Is there any way to enable mvm upgrades on a non-mvm map?

[BenCo]

Currently making a jump map for the pyro's new jetpack. I figured the map will have two stages, one ofr normal use and the other should have the upgrade from mvm which lets the pyro use the jetpack a second time while in air. Is there anyway to enable this upgrade without creating an tf_logic_mann_vs_machine?

 

[Hyperion]

Not without server plugins for sure

 

[Egan]

Yeah it's not possible without a server plugin.

You can make the func_upgradestation in your map, and use the client command (through a point_clientcommand) currency_give to give cash to the player for use in the upgrade station, but seemingly without a tf_logic_mann_vs_machine present in the map on spawn these upgrades don't stick to the player.

There may end up being some hacky way to spoof that, I would look around for certain things how this plugin works on any map https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=214600 (its full zip includes the scripting/source files). Probably not for now though, unless valve wants to make it doable.

Spoiler: maybe alternative?

Maybe you could use a tf_logic_player_destruction to have mock 'currency' counters on each player, setting the points to win really high or just making it unwinnable some how else, and either:

1. Using each func_capturezone's OnCapTeam1_PD type to give the whole team some buff, or maybe hit the !activator with a specific input that triggers condition-things, like FireUser1 - acquired on spawn/no targetname on the player.
2. Using "OnRedScoreChanged <float> Send when score changes, and is a value representing total progress from [0..1]." detect how far along a team's score is and give them specific team buffs..

It wouldn't be 'mvm upgrades', but it could still give that feeling of acquiring upgrades by spending 'points'!

 

[henke37]

The alternative is unfeasible, since it is generally not possible to perform the upgrades as seen in mvm with the existing entities.

 

[BigfootBeto]

I made this jump map that uses dummy bots with money and upgrade stations. https://tf2maps.net/downloads/mass-production.5035/

You could do something similar, but instead of using a stage 2, just continue the same "stage" with the upgrade stations and bots available.