SDK Template: missing HUD and general usability

[ledjohnny]

I currently have a problem where I can compile the template just fine but once I load a map or create a server I do not have a HUD nor the sprint ability and chat usage. These are just some of the problems.

[shadow-killer]

What does CSDKPlayer::Spawn() look like

[Fredrikli]

is a modification of hl2 single player? if so, remember that you'd have to spawn with the suit to see hud and be able to use any function besides pciking up cans and shooting (if you'd pick upp a weapon). i belive there's an item called "item_suit" in hammer which spawns a suit much like the one you pick upp in the first game. let us know on your progress!

Edit: just noticed that it wasn't...my bad, never mind me!

second edit:
I'm currently working on a mod based on template, and the problem i find is (using teams, and classes) that there is no player start for the red nor the blue team in hammer. i don't remember what problems this gave me, but i had to open the SDK maps and copy the "player_red/blue_start" or whatever it was called. you might want to check that out if you havn't!

[ledjohnny]

Originally Posted by Fredrikli

is a modification of hl2 single player? if so, remember that you'd have to spawn with the suit to see hud and be able to use any function besides pciking up cans and shooting (if you'd pick upp a weapon). i belive there's an item called "item_suit" in hammer which spawns a suit much like the one you pick upp in the first game. let us know on your progress!

Edit: just noticed that it wasn't...my bad, never mind me!

second edit:
I'm currently working on a mod based on template, and the problem i find is (using teams, and classes) that there is no player start for the red nor the blue team in hammer. i don't remember what problems this gave me, but i had to open the SDK maps and copy the "player_red/blue_start" or whatever it was called. you might want to check that out if you havn't!

Exactly, you get a HUD when a weapon is picked up. But yea there is no team/class selection!

Here's a raw dump of my CSDKPlayer::Spawn() (sorry for the spam )

void CSDKPlayer::Spawn()
{
	SetModel( SDK_PLAYER_MODEL );	//Tony; basically, leave this alone ;) unless you're not using classes or teams, then you can change it to whatever.
	
	SetBloodColor( BLOOD_COLOR_RED );
	
	SetMoveType( MOVETYPE_WALK );
	RemoveSolidFlags( FSOLID_NOT_SOLID );

	//Tony; if we're spawning in active state, equip the suit so the hud works. -- Gotta love base code !
	if ( State_Get() == STATE_ACTIVE )
	{
		EquipSuit( false );
//Tony; bleh, don't do this here.
//		GiveDefaultItems();
	}

	m_hRagdoll = NULL;
	
	BaseClass::Spawn();
#if defined ( SDK_USE_STAMINA ) || defined ( SDK_USE_SPRINTING )
	m_Shared.SetStamina( 100 );
#endif

#if defined ( SDK_USE_TEAMS )
	m_bTeamChanged	= false;
#endif

#if defined ( SDK_USE_PRONE )
	InitProne();
#endif

#if defined ( SDK_USE_SPRINTING )
	InitSprinting();
#endif

	// update this counter, used to not interp players when they spawn
	m_bSpawnInterpCounter = !m_bSpawnInterpCounter;

	InitSpeeds(); //Tony; initialize player speeds.

	SetArmorValue(SpawnArmorValue());

	SetContextThink( &CSDKPlayer::SDKPushawayThink, gpGlobals->curtime + PUSHAWAY_THINK_INTERVAL, SDK_PUSHAWAY_THINK_CONTEXT );
	pl.deadflag = false;

}
bool CSDKPlayer::SelectSpawnSpot( const char *pEntClassName, CBaseEntity* &pSpot )
{
	// Find the next spawn spot.
	pSpot = gEntList.FindEntityByClassname( pSpot, pEntClassName );

	if ( pSpot == NULL ) // skip over the null point
		pSpot = gEntList.FindEntityByClassname( pSpot, pEntClassName );

	CBaseEntity *pFirstSpot = pSpot;
	do 
	{
		if ( pSpot )
		{
			// check if pSpot is valid
			if ( g_pGameRules->IsSpawnPointValid( pSpot, this ) )
			{
				if ( pSpot->GetAbsOrigin() == Vector( 0, 0, 0 ) )
				{
					pSpot = gEntList.FindEntityByClassname( pSpot, pEntClassName );
					continue;
				}

				// if so, go to pSpot
				return true;
			}
		}
		// increment pSpot
		pSpot = gEntList.FindEntityByClassname( pSpot, pEntClassName );
	} while ( pSpot != pFirstSpot ); // loop if we're not back to the start

	DevMsg("CSDKPlayer::SelectSpawnSpot: couldn't find valid spawn point.\n");

	return true;
}