Ped/bot spawning

[Joe_]

Hi guys,

I've came across a problem with bots that I cannot find a way around with my limited LUA knowledge.

I am spawning X number of peds/bots around a player and then making them attack/hunt the player they spawned within radius of, but the problem is, some peds will get stuck in objects such as trees and sharp hills. Is there any way to detect when this happens and fix it? I've looked over the wiki and can't see any function that could help, but as I said, I only have limited knowledge of LUA.

Thanks in advance.

[iFoReX]

if u want create a ped and spawn u need it

ped = createPed( Skin, PosX, PosY, PosZ ) 

and if u have other script, post

[Joe_]

I already have a custom, fully working spawning system, but the problem is, the bots like to get stuck (or shall I say spawned) into/on objects.

[iFoReX]

mm... u want Attach the ped on a object ?

EDIT : if u want use it u need use it function

attachElements( thePed, theObject ) 

Edited April 24, 2012 by Guest

[Joe_]

No, the peds spawn, and sometimes they are stuck INSIDE a GTA SA world object.

[NextGenRP]

Im not sure of all the MTA functions but i suppose this is probably the noob way around it, create markers where the peds are spawning that you dont want them too and if the ped is in the marker then destroyElement(pedvariable) or maybe you should use a col shape. I don‘t know if this is the best option but it can work. Another way would be to create an edf for the spawn points of the peds then they will only spawn in places you choose, Take a look at the zombie resource by slothman if your not sure.

[DiSaMe]

You can try using:

isLineOfSightClear 
processLineOfSight 

to detect obstacles. When the obstacle is blocking the way, change ped's direction. That should be enough for a simple obstacle-avoiding AI.

[Slothman]

getGroundPosition

[Joe_]

Thanks everyone, that worked Slothman.