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[Nathan.S]

Hi again, does anybody know how to setup sound for a node. I have a campfire and I want it to have a burning sound. I've looked at everything in the wiki and can't figure it out. I was able to get the fire to have sound, but it only was activated when you placed the node, so loading worlds lost all the sound, and then the sound kept playing even after the node was destroyed. I tried using the sound_stop but that always threw up a fatal error and crashed the world.

[benedict424]

How would I go about making a copy of a furnace with it's own recipes?

Reason: I'm making an alchemy furnace.

[benedict424]

What would be a good name for an element themed magic mod?

[philipbenr]

modname: magichem
Name: Magichem: elemental magic

[benedict424]

modname: magichem
Name: Magichem: elemental magic

I meant Air, Ingnus, Aqua, Terra as elements.

[hunterdelyx1]

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[Esteban]

modname: magichem
Name: Magichem: elemental magic

I meant Air, Ingnus, Aqua, Terra as elements.

What do you think about the name "Aether"?

Aristotle proposed a fifth element, aether, in addition to the four proposed earlier by Empedocles.

Earth, which is cold and dry; this corresponds to the modern idea of a solid.
Water, which is cold and wet; this corresponds to the modern idea of a liquid.
Air, which is hot and wet; this corresponds to the modern idea of a gas.
Fire, which is hot and dry; this corresponds to the modern ideas of plasma and heat.
Aether, which is the divine substance that makes up the heavenly spheres and heavenly bodies (stars and planets).

Each of the four earthly elements has its natural place. All that is earthly tends toward the center of the universe, i.e., the center of the Earth. Water tends toward a sphere surrounding the center. Air tends toward a sphere surrounding the water sphere. Fire tends toward the lunar sphere (in which the Moon orbits). When elements are moved out of their natural place, they naturally move back towards it. This is "natural motion"—motion requiring no extrinsic cause. So, for example, in water, earthy bodies sink while air bubbles rise up; in air, rain falls and flame rises.

[benedict424]

modname: magichem
Name: Magichem: elemental magic

I meant Air, Ingnus, Aqua, Terra as elements.

What do you think about the name "Aether"?

Aristotle proposed a fifth element, aether, in addition to the four proposed earlier by Empedocles.

Earth, which is cold and dry; this corresponds to the modern idea of a solid.
Water, which is cold and wet; this corresponds to the modern idea of a liquid.
Air, which is hot and wet; this corresponds to the modern idea of a gas.
Fire, which is hot and dry; this corresponds to the modern ideas of plasma and heat.
Aether, which is the divine substance that makes up the heavenly spheres and heavenly bodies (stars and planets).

Each of the four earthly elements has its natural place. All that is earthly tends toward the center of the universe, i.e., the center of the Earth. Water tends toward a sphere surrounding the center. Air tends toward a sphere surrounding the water sphere. Fire tends toward the lunar sphere (in which the Moon orbits). When elements are moved out of their natural place, they naturally move back towards it. This is "natural motion"—motion requiring no extrinsic cause. So, for example, in water, earthy bodies sink while air bubbles rise up; in air, rain falls and flame rises.

For now, the 5th element is called Incognitus, but that's a great idea!

[hunterdelyx1]

Hello! For some reason string.char() takes "|" in regexp as char. So i can't realize alternative choosing in capturing group. Is there way to fix it?

[kaeza]

Hello! For some reason string.char() takes "|" in regexp as char. So i can't realize alternative choosing in capturing group. Is there way to fix it?

I think you mean `string.match` (or `string.gsub`).

Unfortunately, no. Regexp support in Lua is pretty limited. If you need more comprehensive support, you will need an external library.

[Esteban]

I have a doubt, does mods like pipeworks/technic work fine in multiplayer? Or they can cause lag? Im trying to make a subgame and I want to add technology, but I want that the game can be used in a server. Finally, if these are too much for a multiplayer game, is there other options out there?
Thanks in advance

EDIT: oops, this question is supposed to be on modding requests, sorry.

[hunterdelyx1]

Hello! For some reason string.char() takes "|" in regexp as char. So i can't realize alternative choosing in capturing group. Is there way to fix it?

I think you mean `string.match` (or `string.gsub`).

Unfortunately, no. Regexp support in Lua is pretty limited. If you need more comprehensive support, you will need an external library.

Oh. Yeah. Right. string.match. It's pity to hear thant. But thanks for answering.

[benedict424]

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minetest.register_tool("alchemtinker:light_wand", {
    description = "light_wand",
    inventory_image = "tinker_light_wand.png",

	on_use = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
		local playerpos = minetest.player:getpos()
		itemstack:add_wear(1) -- To do: Look up how the hech this thing works.
		minetest.place_node({playerpos}, {name="alchemtinker:light_node"})
		return itemstack
		end
})

Why is this code bringing up this error:

21:14:45: ERROR[main]: ServerError: /home/jack/.minetest/mods/alchemtinker/spells.lua:22: attempt to index field 'player' (a nil value)

This code should place a node right where you stand, but instead it crashes.

[benedict424]

I have a doubt, does mods like pipeworks/technic work fine in multiplayer? Or they can cause lag? Im trying to make a subgame and I want to add technology, but I want that the game can be used in a server. Finally, if these are too much for a multiplayer game, is there other options out there?
Thanks in advance

EDIT: oops, this question is supposed to be on modding requests, sorry.

This works fine in multi-player. I've been on servers where I was suppose to test this, the contraptions break if they cause too much lag.

[Esteban]

I have a doubt, does mods like pipeworks/technic work fine in multiplayer? Or they can cause lag? Im trying to make a subgame and I want to add technology, but I want that the game can be used in a server. Finally, if these are too much for a multiplayer game, is there other options out there?
Thanks in advance

EDIT: oops, this question is supposed to be on modding requests, sorry.

This works fine in multi-player. I've been on servers where I was suppose to test this, the contraptions break if they cause too much lag.

Thanks for clarifying! Anyways, I will use a simpler version known as Itest for the subgame, I will try to add missing textures and fork it to work with the industry pack. I got to say technic is awesome, but each time I try to make a simple machine (solar panel - wire - battery) It does not work. Prob I am missing a component since I made sure everything was using the same V.

[AMMOnym]

Can someone explain me what is wrong on this mod ?

[Hybrid Dog]

Can someone explain me what is wrong on this mod ?

what is api.lua good for?

[Esteban]

Can someone explain me what is wrong on this mod ?

you forgot to add a "dofile" to the api.lua at the beginning of the init.lua so the mob is defined. It should fix the problem. By the afternoon I will test. :)

Example:

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dofile(minetest.get_modpath("slender").."/api.lua")

minetest.register_node("slender:slenderwater_flowing", {
	description = "Flowing Fear",
...

EDIT:

what is api.lua good for?

The api is the monster(mobs api) its purpose is to define the slender mob.

EDIT2: I took a look at the textures, that slenderman sprite looks good! :D

[AMMOnym]

It was gif :)
Thanks Esteban

[Krock]

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on_use = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
		local playerpos = minetest.player:getpos()

Use the given 'user' variable.

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local playerpos = user:getpos()

[AMMOnym]

Is any way, how to make an invisible water ?

[DeepGaze]

textures, or do you mean whilst you are inside?

[Hybrid Dog]

Is any way, how to make an invisible water ?

do you mean more realistic water like in sauerbraten?

[AMMOnym]

textures, or do you mean whilst you are inside?

Just textures. When I use an invisible texture, its white or black ...

[AMMOnym]

Is any way, how to make an invisible water ?

do you mean more realistic water like in sauerbraten?

No, I mean something like this