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MrxCarpetBomb

Module: mrxcarpetbomb.lua

Overview

The MrxCarpetBomb module is a support system that allows players to deploy carpet bomb airstrikes. It inherits from the MrxSupport module and utilizes the MrxSupportDesignatorSatellite for target designation. The module manages the deployment of multiple bomb lines over time, creating a series of explosions at designated intervals.

Inheritance

• Inherits from: MrxSupport
• Imports: MrxSupportDesignatorSatellite

Instance pattern

This is a per-instance object module (keyed by uGuid). It tracks the following key fields:

• nTotalLines: Total number of bomb lines to deploy.
• nRemainingLines: Number of remaining bomb lines to deploy.
• nTimeInterval: Time interval between each explosion.
• uJet: GUID of the jet performing the airstrike.
• nHeading: Heading direction for bomb deployment.
• uOwner: GUID of the player or entity owning the support.

Functions

Create(self, uOwnerGuid)

Creates a new instance of the carpet bomb support system. Initializes the total and remaining lines, sets the time interval, creates a designator satellite, assigns the recruit “Fiona”, sets the owner, and specifies the module name as “MrxCarpetBomb”.

DesignationCallback(self)

Called when the target is designated. Retrieves the target coordinates, calculates the spawn position for the jet, and initiates the airstrike by calling Airstrike.Flyby. Also plays the airstrike voice-over.

DropBomb(oAirstrike)

Handles the dropping of bombs. Spawns a carpet bomb line at the calculated position and sets up the next explosion callback with a timer.

NextExplosionCallback(oAirstrike)

Called after each bomb line is dropped. Spawns the next bomb line, updates the remaining lines count, and schedules the next explosion if there are more lines to drop.

explode()

Triggers an explosion at the player’s current position. This function is not part of the per-instance pattern but is a standalone utility function for creating explosions.

Events

• Listens for custom event (not explicitly defined in the script) to trigger the designation callback.
• Uses Event.TimerRelative to schedule the next bomb line drop and explosion.

Notes for modders

• Ensure that the DesignationCallback is properly triggered to initiate the airstrike.
• Customize the number of lines, time interval, and other parameters by modifying the instance fields.
• Be aware that the explode function can be used independently to create explosions at any position.