Posts by red51

Basically it already works like that (more or less) The game distinguishes between regular items (tools, weapons, food etc, basically everything that's solely used in inventory), objects (furniture, workbenches, doors, lamps), construction items (blocks) and clothing items.

The addItem method is relevant for all regular items, i.e. all items which are represented by an ItemDefinition. In this case, the itemID is always the ID of the definition:

Items.ItemDefinition itemDef = Definitions.getItemDefinition("pickaxe");
inventory.addItem(itemDef.id, 0, 1);

Objects (like the workbench) don't have an item definition (internally objects in inventory are almost always represented by a generic "objectkit" item which contains additional information to determine the actual object). If you write Definitions.getItemDefinition("workbench");, null is returned (because there is no item that is called "workbench", and the game does not have an ItemDefinition for this object).

Objects are represented by ObjectDefinitions instead: to add an object (furniture, workbenches, doors, lamps etc) to the inventory, you have to use the addObjectItem method instead:

Objects.ObjectDefinition objectDef = Definitions.getObjectDefinition("workbench");
inventory.addObjectItem(objectDef.id, 0, 1);

Clothes and construction items (blocks) use ClothingDefinitions and ConstructionDefinitions accordingly.

To find out if you need to get an ObjectDefinition or ItemDefinition etc, you can use the description above as a rule of thumb (tools/weapons => item, furniture/workbenches => object etc). Alternatively you can take a look at the definitions.db file (in the game directory under Data/StreamingAssets/) , which contains all definitions. To open the file, you'll need an SQLite browser (like DB Browser or Navicat). Everything that's stored in the items table is represented by an ItemDefinition, everything that's stored in the objects table is represented by an ObjectDefinition, everything that's stored in the constructions table is represented by a ConstructionDefinition and everything in the clothes table is represented by a ClothingDefinition

Unfortunately the LOD surface level indeed does not take caves into account yet Usually it's not a big problem (because there shouldn't be many steep caves near the surface), however, there is indeed always a hard-coded steep cave at the center of each island (which goes down straight to hell). Originally we've added it for testing purposes, but decided to keep it in the game for the biomes&caves update. Maybe we will remove it in the future.

Unfortunately I can't give an ETA when caves will be taken into account for the LOD surface level, however, a workaround would be to take this particular cave into account when teleporting to the center of an island. It has always the same layout. It's definitely not an elegant solution, but could work for now. The surface hole always goes down roughly 32 blocks (but only if the surface of the island at this position is above sea level, i.e. 90).

Quote from UndeadSolstice

I think I need help. I've tried installing this plugin like other for singleplayer but when I try to load into the game, it get's stuck at 5% and won't do anything else. Can some please help me and tell me what I may be doing wrong?

This sounds like you're playing the Java version of the game? Unfortunately this plugin is for the new version* of the game, i.e. the one that's currently in a beta branch and needs to be enabled manually, so it won't work with the Java version. To find out which version you're playing, you can check out the version number in the main menu (in the lower left corner of the screen): If it's 0.9.6, it's the Java version. If it's (currently) 0.7.0.3, it's the new version

* We're currently moving the game to another engine and rewrite most things from scratch. The new version isn't fully ready yet, that's why it's still in a separate beta branch on Steam and needs to be enabled manually. Once it's ready, it will replace the Java version (everyone who owns the game gets the new version free of charge of course, but the Java version will also remain playable then)

Quote from UndeadSolstice

Where do you install the plugin at?

since its a java file and not a .zip file, im not sure where to place it

Each plugin requires a separate subfolder in the plugins folder of the game. So in order to use this plugin, make sure to put the pluginlist-1.0.0.jar into a folder (which could be called PluginList, for example) inside the plugins folder, so it has this folder structure:

Rising World
|__ plugins
    |__ PluginList
        |__ pluginlist-1.0.0.jar

But please bear in mind that this plugin is for the Java version of the game (i.e. the current "default game"), so unfortunately it won't work with the new version of the game (the one that's currently in a beta branch and needs to be enabled manually)

Sowas würde grundsätzlich über die NpcDefinitions gesteuert werden (über die "behaviour" Variable). Das Überschreiben von Definitions im Allgemeinen über die API wird aber leider noch nicht mit dem nächsten Update kommen. Das ist aber definitiv noch geplant, doch da das einen gewissen Rattenschwanz hinter sich herzieht (Definitions müssen zwischen Server und Clients synchronisiert werden, Client-Definitions müssen beim Neuladen zurückgesetzt werden usw), kann ich leider noch nicht genau sagen, wann das kommt

Quote from angriff

So it appears I need to build a plugin to change a players permission group after playing a certain amount of time. The commands do not seem to be able to discern if the player has already changed from, for example, a Visitor to a dedicated General Player. The command after spawn would continually change the players group after some set time every time they join the server, correct?

Which command do you mean exactly?

Quote from yahwho

Hi red51 being able to set an npc to invisible in conjunction with this would allow for some very cool stuff to happen

Indeed, this sounds like a great idea! We will add a npc.setInvisible() method with the next update Do you still want the player to be able to interact with the npc, so only the rendering is turned off with the invisible setting?

Quote from noci

Man could be a private GameObject for example, player.attachTo(Bone.Head, gameObjectHut) Bind directly to the head

Oke, it's get the custom closes, then it is Superfluous

Yes, there will be an option to attach the object directly to the head This way you will be able to add custom hats or other headgear to a player (or npc).

Unfortunately we have no ETA for actual custom clothes yet, so this would be a proper workaround for now But there are many more use-cases, like attaching a particle effect or a light or a text to a player/npc (ofc this could also be solved via moveToLocalPosition(), but attachTo() is much smoother [perfectly synced with the target element] and much more performant).

After attaching an object to a target, setLocalPosition() and moveToLocalPosition() will still work (this will then set an offset between the object and the target).

This topic contains more information about the scheduler: Server Task Scheduler

When defining time intervals, it depends on the syntax: If you just write something like @10m, for example, the command will be executed every 10 minutes. If you write @+10m instead, the command will be executed once (10 minutes after the server start). If you type @15:00 instead, the command will be executed exactly at 3 pm server time etc.

The linked topic above contains more information about that (there you will also find an overview of all events)

To get an overview of all commands (like "/say"), you can take a look at this topic: Server Commands [New Version]

If you want to download the server for the new version, you can either find it in your Steam client under "Tools" (if you use the Steam version), or alternatively you can download it via SteamCMD. This topic contains more information about that (see "Download" section): Dedicated Server Setup [New Version]

Small addendum: The next update will also introduce a new attachTo() method for game objects (including volumes) - this can be used to attach a game object to an existing player or npc, so it will automatically follow the player/npc in a performance-friendly way with no jitter or delay (of course such a method also provides many more possibilities, like adding new headgear to a player or npc etc)

It's indeed necessary to get a Plant when working with vegetation/plants/trees etc (in conjunction with the World.getPlant() method) ObjectElement only represents furniture, fixtures, workbenches, doors, lamps etc, basically any kind of furniture and fixtures that can be placed by the player.

But probably it would be also a good idea if we add a getPlant() method directly to the vegetation events (and getObject()/getConstructionElement() to the object/construction events accordingly). We will do this with the next update^^

However, the PlayerHitVegetationEvent also got a setDamage() method in the meantime, so if you just want to change the amount of damage the player inflicts to the plant, you can simply use the setDamage() method

Quote from sapier

SetDamage method would be helpfull in PlayerHitTerrainEvent too

Yes, definitely, we will add this with the next update

Quote from noci

I think this type of control is very pleasant and you would make the Whole uniform.

Thanks for your feedback

Quote from noci

You can here at the Performance when you want to leave it to the player after Hiking I would do that So, I mean, look at all the the Volum Chlient-Sided move. Possibly also of other, well-Synconiesieren.

Maybe that makes little sense, but I thought of it: for example, something like magic (fog, to Hide) hangs on a Remote player drann.

Instead of a volume following a player, it's usually better to either use a global volume (and only attach it to the player(s) you want to be affected by the effects), or just use the player-specific post processing (via player.getPostProcessing() and player.setPostProcessing())

Volumes are invisible (only the post processing effects become visible as soon as you enter the volume), so if you really want a volume follow a target (e.g. if you want to enable a post processing effect if the player moves towards a moving target), it's usually sufficient to update the volume position every 500 ms, for example (e.g via the moveToLocalPosition() method).

Quote from Tyrolianer

red51 gibst es bezüglich den dungeons eig eine Umfrage?

Eine direkte Umfrage war an sich nicht vorgesehen, aber ggf. die Community an der Gestaltung der Dungeons teilhaben zu lassen. Die Pläne stehen weiterhin (wahrscheinlich warten wir aber das nächste Update noch ab)

Quote from Tyrolianer

Und würde mich noch interessieren ob die Werkbänke noch kommen die es auch in der Java Version gab. 😀

Kommt ein wenig auf die Werkbank an: Mit dem nächsten Update gibt es zumindest den Webstuhl (wie in der Java Version), welcher dann Bedingung für die Herstellung der Kleidungsstücke wird. Sonst gab es in der Java Version lediglich noch die Blockbank und Sägebank... da müssten wir mal schauen, wie sinnvoll das tatsächlich wäre (da Rezepte jetzt ja nicht mehr direkt an eine Werkbank gebunden sind, sondern die Werkbank nur noch in der Nähe stehen muss)

Quote from Opa Zeron

Gibt es jetzt schon einen Termin für das nächste Update?

Es ist ja schon ein paar Tage her, dass es beschrieben wurde.

Sollten nicht auch ein paar Bilder in der "Roadmap" erscheinen?

Einen konkreten Termin kann ich leider noch nicht nennen Eigentlich sollten nur Karten ins nächste Update, aber es hat sich dann doch noch ne ganze Menge mehr hineingemogelt... u.a. wird es aber neben der Karte eine weibliche Spielerfigur geben, Terrain-Materialien für Blöcke, viele QoL Änderungen, Banditen und mehr.

Für die Trello Roadmap fehlten uns leider noch ein paar nette Screenshots... werden wir aber kommende Woche updaten

Yes, you will also be able to override the fog that way But unfortunately this doesn't provide any access to the day/night cycle, for example, or access to the sun/moon light... although you will be able to change the overall screen brightness/exposure.

Some effects we could add easily would be:

Contrast/Saturation/Hue
Color filter
Film grain (noise)
Chromatic aberration (color fringing)
Distortion effect
Blur
Exposure
White balance
Vignette effect
Highlights/Midtones/DarkTones

In addition to a global post processing setting (which can be retrieved via player.getPostProcessing()), we could maybe also add a local "volume" object (derived from "GameObject") where these effects would be visible. This way you could have many different post processing volumes in your world with individual settings. When the player enters a volume, the post processing effects will be interpolated automatically.

I think we will also change the API a bit: Instead of having separate methods (e.g. "setContrast()", "resetContrast()" etc, as mentioned in my previous post), it's probably better if we use the same syntax as for UI styles where you edit the individual fields directly (and call a method to update/sync the post processing changes once you're ready, so the game doesn't automatically sync every tiny change that is performed). The syntax would then look like this:

//Get global player post processing object
PostProcessing pp = player.getPostProcessing();
//ALTERNATIVELY: PostProcessing pp = new PostProcessing();

//Override contrast, blur and saturation
pp.contrast.set(100);
pp.blur.set(10);
pp.saturation.set(-50);

//Apply the changes for the player
player.setPostProcessing(pp);

...

//At a later stage, reset values again if desired
pp.contrast.reset();
pp.blur.reset();
pp.saturation.reset();
player.setPostProcessing(pp);

For local (or global) volumes, the API could then look like this:

//Create volume game object
PostProcessingVolume volume = new PostProcessingVolume();

//Assign collider (effects are then only visible inside this collider)
volume.setCollider(new BoxCollider(10f, 10f, 10f));

//Set a position for the volume
volume.setLocalPosition(player.getPosition());

//Update post processing effects
volume.profile.contrast.set(100);
volume.profile.blur.set(10);
volume.profile.saturation.set(-50);

//Add to player (this automatically syncs pending profile changes)
player.addGameObject(volume);

...

//To perform changes at a later stage, remember to call update
volume.profile.contrast.set(0);
volume.updateProfile();

Thanks for letting me know! Unfortunately the block position calculation in the API is indeed wrong... apparently the calculation was already wrong back then in the old Plugin API for the Java version (and we just copied the Utils class from the old API) The weird thing is, the native game implementation (and even the implementation the Java version was using) is correct, so it looks like this error was solely introduced in the Plugin API for the Java version back then (and ported to the new API accordingly).

Anyway, we will fix this with the next update

int bx = (int) x - (chunkPositionX * CHUNK_SIZE_X);
return x < 0 ? bx - 1 : bx;

Das wäre auf jeden Fall sinnvoll. Werden wir mit dem nächsten Update einbauen

Ehrlich gesagt habe ich das leider bisher noch nicht probiert... ich weiß nicht, wie gut das mit der API wirklich funktioniert. Stellenweise könnte das möglicherweise Probleme bringen, da das Spiel nicht darauf ausgelegt ist, dass die Ausführung innerhalb der API angehalten wird

Wenn du aber die JVM im Debug-Modus starten möchtest (also mit zusätzlichen Optionen starten willst), dann kannst du die zusätzlichen Optionen in der config.properties Datei im Singleplayer (bzw. server.properties Datei bei einem Server) setzen: Füge diese einfach bei Plugins_VMOptions hinzu (bei mehreren Optionen kannst du diese via Semikolon trennen).

Quote from paulevs

Hi, are there any news related to this?

Unfortunately not much happened in this area There is a GenerateWorldPartEvent in the API, but it's currently private (so unfortunately it's not accessible). In theory it enables you to modify plants and the terrain. While changing the plant data already works pretty well, changing the terrain is still a bit tricky. Internally the game stores data of the neighbour world parts in the terrain data (similar to how it worked in the Java version). This was done to speed up world generation (by avoiding unnecessary world part generation and lookup), but it makes things tricky if you want to provide a custom heightmap. We wanted to change that, but it requires some rework...

When it comes to syncing definitions, there is definitely more demand for this. While the game is already capable of serializing and deserializing the definition data (which is necessary to sync it between client and server), I'm afraid this will not be supported before the Java version was finally replaced by the new version

Quote from yahwho

I'm assuming we would be able to do post processing on the rendered scene and *then* add UI elements that are not effected by the PP?

Actually the post processing only affects the rendered scene UI elements are never affected by that (in fact Unitys UI Toolkit doesn't even have any support for post processing or custom shaders)