lightAttachObject and attachTo desync

[MrCopyright 107]

Hello.

 

I am currently using the lightAttachObject command to attach a light source to a vehicle. However, when the vehicle moves, the light source appears to lag behind. You can see it stuttering and jolting which is not the desired effect I am looking for. I am using the command in the editor so it cannot be blamed on server lag. I also tried using the attachTo command but it yields the same effect. Any help is appreciated.

[fn_Quiksilver 1633]

This effect is unavoidable.

 

Only thing I can think of is to create a very nasty loop to spam attachTo if the vehicle is moving. Something I might consider for cinematic but would not punish the players with for gameplay.

 

while {CONDITION} do {
        light attachTo [car.....
       //no sleep!
};

[Greenfist 1863]

Wouldn't once a frame be enough though? And perhaps with just setPos?

[MrCopyright 107]

Unfortunately, this does not seem to work. Regardless of how regularly you re-position the light source, it still assumes the last position. Thanks for the help anyway, I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet on this one...

[Greenfist 1863]

Yeah, apparently created lightpoints aren't simulated on every frame, probably for performance reasons.

 

So your only option is to use existing objects with a light or create a modded one. Then the normal attachTo works without lag.

 

Would "Land_Camping_Light_F" look too out of place on the roof of your car? :D

[MrCopyright 107]

Unfortunately, it would look severely out of place :P