Dynamic Flashlight (Discontinued)

Dynamic Flashlight

Dynamic Flashlight is a tool designed to enhance the original flashlight from Garry's Mod or the Half-Life 2 base engine, making it fully dynamic. This upgrade allows the flashlight to emit light that glows from the player's position and projects textures, casting realistic shadows on objects. This feature can significantly improve the realism in videos and enhance the atmosphere in roleplay servers, offering users a more immersive and visually appealing experience. Whether for cinematic purposes or gameplay, Dynamic Flashlight provides a versatile and powerful lighting solution.

Customize-ability

The system offers several console commands for customization, with potential for more in future updates. Here are some console commands for clients and servers: ** Client Convars **

• df_flashlight_shadow | Enable/Disable shadows of the dynamic flashlight system.

• df_flashlight_shadow_self | Enable/Disable shadows of the dynamic flashlight system for yourself.

• df_flashlight_fov | Set the field of view of the dynamic flashlight system.

• df_flashlight_distance | Set the distance of the dynamic flashlight system.

• df_flashlight_texture | Set the texture of the dynamic flashlight system.

• df_flashlight_sound | Set the sound of the dynamic flashlight system.

** Server Convars **

• df_flashlight | Enable/Disable the dynamic flashlight system.

For developers

Including developer support! This system allows developers for gamemodes or addons to restrict the flashlight from being used or activated or even drawn. Here are some notable hooks: ** Client Hooks **

• ShouldDrawShadows

• ShouldDrawFlashlight

** Server Hooks **

• PlayerCanSwitchFlashlight

You can view the GitHub repository here and extract it to your gamemode for modifications.

Known bugs

Make sure the shadow setting in your Garry's Mod settings is set to maximum to see the shadows if enabled.

Contact

If you wish to contact me, then join my discord here.

Sponsored by Minerva Servers

Minerva Servers is an online Garry's Mod community that hosts a wide range of servers for its dedicated player base. The community's main attraction is its Half-Life 2 Roleplay scene, which draws players interested in immersive roleplaying experiences. Founded on October 12, 2022, by Riggs and some of his friends, Minerva Servers originally started as a server focusing on SCP Roleplay. It later branched out to include the Half-Life 2 Roleplay scene, which has since become its core feature. Over time, it has expanded significantly and become a prominent and well-respected name in the Garry's Mod community. The community continues to grow, offering various servers and activities to engage and entertain its members.