Level Design Why the KF- In map names

[PrometheusTitan]

Hi guys,

Just a quickie here.

I'm not a total dullard and I do realise its so that the game recognises the maps, but my core point is, if say Gametype was altered, could you also alter the KF- tags?

Like KFO is a different extension as its a different game mode, could you create your own game mode that will only recognise maps with a certain tag?

For example, Capture the Flag would have CTF- infront of the map name and not KF, so on and so fourth. Is the tag in the game mode, or is it coded into the core of the game.

Thanks in advance.

 

[PotentiaLeaena]

I believe you can do this by creating a custom GameType, yes.

However, since it wouldn't be an official gametype, a player might not see a server that's running it in the browser unless they have 'All' selected on the GameType filter.

**Edit: It looks like I may be wrong here. I'm no expert on UnrealScript, but here's an excerpt from UDN:

Spoiler!

Adding Gametype Prefixes

Gametype prefix mappings are added by creating new entries in the [Engine.GameInfo] section of the DefaultGame.ini config file. An example is show below:

[Engine.GameInfo]
+DefaultMapPrefixes=(Prefix="DM",bUsesCommonPackage=FALSE,GameType="UTGame.UTDeathmatch")

 

[TheMutant]

I believe you can do this by creating a custom GameType, yes.
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That's absolutely correct. The mapprefix is declared within Gametype, which can be changed when subclassing. The only problem therby, there are no maps for it and you have to create some.

 

[PrometheusTitan]

Thanks for the answers guys, that's all I needed to know.

You've been a great help.

 

[PotentiaLeaena]

That's absolutely correct. The mapprefix is declared within Gametype, which can be changed when subclassing. The only problem therby, there are no maps for it and you have to create some.

Good to know I was right! I've been playing with the idea of writing a custom gametype, that will definitely come in handy.