What prop do I use for the tracks, and how do I make it look back around?It is fairly simple, use a func_tracktrain for the train itself and path_track to define the path(s) it takes. If you want to use a prop instead of a brush for the train, parent a prop_dynamic to the tracktrain.
Wouldn't it just be TeleportToPathTrack ? I always assumed this is what mappers used to teleport trains in on a timer.You can use any props you like for the tracks. Some maps don't even have any! They just paint the tracks onto the ground with a texture. Really, just use the property browser to search for "track", it's sure to find plenty.
As for making the train loop, just set the next stop of the path_track to a previous node. Nothing special needed! Or, if you don't want a loop, but the train to teleport back, try the teleport to this track spawnflag for the path_track. There is also supposed to be some teleport input for the tracktrain, but VDC doesn't seem to list any...
The teleporting onto the next track worked fine with the flag; only problem is that I have a very long train, so may need to do multiple trains, each tied to a different section of the train props so it teleports over time, not 1 massive teleport.Wouldn't it just be TeleportToPathTrack ? I always assumed this is what mappers used to teleport trains in on a timer.
That, or you just make the train extend into the skybox for as long as you need and until it's completely invisible for players, then teleport it back. Maps like Cactus Canyon and Freight do this.The teleporting onto the next track worked fine with the flag; only problem is that I have a very long train, so may need to do multiple trains, each tied to a different section of the train props so it teleports over time, not 1 massive teleport.
How would I make it seamlessly extend into the skybox? I would want something similar to the banana bay train, where it goes through part of the map, and disappears off into the distance.That, or you just make the train extend into the skybox for as long as you need and until it's completely invisible for players, then teleport it back. Maps like Cactus Canyon and Freight do this.
Make it go in a tunnel behind a black brush. Then extend the tunnel to the lenght of the train you're trying to teleport back. Do the same for the starting point of the train.How would I make it seamlessly extend into the skybox? I would want something similar to the banana bay train, where it goes through part of the map, and disappears off into the distance.