Floating Text

[Valenvai]

I've noticed that if I put a floating text on a place, it is visible even if the region is not explored yet (covered in black mask) and during cinematics, if the camera view is facing the direction of the floating text (even if it's 1 kilometer away!)

Is there a way to avoid this?

 

[Maker]

constant native IsVisibleToPlayer takes real x, real y, player whichPlayer returns boolean

 

[rulerofiron99]

constant native IsVisibleToPlayer takes real x, real y, player whichPlayer returns boolean

Does this account for the cinematic angles the OP is describing?

If not, you'll have to check if the position of the floating text is within x/y of the player's current camera target.

 

[Valenvai]

I'm embarassed to admit that I don't get it...

 

[BloodDrunk]

constant native IsVisibleToPlayer takes real x, real y, player whichPlayer returns boolean

I think you really should put some small instructions on how to use the line...

 

[Maker]

Test this:

Untitled Trigger 108 Events Conditions Actions Set point = (Center of (Playable map area)) Set string = <Empty String> Custom script: if IsVisibleToPlayer(GetLocationX(udg_point), GetLocationY(udg_point), GetLocalPlayer()), then Set string = Floating text text Custom script: endif Floating Text - Create floating text that reads string at point with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color ... Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_point)

 

[Valenvai]

So this trigger creates a Floating Text at a point only if the point is visible to the player?

 

[Maker]

The floating text is created for all players, but the text won't show up for players who have the location masked.

 

[Valenvai]

Sorry. I am too noob and get confused.

I want to create Floating Texts with the name of each city, in front of the city's entrance.
I want this Floating Text to be visible when its location is visible and in Fog of War.
I don't want it to be visible if its location is in Black Mask (not yet explored) and of course not during cinematics.

My idea so far is:

• Untitled Trigger 001
  • Events
    • Time - Every 0.01 seconds of game time
  • Conditions
    • ((Location1) is masked for Player 1 (Red)) Equal to False
  • Actions
    • Trigger - Turn off (This trigger)
    • Floating Text - Create floating text that reads CITY NAME at (Location1) with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color (100.00%, 100.00%, 100.00%), and 0.00% transparency
    • Set Text1 = (Last created floating text)

then hide it for cinematic:

• Untitled Trigger 002
  • Events
    • Game - CinematicOn becomes Equal to 1.00
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • Trigger - Turn off (This trigger)
    • Floating Text - Hide (Text1) for Player Group - Player 1 (Red)

and Show when cinematic is over:

• Untitled Trigger 003
  • Events
    • Game - CinematicOn becomes Equal to 0.00
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • Trigger - Turn off (This trigger)
    • Floating Text - Show (Text1) for Player Group - Player 1 (Red)

Will this work or am I just thinking nonsense?