How to get spawn points for Expansion Ai

Summary

This tutorial video walks viewers through creating spawn points for AI Patrols using Daisy Editor. The host demonstrates how to load a map, place barrels as spawn points, and export the coordinates for use in AI Patrol files. The video offers a step-by-step guide, including tips on avoiding common issues like floating barrels, and shows the process of exporting in different formats. It concludes with a simple method to edit and prepare the exported data for AI Patrols.

Takeaways

• 🔨 To create spawn points for expansion AI, use Daisy Editor and a blank AI Patrol file.
• 🔄 Start by opening Daisy Editor and loading a map of your choice.
• 🛠 Always press 'home' to place your character on the ground before starting.
• 🔍 Use map zoom out to select a starting point for your spawn points.
• 🔄 Place a barrel as a visual marker for spawn points, noting that barrels may float but can be snapped to the ground by moving them.
• 🔍 Copy (Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) barrels randomly across the map to create multiple spawn points.
• 🛠 After setting up spawn points, use 'file export' to save your work in different formats like JSON, events, or .map.
• 🔄 The .map format is recommended for ease of use, especially when editing in Notepad++.
• 🛠 Use Alt+drag to move and copy spawn point coordinates efficiently in the .map file.
• 🔍 Replace the highlighted coordinates with 'base,' to format them correctly for AI Patrols.
• 🛠 Paste the formatted coordinates into a blank AI Patrols file to complete the setup.

Q & A

What is the purpose of using Daisy Editor in the script?

The purpose of using Daisy Editor is to create spawn points for AI Patrols in a game or simulation environment.

What is the first step after opening Daisy Editor according to the script?

The first step is to load a map of choice, in the script Chinaris is chosen.

Why is it important to push the 'home' key in Daisy Editor?

Pushing the 'home' key ensures that the user's person is placed on the ground, which is necessary for accurately setting spawn points.

What is the significance of using a green barrel as a spawn point indicator in the script?

A green barrel is used because it's easier to see and manipulate within the editor, helping to avoid issues like floating barrels.

How does the script suggest dealing with floating barrels in Daisy Editor?

If a barrel is floating, the script suggests grabbing and moving it, as it will snap to the ground.

What is the method described for placing multiple spawn points in the script?

The method involves copying a barrel spawn point and pasting it randomly around the map to create multiple spawn points.

What does the script suggest to do before exporting the spawn points in Daisy Editor?

Before exporting, the script suggests ensuring all barrels are on the ground and not floating.

What file formats are mentioned for exporting spawn points in the script?

The script mentions exporting in JSON, events, and .map file formats.

Why is the .map file format considered the easiest to use according to the script?

The .map file format is considered easiest because it allows for easy copying and pasting of spawn points with the Alt key and dragging.

What is the final step described in the script for setting up AI Patrols with the spawn points?

The final step is to paste the coordinates of the spawn points into a blank AI Patrols file and replace certain elements to match the patrol format.

Outlines

00:00

🛠️ Setting Up Spawn Points in Daisy Editor

The paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on how to create spawn points for AI in a game using the Daisy editor. It starts with opening the Daisy editor and loading a blank AI Patrol file, which is linked in the description. The user is instructed to load a map and then use the editor to place spawn points by putting barrels on the ground. The guide also addresses a common issue of barrels floating and how to resolve it by moving them to snap to the ground. The process of copying and pasting barrels to create multiple spawn points is detailed, and the importance of checking that all barrels are on the ground is emphasized. The paragraph concludes with exporting the spawn points as a JSON file, showing the coordinates needed for the AI patrols.

05:01

📝 Editing and Using Spawn Points for AI Patrols

This paragraph continues the tutorial by demonstrating how to edit the exported spawn points file for use in AI patrols. It explains how to delete unnecessary parts of the file and replace certain elements to format it correctly. The guide then shows how to use the formatted spawn points in a blank AI Patrols file by copying and pasting the coordinates. The process is simplified by using the Daisy Editor, making it easy to set up AI patrols quickly. The paragraph ends with a note that the tutorial is meant to be helpful and straightforward.

Keywords

💡Daisy Editor

Daisy Editor is a software tool used for creating and editing game maps. In the context of the video, it is used to set up spawn points for AI characters in a game. The video demonstrates how to open Daisy Editor and load a map to begin the process of placing spawn points, which are crucial for the AI's initial positioning within the game environment.

💡Spawn Points

Spawn points are the locations in a video game where AI characters or objects appear when the game begins or when they need to be regenerated. The video script describes how to create these points using Daisy Editor by placing barrels as markers. These points are essential for the game's functionality, as they dictate where AI characters will start or reappear.

💡AI Patrol

AI Patrol refers to the pre-programmed paths or areas that AI characters move within a game. The video aims to help viewers set up these patrols by first establishing spawn points. The script mentions exporting data that includes coordinates for these points, which are then used to program the AI's movement within the game.

💡Chinaris

Chinaris is a map in the game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, mentioned in the script as an example of a map that can be used with Daisy Editor. The video uses Chinaris to demonstrate the process of setting up spawn points, indicating that the method shown is applicable to various maps within the game.

💡Barrel

In the video, a barrel is used as a visual marker for spawn points within Daisy Editor. The script explains that barrels are easier to see and manipulate than other objects, and they can be copied and pasted throughout the map to create multiple spawn points. This use of barrels is a practical approach to quickly establishing where AI characters will appear.

💡Coordinates

Coordinates are sets of数值 that define a point in space, and in the video, they are used to specify the exact locations of spawn points. The script mentions exporting the coordinates of the barrels placed in Daisy Editor, which are then used to set the spawn points for AI patrols. Understanding coordinates is crucial for accurately placing objects within a game map.

💡Export

Exporting in the context of the video refers to the process of saving the data created in Daisy Editor, such as the spawn points' coordinates. The script outlines different file formats like JSON and .map that can be exported, which are then used to implement the spawn points into the game's AI patrol system.

💡JSON

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format mentioned in the script as one of the options for exporting data from Daisy Editor. The video shows how to export spawn point data as a JSON file, which is a common format for storing and transmitting data in game development.

💡Map

In the video, 'map' has a dual meaning: it refers to both the digital representation of a game level in Daisy Editor and the physical space within the game where players and AI interact. The script demonstrates how to manipulate the map in Daisy Editor to place spawn points, which are then used within the game's map.

💡Control

The term 'control' in the script refers to keyboard shortcuts used in Daisy Editor. For example, 'Control A' is used to select all objects, and 'Control X' is for cutting selected objects. These controls are part of the workflow for setting up spawn points and demonstrate the efficiency of using keyboard shortcuts in game development software.

💡Alt Drag

Alt Drag is a technique mentioned in the script for moving objects in Daisy Editor. By holding down the 'Alt' key and dragging the cursor, users can move objects without affecting their orientation. This method is used to adjust the position of spawn points, showcasing a practical approach to editing game maps.

Highlights

Introduction to creating spawn points for expansion AI using Daisy Editor.

Opening Daisy Editor and loading a blank AI Patrol file.

Starting the process by loading a map in Daisy Editor.

Explanation of the simplicity and efficiency of using Daisy Editor for mapping.

Ensuring the player is on the ground by pressing the 'home' key.

Zooming out the map to select a starting point for spawn points.

Using a green barrel as a visual aid for spawn points.

Addressing the issue of barrels floating and how to fix it by moving and snapping to the ground.

Copying spawn points using Ctrl+C and pasting them across the map.

Populating spawn points around the map for AI Patrols.

Returning to the game to check if spawn points are on the ground.

Exporting the map with spawn points using different file options.

Choosing to export as a JSON file for easier processing.

Using Notepad++ to open and edit the exported JSON file.

Highlighting the importance of coordinates for AI Patrols.

Using Alt+drag to move and copy coordinates efficiently.

Editing the JSON file to replace certain elements for better usability.

Importing the edited spawn points into a blank AI Patrols file.

Finalizing the process by pasting and entering to complete the AI Patrol setup.

Conclusion on how to use Daisy Editor for quick AI spawn setup.

Transcripts

hello and welcome so today we're going

to be checking out how to make spawn

points for expansion AI

so we're going to open up a daisy editor

like so

let's start this up real fast also gonna

need a blank

AI Patrol file

which I'll have uh Link in the

description for

now that we're in Daisy

we just load up uh any map that we want

I'm gonna choose chinaris once we get

into genre so explain how this all works

it's pretty simple

you're able to do a lot of uh

Maps really fast like this

so

all right there we go

now make sure you always push home so

you can put your person on the ground

now I always push map zoom out

we're gonna start wherever we want uh

sure right there's good

me

go back here put a barrel out

I always do a barrel since it's a lot

easier

see I'll take a green Barrel now

a common problem that I've had

with this is

the barrels will float

but if you grab it move it it'll snap to

the ground

so push control

I mean Ctrl C and copy it

then I'll go to the map and then I'll

just

randomly paste them all over

just like so

and you can populate

you know spawn points all around

so then when we go back into it I'll

control a real fast

control a we're gonna go back into it

and we'll

fly over here to another one

like this and see what it

okay it's on the ground also

I don't check every one of them

because they all should be on the ground

so once you set out all your barrels for

your spawn points

like I've done you're here

we go to file export

now you can either do uh

a few different uh options here me I

usually tend to use a

Jason like I'll show you the difference

so we'll say

uh test one

okay 27

50.

I'll show you another one we can do the

Jason

um

events

believe you can do events also

and we'll

go back here

you can do dot map also if you use

notepad plus plus

okay

there we go so now I'm gonna minimize

that

go right here to where that saves which

will be in documents Daisy

go to editor

now we'll have test right here see

let me open this up

and you'll see we have a barrel with the

coordinates these are the coordinates

you're going to need for the patrols

so

you could use this one

okay so don't do events events is a

no-go

okay here it is

dot map is the probably the easiest one

to use

and I'll kind of show you why

so

you can hold in uh Alt

drag this down to move it so you just

hold in Alt

just put your cursor right there hold in

Alt and just drag

and you can copy all this and then

delete all that

saves a lot of time

just hold in all

like that done

now

we'll do the same thing for the barrel

at the beginning because these are just

spawn points

now what I like to do just helps a

little more too is all can I'll

highlight that part

like in between the coordinates

and I'll hit Ctrl f

I'll replace it with

base

I mean sorry

comma space

and we'll replace all

the

then it replaces them all you're able to

oh

I'll show you now since we have uh the

spawn points

we'll go into the blank uh AI patrols

that I'll leave in the description

then we just

control X

paste

enter

so then we have one done

and we just do it so on and so on

and that is how you would uh use Daisy

Editor to

quickly get spawns for your AI Patrols

pretty simple and hope you all found

this helpful