OpenRA

Posted: **Thu Oct 17, 2013 8:29 pm**

so i was follwing the wikki here https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/wiki/Mapping

i had previously created lots of missions for the original red alert games so i wanted to create some for Open RA

i used the Editor to import the old mission map scg01ea.ini (The first mission). I then save this as a oramap file
Once i try to view this in OpenRA as spectator there are no allied units.

I then extract the file and try to add a few lines of code into the .yaml like bellow
PlayerReference@Greece:
Name: Greece
Race: allies
Playable: True
LockTeam: True
LockRace: True

Now i try go back on Open RA and select Greece but get this exception

Exception of type `System.InvalidOperationException`: No free spawnpoint.
at OpenRA.Mods.RA.MPStartLocations.ChooseSpawnPoint(World world, List`1 available, List`1 taken)

How can i replicate the missions from the original game like scot_nz has for the 1st Allies mission

Posted: **Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:32 am**

We currently don't have a mechanism for loading/creating custom scripted missions from ini or yaml yet, apart from loading the map itself. Engine code in C# is usually required for missions to work properly at the moment. We currently keep most of our mission code at https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/tree/b ... A/Missions. I'm usually available on IRC (http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=openra) if you need help with developing a mission. I'll also take requests if you want me to do another classic mission too.

Posted: **Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:56 am**

Hi thanks for the quick reply

edit * I have the project downloaded from github and Visual Studio express 2013...copied the dll files and done a build

so am using the editor even when i create a blank map then add a gun man for allies and one for soviets. if i set allies playable to true then the gunman disappears and just leaves the soviet one

why is this

Can you create a wikki page on the steps taken to create the Allies 01 mission?

Posted: **Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:23 pm**

Can you show me the full YAML of your map?

Posted: **Sat Oct 19, 2013 10:17 am**

The allies are deploying ok now, but they have a MCV. Can you post on how to write a mission script file, ive looked at yours but i dont understand some of the class headings

Code: Select all

Selectable: True

MapFormat: 5

Title: In the thick of it  lee 3

Description: 3

Author: lee 3

Tileset: SNOW

Options: OpenRA.MapOptions

MapSize: 128,128

Bounds: 49,45,30,36

UseAsShellmap: False

Type: Campaign

Players:
	PlayerReference@Neutral:
		Name: Neutral
		OwnsWorld: True
		NonCombatant: True
		Race: allies
	PlayerReference@Creeps:
		Name: Creeps
		NonCombatant: True
		Race: allies
	PlayerReference@USSR:
		Name: USSR
		Race: soviet
		ColorRamp: 3,255,127
		Enemies: Allies,Creeps
	PlayerReference@Allies:
		Name: Allies
		Playable: True
		AllowBots: False
		LockRace: True
		Race: allies
		LockColor: True
		ColorRamp: 161,134,200
		LockTeam: True
		Allies: Creeps
		Enemies: USSR

Actors:
	Actor0: powr
		Location: 75,64
		Owner: USSR
	Actor1: powr
		Location: 77,64
		Owner: USSR
	Actor2: powr
		Location: 77,67
		Owner: USSR
	Actor3: powr
		Location: 75,67
		Owner: USSR
	Actor4: proc
		Location: 73,58
		Owner: USSR
	Actor5: fact
		Location: 69,62
		Owner: USSR
	Actor6: powr
		Location: 67,57
		Owner: USSR
	Actor7: powr
		Location: 65,57
		Owner: USSR
	Actor8: powr
		Location: 61,57
		Owner: USSR
	Actor9: stek
		Location: 61,60
		Owner: USSR
	Actor10: weap
		Location: 65,62
		Owner: USSR
	Actor11: domf
		Location: 67,65
		Owner: USSR
	Actor12: tsla
		Location: 67,67
		Owner: USSR
	Actor13: tsla
		Location: 60,66
		Owner: USSR
	Actor14: barr
		Location: 61,64
		Owner: USSR
	Actor15: kenn
		Location: 64,65
		Owner: USSR
	Actor16: v19
		Location: 59,57
		Owner: USSR
	Actor17: brl3
		Location: 60,57
		Owner: USSR
	Actor18: brl3
		Location: 60,58
		Owner: USSR
	Actor19: barl
		Location: 60,56
		Owner: USSR
	Actor20: barl
		Location: 61,56
		Owner: USSR
	Actor21: barl
		Location: 59,59
		Owner: USSR
	Actor22: t03
		Location: 57,56
		Owner: USSR
	Actor23: t03
		Location: 55,61
		Owner: USSR
	Actor24: tc01
		Location: 76,56
		Owner: USSR
	Actor25: t11
		Location: 77,60
		Owner: USSR
	Actor26: t16
		Location: 73,67
		Owner: USSR
	Actor27: t05
		Location: 70,68
		Owner: USSR
	Actor28: fenc
		Location: 66,55
		Owner: USSR
	Actor29: fenc
		Location: 65,55
		Owner: USSR
	Actor30: fenc
		Location: 58,67
		Owner: USSR
	Actor31: fenc
		Location: 58,66
		Owner: USSR
	Actor32: fenc
		Location: 56,56
		Owner: USSR
	Actor33: fenc
		Location: 56,57
		Owner: USSR
	Actor34: fenc
		Location: 56,58
		Owner: USSR
	Actor35: e1
		Location: 63,49
		Owner: Allies
	Actor36: e1
		Location: 64,49
		Owner: Allies
	Actor37: e1
		Location: 62,49
		Owner: Allies
	Actor38: jeep
		Location: 63,50
		Owner: Allies
	Actor39: jeep
		Location: 62,50
		Owner: Allies
	Actor40: jeep
		Location: 64,50
		Owner: Allies
	Actor41: e1
		Location: 62,55
		Owner: USSR
	Actor42: e1
		Location: 64,58
		Owner: USSR
	Actor43: e1
		Location: 64,59
		Owner: USSR
	Actor44: e1
		Location: 63,62
		Owner: USSR
	Actor45: e1
		Location: 61,62
		Owner: USSR
	Actor46: e1
		Location: 57,60
		Owner: USSR
	Actor47: e1
		Location: 55,60
		Owner: USSR
	Actor48: e1
		Location: 57,65
		Owner: USSR
	Actor49: e1
		Location: 56,66
		Owner: USSR
	Actor50: e1
		Location: 65,68
		Owner: USSR
	Actor51: e1
		Location: 62,67
		Owner: USSR
	Actor52: e2
		Location: 73,66
		Owner: USSR
	Actor53: e2
		Location: 62,56
		Owner: USSR
	Actor54: dog
		Location: 63,58
		Owner: USSR
	Actor55: mpspawn
		Location: 63,43
		Owner: Neutral
	Actor56: e7
		Location: 63,47
		Owner: Allies

Smudges:

Rules:
	World:
		leeScript:

Sequences:

VoxelSequences:

Weapons:

Voices:

Notifications:

Posted: **Sun Oct 20, 2013 11:38 pm**

Mission scripts are regular traits. There's a quick overview on the trait system here: https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/wiki/Hacking
It's certainly something to get your head around. We can easily give you a rundown of how it all works and get any questions answered if you come on IRC.

Posted: **Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:01 pm**

I'm currently in the process of implementing Lua support and custom map scripting for the game. Stay tuned.

OpenRA

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