I can't test all this out, so I'll just ask you guys. I'm gonna give a list, and I just need to know if it's synced over the network or not

A) Thrust
B) Velocity
C) Flags
D) Userdata

Basically what I'm looking for is a number (any number) that is synced over the network by JK itself. My woes would be solved if JK would sync health, but thats the way things go.

If I recall correctly -

A) Thrust - Yes
B) Velocity - Yes
C) Flags - Yes
D) Userdata - No

Of course Thrust, Velocity, and flags could also NOT be synced if you use COG flags 0x200 and then apply them.

Sweet, thanks.

What about a things mass? That would be perfect for what I need to use the number for.

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Yes and no. Mass is a template value, and, AFAIK, can only be changed by Parsearging it, which isnt synched, so no. Youd have to CS it.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isnt there a SetThingMass(thing, flex) ? That would be synced wouldnt it?

Doh, you're right GBK. Isn't there an int or flex that is synced over the network that won't affect a things movement?

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Well sure, triggers.

No.

Don't want triggers. It's a nasty way to keep something updated constantly.

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Hmmm...I can't remember if setthinguserdata() is synced or not.

Sorry The_New_Guy, there is a SetThingMass(), just refer to your handy copy of JKSpecs or for those really deperate, try DataMaster.

I'm not that literate of Multiplayer, I try to stay out of it. I think SetThingMass() is synced, but don't hold me to it. Same with SetThingUserData() (think of teh awsome crates )

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Yes. I am aware of both verbs - SetThingMass() and SetThingUserData().

I answered NO because it has been my experience that these verbs are NOT sync'd.

GBK?

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Would SyncThingState() syncronize all that unsync'ed stuff?

Hmm, it might . . . and it problably wouldnt be too hard to test...

Why is SetThingModel synced if SetThingMass isnt? Or am I missing something. I think I will test it.

I just tested. Mass is not sync'd.

Host - SetThingMass(player, 9999);

Joinee - PrintInt(GetThingMass(GetPlayerThing(0)));

The Joinee printed 150. 150 is the default mass for walkplayers.

Wow, that's gotta be one massive walkplayer!

Ok, what if you now SyncThingState() ?

I don't think anyones figured out how to use that verb properly, or if it even works.

SaberMaster in his Datamaster said basically it only sync's position.

If syncthingstate() does something, I don't know what it is.

I believe it was used in some LEC cogs...but unfortunately I can't remember which ones. I believe it was a level cog...

Hellraiser, I have an answer for you.

It doesn't answer the 'what's synced' question, but it's about how to determine health.

Set up a new inventory bin, and have damaged: determine the player's health, and then set the bin to the player's current health number.

Inventory is synched.

If that doesn't work, try gethealth and sethealth, that's what items use. I tried to make an item using getthinghealth/setthinghealth and it didn't work, but once I used sethealth/gethealth it DID work, so I'm inclined to believe that sethealth/gethealth are synched.

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This sounded all wrong so I tested.

Inventory is not sync'd.

Host: SetInv(player, 4, 22);

Joinee: PrintInt(GetInv(GetPlayerThing(0), 4));

The cog prints 0. Which is the Joinee's value for the inventory. You cannot check others inventory, just your own.

GetHealth / GetThingHealth when used on another player return some values like 100 if that person is alive or 0 if the other person is dead, but thats not very useful.

I don't see a good solution to this problem. Triggers/SkillTarget msgs tend to lag / drop. Perhaps you could write some sort of conversion system using unused jk / actor / thing flags. Sounds like more trouble than its worth though.

*sigh*

How about flags that aren't used by a player? Would AI Mode flags be synced?

I keep getting -1 when I try to read the AI mode of other players.

I dont have time to test this now, but try using...

SetLifeLeft();

GetLifeLeft();

I think this number counts down and destroys the thing when it reaches 0. That could be a problem.

HOLY FRICKIN COW NEWGUY! THAT'S IT! THAT WORKS AND IS SYNCED!!!! I use that for a projectile that stays above the player when he charges, then I "fire" it by setting it's velocity and giving it a life of 10 seconds! /me sex0rz New Guy.

I think....

At least in MP that projectile goes boom after the 10 seconds, so I'm not 100% positive. Haha! Just tested it on the walkplayer, and the LifeLeft stops at 0.013! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE~!!!!!!!!!

Also, straight from the Datamaster:



However, it still sets the life and counts down. It just won't destroy the thing if there's no timer=# in it's template. Just need 100% conformation on MP....

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