This plugin is the main source of fixes and additions along with FLEP.
The new additions are the following:
Brings back the original bridges used in TR4, as TRNG bridges have incompatible behaviour.
To assign a slot:
AssignSlot=<MyUsedSlot>,<Bridge>
Where <Bridge> is either OBJ_FLEP_BRIDGE_FLAT, OBJ_FLEP_BRIDGE_TILT1 or OBJ_FLEP_BRIDGE_TILT2.
Implements the lift doors from TR5.
To assign a slot:
AssignSlot=<MyUsedSlot>,<LiftDoor>
Where <LiftDoor> is either OBJ_FLEP_LIFT_DOORS1 or OBJ_FLEP_LIFT_DOORS2.
Additional customization can be done by the command Customize=CUST_FLEP_LIFT_DOORS.
Syntax:
Customize=CUST_FLEP_LIFT_DOORS, LiftDoorsSound
LiftDoorsSound:
The sound that plays when the lift doors open or close.
Type IGNORE to not play any sound.
Replaces Crossbow with HK Gun from TR5.
Important: make sure to enable HK Gun patch inside FLEP or the following settings won't work.
Syntax:
Customize=CUST_FLEP_HK, GunFlashSlot, FireSound, StopSound, SniperOrder, BurstOrder, RapidOrder, FirstModeSlot, SecondModeSlot, ThirdModeSlot, StillHipsFire
GunFlashSlot:
The slot of the gunflash.
Type IGNORE to use the default value (GUN_FLASH).
FireSound, StopSound:
The sounds that play when HK is firing and when it stops firing, respectively.
Type IGNORE to not play any sound.
Note: the FireSound must have L flag set.
SniperOrder, BurstOrder, RapidOrder:
The sequence in which the modes should be selected in the Choose Weapon Mode menu.
Type IGNORE to use the default values (1 for SniperOrder, 2 for BurstOrder and 3 for RapidOrder).
FirstModeSlot, SecondModeSlot, ThirdModeSlot:
The slots that should be used for the modes in the Choose Weapon Mode menu.
Type IGNORE to use the default values (CROSSBOW_AMMO1_ITEM for FirstModeSlot, CROSSBOW_AMMO2_ITEM for SecondModeSlot and CROSSBOW_AMMO3_ITEM for ThirdModeSlot).
StillHipsFire:
ENABLED: if Lara stops moving while shooting from her hips, she does not change the HK to her shoulder.
DISABLED: if Lara stops moving while shooting from her hips, she changes the HK to her shoulder.
Type IGNORE to use the default value (DISABLED).
Implements objects that always face the camera, as sprites do.
To assign a slot:
AssignSlot=<MyUsedSlot>,<Sprite>
Where <Sprite> is OBJ_FLEP_SPRITE{1..16}.
If the object has more than one mesh, they will be cycled through, like animated sprites.
Provides the rollingballs from TR1/2/3.
To assign a slot:
AssignSlot=<MyUsedSlot>,<Rollingball>
Where <Rollingball> is OBJ_FLEP_ROLLINGBALL{1..16}.
Use OCB 1 to disable the camera bounce effect. Add 32 to the OCB to produce a splash if the rollingball falls into water.
Note that the rotation of the rollingball determines their rolling direction.
The rollingballs from original levels will not work, use these ones instead: https://www.trsearch.org/item/5823.
Allows Lara meshes to be swapped.
To do a meshswap, use flipeffect 7 together with the command Parameters=PARAM_FLEP_LARA_MESHSWAP.
And to revert a meshswap, use flipeffect 8.
Syntax:
Parameters=PARAM_FLEP_LARA_MESHSWAP, IdParamList, LaraMesh, SourceSlot, SourceMesh
IdParamList:
The Id to be used in the trigger.
Note: the minimum Id is 1 and the maximum is 255.
LaraMesh:
The mesh to be swapped.
See the LARA_MESH_ constants.
SourceSlot:
The slot that supplies the new mesh.
SourceMesh:
The number of the new mesh.
Exits the game in the same moment it is called.
To exit the game, use flipeffect 9.
Modifies the Grenadegun to shoot different types of grenades or crossbow bolts, and also its animations.
Important: make sure to enable Grenadegun ammo and animations patch inside FLEP or the following settings won't work.
Syntax:
Customize=CUST_FLEP_GRENADEGUN, GrenadegunAnimations, FirstAmmoWeapon, SecondAmmoWeapon, ThirdAmmoWeapon, FirstAmmoType, SecondAmmoType, ThirdAmmoType, FirstAmmoSlot, SecondAmmoSlot, ThirdAmmoSlot, FirstAmmoSound, SecondAmmoSound, ThirdAmmoSound, FirstAmmoSmoke, SecondAmmoSmoke, ThirdAmmoSmoke
GrenadegunAnimations:
ENABLED: allows the usage of Grenadegun animations.
DISABLED: allows the usage of Crossbow, Shotgun or HK animations.
Type IGNORE to use the default value (ENABLED).
FirstAmmoWeapon, SecondAmmoWeapon, ThirdAmmoWeapon:
HOLD_CROSSBOW: the ammo is a bolt.
HOLD_GRENADEGUN: the ammo is a grenade.
Type IGNORE to use the default value (HOLD_GRENADEGUN).
FirstAmmoType, SecondAmmoType, ThirdAmmoType:
1: Normal ammo.
2: Poison/Super ammo.
3: Explosive/Flash ammo.
Type IGNORE to use the default values (1 for FirstAmmoType, 2 for SecondAmmoType and 3 for ThirdAmmoType).
FirstAmmoSlot, SecondAmmoSlot, ThirdAmmoSlot:
The slots containing the meshes of the ammos.
Type IGNORE to use the default value (CROSSBOW_BOLT if the ammo is a bolt/GRENADE if the ammo is a grenade).
Note: CROSSBOW_BOLT is forbidden if the ammo is a grenade and GRENADE is forbidden if the ammo is a bolt.
FirstAmmoSound, SecondAmmoSound, ThirdAmmoSound:
The sounds that play when shooting the ammos.
Type IGNORE to not play any sound.
FirstAmmoSmoke, SecondAmmoSmoke, ThirdAmmoSmoke:
ENABLED: Grenadegun smoke is produced when shooting.
DISABLED: no smoke is produced.
Type IGNORE to use the default value (ENABLED).
Allows to use the Minecart object like TR3 with some additions.
Important: make sure to enable Mine Cart patch inside FLEP or the following settings won't work.
Minecart controls
The minecart controls are the following:
Setting the commands
Each script command of the minecart starts with Customize= command, followed by these types of customization: CUST_FLEP_MINE_CART and CUST_FLEP_MINE_CART_TRAPS.
CUST_FLEP_MINE_CART
This is the main command that associates an existing TRNG slot to a required minecart item.
Syntax: Customize=CUST_FLEP_MINE_CART, CartSlot, LaraSlot, ControllerSlot, SwitchSlot, ClunkStartSound, FrontImpactSound, SreechBrakeSound, TrackLoopSound, PullyLoopSound, Alignment
CartSlot: this parameter sets the slot where the minecart object is stored inside your wad.
LaraSlot: this parameter sets the slot where Lara's minecart special animations object is stored inside your wad.
ControllerSlot: this parameter sets the slot where the nullmesh object to manipulate the direction of the minecart is stored inside your wad.
SwitchSlot: this parameter sets the slot where the minecart switch object is stored inside your wad.
ClunkStartSound: this parameter sets the sound ID when the minecart starts moving.
FrontImpactSound: this parameter sets the sound ID when the minecart hits a wall.
SreechBrakeSound: this parameter sets the sound ID when Lara brakes the minecart.
TrackLoopSound: this parameter sets the sound ID when the minecart moves fast.
PullyLoopSound: this parameter sets the sound ID when the minecart moves slowly.
Alignment (ENABLED/DISABLED): this parameter, set as ENABLED, will align the minecart in case the floor is tilted (unlike the original TR3 game).
This is an example script using the given wad slots and TR3 ID sounds inside the package.
Example: Customize=CUST_FLEP_MINE_CART, MINE_CART, MINE_CART_LARA, TRIPWIRE, ANIMATING2, 211, 202, 219, 209, 210, ENABLED
You can also just write the IDs of the slots:
Customize=CUST_FLEP_MINE_CART, 504, 505, 161, 429, 211, 202, 219, 209, 210, ENABLED
Notes:
CUST_FLEP_MINE_CART_TRAPS
This command associates a trap with the minecart.
Syntax: Customize=CUST_FLEP_MINE_CART_TRAPS, TrapSlot, HealthLoss, {TrapSlot, HealthLoss array}
TrapSlot: this parameter sets which slot hurts Lara when using the minecart
HealthLoss: this parameter sets the amount of health loss that Lara receives when the minecart collides with the above slot, by setting this to IGNORE the defeault health loss it's 8.
Lara's health is measured in 1000 units, so setting it to the max amount will make her die.
{TrapSlot, HealthLoss array}: this is the exact operation explained above, it's the pair of slot and health loss that each different trap causes to Lara.
Example: Customize=CUST_FLEP_MINE_CART_TRAPS, TEETH_SPIKES, 200, ROLLINGBALL, 1000
Note: it's possible to set up to 16 different traps slots and health losses, by typing IGNORE on.
Minecart triggers
You can check whether Lara is in the minecart or not by using the following inside your script:
#define @Plugin_FLEP 1
TriggerGroup=<TriggerGroupId>,$018000,0,$2,<ExportedTrigger>
#define @plugins CLEAR
Where <TriggerGroupId> is the ID of your TriggerGroup (for example 1,10,25...) and where <ExportedTrigger> is the trigger or group of triggers that needs to activate when the condition it's true (for example the track that plays in TR3 when you get in the minecart).
You can of course also use this inside a GlobalTrigger, here's an example:
#define @Plugin_FLEP 1
TriggerGroup=1,$018000,0,$2 ;lara is inside the minecart
TriggerGroup=2,$2000,129,$79 ;play track
GlobalTrigger=1,FGT_SINGLE_SHOT,GT_CONDITION_GROUP,IGNORE,1,2,IGNORE
#define @plugins CLEAR
Setting up the minecart
Place the minecart in the direction you want, the front is where you see the brake handle.
Whenever you want the cart to turn use the nullmesh ControllerSlot, the point of the cone is the direction of where the minecart needs to turn.
To stop the minecart, turn the point of the cone against its direction.
You can use statics as obstacles to hurt Lara during the track.
To change the track direction of the minecart, use the SwitchSlot item along with the ControllerSlot nullmesh.
To set it up, place a switch type trigger for the switch itself, then use an Action 11 (A11) or Action 12 (A12) trigger to instantly turn the ControllerSlot nullmesh to the desired rotation.
Note: in this setup it's better to set the switch type trigger as One Shot, or Lara will be able to pull the already activated switch.
In this example the ControllerSlot nullmesh rotates to the left (inverse clockwise) using Action 12 (A12).
You can choose which minecart takes which track using OCB codes.
To do so, MinecartSlot and every instance of the ControllerSlot which need to take a specific track must have the same OCB code.
Additional notes: sometimes it's possible that if the player uses the switch too late, the minecart won't change the track direction in time.
In these situations, there are two options you can look forward to:
Provides the trapdoors from TR1/2/3 and also the drawbridges from TR2.
To assign a slot:
AssignSlot=<MyUsedSlot>,<Trapdoor>
Where <Trapdoor> is OBJ_FLEP_TRAPDOOR{1..16}.
These trapdoors and drawbridges work like bridges, in other words, they need dummy triggers beneath them.
Rotates continuously the Horizon.
Important: make sure to enable Horizon rotation patch inside FLEP or the following settings won't work.
Syntax:
Customize=CUST_FLEP_HORIZON_ROTATE, Speed
Speed:
The speed (in rotation units) at which the Horizon rotates. Positive values are clockwise.
Type DISABLED to not rotate the Horizon.
Note: 182 rotation units are equivalent to one degree.
The "duckcrawl" animation states replace the classic "on-all-fours" crawling. They are enabled with the Enable duckcrawl anim states FLEP patch. These animation states behave like a mix between the duck/crouch state (71) and the crawl states (80, 81, 84-86), effectively eliminating the distinction between ducking and crawling. This allows for more fluid transitions between running, ducking and crawling, additionally permitting Lara to draw and shoot weapons or carry torches while in the duckcrawl anim states.
In order to cooperate with the duckcrawl patch, the animations in the LARA object need to be set up in a specific way. The existing animations in LARA will be marked with BLUE, while extra animations you have to add will be marked with RED. StateID numbers will be marked with GREEN.
Here is the list of changes to make to the animations in your LARA. Unless stated otherwise, the listed changes are required:
A set of animations which adhere to the above list has been made by GeckoKid. They can be downloaded from this link.
GeckoKid has kindly given permission to use these animations in your custom levels, but please give credits to him if you do so!
This nifty command will double speed of engine timers (except UV Rotate graphical method and certain other visual effects, like gunfire animation).
You can't use two or more such commands in a row, because then engine will hang.
This command is used by means of flipeffect 10.
Slows down engine. Can be used to simulate slo-mo effect (like in Max Payne).
You can use two or more commands in a row, and engine will act slower and slower in specified flipeffect sectors.
But note that it will also slow down camera timer, so it won't look smooth.
This command is used by means of flipeffect 11.
Implements the train trap from the TR3 level Aldwych.
To assign a slot:
AssignSlot=<MyUsedSlot>,<Train>
Where <Train> is OBJ_FLEP_TRAIN{1..16}.
Additional customization can be done by the command Customize=CUST_FLEP_TRAIN.
Syntax:
Customize=CUST_FLEP_TRAIN, TubeLoopSound, TrainKillAnimation, DeathCameraDistance
TubeLoopSound:
The sound that plays when the train is moving.
Type IGNORE to not play any sound.
Note: the sound must have L flag set.
TrainKillAnimation:
The animation that Lara does when she is killed by the train.
Type IGNORE to not force any animation.
Note: the animation must have state ID 8.
DeathCameraDistance:
The distance (in units) from the train at which the camera is placed to look at Lara.
Type IGNORE to use the default value (8192).