I'm working on a giblet effect for an exploding object and want to create multiple gibs when the object explodes.

Is it possible to create more than one entity with a line of code or does one need to use "ent_create" for each individual gib?

you can create *.wmb

I'm ot sure what you mean by that. Though I think I found a solution to create 20 gib models with less code than writing out ent_create 20 times:


.....

var gibness = 20;

while (gibness > 0)
{
ent_create ("gib1.mdl", my, move_gib);
gibness -= 1;
wait(1);
}

.....

This may be the most simple way.

Sure, just use an Animation (or an effect). But it s just one Entity

Edit: You mean a loop

Well the intention is to create 20 gibs as soon as the oil barrel explodes. I suppose I could use an effect but these gibs are going to be on fire and bounce around too, maybe leave some scorch marks all over the place.

Remove the wait(1).

What 20BN meant was the following (I've never tried it though, not sure how it behaves):

create a new level and put your model in VECTOR(you need xyz), save and build.

and in your main game level use ent_create("new_level.wmb",vector,NULL);

now use 1 script create many model( and you can set deferent action in every models)

That is an interesting feature, I will check it out when I upgrade to A8. Thank you guys for your guidance.

while (gibness > 0){ent_create ("gib1.mdl", my, move_gib);gibness -= 1;wait(1);}

You're Welcome

I think (not 100%) that using a WMB the way described here, is the same as using a "prefab".
In which case, you're very limited with what can be done to it after creation.

I'm *not* calling you a dummy - but "Entities vs. Prefabs" and the "Entity Selection Guide" parts of the manual might help your decision..

Best regards,

~Neut.