Dread's Simple Patrol Script

[dreadedentity 278]

Simple Patrol Script

By: DreadedEntity

Last night, I looked through my old scripts and completely rewrote this. None of the original remains. If you used this before, I guarantee you you want to download the updated version. Check the below post for the updated features/implementation

Version: 2.0

Stable in: Current release of Arma 3

Hello all,

I have just finished writing a simple script to help you create missions to play with your friends, faster and easier. This script allows you to quickly and easily create random groups on the map that patrol in a trigger area.

The script takes 6 parameters. You must use a trigger with this script. Here are the parameters and usage:

/*
USAGE: _handle = [triggerObject, classnameArray, numberOfGroup, group, respawn, timeInMinutes] execVM "DE_simplePatrol.sqf";
triggerObject: OBJECT - Must be a trigger. If calling the script from an editor-placed trigger use "thisTrigger".
classnameArray: ARRAY - An array of STRINGS, the classnames of the units you want to spawn.
numberOfGroup: SCALAR (number) - The amount of units to spawn.
group: SIDE - A group will be created for the side you specify.
respawn: BOOLEAN - True enables infinite respawns, false will only create the units once.
timeInMinutes: How many should pass until you want units to respawn.

EXAMPLE: 0 = [thisTrigger, ["B_Soldier_F","B_Officer_F"], 5, west, true, 2] execVM "DE_simplePatrol.sqf";
*/

Features:

Choose units to spawn and randomly patrol an area.

Now with vehicles. Helicopters, tanks, MRAPS, boats and more! (set a large trigger area)

Implementation:

Add the script to your mission folder and refer to above for implementation.

Known Issues:

Vehicles sometimes jam up and don't patrol properly if your trigger area is too small.

Units prioritize side over group. Spawning units of a different side will cause them to fire on each other, despite being in the same group.

Download (Dropbox)

All persons are free to use and modify these scripts to fit their needs, provided the original credit remains intact or I am credited somewhere in the modified script.

I hope some of you can find a use for this. Enjoy.

Edited November 16, 2014 by DreadedEntity

[Beerkan 71]

..... The script takes 6 parameters (all are required at the moment :( )

Change to this and populate with your defaults as required

_trigger = _this select 0;
_unit = if ( count _this > 1 ) then { _this select 1 } else {"O_Soldier_F"};
_number = if ( count _this > 2 ) then { _this select 2 } else {3};
_side = if ( count _this > 3 ) then { _this select 3 } else {"EAST"};

etc etc...

[cuel 25]

There's also BIS_fnc_param that can help with that.

[Larrow 2822]

Use BIS_fnc_randomPosTrigger instead of figuring out your trig.

[dreadedentity 278]

Thanks guys, I'll look into adding those. Larrow, do you know where the code for randomPosTrigger is? I'm having trouble getting it integrated and I want to take a look at the actual script. I already have a pbo manager to decompile.

[cuel 25]

Load up the editor, click on functions. It's all in there.

[dreadedentity 278]

Load up the editor, click on functions. It's all in there.

I already checked there but there are no BIS_fnc function's in the editor, so I thought I'll have to go searching and extract a pbo to get access to those scripts.

EDIT: Nevermind, derp.

[Larrow 2822]

All the functions in the function viewer are BIS_fnc_# functions. If you look at the top above the code the black bar tells you their full name and what there path is in the unpacked PBO's.

BIS_fnc_randomPosTrigger comes under the Map category.

Edited September 6, 2014 by Larrow

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Simple Patrol Script

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[dreadedentity 278]

Hello friends, I completely rewrote this script last night. Enjoy the new version

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Simple Patrol Script v2.0

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[Persian MO 82]

Cool script.Can you add a new parameter to script for controlling spawned ai behavior,speed while patroling?