Target location

Target_location for maps in production

A target_location is a non-brush entity that allows a mapper to specify the name of a certain area to be displayed instead of map coordinates in both the fireteam box and the location displayed when you chat, unless it is set to use coordinates on the client side.

Note that using these will throw an error into the console for every one you have if use in etmain, or as of now, shrub and etpub. The map will still run, though. To use them, first make a file called et_entities_location.def in the scripts directory of your mapping install. Then, open the file in notepad and paste the following in the file, and then save.

/*QUAKED target_location (0 0.5 0) (-8 -8 -8) (8 8 8)
Set "message" to the name of this location.

Closest target_location in sight used for the location, if none
in site, closest in distance, within PVS
*/

This will allow you to place a target_location into your map inside of GTK Radiant. It will appear as a small green box. When selected, give it a key called message with a value that is the name you want at that location. You only need to place target_locations so you can always see one, any more are a waste of resources.

Locations For Completed Maps

Note: This method is less efficient engine-wise than using actual target_locations.

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