Random Perk-A-Cola Machines
NOTE: This guide uses the terms “level” and “map” interchangeably.
Introduction
Nazi Zombies: Portable features the ability, via built-in entities, to ‘randomize’ the positions or types of Perk-A-Cola machines that can appear in a user’s level. This is done via the perk_random entity. The behavior of this entity is contextual, which will be gone over on this page.
Features
Choosing A Perk-A-Cola Selection
perk_random Entity in the wild.Control over perk_random is done entirely via its spawnflags. Each spawnflag corresponds to an individual Perk-A-Cola machine:
| Spawnflag Value | Perk-A-Cola Equivalent |
|---|---|
1 |
Quick Revive |
2 |
Jugger-Nog |
4 |
Speed Cola |
8 |
Double Tap Root Beer |
16 |
PhD Flopper |
32 |
Stamin-Up |
64 |
Deadshot Daiquiri |
128 |
Mule Kick |
If no spawnflags are selected, the Entity will objerror.
Using Extended Perk-A-Cola Abilities
perk_random, the existing Machine will teleport from behind the wall in the desired location.By default, perk_random behaves by Spawning the desired Perk-A-Cola entity out-right, using the default (“legacy”) values provided for Map Backwards Compatibility. This can be problematic, however, if you would like to utilize the additional feature set provided by placing individual perk_* entities.
This can be achieved via perk_random by individually placing (preferably out-of-bounds) the Perk-A-Cola machines you desire to be placed by randomization. If the selected Perk-A-Cola is discovered, instead of spawning a new machine out-right, perk_random will opt to instead move the Perk-A-Cola machine in it’s place.