FX Camera Systems

Update 1.3.7

New Features:
1. Weapon recoil effects. (First Person Action Only).

Changes:
1. FX_Camera (FirstPersonAction) no longer displays and option for "Visualize Camera Debug". This is because after Update 1.3.5b there is no camera collision debug information to display for this camera mode.



To enable the weapon recoil:
FX_Camera Inspector Settings
1. Set "Camera Style" to "FirstPersonAction".
2. Enable "Allow Weapon Recoil Camera Shake"
3. Apply your weapon to the "Active Weapon" GameObject field.

FX_Weapon_Linecast Inspector Settings.
1. Under "Scripting Overides" Enable both "Align Weapon To Camera" "Enable Weapon Recoil".

Run

If you are using an inventory system that allows for weapon swapping you will need to apply the new weapon to the "FX_Camera.ActiveWeapon" and call the "FX_Camera" function "SetupWeapon()" when you equip the new weapon. This will map this weapons unique settings to the camera for the Weapon recoil effects.


Updated the First Person Action Demo to latest build.

 

Wow...perfect!

Unity 3.3 version fix:

 

ForceX :thx a lot

 

FYI new daily builds will have their updates posted on the first post at the top under "Daily Build Notes" bigger releases will still be getting a new post. If you are following this project please check the top of the first post for your daily fix . Buttt since your here i'll go ahead and start things off with..

Daily Build 1.3.7b <--- the letter makes it a daily build.
1. Better memory management. Almost 6x in some cases. 1.3.7 saw the FX_Camera Update() at .6kb, now in 1.3.7b it's 104b.
2. FX_Motor has a new LeanState. This will handle the player state for Center, Lean_Left, Lean_Right.
3. Prone state expanded to include all eight directions.

 

Thank you! I follow this thread with big interest!
Max

p.s.

I did try the "ThirdpersonRPG" camera style and if it can be usefull, i post my impressions:
- It could be nice if that the cursor switches between 3D version (on the ground) to identify the new destination point and 2d reticule (on an interactive object) to check actions or to shoot targets.
- another upgrade can be the rotation of the player to the direction of the weapon shots.

Unity 3.3 fix :

 

Very fast version!
I noticed only now that the weapon recoil has a effect also on camera ..very cool!
Regard the weapon script, I think that a reload button (like "R") could be a usefull adding!

Found one little issue..E key is used both for "action" and for "lean right"

Regards

Max

 

@Sjm Tech: Thanks for the catch with the interact key i've posted up an updated version (1.3.7c) the key is now "F" this release also has a WIP build of the Isometric camera. It's not quite ready yet, still have some LookAt issues i'm working on.

 

Hi ForceX, "Isometric camera" work very well.

I notice (because surely is a WIP version):
- ThirdRPG and Isometric do not have enabled : reticule color option , and detect object range.
- in Isometric style Auto cursor has no effect.
- in ThirdAction style mouse wheel zoom do not work anymore.

Regards
Max

 

1. Reticule color is currently only for the action cameras. The .color works on them because they Use a GUITexture which allows a color change through script. The mouse cursor uses a DrawTexture Rect which I believe does not allow access to .color information. It Is setup this way because the mouse pointer needs the ability to render over other GUI elements. So the mouse pointer is a but more limited than the reticule ATM.

2. Auto cursor was not included at time of release but will be when its final.

3. Mouse wheel should work. Press "C" to change the camera from the fixed over the shulder (secondary position) to the over head camera (primary position). In case I will check it out when I get home from work.

 

1.understood... a solution could be to add another cursor when action is in the range (different by normal actions cursor).
For example: Cursor door Texture + Cursor door Texture in interaction range. Sorry if i'm not quite clear!
2. was what I thought.
3. yes i mean in "C" camera mode


Max

 

@Sjm Tech: The camera for the ThirdPersonAction is fine the "Lock Camera Dolly" got checked. Just un-check it under "Camera Primary Position Offset" and it will be back to normal.

 

Oops... sorry, I forgot to check this setting!
Thanks
Max

 

Update 1.3.8

New:
1. Added "Head Bob" settings to FX_Camera "Camera Extended Settings"

Fixes:
1. Player Controller will no longer interfere with object Interaction.
2. Interactions now ignore passive activators Ignore Raycast
3. Weapons no longer collide with passive activators Ignore Raycast

WIP:
1. Weapon sway. Same as Head Bob but for weapons. This is located in the WeaponLinecast script under "Scripting Overrides"

Updated First Person Action DEMO to current build. Demos can be found at the bottom of the first post.

 

Great, another big upgrade!
- "Head Bob" system is very realistic!
- "Weapon sway" very good effect in motion (during walking) but it could be more realistic adding this effect also during the free look (without be walking).
I mean something like this
i was thinking that, at this point, it could be a nice looking adding a breath movement on idle (slight head bob but when standing still).

Unity 3 version:

 

Update 1.4.0

Major Change!!
1. FX_Camera FX_Motor have been merged into a new script FX_Character_Controller. This was a necessary move as both scripts were increasingly dependent on the other. As a result there are fewer redundant var, place holder var, and an speed increase of around .20+ ms.

New Features:
1. First Person Action now has usable "Crouch" "Prone" states. Cycle between states with "Left Ctrl". Go to standing with "Z" or "Jump".
2. First Person Action now has usable "Lean Left" "Lean Right". To lean press "Q" to lean left or "E" to lean right.

When in First Person Action it is recommended to disable the Player Actor mesh renderer.

WIP
1. When crouching under an object standing up will cause the player to clip through the object. Working on this.

If someone out there uses directional keys what do you feel is a good key mapping setup? Let me know.

First Person Action DEMO updated to latest build.

 

Hi ForceX...
this version is awesome! very fast fps (few less than StandardFPSController).
Weapon's laser pointer is a nice adding, very usefull to check the sight!
some note:
- Camera angle limit settings are now hided in FPS style
- a old problem that i forgot to point out (i fix it without thinking after installing package) is that the "FX_P_Muzzle_Flash" prefab did not found his mesh and material (are Missing).

Regards Arrow key User I think that : (my prefer FPS game settings) :
- Delete and End are good for lean;
- PageDown for Crouch settings (nice could be to use Mouse wheel)
- Right Ctrl (instead to Enter) for "Action"
- Numpad0 to jump (I'm setting it in input settings)
- Enter (or Mouse Center) to recharge (if implemented)
- Back Space to drop weapon (if implemented) (this could be a new idea ..pickup and drop weapon )
Compliments!
Max

 

Unity 3 version:

Max

 

I add a my test version (Unity 3 version) with some tuned effects and a free nice weapon model taken from the asset store.
Thanks to ForceX's job and Torry for weapon model

Max

 

I did see now this Daily Update from yesterday
1.It is very well organized. I like it.
2. Perfect.

Regards
Max

 

ForceX, Do you have plan to Make enemy For your System ?

 

Yes, however it will be part of a larger release with many more features in the future. This release will probably be put on the asset store once it completely ready. That is still a ways off.

 

I try create js for check number bullets .// "cartridge_case(Clone)"==bullet?
test by attach door .

var damage:int;

function OnCollisionEnter(hit:Collision)
{
if(hit.gameObject.name=="cartridge_case(Clone)"){
damage++;
Debug.Log(damage);
}
}

 

@ daywin. Sorry i don’t quite under stand what you are attempting to do. Do you want to check how many bullets you have remaining? Or are you trying to apply damage to an object by a prefab named "cartridge_case(Clone)"?

1. If you want to see how many bullets you have left you can check the FX_Weapon_Linecast.js script in the inspector and look under Weapon Ammunition: There you will see "Current Shot Count", and "Total Amo Count"

2. If you want to make an object take damage then apply the script FX_Object_Properties,js to the object and check "Is Destructible", then set the number of hit points for the object. An example would be in the Demo scene, look for an object named "Destroy Cube" Environment-->Objects-->Destroy Cube. This object can be destroyed by shooting at it.

Because my weapon script uses Linecast / Raycast to detect and apply damage to an object and not the bullet prefab, using OnCollisionEnter will not provide any results.

If it's none of the above can you describe again what you mean by "check number bullets"

 

thank Froce X ,I will follow (2). haha I'm novice

 

Hi, ForceX,
I found that the Prefab "FX Player" gives an error if no weapon (if no weapon is needed ) prefab is present.(1.4.0C - Unity 3.4)

UPDATE:
same problem just disabling "allow wapon recoil camera shake"
(no problem in 1.4.0b)


error:

NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object
FX_Character_Controller.SetCameraState () (at Assets/FX Game Develpoment Tools/Scripts/FX_Character_Controller.js:1124)
FX_Character_Controller.Update () (at Assets/FX Game Develpoment Tools/Scripts/FX_Character_Controller.js:455)

regard the error:
- shake function is disabled in "Camera extended settings"

other notes:
- it could be useful to add an "Enable Prone" option (when prone status is not required) or give for crouch and prone a different keyboard key! (in this case it could be set a hold keyboard key mode instead the toggle key.)


Regards
Max

 

i use effect destroy from detonator package. Boom Boom

 

Thanks for this ,Is really good work am going to use it in my game

 

@daywin: Glad you got it to work.

@SJM Tech: I'll get a fix for the null reference in the next daily update, Then I'll work on hold for crouch.

@Nateao: Fantastic. Good luck on your project.

 

perfect....good job!

could be useful add also the ability to direct weapon (vertically) on reticule position (also for this camera mode)

oops! I did find your old reply! Sorry

Max

 

Hi ForceX,
i was trying the "Weapon impact effects" system and i see that the prefab mantain the same rotation and give a repetitive effect.

Could be a nice upgrade add a random rotation and also a random prefab's children placement. (example: random position and rotation of 3 different bullet holes)

I hope that i don't annoy you with my criticism.
Regards
Max

 

Update 1.4.1

Changes:
1. Weapon hit effects will now instantiate with a random up rotation.
2. Each hit effect can now be assigned multiple effects. These effects will be cycled randomly.

Fixed:
1. When "Allow Weapon Recoil Camera Shake" is enabled, will no longer return a null reference error if there is no weapon equipped.

 

awesome...later I will give a look!
Thanks.

I report to you another small thing:
- i found (using a plane instead a sphere) that the hit effects goes a bit( Z Axis -0.02) through the hit object. (add an offset settings could be handy)

best regards
MAx

 

Will do.

 

Very important update.
I post a Unity 3 fixed version: (tell me if no more needed)

other possible improvements:
- (FPS) add in zoom mode (RMB) a new position for weapon (aiming position).
- (FPS) when on running move weapon in run position.
- (FPS) add a double pressing "W" or "UP" to go directly on running mode (an alternative to "shift" pressing)
- (FPS) o nrunning pressing Zoom(aiming) mode force player to go standard motion mode).
- (FPS) add a smoothing bobbing camera effect after a jump (small bounce)

 

@Shm Tech: LOL you sure do got a list. That's good I need these ideas. I look at it and think "Yes it went forward!! High five." Keep'em coming. Some features will go in after I have a working player model and or an inventory system. That's just a whole other thing right now, but it'll get there.

 

I found a small issue with the new option "Hold to Crouch / Prone"
If unchecked LeftControl key (to change status) not work anymore (it should enable toggle mode..right?) and goes on error!

I'm sorry for my "torrential" wish lists.

Regard this WIP:

To avoid this it could add a trigger(fixed in standing position ) to the player and check collisions. On collision it force player to remain crouch/prone.
it is only a brutal approach...but is an idea.

Best regards
Max

 

I'm going to use a ray to check if there is enough room. I just need to get around to doing it along with many other things.

Fixed stand, crouch, prone cycling in latest build 1.4.1c

 

Yes, a ray is my first thinking..but it could eat some fps...but only a test it can say... good job!

Now the cycling works ...but the states are not aligned.( Crouching ..but says standing..ecc.).
I'm allowed to fix this waiting your official fix.
- Package (Unity 3).
- FX_Character_Controller.js (Unity 3.4)

 

Wow those states have given me much grief. 1.4.1d the display state in the inspector is fixed.

 

1.4.1e:

New Features:
1. Changing to a higher vertical status ie Crouch --> Standing will no longer cause the player to clip through any geometry that may be above them. Instead it will prevent the state change and keep the player in their current state until there is enough room to perform the state change.

Updated First Person Action DEMO to latest build.

 

wow ... nice ...but only a note ....it works only if Player is totally under the an object ; if partially under..goes inside the upper object.

 

Looking at it now.

 

OK i think i found the (a) problem. The LayerMask that was used to check for object collisions was the camera collision LayerMask this mask excludes quite a few layers to check against. Thus some objects like the activator cubes out side the 2 sliding doors were not being included in the check. This i hope has been fixed in 1.4.1f check it out and let see if this corrects your issue. If not can you post an example of your problem?

 

Now works quite perfectly!

Not for to be the usual troublemakers... but i found another thing that remain to make this function absolutly perfect.
There is no the ability to go crouch from the prone position when there is no enough space to go standing.

 

Yea i know. I need to create indvidual key maps for each position. Thats something that will be included in a future release. And for cycle mode i will set it to check if you cannot stand to check if you can crouch.

 

Perfect!

another thing.... I did see that, the decal effect, (by the Weapon Impact effect system) are very good if the objects don't move...when the object hit is moving or is destructed the decal remain in the hit position. (perhaps parenting the decal to the object hit could resolve!)

When you think to put this on asset store? I think that with few fix it is ready to be sold...it is very nice and ready for each type of use.
I'm obviously a sure buyer!
Best regards
Max

p.s. my wish list (to make it my standard fps controller):
- walking sounds
- climbing (ladder)

 

Decal prenting absolutly.

Asset store release will be after i get a player stats, inventory system and perhaps an Ai. I got lots of things to work on. Thanks for your feedback in all of this.

 

Update 1.4.2

New Features:
1. Zone_Ladder : Use Zone_Ladder's to climb up surfaces. To climb up the Zone_Ladder from a ground position approach the ladder and press forward to advance upwards. To climb down a zone_Ladder from a ground position approach the ladder (you will not be able to fall off the ladder by over walking it), turn around and press down. While on the ladder you can look around but your movement direction will be limited to the ladders vertical position. You can exit by becoming grounded again or jumping off the ladder.

2. Zone_Teleporter: To use a teleporter enter the "Zone_Teleporter" and press the interaction key "F"

Changes:
1. Weapon impact decals will now parent them self's to their impacted object.
2.HeadBob settings now exist for all active pose states.


Setting Up A Ladder
1. Import the object your wish to use for your ladder and place in the game world.
2. Apply a Zone_Ladder prefab and set as a child of your ladder.
3. Set the Zone_Ladder "Z" direction to be facing into your ladder object. (Very Important)
4. Position the Zone_Ladder to be just in frond of your ladder object.
5. Scale the Zone_Ladder to the height and width of your ladder object.
6. Scale the depth of the Zone_Ladder to be big enough for your player to enter the Zone_Ladder.

Updated First Person Action Third Person Action DEMO's to latest build.

 

spectacular....very importants added!

I did do a small test and all works very well!

notes:

- Weapon impact decals parenting:
now is very complete!

- Multiple HeadBob settings:
very handy!

- Teleporter:
perfect .. only a small thing... "F" key works... "Enter" not yet. (only for old interactions)

- Ladder system:
nice.. end it works very well (for now only a test of demo scene )
only a note... for FPS mode the best system (it is only my opinion) is to walk on the ladder
pressing only Forward key and climb up or down simply looking to the destination point (look up to
go up and look down to go down). For Third Personal modes actual configuration is perfect.

Compliments
best regards
Max

to best explain what i mean for FPS ladder easy sistem you can see my old project" Industrial structures" (the system works well but is too complex to set with many triggers and dirty script code... nothing to compare to yours )

 

Some how some where it seams i broke the camera collision system in this last release. A fix in in the works.