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diff --git a/doc/lua_api.txt b/doc/lua_api.txt index a41a5217e..1ab339879 100644 --- a/doc/lua_api.txt +++ b/doc/lua_api.txt @@ -35,19 +35,16 @@ the `init.lua` scripts in a shared environment. Paths ----- -* `RUN_IN_PLACE=1` (Windows release, local build) - * `$path_user`: `<build directory>` - * `$path_share`: `<build directory>` -* `RUN_IN_PLACE=0`: (Linux release) - * `$path_share`: - * Linux: `/usr/share/minetest` - * Windows: `<install directory>/minetest-0.4.x` - * `$path_user`: - * Linux: `$HOME/.minetest` - * Windows: `C:/users/<user>/AppData/minetest` (maybe) - +Minetest keeps and looks for files mostly in two paths. `path_share` or `path_user`. +`path_share` contains possibly read-only content for the engine (incl. games and mods). +`path_user` contains mods or games installed by the user but also the users +worlds or settings. +With a local build (`RUN_IN_PLACE=1`) `path_share` and `path_user` both point to +the build directory. For system-wide builds on Linux the share path is usually at +`/usr/share/minetest` while the user path resides in `.minetest` in the home directory. +Paths on other operating systems will differ. Games ===== @@ -214,8 +211,6 @@ A `Settings` file that provides meta information about the mod. internal ID used to track versions. * `title`: A human-readable title to address the mod. -Note: to support 0.4.x, please also provide depends.txt. - ### `screenshot.png` A screenshot shown in the mod manager within the main menu. It should @@ -304,8 +299,8 @@ Any mod can redefine `experimental:tnt` by using the name :experimental:tnt -when registering it. That mod is required to have `experimental` as a -dependency. +when registering it. For this to work correctly, that mod must have +`experimental` as a dependency. @@ -346,9 +341,9 @@ of the game's nodes are to be used for core mapgen generation. For example: #### Essential aliases -* mapgen_stone -* mapgen_water_source -* mapgen_river_water_source +* `mapgen_stone` +* `mapgen_water_source` +* `mapgen_river_water_source` `mapgen_river_water_source` is required for mapgens with sloping rivers where it is necessary to have a river liquid node with a short `liquid_range` and @@ -356,50 +351,56 @@ it is necessary to have a river liquid node with a short `liquid_range` and #### Optional aliases -* mapgen_lava_source +* `mapgen_lava_source` Fallback lava node used if cave liquids are not defined in biome definitions. -Deprecated for non-V6 mapgens, define cave liquids in biome definitions instead. +Deprecated, define cave liquids in biome definitions instead. -* mapgen_cobble +* `mapgen_cobble` Fallback node used if dungeon nodes are not defined in biome definitions. -Deprecated for non-V6 mapgens, define dungeon nodes in biome definitions instead. - -### Aliases needed for Mapgen V6 - -* mapgen_stone -* mapgen_water_source -* mapgen_lava_source -* mapgen_dirt -* mapgen_dirt_with_grass -* mapgen_sand -* mapgen_gravel -* mapgen_desert_stone -* mapgen_desert_sand -* mapgen_dirt_with_snow -* mapgen_snowblock -* mapgen_snow -* mapgen_ice - -* mapgen_tree -* mapgen_leaves -* mapgen_apple -* mapgen_jungletree -* mapgen_jungleleaves -* mapgen_junglegrass -* mapgen_pine_tree -* mapgen_pine_needles - -* mapgen_cobble -* mapgen_stair_cobble -* mapgen_mossycobble -* mapgen_stair_desert_stone +Deprecated, define dungeon nodes in biome definitions instead. + +### Aliases for Mapgen V6 + +#### Essential + +* `mapgen_stone` +* `mapgen_water_source` +* `mapgen_lava_source` +* `mapgen_dirt` +* `mapgen_dirt_with_grass` +* `mapgen_sand` + +* `mapgen_tree` +* `mapgen_leaves` +* `mapgen_apple` + +* `mapgen_cobble` + +#### Optional + +* `mapgen_gravel` (falls back to stone) +* `mapgen_desert_stone` (falls back to stone) +* `mapgen_desert_sand` (falls back to sand) +* `mapgen_dirt_with_snow` (falls back to dirt_with_grass) +* `mapgen_snowblock` (falls back to dirt_with_grass) +* `mapgen_snow` (not placed if missing) +* `mapgen_ice` (falls back to water_source) + +* `mapgen_jungletree` (falls back to tree) +* `mapgen_jungleleaves` (falls back to leaves) +* `mapgen_junglegrass` (not placed if missing) +* `mapgen_pine_tree` (falls back to tree) +* `mapgen_pine_needles` (falls back to leaves) + +* `mapgen_stair_cobble` (falls back to cobble) +* `mapgen_mossycobble` (falls back to cobble) +* `mapgen_stair_desert_stone` (falls backto desert_stone) ### Setting the node used in Mapgen Singlenode -By default the world is filled with air nodes. To set a different node use, for -example: +By default the world is filled with air nodes. To set a different node use e.g.: minetest.register_alias("mapgen_singlenode", "default:stone") @@ -420,6 +421,9 @@ stripping out the file extension: * e.g. `foomod_foothing.png` * e.g. `foomod_foothing` +Supported texture formats are PNG (`.png`), JPEG (`.jpg`), Bitmap (`.bmp`) +and Targa (`.tga`). +Since better alternatives exist, the latter two may be removed in the future. Texture modifiers ----------------- @@ -982,15 +986,10 @@ Example: All nodes register with `minetest.register_node` get added to the table `minetest.registered_nodes`. -If you want to check the drawtype of a node, you could do: +If you want to check the drawtype of a node, you could do it like this: - local function get_nodedef_field(nodename, fieldname) - if not minetest.registered_nodes[nodename] then - return nil - end - return minetest.registered_nodes[nodename][fieldname] - end - local drawtype = get_nodedef_field(nodename, "drawtype") + local def = minetest.registered_nodes[nodename] + local drawtype = def and def.drawtype @@ -1966,21 +1965,21 @@ Tool capabilities define: * Damage groups * Punch attack uses (until the tool breaks) -### Full punch interval +### Full punch interval `full_punch_interval` When used as a weapon, the item will do full damage if this time is spent between punches. If e.g. half the time is spent, the item will do half damage. -### Maximum drop level +### Maximum drop level `max_drop_level` Suggests the maximum level of node, when dug with the item, that will drop its useful item. (e.g. iron ore to drop a lump of iron). -This is not automated; it is the responsibility of the node definition -to implement this. +This value is not used in the engine; it is the responsibility of the game/mod +code to implement this. -### Uses (tools only) +### Uses `uses` (tools only) Determines how many uses the tool has when it is used for digging a node, of this group, of the maximum level. The maximum supported number of @@ -1995,17 +1994,17 @@ node's `level` group. The node cannot be dug if `leveldiff` is less than zero. For non-tools, this has no effect. -### Maximum level +### Maximum level `maxlevel` Tells what is the maximum level of a node of this group that the item will be able to dig. -### Digging times +### Digging times `times` List of digging times for different ratings of the group, for nodes of the maximum level. -For example, as a Lua table, `times={2=2.00, 3=0.70}`. This would +For example, as a Lua table, `times={[2]=2.00, [3]=0.70}`. This would result in the item to be able to dig nodes that have a rating of `2` or `3` for this group, and unable to dig the rating `1`, which is the toughest. Unless there is a matching group that enables digging otherwise. @@ -2033,12 +2032,9 @@ Example definition of the capabilities of an item ------------------------------------------------- tool_capabilities = { - full_punch_interval=1.5, - max_drop_level=1, groupcaps={ crumbly={maxlevel=2, uses=20, times={[1]=1.60, [2]=1.20, [3]=0.80}} }, - damage_groups = {fleshy=2}, } This makes the item capable of digging nodes that fulfil both of these: @@ -4296,15 +4292,15 @@ differences: * The Mapgen VoxelManip object is retrieved using: `minetest.get_mapgen_object("voxelmanip")` * This VoxelManip object already has the region of map just generated loaded - into it; it's not necessary to call `VoxelManip:read_from_map()` before using - a Mapgen VoxelManip. + into it; it's not necessary to call `VoxelManip:read_from_map()`. + Note that the region of map it has loaded is NOT THE SAME as the `minp`, `maxp` + parameters of `on_generated()`. Refer to `minetest.get_mapgen_object` docs. * The `on_generated()` callbacks of some mods may place individual nodes in the generated area using non-VoxelManip map modification methods. Because the same Mapgen VoxelManip object is passed through each `on_generated()` callback, it becomes necessary for the Mapgen VoxelManip object to maintain - consistency with the current map state. For this reason, calling any of the - following functions: - `minetest.add_node()`, `minetest.set_node()`, or `minetest.swap_node()` + consistency with the current map state. For this reason, calling any of + `minetest.add_node()`, `minetest.set_node()` or `minetest.swap_node()` will also update the Mapgen VoxelManip object's internal state active on the current thread. * After modifying the Mapgen VoxelManip object's internal buffer, it may be @@ -4417,7 +4413,7 @@ Methods ----------- A helper class for voxel areas. -It can be created via `VoxelArea:new{MinEdge = pmin, MaxEdge = pmax}`. +It can be created via `VoxelArea:new({MinEdge = pmin, MaxEdge = pmax})`. The coordinates are *inclusive*, like most other things in Minetest. ### Methods @@ -4465,7 +4461,7 @@ the axes in a voxel area: If, for example: - local area = VoxelArea:new{MinEdge = emin, MaxEdge = emax} + local area = VoxelArea:new({MinEdge = emin, MaxEdge = emax}) The values of `ystride` and `zstride` can be obtained using `area.ystride` and `area.zstride`. @@ -4539,11 +4535,11 @@ numeric unique decoration ID as returned by `minetest.get_decoration_id`. Registered entities =================== -Functions receive a "luaentity" as `self`: +Functions receive a "luaentity" table as `self`: -* It has the member `.name`, which is the registered name `("mod:thing")` -* It has the member `.object`, which is an `ObjectRef` pointing to the object -* The original prototype stuff is visible directly via a metatable +* It has the member `name`, which is the registered name `("mod:thing")` +* It has the member `object`, which is an `ObjectRef` pointing to the object +* The original prototype is visible directly via a metatable Callbacks: @@ -4559,10 +4555,10 @@ Callbacks: * Note that this won't be called if the object hasn't been activated in the first place. In particular, `minetest.clear_objects({mode = "full"})` won't call this, whereas `minetest.clear_objects({mode = "quick"})` might call this. -* `on_step(self, dtime)` +* `on_step(self, dtime, moveresult)` * Called on every server tick, after movement and collision processing. - `dtime` is usually 0.1 seconds, as per the `dedicated_server_step` setting - in `minetest.conf`. + * `dtime`: elapsed time since last call + * `moveresult`: table with collision info (only available if physical=true) * `on_punch(self, puncher, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, dir, damage)` * Called when somebody punches the object. * Note that you probably want to handle most punches using the automatic @@ -4593,6 +4589,30 @@ Callbacks: * Should return a string that will be passed to `on_activate` when the object is instantiated the next time. +Collision info passed to `on_step` (`moveresult` argument): + + { + touching_ground = boolean, + -- Note that touching_ground is only true if the entity was moving and + -- collided with ground. + + collides = boolean, + standing_on_object = boolean, + + collisions = { + { + type = string, -- "node" or "object", + axis = string, -- "x", "y" or "z" + node_pos = vector, -- if type is "node" + object = ObjectRef, -- if type is "object" + old_velocity = vector, + new_velocity = vector, + }, + ... + } + -- `collisions` does not contain data of unloaded mapblock collisions + -- or when the velocity changes are negligibly small + } @@ -5394,8 +5414,7 @@ Environment access * Deprecated: use `minetest.set_mapgen_setting(name, value, override)` instead. * Set map generation parameters. - * Function cannot be called after the registration period; only - initialization and `on_mapgen_init`. + * Function cannot be called after the registration period. * Takes a table as an argument with the fields: * `mgname` * `seed` @@ -5701,14 +5720,19 @@ Item handling * `width`: 0-3, 0 means shapeless recipe * `items`: indexed [1-9] table with recipe items * `output`: string with item name and quantity - * Example query for `"default:gold_ingot"` will return table: + * Example result for `"default:gold_ingot"` with two recipes: { - [1]={method = "cooking", width = 3, output = "default:gold_ingot", - items = {1 = "default:gold_lump"}}, - [2]={method = "normal", width = 1, output = "default:gold_ingot 9", - items = {1 = "default:goldblock"}} + { + method = "cooking", width = 3, + output = "default:gold_ingot", items = {"default:gold_lump"} + }, + { + method = "normal", width = 1, + output = "default:gold_ingot 9", items = {"default:goldblock"} + } } + * `minetest.handle_node_drops(pos, drops, digger)` * `drops`: list of itemstrings * Handles drops from nodes after digging: Default action is to put them @@ -6735,8 +6759,7 @@ object you are working with still exists. * `set_hp(hp, reason)`: set number of health points * See reason in register_on_player_hpchange * Is limited to the range of 0 ... 65535 (2^16 - 1) - * For players: HP are also limited by `hp_max` specified in the player's - object properties + * For players: HP are also limited by `hp_max` specified in object properties * `get_inventory()`: returns an `InvRef` for players, otherwise returns `nil` * `get_wield_list()`: returns the name of the inventory list the wielded item is in. @@ -7132,10 +7155,10 @@ object you are working with still exists. * in third person view (max. values `{x=-10/10,y=-10,15,z=-5/5}`) * `get_eye_offset()`: returns first and third person offsets. * `send_mapblock(blockpos)`: - * Sends a server-side loaded mapblock to the player. - * Returns `false` if failed. + * Sends an already loaded mapblock to the player. + * Returns `false` if nothing was sent (note that this can also mean that + the client already has the block) * Resource intensive - use sparsely - * To get blockpos, integer divide pos by 16 * `set_lighting(light_definition)`: sets lighting for the player * `light_definition` is a table with the following optional fields: * `shadows` is a table that controls ambient shadows @@ -7348,7 +7371,7 @@ The settings have the format `key = value`. Example: Mod metadata: per mod metadata, saved automatically. Can be obtained via `minetest.get_mod_storage()` during load time. -WARNING: This storage backend is incaptable to save raw binary data due +WARNING: This storage backend is incapable of saving raw binary data due to restrictions of JSON. ### Methods @@ -7370,8 +7393,10 @@ corresponding Lua entity using the given registration fields. Player properties need to be saved manually. { - hp_max = 1, - -- For players only. Defaults to `minetest.PLAYER_MAX_HP_DEFAULT`. + hp_max = 10, + -- Defines the maximum and default HP of the entity + -- For Lua entities the maximum is not enforced. + -- For players this defaults to `minetest.PLAYER_MAX_HP_DEFAULT`. breath_max = 0, -- For players only. Defaults to `minetest.PLAYER_MAX_BREATH_DEFAULT`. @@ -7386,22 +7411,21 @@ Player properties need to be saved manually. eye_height = 1.625, -- For players only. Camera height above feet position in nodes. - -- Defaults to 1.625. - physical = true, + physical = false, -- Collide with `walkable` nodes. collide_with_objects = true, -- Collide with other objects if physical = true - collisionbox = {-0.5, 0.0, -0.5, 0.5, 1.0, 0.5}, -- Default - selectionbox = {-0.5, 0.0, -0.5, 0.5, 1.0, 0.5}, + collisionbox = {-0.5, -0.5, -0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 0.5}, + selectionbox = {-0.5, -0.5, -0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 0.5}, -- Selection box uses collision box dimensions when not set. -- For both boxes: {xmin, ymin, zmin, xmax, ymax, zmax} in nodes from -- object position. pointable = true, - -- Overrides selection box when false + -- Whether the object can be pointed at visual = "cube" / "sprite" / "upright_sprite" / "mesh" / "wielditem" / "item", -- "cube" is a node-sized cube. @@ -7538,50 +7562,26 @@ Used by `minetest.register_entity`. ..., }, -- A table of object properties, see the `Object properties` section. - -- Object properties being read directly from the entity definition - -- table is deprecated. Define object properties in this - -- `initial_properties` table instead. + -- The properties in this table are applied to the object + -- once when it is spawned. + -- Refer to the "Registered entities" section for explanations on_activate = function(self, staticdata, dtime_s), - + on_deactivate = function(self, removal), on_step = function(self, dtime, moveresult), - -- Called every server step - -- dtime: Elapsed time - -- moveresult: Table with collision info (only available if physical=true) - - on_punch = function(self, puncher, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, dir), - + on_punch = function(self, puncher, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, dir, damage), + on_death = function(self, killer), on_rightclick = function(self, clicker), - + on_attach_child = function(self, child), + on_detach_child = function(self, child), + on_detach = function(self, parent), get_staticdata = function(self), - -- Called sometimes; the string returned is passed to on_activate when - -- the entity is re-activated from static state _custom_field = whatever, -- You can define arbitrary member variables here (see Item definition -- for more info) by using a '_' prefix } -Collision info passed to `on_step` (`moveresult` argument): - - { - touching_ground = boolean, - collides = boolean, - standing_on_object = boolean, - collisions = { - { - type = string, -- "node" or "object", - axis = string, -- "x", "y" or "z" - node_pos = vector, -- if type is "node" - object = ObjectRef, -- if type is "object" - old_velocity = vector, - new_velocity = vector, - }, - ... - } - -- `collisions` does not contain data of unloaded mapblock collisions - -- or when the velocity changes are negligibly small - } ABM (ActiveBlockModifier) definition ------------------------------------ @@ -7612,7 +7612,7 @@ Used by `minetest.register_abm`. min_y = -32768, max_y = 32767, - -- min and max height levels where ABM will be processed + -- min and max height levels where ABM will be processed (inclusive) -- can be used to reduce CPU usage catch_up = true, @@ -7646,6 +7646,7 @@ gets activated (not loaded!) -- Definitions with identical labels will be listed as one. name = "modname:replace_legacy_door", + -- String or table with node names to trigger on nodenames = {"default:lava_source"}, -- List of node names to trigger the LBM on. @@ -7658,6 +7659,7 @@ gets activated (not loaded!) -- was introduced. action = function(pos, node), + -- Function triggered for each qualifying node. } Tile definition @@ -7718,32 +7720,40 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`, `minetest.register_craftitem`, and `minetest.register_tool`. { - description = "Steel Axe", + description = "", -- Can contain new lines. "\n" has to be used as new line character. -- See also: `get_description` in [`ItemStack`] - short_description = "Steel Axe", + short_description = "", -- Must not contain new lines. -- Defaults to nil. - -- Use an [`ItemStack`] to get the short description, eg: + -- Use an [`ItemStack`] to get the short description, e.g.: -- ItemStack(itemname):get_short_description() groups = {}, - -- key = name, value = rating; rating = 1..3. + -- key = name, value = rating; rating = <number>. -- If rating not applicable, use 1. -- e.g. {wool = 1, fluffy = 3} -- {soil = 2, outerspace = 1, crumbly = 1} -- {bendy = 2, snappy = 1}, -- {hard = 1, metal = 1, spikes = 1} - inventory_image = "default_tool_steelaxe.png", + inventory_image = "", + -- Texture shown in the inventory GUI + -- Defaults to a 3D rendering of the node if left empty. - inventory_overlay = "overlay.png", - -- An overlay which does not get colorized + inventory_overlay = "", + -- An overlay texture which is not affected by colorization wield_image = "", + -- Texture shown when item is held in hand + -- Defaults to a 3D rendering of the node if left empty. wield_overlay = "", + -- Like inventory_overlay but only used in the same situation as wield_image + + wield_scale = {x = 1, y = 1, z = 1}, + -- Scale for the item when held in hand palette = "", -- An image file containing the palette of a node. @@ -7752,19 +7762,18 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`, `minetest.register_craftitem`, and -- The palette is always stretched to fit indices between 0 and 255, to -- ensure compatibility with "colorfacedir" and "colorwallmounted" nodes. - color = "0xFFFFFFFF", - -- The color of the item. The palette overrides this. - - wield_scale = {x = 1, y = 1, z = 1}, + color = "#ffffffff", + -- Color the item is colorized with. The palette overrides this. - -- The default value of 99 may be configured by - -- users using the setting "default_stack_max" stack_max = 99, + -- Maximum amount of items that can be in a single stack. + -- The default can be changed by the setting `default_stack_max` range = 4.0, + -- Range of node and object pointing that is possible with this item held liquids_pointable = false, - -- If true, item points to all liquid nodes (`liquidtype ~= "none"`), + -- If true, item can point to all liquid nodes (`liquidtype ~= "none"`), -- even those for which `pointable = false` light_source = 0, @@ -7780,8 +7789,7 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`, `minetest.register_craftitem`, and max_drop_level = 0, groupcaps = { -- For example: - choppy = {times = {[1] = 2.50, [2] = 1.40, [3] = 1.00}, - uses = 20, maxlevel = 2}, + choppy = {times = {2.50, 1.40, 1.00}, uses = 20, maxlevel = 2}, }, damage_groups = {groupname = damage}, -- Damage values must be between -32768 and 32767 (2^15) @@ -7801,16 +7809,16 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`, `minetest.register_craftitem`, and -- If "" and item is anything, no prediction is made. -- Otherwise should be name of node which the client immediately places -- on ground when the player places the item. Server will always update - -- actual result to client in a short moment. + -- with actual result shortly. node_dig_prediction = "air", -- if "", no prediction is made. -- if "air", node is removed. -- Otherwise should be name of node which the client immediately places - -- upon digging. Server will always update actual result shortly. + -- upon digging. Server will always update with actual result shortly. sound = { - -- Definition of items sounds to be played at various events. + -- Definition of item sounds to be played at various events. -- All fields in this table are optional. breaks = <SimpleSoundSpec>, @@ -7873,7 +7881,7 @@ Node definition Used by `minetest.register_node`. { - -- <all fields allowed in item definitions>, + -- <all fields allowed in item definitions> drawtype = "normal", -- See "Node drawtypes" @@ -7920,21 +7928,22 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`. -- If set to a boolean value (deprecated): true either sets it to blend -- or clip, false sets it to clip or opaque mode depending on the drawtype. - palette = "palette.png", + palette = "", -- The node's `param2` is used to select a pixel from the image. -- Pixels are arranged from left to right and from top to bottom. -- The node's color will be multiplied with the selected pixel's color. -- Tiles can override this behavior. -- Only when `paramtype2` supports palettes. - post_effect_color = "green#0F", + post_effect_color = "#00000000", -- Screen tint if player is inside node, see "ColorSpec" paramtype = "none", -- See "Nodes" paramtype2 = "none", -- See "Nodes" - place_param2 = nil, -- Force value for param2 when player places node + place_param2 = 0, + -- Value for param2 that is set when player places node is_ground_content = true, -- If false, the cave generator and dungeon generator will not carve @@ -7952,7 +7961,7 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`. diggable = true, -- If false, can never be dug - climbable = false, -- If true, can be climbed on (ladder) + climbable = false, -- If true, can be climbed on like a ladder move_resistance = 0, -- Slows down movement of players through this node (max. 7). @@ -7978,9 +7987,11 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`. -- If it's "source" or "flowing" and `liquid_range > 0`, then -- both `liquid_alternative_*` fields must be specified - liquid_alternative_flowing = "", -- Flowing version of source liquid + liquid_alternative_flowing = "", + -- Node that represents the flowing version of the liquid - liquid_alternative_source = "", -- Source version of flowing liquid + liquid_alternative_source = "", + -- Node that represents the source version of the liquid liquid_viscosity = 0, -- Controls speed at which the liquid spreads/flows (max. 7). @@ -8000,7 +8011,6 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`. -- settings apply. -- * nil: Will be treated as true if `liquidype ~= "none"` -- and as false otherwise. - -- Default: nil leveled = 0, -- Only valid for "nodebox" drawtype with 'type = "leveled"'. @@ -8024,37 +8034,29 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`. damage_per_second = 0, -- If player is inside node, this damage is caused - node_box = {type="regular"}, -- See "Node boxes" + node_box = {type = "regular"}, -- See "Node boxes" - connects_to = nodenames, + connects_to = {}, -- Used for nodebox nodes with the type == "connected". -- Specifies to what neighboring nodes connections will be drawn. -- e.g. `{"group:fence", "default:wood"}` or `"default:stone"` - connect_sides = { "top", "bottom", "front", "left", "back", "right" }, + connect_sides = {}, -- Tells connected nodebox nodes to connect only to these sides of this - -- node + -- node. possible: "top", "bottom", "front", "left", "back", "right" - mesh = "model.obj", + mesh = "", -- File name of mesh when using "mesh" drawtype selection_box = { - type = "fixed", - fixed = { - {-2 / 16, -0.5, -2 / 16, 2 / 16, 3 / 16, 2 / 16}, - -- Node box format: see [Node boxes] - }, + -- see [Node boxes] for possibilities }, -- Custom selection box definition. Multiple boxes can be defined. -- If "nodebox" drawtype is used and selection_box is nil, then node_box -- definition is used for the selection box. collision_box = { - type = "fixed", - fixed = { - {-2 / 16, -0.5, -2 / 16, 2 / 16, 3 / 16, 2 / 16}, - -- Node box format: see [Node boxes] - }, + -- see [Node boxes] for possibilities }, -- Custom collision box definition. Multiple boxes can be defined. -- If "nodebox" drawtype is used and collision_box is nil, then node_box @@ -8111,8 +8113,8 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`. drop = "", -- Name of dropped item when dug. -- Default dropped item is the node itself. - -- Using a table allows multiple items, drop chances and item filtering. - -- Item filtering by string matching is deprecated. + + -- Using a table allows multiple items, drop chances and item filtering: drop = { max_items = 1, -- Maximum number of item lists to drop. @@ -8123,7 +8125,7 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`. -- equals 'max_items'. -- Therefore, entries should progress from low to high drop chance. items = { - -- Entry examples. + -- Examples: { -- 1 in 1000 chance of dropping a diamond. -- Default rarity is '1'. @@ -8279,8 +8281,8 @@ Used by `minetest.register_node`. mod_origin = "modname", -- stores which mod actually registered a node - -- if it can not find a source, returns "??" - -- useful for getting what mod truly registered something + -- If the source could not be determined it contains "??" + -- Useful for getting which mod truly registered something -- example: if a node is registered as ":othermodname:nodename", -- nodename will show "othermodname", but mod_orgin will say "modname" } @@ -8333,7 +8335,7 @@ you want `additional_wear` to be negative. The formula used to calculate the resulting wear is: - 65536 - ( (65536 - tool_1_wear) + (65536 - tool_2_wear) + 65536 * additional_wear ) + 65536 * (1 - ( (1 - tool_1_wear) + (1 - tool_2_wear) + additional_wear )) The result is rounded and can't be lower than 0. If the result is 65536 or higher, no crafting is possible. @@ -8356,6 +8358,10 @@ no crafting is possible. replacements = {{"bucket:bucket_lava", "bucket:bucket_empty"}}, } +The engine does not implement anything specific to cooking or fuels, but the +recpies can be retrieved later using `minetest.get_craft_result` to have a +consistent interface across different games/mods. + Ore definition -------------- @@ -8364,15 +8370,17 @@ Used by `minetest.register_ore`. See [Ores] section above for essential information. { - ore_type = "scatter", + ore_type = "", + -- Supported: "scatter", "sheet", "puff", "blob", "vein", "stratum" - ore = "default:stone_with_coal", + ore = "", + -- Ore node to place - ore_param2 = 3, - -- Facedir rotation. Default is 0 (unchanged rotation) + ore_param2 = 0, + -- Param2 to set for ore (e.g. facedir rotation) - wherein = "default:stone", - -- A list of nodenames is supported too + wherein = "", + -- Node to place ore in. Multiple are possible by passing a list. clust_scarcity = 8 * 8 * 8, -- Ore has a 1 out of clust_scarcity chance of spawning in a node. @@ -8388,13 +8396,13 @@ See [Ores] section above for essential information. -- nodes are coal ore. y_min = -31000, - y_max = 64, - -- Lower and upper limits for ore + y_max = 31000, + -- Lower and upper limits for ore (inclusive) flags = "", -- Attributes for the ore generation, see 'Ore attributes' section above - noise_threshold = 0.5, + noise_threshold = 0, -- If noise is above this threshold, ore is placed. Not needed for a -- uniform distribution. @@ -8421,12 +8429,12 @@ See [Ores] section above for essential information. -- Type-specific parameters - -- sheet + -- "sheet" column_height_min = 1, column_height_max = 16, column_midpoint_factor = 0.5, - -- puff + -- "puff" np_puff_top = { offset = 4, scale = 2, @@ -8444,10 +8452,10 @@ See [Ores] section above for essential information. persistence = 0.7 }, - -- vein + -- "vein" random_factor = 1.0, - -- stratum + -- "stratum" np_stratum_thickness = { offset = 8, scale = 4, @@ -8456,7 +8464,7 @@ See [Ores] section above for essential information. octaves = 3, persistence = 0.7 }, - stratum_thickness = 8, + stratum_thickness = 8, -- only used if no noise defined } Biome definition @@ -8559,12 +8567,13 @@ See [Decoration types]. Used by `minetest.register_decoration`. { deco_type = "simple", + -- Type. "simple" or "schematic" supported place_on = "default:dirt_with_grass", -- Node (or list of nodes) that the decoration can be placed on sidelen = 8, - -- Size of the square divisions of the mapchunk being generated. + -- Size of the square (X / Z) divisions of the mapchunk being generated. -- Determines the resolution of noise variation if used. -- If the chunk size is not evenly divisible by sidelen, sidelen is made -- equal to the chunk size. @@ -8600,7 +8609,7 @@ See [Decoration types]. Used by `minetest.register_decoration`. y_min = -31000, y_max = 31000, - -- Lower and upper limits for decoration. + -- Lower and upper limits for decoration (inclusive). -- These parameters refer to the Y co-ordinate of the 'place_on' node. spawn_by = "default:water", @@ -8690,6 +8699,7 @@ See [Decoration types]. Used by `minetest.register_decoration`. -- See 'Schematic specifier' for details. replacements = {["oldname"] = "convert_to", ...}, + -- Map of node names to replace in the schematic after reading it. flags = "place_center_x, place_center_y, place_center_z", -- Flags for schematic decorations. See 'Schematic attributes'. |