actualy I would suggest just drawing the graphic on top of the wall and placing an ordinary wall where you want the monster to be, kind of like the way wall decorations are done. Posts: 141 | Registered: Saturday, April 20 2002 07:00
philstrek Apprentice Member # 4168	written Thursday, April 15 2004 21:18 Profile #4 I tried what you suggested a few days ago Kennedy. It looked kinda strange - maybe I should have messed with the icon_offset more. I've used the dead_state set_terrain suggestion (see above) and it worked fantastically. Thanks for both of your suggestions! Now if I can figure out a way to create a new form of transportation, I'll really be in business. -------------------- Guyute was the ugly pig who walked on me and danced a jig that he had learned when he was six - then stopped and did some other tricks. Like pulling weapons from his coat and holding them against my throat. He lectured me in language strange - then scampered quickly out of range. Posts: 24 | Registered: Sunday, March 28 2004 08:00