Problem with segmented monster in Darkplaces

[Nahuel]

Hello Forum, i am creating a segmented monster in darkplaces using 2 md3 models (model A and model B) and gettaginfo stuff to the origin of the B model (torso) (not settatachment stuff). So i have the setmodel monster function with the A model ( legs.md3). I i get to use diferent animation for the 2 models, and i get the monster is attacking the enemy and runing simultaneously etc. But i have a problem: how can i add damage to the monster when their dependent entity (torso) is damaged? I mean when I shoot to the torso this is damaged but the monster does not notice anything. The torso (model B) is a separated entity but his "owner" is the monster (the legs, model A). I wanna to add equilibrated damage, attacker (enemy) and other relative stuff, but i can not to use the old "hit location system" because i am using weapons with tracelines and "MOVE_HITMODEL" for the tracelines. Models instead BBOXES

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traceline (src, src + direction*2048, MOVE_HITMODEL, self);

. thanks in advance.

[Seven]

Dear friend,

Using a monster with 2 pieces, brings Hipnotic into my mind: Armagon
Please read the source hiparma.qc (especially function: monster_armagon)
This might help you.

I think you should try this to better "link" them together:
self.trigger_field = body;
body.trigger_field = self;
or
self.trigger_field = newmis = spawn();

Maybe this helps you a little bit.

I hope you have a healthy and lucky new year 2013, Nahuel !
Seven