[0.12] JESUS CHRIST IT'S A TRAIN GET OFF THE TRACKS [1.0.1]

[GotLag]

Type: Mod
Name: JESUS CHRIST IT'S A TRAIN GET OFF THE TRACKS
Description: JESUS CHRIST IT'S A TRAIN GET OFF THE TRACKS
License: No rights reserved
Version: 1.0.1
Release: 2016-03-19
Tested-With-Factorio-Version: 0.12.26
Category: Helper
Download-Url: JESUS CHRIST IT'S A TRAIN GET OFF THE TRACKS_1.0.1.zip
Website: n/a

License

License
No license, download it, modify it, do what you like. If it seems abandoned, take over. Providing credit is preferred but hardly enforceable.

Description
Demonstration video
This mod gives the player avatar a sense of self-preservation that the player apparently lacks - when on railway tracks it will take fright and attempt to move out of the way of moving trains. Note that this evasion only occurs if you are standing still.

There are two options in config.lua:
COWARD_MODE - if true, the player will always dodge trains, even if movement keys are being pressed
QUIET_MODE - no gasping

Version history

Version history
Version 0.1.0 (2016-03-18): First test version released
Version 1.0.0 (2016-03-19): Logic significantly improved (only moving trains are dodged, better choice of dodge direction), no longer considered WIP
Version 1.0.1 (2016-03-19): No longer activates while riding a train

Play safe, and look both ways for trains.

[steinio]

Awesome.

[sankto]

Brilliance is found with the simple things. Good job.

[Factorio2016]

lost part of the gameplay

[_aD]

OBSERVE SIGNAL ASPECT BEFORE CROSSING TRACK

[mngrif]

OBSERVE SIGNAL ASPECT BEFORE CROSSING TRACK

[GotLag]

lost part of the gameplay

Don't worry, if you're still holding a movement key you won't dodge

[Bisa]

haha, awesome, I know a lot of people who will love this mod

[Koub]

I'd DL it just for the name

[GotLag]

Updated with new dodge logic, optional always dodge mode for cowards, and quiet mode for killjoys.

Edit: whoops, forgot to check if the player was in a vehicle

[polatrite@gmail.com]

You can make this multiplayer compatible by changing one line.

On line 46, change

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local player = game.player

to:

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for i, player in ipairs(game.players) do

[_aD]

Alternatively, to make it MP-happy, have a player constantly follow you around. When they see there's a train on the tracks, they shove you off!

[Vas]

I'm going to go ahead and rename the mod folder and every other place the mod name is mentioned because, its a little annoying. I mean sure I don't see the name in game but, all capsing the name and making it a joke is well, not very good for making people want to use this. I've chosen to rename it to "Dodge Trains". But if you want to consider other names, "Self Preservation" "Fear of Trains" are the only two I can think of at the moment.

The info file I altered, if you wish to change yours. I added a home page (the link to this mod) and a proper description. I have not redistributed this, I simply did it on my own end.

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{
	"name": "Dodge Trains",
	"version": "1.0.1",
	"title": "Dodge Trains",
	"author": "GotLag",
	"homepage": "https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=97&t=21725",
	"description": "Makes players move off the tracks when a train is coming, based on settings.",
	"dependencies": ["base >= 0.12.00"]
}

[steinio]

Well this won't improve the mod itself and the naming is by dicision of the author.

[ZombieMooose]

ha

[Vas]

Yes I know, its just a name that makes the mod seem like a joke is all. I tried to rename it myself but the mod crashes instead before I can load it so meh. I just wanted to suggest a more serious name. I mean sure, its funny but the name the way it is, is hard to take seriously and stands out above all the other mods due to length and all caps. Rather annoying.

[Bisa]

its funny but the name the way it is, is hard to take seriously and stands out above all the other mods due to length and all caps. Rather annoying.

The name IS the mod, it's hilarious, could not have thought of a better name in a hundred years myself

[Koub]

I admit I actually LOVE the name.

[Ranakastrasz]

Is multiplayer at least hypothetically possible?

[lxl]

But regular reloading is an essential part of the gameplay when trains are on the map...