Difference between revisions of "WkMagic"
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(Mark not obsolete, since there are still valuable features this module provides that no other module or gameplay feature provides, including the: spawn-all-at-start feature, back-to-start anti-sink feature, and no-sitters grenade feature) |
(Change tense to present tense since the module is available, and clarify that the anti-sink-like feature is truly a feature that WA does not have without this module) |
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| − | '''wkMagic''' | + | '''wkMagic''' is a WormKit module written by [[User:CyberShadow|CyberShadow]] which enables features depending on data which is encoded in scheme and map files. |
| − | wkMagic | + | wkMagic is compatible only with W:A 3.6.26.5, the latest Beta version at the time of its creation. |
| − | wkMagic | + | wkMagic is configurable through setting certain values in scheme settings, and by encoding special information in a barcode-like fashion on the bottom row of a map file. [[wkMagic Map Wizard]] is a program written by [[People/Hosma293|Hosma293]] (a.k.a. Aerolite) which allows the user to easily encode wkMagic settings into maps. |
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| + | At the time of its release, wkMagic was the first W:A extension which affected the game's state on a logic frame basis, allowing synchronized modified game behaviour in network games. As such, it can be considered to be a predecessor to [[RubberWorm]]. | ||
=== Features === | === Features === | ||
Most of wkMagic's features have been implemented in WA since it was made: | Most of wkMagic's features have been implemented in WA since it was made: | ||
* Allow placing over 40 mines on the terrain (the mine limit in 3.6.26.5 was still 8) (for [[Bows and Arrows]]) (now available in scheme options) | * Allow placing over 40 mines on the terrain (the mine limit in 3.6.26.5 was still 8) (for [[Bows and Arrows]]) (now available in scheme options) | ||
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* Allow worms not to collide with (pass through) other worms ("phantom worms") (now available in extended scheme options as of WA version 3.8 as "Phased Worms") | * Allow worms not to collide with (pass through) other worms ("phantom worms") (now available in extended scheme options as of WA version 3.8 as "Phased Worms") | ||
* Allow wind to affect roping and jumping worms (now available in extended scheme options as of WA version 3.8 as "RubberWorm wind influence applies to worms") | * Allow wind to affect roping and jumping worms (now available in extended scheme options as of WA version 3.8 as "RubberWorm wind influence applies to worms") | ||
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However, wkMagic still has 2 unique features which haven't been implemented in WA since then: | However, wkMagic still has 2 unique features which haven't been implemented in WA since then: | ||
* Spawn all worms at a certain position at the game start (for [[rope race]]s) | * Spawn all worms at a certain position at the game start (for [[rope race]]s) | ||
| + | * Respawn worms at the start position if they touch water | ||
| + | ** A similar feature is available in WA as of version 3.8 as "RubberWorm anti-sink", but this respawns worms at their last standing position, not the designated start position. | ||
* Cause grenades which become stationary to explode with 0 damage (enforce "no sitters" rule of [[BnG]]) | * Cause grenades which become stationary to explode with 0 damage (enforce "no sitters" rule of [[BnG]]) | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 2 May 2024
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This WormKit module is not compatible with the latest W:A update (3.8.1). |
| wkMagic | |
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| Developer: | CyberShadow |
| Supported games: | W:A |
| Language: | Delphi |
| License: | Partial source avaliable |
| Download: | wkmagic1.zip |
wkMagic is a WormKit module written by CyberShadow which enables features depending on data which is encoded in scheme and map files.
wkMagic is compatible only with W:A 3.6.26.5, the latest Beta version at the time of its creation.
wkMagic is configurable through setting certain values in scheme settings, and by encoding special information in a barcode-like fashion on the bottom row of a map file. wkMagic Map Wizard is a program written by Hosma293 (a.k.a. Aerolite) which allows the user to easily encode wkMagic settings into maps.
At the time of its release, wkMagic was the first W:A extension which affected the game's state on a logic frame basis, allowing synchronized modified game behaviour in network games. As such, it can be considered to be a predecessor to RubberWorm.
Features
Most of wkMagic's features have been implemented in WA since it was made:
- Allow placing over 40 mines on the terrain (the mine limit in 3.6.26.5 was still 8) (for Bows and Arrows) (now available in scheme options)
- Allow worms not to collide with (pass through) other worms ("phantom worms") (now available in extended scheme options as of WA version 3.8 as "Phased Worms")
- Allow wind to affect roping and jumping worms (now available in extended scheme options as of WA version 3.8 as "RubberWorm wind influence applies to worms")
However, wkMagic still has 2 unique features which haven't been implemented in WA since then:
- Spawn all worms at a certain position at the game start (for rope races)
- Respawn worms at the start position if they touch water
- A similar feature is available in WA as of version 3.8 as "RubberWorm anti-sink", but this respawns worms at their last standing position, not the designated start position.
- Cause grenades which become stationary to explode with 0 damage (enforce "no sitters" rule of BnG)
