waypoint question

[frosty]

what are waypoints and how do i use them on my maps? i set some waypoints on one map of mine but they havent done anything, they dont even direct bots, maybe i did it wrong so can somebody plz give a description of a waypoint and a step-by-step on how to use it? i do believe this is part of mapping

Date Posted: February 27, 2008, 11:20:12 pmuh nvm i figured it out, can somebody plz delete this topic?

Date Posted: February 28, 2008, 03:52:12 amnvm deleting it, i SUCK at waypointing, any suggestions?

[KorrupT MerC]

http://forums.soldat.pl/index.php?topic=22455.0

This topic helped me out tremendously with my first waypointing job, its a great guide for beginners.

[frosty]

thnks man, just one question, wtf are backup points and how do i make them? oops thats 2 questions *shrugs*

thanks for the link

[Horve]

and this topic should be moved to another place on the forums

[KorrupT MerC]

Back-up waypoints are there for when you think the bot may go off track of the main-path waypoints. It keeps a bot on track.

As far as the guide explains, you do not need back-up waypoints for bots who are bunny-hopping(i think thats how he refers to it in the guide).

Back-up waypoints are really only necessary when a bot is jetting, so after you make your main path, take the 'vertex selection tool' and highlight the waypoint right before the bot takes off to jet. Make a second path that follows along side the 'main path', and connect the 'back-up path' with the last waypoint in the 'flying sequence'. Make about 2 back-up paths. Hopefully, I made that simple enough to understand.

[frosty]

in other words, alternate paths to keep the bot away from the harmful polies, that makes sense

[KorrupT MerC]

in other words, to make sure the bot doesnt randomly fly off somewhere. When you first try out your waypoints, you'll know what im talking about and it will all make sense.

[frosty]

yes i know exactly what you mean, i tested my waypoints not long ago and my bot flew off into nowhere