path_corners and the z axis

[dreadlorde]

I'm trying to get monsters to follow path_corners that aren't aligned (or close to being aligned) on the z axis. I asked about this on func_msgboard and necros tried to help me out, but it was to no avail. My monsters still walk around aimlessly, ignoring path_corners that are too high/low for a previous one. My walktogoal function is just like necros described:

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void(float step) walktogoal =
{
   self.enemy = self.goalentity;
   movetogoal(step);
   self.enemy = world;
}


This replaces calls to movetogoal in ai_walk. Does anyone know how to get this to work? I can upload my codebase and two test maps if anyone needs more info.

[daemonicky]

Does movetogoal fail because of that height? I suspect it might work only on straight lines. Try walkmove.

I found some tutorial on how to move to goal in Quake C. Move to goal should be implemented this way, maybe it will help.

[necros]

hey again.

i think it might be that there are some other requirements for z adjustment to work.

specifically, i believe the entity in the enemy field must have a movetype other than movetype_none, which is what path_corners have.

try setting movetype of path_corner to movetype_noclip. this shouldn't impact path_corner entities in any way but, if i'm right, should make z adjustment work.

also, do not use walkmove() because walkmove never takes height into account, only movetogoal does.

edit: why does the board have spam protection on post edits?

[gnounc]

because a common tactic is to make an innocuous post or 5, so you dont get immediately banned, then edit each of them some days later.

[necros]

you mean for spam?

so like, post 'hey guys' and then change it later to 'buy my crappy stuff!'?

[Nahuel]

you mean for spam?

so like, post 'hey guys' and then change it later to 'buy my crappy stuff!'?

so funny

[gnounc]

exactly.