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	'''Zone Restriction (Zora)''' module defines a kill zone around the playable one to avoid player(s) to flee from the battlefield.		'''Zone Restriction (Zora)''' module defines a kill zone around the playable one to avoid player(s) to flee from the battlefield.
	This only works for player unit.<br>		This only works for player unit.<br>
	A border is created where enemy patrols can be spawned, hunting the player while in this danger zone.		A border is created where enemy patrols can be spawned, hunting the player while in this danger zone.

	== Initialization==
			== Initialization ==

	=== Paths ===		=== Paths ===

	Editor:		Editor:
	Modules (F7) > Zone Restriction		Modules (F7) > Zone Restriction
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	=== Editor setup ===		=== Editor setup ===

	# Insert sensor(s) named BIS_Zora_x - x as a number, starting from 0, numbers must follow, e.g BIS_Zora_0, BIS_Zora_1, etc.		# Insert sensor(s) named BIS_Zora_x - x as a number, starting from 0, numbers must follow, e.g BIS_Zora_0, BIS_Zora_1, etc.
	The sensors are used to define the combat area.		The sensors are used to define the combat area.

	=== Optional parameters for module init ===		=== Optional parameters for module init ===

	Set variables in init of Zone Restriction module with desired values:		Set variables in init of Zone Restriction module with desired values:

	*'''bordersize = <number>;''' - set the border size, between the "normal" area and the immediate death area		* '''bordersize = <number>;''' - set the border size, between the "normal" area and the immediate death area
	::Example: ''this setvariable ["bordersize", 250];''		:: Example: <sqf inline>this setvariable ["bordersize", 250];</sqf>
	::Default value: 1000m		:: Default value: 1000m

	*'''factionlist = <array>;''' - list of factions that can patrol in the border		* '''factionlist = <array>;''' - list of factions that can patrol in the border
	::Example: ''this setvariable ["factionlist", ["USMC", "CDF", "GUE"]];''		:: Example: <sqf inline>this setvariable ["factionlist", ["USMC", "CDF", "GUE"]];</sqf>
	::Default value: ["GUE"]		:: Default value: ["GUE"]

	*'''maxgroups = <number>;''' - maximum number of groups at once chasing players in the border		* '''maxgroups = <number>;''' - maximum number of groups at once chasing players in the border
	::Example: ''this setvariable ["maxgroups", 8];''		:: Example: <sqf inline>this setvariable ["maxgroups", 8];</sqf>
	::Default value: 3 ; minimum 1, else, will be reset to default		:: Default value: 3 ; minimum 1, else, will be reset to default

	*'''debug = <bool>;''' - show restricted zone by markers on map, and patrols going after players in the border		* '''debug = <bool>;''' - show restricted zone by markers on map, and patrols going after players in the border
	::Example: ''this ~~setvariable~~ ["debug", true];''		:: Example: <sqf inline>this setVariable ["debug", true];</sqf>
	::Default value: false		:: Default value: false

	Set global variables with desired values:		Set global variables with desired values:

	*'''BIS_Zora_Pause = <bool>;''' - pause the detection		* '''BIS_Zora_Pause = <bool>;''' - pause the detection
	::Example: ''BIS_Zora_Pause = true;''		:: Example: <sqf inline>BIS_Zora_Pause = true;</sqf>
	::Default value: false		:: Default value: false


	== Behaviour ==		== Behaviour ==

	*Patrols will hunt down players in border given the formula ''[posx -50 +(random 100), posy -50 +(random 100), 0]''		* Patrols will hunt down players in border given the formula <sqf inline>[posx - 50 + (random 100), posy - 50 + (random 100), 0]</sqf>
	*Patrols will retreat after some time if the player left the border (either killed or gone back in safe zone)		* Patrols will retreat after some time if the player left the border (either killed or gone back in safe zone)
	*Patrols will disappear (instantly) once defeated / retreated		* Patrols will disappear (instantly) once defeated / retreated

	*You~~'ll~~ have to place on the map at least one unit of the faction you will create with this module, or [[setFriend]] their side, so the created patrols attack their enemies		* You will have to place on the map at least one unit of the faction you will create with this module, or [[setFriend]] their side, so the created patrols attack their enemies

	=== Known bugs ===		=== Known bugs ===

	*Disembarking from a vehicle you embarked in the border will make you killed as if you left the combat area (even if disembarking in safe zone)		* Disembarking from a vehicle you embarked in the border will make you killed as if you left the combat area (even if disembarking in safe zone)
	*Disembarking from a vehicle you started in will make you killed as if you left the combat area		* Disembarking from a vehicle you started in will make you killed as if you left the combat area

	A quick fix-up (you will be able to travel everywhere in a vehicle, but will get shot if you disembark / will get hunted down if in border) :		A quick fix-up (you will be able to travel everywhere in a vehicle, but will get shot if you disembark / will get hunted down if in border) :
	<~~code~~> // anti Zora bug		<sqf>
	while {true} do		// anti Zora bug
			while { true } do
	{		{
	if ({vehicle _x != _x} count units group player == 0) then {BIS_Zora_Pause = false};		if ({ vehicle _x != _x } count units group player == 0) then { BIS_Zora_Pause = false };
	waitUntil { {vehicle _x != _x} count units group player > 0 };		waitUntil { { vehicle _x != _x } count units group player > 0 };
	BIS_Zora_Pause = true;		BIS_Zora_Pause = true;
	waitUntil { {vehicle _x != _x} count units group player == 0 };		waitUntil { { vehicle _x != _x } count units group player == 0 };
	sleep 1;		sleep 1;
	};		};
	</~~code~~>		</sqf>


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	'''Zone Restriction (Zora)''' module defines a kill zone around the playable one to avoid player(s) to flee from the battlefield.		'''Zone Restriction (Zora)''' module defines a kill zone around the playable one to avoid player(s) to flee from the battlefield.

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	'''Zone Restriction (Zora)''' module defines a kill zone around the playable one to avoid player(s) to flee from the battlefield.		'''Zone Restriction (Zora)''' module defines a kill zone around the playable one to avoid player(s) to flee from the battlefield.

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	'''Zone Restriction (Zora)''' module defines a kill zone around the playable one to avoid player(s) to flee from the battlefield.		'''Zone Restriction (Zora)''' module defines a kill zone around the playable one to avoid player(s) to flee from the battlefield.
	This only works for player unit.<br />		This only works for player unit.<br>
	A border is created where enemy patrols can be spawned, hunting the player while in this danger zone.		A border is created where enemy patrols can be spawned, hunting the player while in this danger zone.

Callihn: /* Optional parameters */

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Optional parameters

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	The sensors are used to define the combat area.		The sensors are used to define the combat area.

	=== Optional parameters ===		=== Optional parameters for module init ===
	Set variables to Zone Restriction module with desired values:		Set variables in init of Zone Restriction module with desired values:

	*'''bordersize = <number>;''' - set the border size, between the "normal" area and the immediate death area		*'''bordersize = <number>;''' - set the border size, between the "normal" area and the immediate death area
	::Example: ''~~Zora_Module~~ setvariable ["bordersize", 250];''		::Example: ''this setvariable ["bordersize", 250];''
	::Default value: 1000m		::Default value: 1000m

	*'''factionlist = <array>;''' - list of factions that can patrol in the border		*'''factionlist = <array>;''' - list of factions that can patrol in the border
	::Example: ''~~Zora_Module~~ setvariable ["factionlist", ["USMC", "CDF", "GUE"]];''		::Example: ''this setvariable ["factionlist", ["USMC", "CDF", "GUE"]];''
	::Default value: ["GUE"]		::Default value: ["GUE"]

	*'''maxgroups = <number>;''' - maximum number of groups at once chasing players in the border		*'''maxgroups = <number>;''' - maximum number of groups at once chasing players in the border
	::Example: ''~~Zora_Module~~ setvariable ["maxgroups", 8];''		::Example: ''this setvariable ["maxgroups", 8];''
	::Default value: 3 ; minimum 1, else, will be reset to default		::Default value: 3 ; minimum 1, else, will be reset to default

	*'''debug = <bool>;''' - show restricted zone by markers on map, and patrols going after players in the border		*'''debug = <bool>;''' - show restricted zone by markers on map, and patrols going after players in the border
	::Example: ''~~Zora_Module~~ setvariable ["debug", true];''		::Example: ''this setvariable ["debug", true];''
	::Default value: false		::Default value: false

Lou Montana bi wiki: /* Known bugs */ added a bug workaround

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Known bugs: added a bug workaround

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	*Disembarking from a vehicle you embarked in the border will make you killed as if you left the combat area (even if disembarking in safe zone)		*Disembarking from a vehicle you embarked in the border will make you killed as if you left the combat area (even if disembarking in safe zone)
	*Disembarking from a vehicle you started in will make you killed as if you left the combat area		*Disembarking from a vehicle you started in will make you killed as if you left the combat area

			A quick fix-up (you will be able to travel everywhere in a vehicle, but will get shot if you disembark / will get hunted down if in border) :
			<code> // anti Zora bug
			while {true} do
			{
			if ({vehicle _x != _x} count units group player == 0) then {BIS_Zora_Pause = false};
			waitUntil { {vehicle _x != _x} count units group player > 0 };
			BIS_Zora_Pause = true;
			waitUntil { {vehicle _x != _x} count units group player == 0 };
			sleep 1;
			};
			</code>

Lou Montana bi wiki: /* Optional parameters */

2009-11-26T22:20:57Z

Optional parameters

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	=== Optional parameters ===		=== Optional parameters ===
	Set variables to Zone Restriction ~~mudule~~ with desired values:		Set variables to Zone Restriction module with desired values:

	*'''bordersize = <number>;''' - set the border size, between the "normal" area and the immediate death area		*'''bordersize = <number>;''' - set the border size, between the "normal" area and the immediate death area

Lou Montana bi wiki at 21:02, 3 November 2009

2009-11-03T21:02:38Z

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	::Default value: false		::Default value: false

	=== Behaviour ===		== Behaviour ==

	*Patrols will hunt down players in border given the formula ''[posx -50 +(random 100), posy -50 +(random 100), 0]''		*Patrols will hunt down players in border given the formula ''[posx -50 +(random 100), posy -50 +(random 100), 0]''

Lou Montana bi wiki: Enemy attacking !

2009-11-03T19:59:01Z

Enemy attacking !

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	*Patrols will retreat after some time if the player left the border (either killed or gone back in safe zone)		*Patrols will retreat after some time if the player left the border (either killed or gone back in safe zone)
	*Patrols will disappear (instantly) once defeated / retreated		*Patrols will disappear (instantly) once defeated / retreated

			*You'll have to place on the map at least one unit of the faction you will create with this module, or [[setFriend]] their side, so the created patrols attack their enemies

	=== Known bugs ===		=== Known bugs ===