createNewItem()

This method is used to create an item that will be available in your game.

Parameters

type: string - the type of item to create

image: string - the relative path to the image of this item

cb: function - the code that runs when an item is used. This function returns some important things.

• character: object - the character that used the item
• data: object - any information being passed to the function
• actions: functions - 3 functions that you can use to give the item an in game ability they are
  • swingItem() -Swings the item
  • placeItem(x, y) -Places the item either where you are holding it or at a certain place.
    • x: int - x position of where you want to place it.
    • y: int - y position of where you want to place it.
  • throwItem(x, y, range, speed) -Throws the item towards a point.
    • x: int - the x position you want to throw the item towards.
    • y: int - the y position you want to throw the item towards.
    • range: int - how far you want the item to move.
    • speed: int - how fast you want the item to move.

      Returns

      Nothing

      Usage

      You can use this method at any point in time. You should use it when you are ready to create an item for your game.

      Examples

      1.

      /Link code/server/rooms/room.js
      onInit() {
        g.createNewItem("heart", "heart.png", (player) => {
        player.healthBar.filled += 10;
        });
      }
      

      2.

      /Link code/server/rooms/room.js
      onInit() {
        g.createNewItem("heart", "heart.png", (player, data, actions) => {
        actions.swingItem();
        });
      }
      

      3.

      /Link code/server/rooms/room.js
      onInit() {
        g.createNewItem("heart", "heart.png", (player, data, actions) => {
        actions.placeItem();
        });
      }
      

      4.

      /Link code/server/rooms/room.js
      onInit() {
        g.createNewItem("heart", "heart.png", (player, data, actions) => {
        actions.throwItem(data.x, data.y);
        });
      }
      

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