I want to set up a trigger_hurt that is activated after a delay (with alarm sounds). It's done in dm_crossfire and dm_runoff.

I also want another button to turn the count-down off.

What is the exact entity intput/output that I need for this (on_use, activate, etc)?

Thanks in advance.

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I can only answer the first part of the question, not too sure on how to stop a countdown.

Anyway, if you have a func_button, an ambient_generic (make sure flags are set to start silent and play everywhere) and a trigger_hurt, set the func_buttons output to:

OnPressed
(name of your trigger_hurt)
Enable

And:

OnPressed
(Name of your ambient_generic)
Playsaound

Then just set the delay to how long you want it to count down.

Also, Use the same but with Disable and StopSound, after a longer delay to stop the trigger from killing stuff, and leaving the alarm sound on.

Thanks. I think that'll work.

As for stopping the count-down, maybe I'll set up a logic_relay entity for the count-down and disable it when the second button is "OnPressed".

With the first button, I'll "Enable" the logic_relay entity to start the count-down.

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The ideal way to do this would probably be using a math_counter and a logic_timer. I'm not 100% sure all of this will work because I haven't tested it, but it should all work as far as I can tell.

For a 10 second timer:

math_counter
Initial Value: 10
Minimum Legal Value: 0
Maximum Legal Value: 10

logic_timer
Start Disabled: Yes
Use Random Interval: No
Refire Interval: 1

Give the logic_timer an "OnTimer" output targeting the math_counter that subtracts 1.

Use the math_counter's "OnHitMin" output to enable the trigger_hurt, disable the logic_timer, set it's own value back to 10 with a short delay (don't want the counter to get reset, then have the timer fire before it's disabled :smile: ), and finally disable the trigger_hurt after your desired delay.

For the buttons:
To activate the countdown just enable the logic_timer, to abort the countdown disable the logic_timer and set the math_counter back to 10 (again after a short (0.5-ish) delay).

As for sounds:
You could use the activation button to start an alarm bell, klaxon, etc. and the math_counter's "OnHitMax" output to stop the alarm sound.

This part I'm least sure of, as I've not done anything with logic_case, just read the help. Anyway, to use the countdown sounds (ie 5 4 3 2 1), try having the math_counter fire an "OutValue" at a logic_case, and the logic_case fire at different ambient_generics for numbers. I think the ambient_generics could all use the same SourceEntityName to come from the same spot.

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I am having problem with the setup.

Would someone take a look at the small example map and let me know how to fix it?

The button in the darker room activates the bombing sequence, and the button in the green room de-activates the countdown.

The dark room turns red when the countdown begins, and a blinding flash indicates the beginning of trigger_hurt in the red room.

Thank you very much. :smile:

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I think the reason it's not stopping the relay is that the output has already been triggered, and it's just waiting for the delay till it fires. That's the advantage of using a math_counter and logic_timer, you can abort the countdown and reset it at any point, because it only fires an output once it's reached 0.

I tested the math_counter/logic_timer/logic_case setup as I described, and it works without a hitch. The only other thing it needs is outputs to lock and unlock the buttons.

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Thanks, BVS! :smile:

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"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." -- Toulouse-Lautre, Moulin Rouge

Here's the vmf I sent Satchmo, in case anyone else wants to look at the entity setup:

http://files.filefront.com/killTimerTest1zip/;6850650;;/fileinfo.html

EDIT: Changed download link.

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Hmm...the VMF file is corrupted.

I cannot open it with Hammer.

I don't know what happened, but I can't open it either.

I uploaded a working version and changed the download URL in my last post.

Sorry 'bout that.

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Thanks.

You the Baron!

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Hey, nice map there, satchmo!
Add it to the profile! :smile:

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Why snark works.

Hey, nice map there, satchmo!
Add it to the profile! :smile:

Done!

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"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." -- Toulouse-Lautre, Moulin Rouge