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[Horka]

In my Minetest mod, I have created a custom block represented by an OBJ file that is a right-angled triangle with the same dimensions as slabs. I want this custom block to behave in the same way as slabs when placed.

In other words, I want the block to be positioned either at the top or the bottom of the target block, depending on the placement position, just like the default slabs in Minetest Game. I also want the placement behavior to be consistent when targeting the top or bottom of a block.

Could you please provide more information about the specific code , because I'm unsure about?
THANKS

[Blockhead]

In my Minetest mod, I have created a custom block represented by an OBJ file that is a right-angled triangle with the same dimensions as slabs. I want this custom block to behave in the same way as slabs when placed.

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You should get used to looking through source code for the games and mods to learn how they do things. In this case, the source code of the slab's on_place lives here. That is the code that sets the rotation when it is placed. You can copy it verbatim as long as you obey its licence (LGPL 2.1, see license.txt in the same directory).

I wonder if you wouldn't be better off just using a library for shapes though, like moreblocks (mainstream), or flux's fork; or ShadMOrdre's lib_shapes.

[ShadMOrdre]

@Blockhead, Thanks for the +1.

My gal mod is also a good place to start, as it has numerous blocks for building, and the nodebox shapes library is built in, and it also include shapes not found in lib_shapes.

Shad

[Horka]

You should get used to looking through source code for the games and mods to learn how they do things. In this case, the source code of the slab's on_place lives here. That is the code that sets the rotation when it is placed. You can copy it verbatim as long as you obey its licence (LGPL 2.1, see license.txt in the same directory).

I wonder if you wouldn't be better off just using a library for shapes though, like moreblocks (mainstream), or flux's fork; or ShadMOrdre's lib_shapes.

I would like to create esacliers and slabs
I don't really understand the code.

But I tried several things, here is my code:

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dofile(minetest.get_modpath("stairs") .. "/init.lua")

-- Enregistrement des marches et des dalles
stairs.register_stair({
"marble",
"ephese:marble",
{cracky = 2},
{"ephese_marble.png"},
"Marble Stair",
"Marble Slab",
default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
false
})

stairs.register_stair({
"ephese:ivor",
"ivor",
{choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2},
{"ephese_ivoire.png"},
"Ivor Stair",
"Ivor Slab",
default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
false
})

stairs.register_stair({
"ephese:blue_mosaic",
"blue_mosaic",
{cracky = 2},
{"ephese_blue_mosaic.png"},
"Blue Mosaic Stair",
"Blue Mosaic Slab",
default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
false
})

stairs.register_stair({
"ephese:red_mosaic",
"red_mosaic",
{cracky = 2},
{"ephese_red_mosaic.png"},
"Red Mosaic Stair",
"Red Mosaic Slab",
default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
false
})


And here is the error message
ModError: Failed to load and run script from C:\Minetest\minetest-5.7.0-win64\bin\..\mods\000\init.lua:
....0-win64\bin\..\games\minetest_game\mods\stairs/init.lua:87: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil)
stack traceback:
[C]: in function 'ipairs'
....0-win64\bin\..\games\minetest_game\mods\stairs/init.lua:87: in function 'register_stair'
C:\Minetest\minetest-5.7.0-win64\bin\..\mods\000\init.lua:4: in main chunk
Voir « debug.txt » pour plus d'informations.

What's wrong?
Sorry to bother you, I don't understand anything.

[Horka]

Otherwise someone would be interested in making mods ?
I can give textures and 3d file, and all the necessary information,
except the code XD
Not necessarily for this first project, but if you are interested join the discord/matrix

[Horka]

Okay, thank you, I got it. Sorry for these stupid questions, I will inform myself next time.
In the end, it's quite simple. Thanks to ChatGPT for explaining so well, lol 🤣.
My mod is finished. It should be released in the next few days.
The project is progressing slowly but surely.

[Tuxilio]

...Sorry for these stupid questions, I will inform myself next time...

You're always allowed to ask. I'm not familiar with the subject so I can't help, but maybe others will help if you write your questions here.

[Horka]

You're always allowed to ask. I'm not familiar with the subject so I can't help, but maybe others will help if you write your questions here.

Yes I know I can. But the most knowledgeable people prefer to answer questions that don't have a simple and logical answer (for them). I ended up figuring it out on my own. But that's okay, the main thing is: The ephesus mod is coming... 😄

[Horka]

Now I will look at how a server works.

[Horka]

My mod is here:
https://content.minetest.net/packages/C ... r/ephesus/

[Horka]

I want to say that the project will move slower this summer but it is still advancing.

[Horka]

I am in the process of locating the large locations of the map which is 10000 m2 (I'm not sure, in any case it's very big) so it takes me time. Before launching a server.
In addition I changed the icon which is better now, it combines the letters MBT:

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[Tuxilio]

Hi,
is there anything else you want done so we can get started?

[Horka]

Hi,
is there anything else you want done so we can get started?

Unfortunately without a server we can not do much and as I know nothing about it I look at how to do it. I figured out how to set it up but I don't understand everything yet. The server map is ready. It just remains to put it in place.
In addition I was on vacation, so I will be able to do it in the coming weeks. If you want to help me, you can advise me mods, or others for the projects or give me useful links to set up the server because minetest wiki is not very understandable (and I have not done anything like that) on this subject.

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Here is the map of 10000m2!! for the curious
I did them with WorldPainter.
I will keep you posted.
Also if you don't know everything about the mod I created ephesus join matrix
Ephesus: https://content.minetest.net/packages/C ... r/ephesus/

[Horka]

In addition I have problems with this to import some monuments...
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10641

[Tuxilio]

OK, if you have problems with the server, do not hesitate. I can't help you much, but I can help you a little.

[Tuxilio]

Here's a tutorial for setting up a server: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64dYAFkGjWU
Or the Minetest Wiki: https://wiki.minetest.net/Setting_up_a_server/Debian

What system and, if you're using Linux, what distribution do you use?

[SuperStarSonic]

Hello, team, I am interested in this project and just spent 30 minutes catching up, in fact I'm not sure why I didn't see this topic in the forums this whole time. But anyways, I wanted to ask you a question:

How do you join the team if you have access to neither Matrix or Discord?

[Tuxilio]

Hi,

Great that you want to get involved!

If you don't have access to Discord or Matrix, you can read about it here on the forum. Almost everything is written in the forum as well.
I suggest you create a Matrix account. The easiest way to do this is to go to https://app.element.io/. You don't need to install anything, Element (the Matrix client) can be used entirely online. For your information, Matrix does not track anyone and is recommended by many privacy advocates.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Tuxilio

[Tuxilio]

Here's the link to the public Matrix Space: https://matrix.to/#/#M.B.T:matrix.org
And to the Matrix homepage: https://matrix.org/

[Horka]

Here's a tutorial for setting up a server: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64dYAFkGjWU
Or the Minetest Wiki: https://wiki.minetest.net/Setting_up_a_server/Debian

What system and, if you're using Linux, what distribution do you use?

I'm using Windows 64.
I would also like to thank you for your help and contribution.
Thank you ver much Tuxilio.

[Horka]

Hello, team, I am interested in this project and just spent 30 minutes catching up, in fact I'm not sure why I didn't see this topic in the forums this whole time. But anyways, I wanted to ask you a question:

How do you join the team if you have access to neither Matrix or Discord?

Hi SuperStarSonic.
It's great more and more people are interested in this project !
For now I mainly use Matrix because most people prefer it to discord (even if for the moment there is not much to say, as long as the server is not in place).
If you want to participate there is no other way for now than to use them.
Keep me posted. (I recommend the matrix)

[SuperStarSonic]

Hi,

Great that you want to get involved!

If you don't have access to Discord or Matrix, you can read about it here on the forum. Almost everything is written in the forum as well.
I suggest you create a Matrix account. The easiest way to do this is to go to https://app.element.io/. You don't need to install anything, Element (the Matrix client) can be used entirely online. For your information, Matrix does not track anyone and is recommended by many privacy advocates.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Tuxilio

I am unable to do so for various reasons. Thanks for the help though.

[Horka]

I am unable to do so for various reasons. Thanks for the help though.

Ok in this case I would post the advance here too while waiting for the server. Anyway there is not much more on matrix/discord.

[Sokomine]

Building is always good and a lot of fun.

I think you don't need your own server. There are so many good servers out there with more than enough room for new builds - even very big ones! That is, as long as you don't want to use WorldEdit. That's usually a problem on public servers. But WE usually isn't needed.

It doesn't even matter that much in the end if it's a creative or survival server. Even on survival servers most players have...enough...of most materials and are willing to help if they see that something impressive is beeing built.