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This page explains words and terms which have a meaning unique to the engine.
General
Static object | An in-game object which is used only for physics collissions. They can't be influenced by scripts nor be interacted with. |
Entity | An in-game object with configurable parameters and custom physics bodies. |
Item | A type of entity which can be collected and added to the player's inventory. |
Area | Invisible in-game cuboid which marks 3D space. Used for a variety of things based on the type. |
Script | Written code which determines what happens in a map. This includes events, puzzles, music, and more. |
File extensiosn
*.hps | Howard Phillip Script, this is where you make the magic happen with the help of AngelScript. |
*.ent | Entity, objects that can be interacted with, these files can only be created manually. |
*.hud | Heads-Up Display, defines items that the player can wield and holster, these files can only be created manually. |
*.ps | Particle System, displays cool little effects like fog and electrical sparking etc. |
*.bb | Billboard, gives your map a little more life with some lightrays and whatnot, these files can only be created manually. |
*.snt | Sound Entity, stores information on what audio file to play, how many audio files to play and whether or not they loop and so forth. |
*.lang | Language, contains in-game messages, item descriptions, etc. |
*.beam | Beam, defines things such as laser beams, these files can only be created manually. |
*.cfg | Configuration, used to define various settings. |
*.mat | Material, contains information on texture as well as the type used for it including transparency information. |