Player and Vehicle controls overriding each other
by Britt Scott · in Torque 3D Professional · 10/22/2012 (12:03 am) · 13 replies
First off, I'm using T3D open source, windows 7, and an Xbox 360 controller.
Hope, I can explain this!
Using the xbox controller to run straight into a vehicle, the vehicle keeps moving forward. This occurs even if the analog sticks are in the "neutral" position. The vehicle can be stopped by using the "handbrake", but will continue moving again after release.
When exiting the vehicle, the player will start traveling the same direction as when they entered the vehicle for a short distance. In some cases, upon vehicle exit, the player uses the vehicle controls for movement.
I tested it on both the "Cheetah" and "buggy". I have no vehicle/player control issues when using a mouse and keyboard.
Is there a way to make sure vehicles and players are only using their specific actionMaps?
Hope, I can explain this!
Using the xbox controller to run straight into a vehicle, the vehicle keeps moving forward. This occurs even if the analog sticks are in the "neutral" position. The vehicle can be stopped by using the "handbrake", but will continue moving again after release.
When exiting the vehicle, the player will start traveling the same direction as when they entered the vehicle for a short distance. In some cases, upon vehicle exit, the player uses the vehicle controls for movement.
I tested it on both the "Cheetah" and "buggy". I have no vehicle/player control issues when using a mouse and keyboard.
Is there a way to make sure vehicles and players are only using their specific actionMaps?
About the author
Attended Brown College in Mendota Heights, MN for Game Design and Development. Projects include the Mech Starter Kit and the Battle Frog. Currently working toward a game design career.
#2
10/22/2012 (9:03 am)
Currently player is using moveMap and vehicle is using vehicleMap. As far as I know, action maps should be original based on the download. 
#4
RPG Resource 5 AKA Classic Battle/ AI / package system
10/23/2012 (5:22 am)
you can also look through this where you don't have to push and pop action maps you could just wrap your controls into a package and switch packages when needed. RPG Resource 5 AKA Classic Battle/ AI / package system
#5
Something like this would work: (do note I don't know the exact function for vehicle mount/unmount, just look them up)
then add the following code to the client:
Hope that helps!
10/23/2012 (8:48 am)
As Kevin has stated I think you need to be pushing the correct maps each time you enter/exit a vehicle:Something like this would work: (do note I don't know the exact function for vehicle mount/unmount, just look them up)
function VehicleData::OnMount(%this, %obj, %slot) {
commandToClient(%obj.getMountedObject(%slot).client, 'pushVehicleMap');
}
function VehicleData::OnUnMount(%this, %obj, %slot) {
commandToClient(%obj.getMountedObject(%slot).client, 'popVehicleMap');
}then add the following code to the client:
function clientCmdPushVehicleMap() {
MoveMap.pop();
VehicleMap.push();
}
function clientCmdPopVehicleMap() {
VehicleMap.pop();
MoveMap.push();
}Hope that helps!
#6
server/player.cs - onMount
client/client.cs
I just wonder if it's the gamepad messing things up. Would it be wise to make new actionMaps for just the gamepad?
10/23/2012 (10:18 am)
Code is already there?server/player.cs - onMount
if(%obj.getClassName() $= "Player")
commandToClient(%obj.client, 'toggleVehicleMap', true);client/client.cs
function clientCmdtoggleVehicleMap(%toggle)
{
if(%toggle)
{
moveMap.pop();
vehicleMap.push();
}
else
{
vehicleMap.pop();
moveMap.push();
}
}I just wonder if it's the gamepad messing things up. Would it be wise to make new actionMaps for just the gamepad?
#7
- Dave
10/23/2012 (11:02 am)
I don't know how extensively the gamepad support has been tested. It is possible that a previous action is not being cleared (break not being issued) when switching action maps. Is everything working as expected when using the keyboard and mouse?- Dave
#8
10/23/2012 (11:18 am)
I have no problems, using the keyboard and mouse. 
#9
10/23/2012 (1:00 pm)
I recall some issue involving a gamepad in which movement was constant when the game started up until some other key was pressed. I don't remember the solution and my search-fu isn't so good at finding that thread... but I think Dave is pointing in the right direction in regards to some action not being cleared when switching action maps.
#10
10/23/2012 (3:53 pm)
I've been using the controller fully with no issues yet. What issues have you had?
#11
@Michael, I'll give the engine code a closer look.
10/23/2012 (10:52 pm)
@Kevin, my issues are at the top. If I need to explain further, let me know. I still need to give your resource a try too.@Michael, I'll give the engine code a closer look.
#12
The map 'toggleVehicleMap' is usually on the keyboard only. You can add to the map and the functions of the selection key movements of gamepad.
I think your problem will be solved in this way.
10/23/2012 (11:31 pm)
BrittThe map 'toggleVehicleMap' is usually on the keyboard only. You can add to the map and the functions of the selection key movements of gamepad.
I think your problem will be solved in this way.
#13
client/client.cs
10/25/2012 (12:06 pm)
Ended up doing this to stop my runaway Cheetah:client/client.cs
function clientCmdtoggleVehicleMap(%toggle)
{
if(%toggle)
{
$mvForwardAction = 0;//Gamepad vehicle stop BrittEdit
$mvBackwardAction = 0;//Gamepad vehicle stop BrittEdit
moveMap.pop();
vehicleMap.push();
}
else
{
vehicleMap.pop();
moveMap.push();
}
} 
Torque Owner Daniel Buckmaster
T3D Steering Committee