AMX is surprisingly powerful. Vxed developed a module that allows access to the entvars_t structure so possibilities are vast. I hate to admit it but AMX does have some functions that I have yet to figure out how to do in C/C++ *hangs head in shame*.
You can create entities, get touch events, trap events, and access MESSAGE_BEGIN()/MESSAGE_END() constructs easily. That said for myself at least I view AMX more as an aide to developing mods and not a replacement for coding in C/C++. I recommend just going to www.amxmod.net and looking at the plugins people have developed. That should give you a good feel if AMX will do what you want it to or not. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of McCormack, Chris Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 6:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [hlcoders] Where to begin.... Thanks for the insight. What do you think are the limits of AMX ? ie what can it do and what can't it do (or is it possible to bend it horrifically if you have the skill?) cheers Chris -----Original Message----- From: Admin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 August 2003 11:12 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [hlcoders] Where to begin.... I find AMX beneficial for initial prototyping of ideas. It has enough flexibility to be useful yet enough connivance routines to allow some mistakes. Once it appears the general idea is sound I switch C/C++. Tweaking is also easier/faster in amx. To use a change you just: - compile the script - change the map Your changes are taken after the map change. When using C/C++ to take in a change you have to: - Stop the server - Compile - Restart the server - Reconnect to the server When you are "tweaking" a concept having to always stop/start the server and reconnect adds up quickly. The amx site also has tons of plugins that work well as examples when trying to get ideas for solving problems. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of McCormack, Chris Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 3:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [hlcoders] Where to begin.... Hi all I want to get back in to proper development (C++/C/asm etc), and I have some nice ideas for plugins (even a simple mod idea). I have not done any serious C development in around 3 years (swapped from C++ to Java due to work). Where is best to begin ? Writing plugins in amx ? writing meta plugins ? or go headlong in to some sort of mod (prob not this option ;) ) Where should I be reading(I am going to trawl the past messages in this forum over the weekend), what is good to read, and what is bad(URLs, PDFs, txts ) ? Does anyone have any tutorials or documentation on their development that I could follow etc. All help is welcome (You all had to start somewhere people so be nice please.) cheers Chris *********************************************** This e-mail and its attachments are confidential and are intended for the above named recipient only. If this has come to you in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail from your system. You must take no action based on this, nor must you copy or disclose it or any part of its contents to any person or organisation. Statements and opinions contained in this email may not necessarily represent those of Littlewoods. Please note that e-mail communications may be monitored. The registered office of Littlewoods Limited and its subsidiaries is 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L70 1AB. Registered number of Littlewoods Limited is 262152. ************************************************ _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders *********************************************** This e-mail and its attachments are confidential and are intended for the above named recipient only. If this has come to you in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail from your system. You must take no action based on this, nor must you copy or disclose it or any part of its contents to any person or organisation. Statements and opinions contained in this email may not necessarily represent those of Littlewoods. Please note that e-mail communications may be monitored. The registered office of Littlewoods Limited and its subsidiaries is 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L70 1AB. Registered number of Littlewoods Limited is 262152. ************************************************ _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders
