Server Events

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What is a Server Event

Main article: Events

Server events are events which are communicated to the server, and may affect all stakeholders. An example of this is the activation of a measure. These events may affect the 3D world and the indicator scores.

How do Server Events relate to the Tygron Engine

Server Events can be used in multiple locations in the Tygron Engine; as part of a measure, at the start of a level, as part of a larger event bundle in the action menu, etc. Server Events allow for events to be triggered during a session, which will result in a reaction from the server.

Different Server Event types

There are two flavors of Server Events: Logic Events and Player Events. The difference between these is that for Player Events at least one dedicated stakeholder needs to be assigned to the Server Event. A good example of this is the asking for or receiving of a money transfer (MONEY_TRANSFER_ASK & MONEY_TRANSFER_GIVE) as a Server Event. Logic Events do not require such a dedicated stakeholder and can be fired without one being assigned as property. A good example of this is the activation of a specific terrain type (TERRAIN_SET_ACTIVE) when creating a flooding as part of a measure.

Logic Event Types

Below is a list describing available Logic Server Event Types:

ACTION_MENU_SET_FUNCTION_AVAILABLE

Add or remove a function from a particular Action Menu

ACTION_MENU_SET_MEASURE_AVAILABLE

Add or remove a measure from a particular Action Menu

ACTION_MENU_SET_UPGRADE_AVAILABLE

Add or remove an upgrade from a particular Action Menu

BEAMER_SET_LAYER

Set the beamer layer to a specific overlay type

CINEMATIC_STAKEHOLDER_START

Start a cinematic for a specific stakeholder

CINEMATIC_STAKEHOLDER_STOP

Stop any cinematic for a specific stakeholder