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New PathCam + Events

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My take on the PathCam script from Lilboarder, I borrowed some (a lot of) code but the fundamentals are different
Recommended for gamemodes and filming, I have no clue how this will run on a public freebuild
Incompatible with the old PathCam Script and Events, enabling any of those will break everything


Includes events (Self / Minigame)

   PathCam_NewKnot
   Creates a knot with respect to position, speed, type, and path
   *Engine limitation of 20 knots, I didn't add a way to count them

   PathCam_Reset
   Resets or clears all knot in the path

   PathCam_Start
   Puts your camera on the starting node
   The first time this is used from a created pathcam, there will be a delay of 2-4 seconds and may break your camera if you use PathCamEnd too fast
   In the case it does, use /fixpathcam

   PathCam_Go
   Starts PathCam movement from node to node

   PathCam_Stop
   Stops PathCam movement

   PathCam_End
   Ends Pathcam and puts your camera back on the player


New features

   Package to create the PathCam object upon your first spawn
   Instantaneous Pathcam movement (No 3 second countdown)
   Simultaneous path switching (Cutting from one shot to the other)
   /whereami to find the exact position of your camera (Use the orb)
   *Players cannot move or walk while in PathCamera, I will try to update this in the future


Tutorial

I will try to have a video up on Wednesday, but if someone else beats me to it I'll put their video on the OP

Anyway, here's a written explanation

   1. PathCam_Reset to reset all nodes (the first thing you want to do)
   
   2. Add nodes with PathCam_NewKnot
   Format: [Position/Direction] [Speed] [Smoothing Type] [Type]
   Example: [15 15 15 0 0 1 1] [2] [Normal] [Linear]
   Use /whereami to find the exact position, use admin orb for better results
   Each time it is called, a new node will be made

   3. PathCam_Start to start up the camera

   4. PathCam_Go to begin the camera movement

   5. Delay PathCam_End to put the camera on your player
       If you forget to and the camera gets stuck, use /fixpathcam

   For simultaneous cut shots

      1. End
      2. Reset
      3. Add knot
      4. Start
      5. Go
   
   All in that order, on the same delay (e.g. 10000ms)
   May not work as intended on complex paths

Here's an example .bls save file if you want to see the events work hands-on


I never had the chance to stress test it, the most I've gotten on the test server was 3 players, so use it wisely

Report any bugs or suggestions

Download Here


Change log:

v0.0.2 - Changed from Node to Knot (correct terminology), used the fourth output slot for separating smoothing types from path types
v0.0.1 - Release


Credit to Lilboarder and Space Guy
Mr.Noßody:
Oh wow, I had almost forgotten about these.
Good to see them back in action.
MrLoL²:
Fun fact these we're used a lot in Teneksi's Blockland trailer

it really makes great shots for videos
Mega-Bear:
Oh hell yes
Potatoh:
amazing
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