Damage Types

The Damage Types system defines various forms of damage that entities within DX PUZZLES can receive. Each damage type can trigger different effects and responses in gameplay (such as different labels in killfeed).

Available Damage Types

Generic Damage

Represents basic, unspecified damage. Often used for generic health reductions without special behaviors.

Bullet Damage

Caused by bullets or projectile-based weaponry. Typically triggers visual effects like sparks or bullet impact decals.

Crush Damage

Occurs when entities are crushed between two objects or by environmental hazards. This can trigger special animations or instant death depending on the severity.

Bullet Damage

Specifically tied to projectile weapons. Typically applies force upon impact, affecting physics objects or characters.

Fall Damage

Damage type applied when falling from significant heights, scaling with fall distance.

Physics Damage

Applied by physical objects or forces in the world (e.g., thrown items or heavy collisions). Often associated with ragdoll effects and physical interactions.

Damage Information Structure

The following details are available when damage is applied:

• DamageType
  Specifies the type of damage (e.g., Generic, Bullet, Physics).

• Damaged Entity Reference to the actor receiving damage.

• Instigator Controller responsible for causing damage, useful for tracking kills or scoring.

• Damage Causer Actor that caused the damage, such as a weapon or environmental hazard.

• Damage Force Vector force applied by damage, influencing ragdoll or physics reactions.

Special Properties

• Damage Force A vector defining the direction and strength of the force applied to the entity when damage occurs.

Usage Notes

• Damage types can be associated with various game logic such as unique effects, sounds, or reactions (e.g., fire causing burning effects).
• Custom damage types can be created based on existing classes to extend or customize interactions and effects.