PTL file

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One of several Level Files located in a Mission's level folder, the PTL File controls the Artificial Intelligence of the Rock Raiders. It designates what actions the Rock Raider is capable of doing, and the default order of preference. Every Game Level uses basically the same contents. Tutorial Levels, however, disable certain actions by not including them in the PTL file. It is suggested that you leave this file alone, as it can seriously and adversely affect the behavior of the Rock Raiders.

Further research has revealed that it not only controls the Artificial Intelligence of the Rock Raiders, but also of other creatures. It even is possible to alter game events using the PTL File. Such as clearing Rubble causing Rock Monsters to emerge.

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Properties

DigComplete

The GatherRockComplete property defines what to do after a Rock Raider has finished digging a wall. It is usually set to RockFall

GatherRockComplete

The GatherRockComplete property defines what to do after a Monster has gathered a boulder. It is usually set to AttackBuilding.

GenerateRockMonsterComplete

The GenerateRockMonster property defines what to do after a Monster has emerged.

Messages

GenerateRockMonster

The GenerateRockMonster property causes a Monster to emerge. The location is completely random on any valid wall (not a corner, not Solid Rock, without water, lava, or a building in front of it) rather than defined by the Emerge map.

RockFall

The RockFall property causes a rock fall animation to play.