Monster Object

Monster

Description

This Level Object is used to add a Monster to a Layout.

Location

Right-click on an empty space in the Layout Scene Manager and choose Units > Monster from the list.

Properties

Name	Type	Description	Read Only
ADVANCED PROPERTIES
NO TARGET	bool	If True the Monster cannot target anything. This property is set every time the level loads.
TARGETABLE	bool	If True the monster can be targeted. This property is set every time the level loads.
ANIMATION
ENVIRONMENT ANIMATION	string	The environment animation the Monster plays after it spawns.
LOOPS	bool	If True the animation currently playing on the Monster will loop ( editor only ).
SPAWN ANIMATION	string	The animation the Monster will play when it spawns.
SPEED	float	Set the speed multiplier of the animation currently playing on the Monster ( editor only ).
ANIMATION PREVIEW
ANIMATION PREVIEW	string	The animation to preview on the Monster in the editor ( doesn't save ).
MESH
FILE	string	The Monster's model mesh file.	true
ORIENTATION
FORWARD	CVector3	Forward by X,Y,Z.
RIGHT	CVector3	Right by X,Y,Z.
UP	CVector3	Up by X,Y,Z.
POSITION
POSITION	CVector3	Position by X,Y,Z world coordinates.
PROPERTIES
CANNOT WANDER	bool	If True the Monster cannot wander.
CHAMPION	bool	If True the Monster will be a Champion.
ENABLED	bool	Set the Monster enabled or disabled.
FIRE ALL HP EVENTS	bool	If True all health point events will fire ( i.e. one-hitting the Monster will fire all "HP # PCT" Output events ).
INVINCIBLE	bool	If True the Monster can't be damaged.
LOCAL ONLY	bool	If True the Monster will be specific to the local client in multiplayer.
MONSTER	string	The Monster to spawn in the level.
NO GOLD	bool	If True the Monster will not drop gold when killed.
NO TREASURE	bool	If True the monster will not drop treasure when killed.
PATH	string	The Path in the level the Monster will follow.
PATH LOOPS	bool	If True the Monster will follow the "Path" and loop.
SPAWNCLASS	string	Set the Spawn Class which will choose the Monster. Note: This overrides the "Monster" property.
THEME	string	The Unit Theme to apply to the Monster ( editor only ).
VISIBLE	bool	If True the Monster will be invisible and the Player cannot damage it.
WANDER RADIUS	float	Set the radius the Monster will wander.

Input Events

Is Enabled

Will check if the Monster is currently enabled.

Is Disabled

Will check if the Monster is currently disabled.

Is Dead

Will check if the Monster is currently dead.

Interact

Interact with the Monster object.

Make Invulnerable

Set the Monster to be invulnerable.

• Damage numbers will still appear when the Monster is attacked, but it won't be damaged.

Make Vulnerable

Set the Monster to be vulnerable.

Alert Monster

Alert the Monster.

Enable Targeting

Allow the Monster to target enemies.

Disable Targeting

Prevent the Monster from targeting enemies.

Enable Targeting & Alert

Allow the Monster to target enemies and alert it.

Enable

Enable the Monster. The Monster will target enemies and the Player can target the Monster.

Disable

Disable the Monster. The Monster will not target any enemies and the Player cannot target the Monster.

• The Monster can still be damaged.

Hunt

Force the Monster to search for the nearest Player as a target.

• The Monster will ignore pets when searching for a target.

Show

Set the Monster to be visible.

Hide

Set the Monster to be invisible.

Fade In

Fade the Monster in to be visible.

Fade Out

Fade the Monster out to be invisible.

Cannot be Targeted

Prevent the Player from targeting the Monster.

Can be Targeted

Allow the Player to target the Monster.

Add as Pet

Add the Monster as a pet to the passed Unit.

Remove as Pet

Remove the Monster as a pet.

Kill Monster

Kill the Monster.

Explode Monster

Kill and explode the Monster in to gibs.

Restore 25 PCT

Restore 25% of the Monster's health.

Restore 50 PCT

restore 50% of the Monster's health.

Restore 75 PCT

Restore 75% of the Monster's health.

Restore 100 PCT

Restore 100% of the Monster's health.

Stop Skills

Stop any current Monster skills.

Kill Pets

Kill any pets of the Monster.

Move 2 Random Quest Node

Teleport the Monster to a random "Quest Node" Property Node Object.

Make Target

Set the passed Unit as the Monster's target.

Pass Self

Pass the Monster object to another object.

Output Events

Interacting

Invulnerable

This event will fire when the Monster receives an "Invulnerable" Input event.

Vulnerable

This event will fire when the Monster receives a "Vulnerable" Input event.

Animation Trigger 1

This event will fire when the Monster's animation triggers the "Animation Trigger 1" animation tag.

Animation Trigger 2

This event will fire when the Monster's animation triggers the "Animation Trigger 2" animation tag.

Animation Trigger 3

This event will fire when the Monster's animation triggers the "Animation Trigger 3" animation tag.

HP 90 PCT

This event will fire when the Monster's health reaches or drops below 90%.

HP 80 PCT

This event will fire when the Monster's health reaches or drops below 80%.

HP 70 PCT

This event will fire when the Monster's health reaches or drops below 70%.

HP 60 PCT

This event will fire when the Monster's health reaches or drops below 60%.

HP 50 PCT

This event will fire when the Monster's health reaches or drops below 50%.

HP 40 PCT

This event will fire when the Monster's health reaches or drops below 40%.

HP 30 PCT

This event will fire when the Monster's health reaches or drops below 30%.

HP 20 PCT

This event will fire when the Monster's health reaches or drops below 20%.

HP 10 PCT

This event will fire when the Monster's health reaches or drops below 10%.

Monster Killed

This event will fire when the Monster is killed.

Monster Dead on Load

This event will fire when the Monster is dead on level load.

Monster Inited

This event will fire when the Monster is initialized.

Monster Alerted

This event will fire when the Monster is alerted.

Interacted

Interacted Accepted

Interacted Declined

Interacted Closed

Post player spawn

This event will fire after the Player spawns in the level.

Enabled

This event will fire when the Monster receives an "Enable" Input event.

Disabled

This event will fire when the Monster receives a "Disable" Input event.

End of Path Reached

This event will fire when the Monster reaches the end of its "Path".

On Invisible

This event will fire when the Monster receives a "Hide" or "Fade Out" Input event.

On Visible

This event will fire when the Monster receives a "Show" or "Fade In" Input event.

Pass Self

This event will fire when the Monster receives a "Pass Self" Input event.

Damaged

This event will fire every time the Monster is damaged.