Difference between revisions of "PDA"
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| image = EngineerPDA.png | | image = EngineerPDA.png | ||
| 3d-alt = yes | | 3d-alt = yes | ||
| − | | view1name = | + | | view1name = Construction PDA |
| − | | view2name = | + | | view2name = Destruction PDA |
| hide-kill-icon = yes | | hide-kill-icon = yes | ||
| used-by = [[Engineer]] | | used-by = [[Engineer]] | ||
| − | | slot = [[Weapons#PDA|PDA1]] <small>( | + | | slot = [[Weapons#PDA|PDA1]] <small>(Construction PDA)</small><br>[[Weapons#PDA|PDA2]] <small>(Destruction PDA)</small> |
| availability = {{avail|Stock}} | | availability = {{avail|Stock}} | ||
| trade = no | | trade = no | ||
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{{Quotation|'''The Engineer'''|I built that.|sound=Engineer_specialcompleted06.wav}} | {{Quotation|'''The Engineer'''|I built that.|sound=Engineer_specialcompleted06.wav}} | ||
| − | The '''PDAs''' are default [[Weapons#engiepda|weapons]] for the [[Engineer]], consisting of the ''' | + | The '''PDAs''' are default [[Weapons#engiepda|weapons]] for the [[Engineer]], consisting of the '''Construction PDA''' and '''Destruction PDA''', which he uses to construct and destroy his various [[building]]s respectively. The Construction PDA is a calculator-type device, whereas the Destruction PDA looks similar to a typical hand-held detonation device with a miniature screen and large red button. |
These gadgets are not regular weapons as they cannot be used to attack; they mainly serve as a visual cue to the player and those that see the player's character. Therefore, switching between PDAs and the last weapon active does not result in the usual delay caused by weapon switching. While the player is using the PDA, a unique menu appears on-screen to allow the player to build or destroy available buildings. | These gadgets are not regular weapons as they cannot be used to attack; they mainly serve as a visual cue to the player and those that see the player's character. Therefore, switching between PDAs and the last weapon active does not result in the usual delay caused by weapon switching. While the player is using the PDA, a unique menu appears on-screen to allow the player to build or destroy available buildings. | ||
| − | Upon selecting one of the PDAs, a superimposed HUD appears in the middle of your view. Though it lists all four available buildings, only the highlighted choices will be selectable. Selection of the buildings is done through the preset numbered keys. Pressing the last weapon used key or primary fire key will cancel the PDA and return to the previous weapon. The [[Pip-Boy]] changes the look of the | + | Upon selecting one of the PDAs, a superimposed HUD appears in the middle of your view. Though it lists all four available buildings, only the highlighted choices will be selectable. Selection of the buildings is done through the preset numbered keys. Pressing the last weapon used key or primary fire key will cancel the PDA and return to the previous weapon. The [[Pip-Boy]] changes the look of the Construction and Destruction PDAs. |
| − | The selection keys will only function on the appropriate PDA under the right conditions. Should the player have insufficient [[Metal]], they will be denied access to certain buildings on the | + | The selection keys will only function on the appropriate PDA under the right conditions. Should the player have insufficient [[Metal]], they will be denied access to certain buildings on the Construction PDA, yet gathering Metal will re-enable the choices with the cost met. Conversely, the Destruction PDA will only destroy builds that have already been constructed. The Destruction PDA cannot be used to destroy buildings currently being sapped by the [[Sapper]]. |
| − | If a player chooses to construct an available building from the | + | If a player chooses to construct an available building from the Construction PDA, the player model will then hold a Toolbox and the player will see a template on the ground in front of them showing the orientation of the chosen building. While the template is visible, secondary fire adjusts the building's orientation by 90 degrees counter-clockwise, whilst primary fire starts the build. The last weapon used button cancels the build. |
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== Console Information == | == Console Information == | ||
| − | Note: The console versions do not have a separate | + | Note: The console versions do not have a separate Destruction PDA. Instead, both are handled by the Construction PDA, serving as a single PDA. After choosing the proper weapon slot to activate the PDA, the player uses the right trigger or ''''R2'''' to construct the selected building if enough Metal is available, and the left trigger or ''''L2'''' to demolish the selected building if it has already been built. |
== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
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'''{{Patch name|3|22|2012}}''' | '''{{Patch name|3|22|2012}}''' | ||
* {{Undocumented}} Added Construction PDA slot to the Engineer's loadout screen. | * {{Undocumented}} Added Construction PDA slot to the Engineer's loadout screen. | ||
| − | * {{Undocumented}} Made the Construction | + | * {{Undocumented}} Made the Construction PDA [[name tag|nameable]]. |
| − | * {{Undocumented}} Construction | + | * {{Undocumented}} Construction PDA and Demolish PDA now appear in [[backpack]] when viewing stock items. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * There is a PDA1 Token in <code>items_game.txt</code>, but it is unused. Internally, the Engineer's | + | * There is a PDA1 Token in <code>items_game.txt</code>, but it is unused. Internally, the Engineer's Construction PDA and the Spy's Disguise Kit fall under this slot. |
** The PDA2 token is used for crafting the [[Spy]]'s unlockable watches, which fall into the PDA2 slot, and can be made by crafting together 3 Spy watches. This is the only use for the token. | ** The PDA2 token is used for crafting the [[Spy]]'s unlockable watches, which fall into the PDA2 slot, and can be made by crafting together 3 Spy watches. This is the only use for the token. | ||
** Renaming a stock Construction PDA from the stock menu will create a Construction PDA with Unique quality. | ** Renaming a stock Construction PDA from the stock menu will create a Construction PDA with Unique quality. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery perrow="4"> | <gallery perrow="4"> | ||
| − | File:Build Tool 1st person.png| | + | File:Build Tool 1st person.png|Construction PDA first-person view |
| − | File:Build Tool with Gunslinger 1st person red.png| | + | File:Build Tool with Gunslinger 1st person red.png|Construction PDA RED first-person view with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped. |
| − | File:Build Tool with Gunslinger 1st person blu.png| | + | File:Build Tool with Gunslinger 1st person blu.png|Construction PDA BLU first-person view with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped. |
| − | File:Demolish Tool 1st person.png| | + | File:Demolish Tool 1st person.png|Destruction PDA first-person view |
| − | File:Demolish Tool with Gunslinger 1st person red.png| | + | File:Demolish Tool with Gunslinger 1st person red.png|Destruction PDA RED first-person view with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped. |
| − | File:Demolish Tool with Gunslinger 1st person blu.png| | + | File:Demolish Tool with Gunslinger 1st person blu.png|Destruction PDA BLU first-person view with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped. |
File:Toolbox 1st person red.png|Toolbox RED first-person view | File:Toolbox 1st person red.png|Toolbox RED first-person view | ||
File:Toolbox with Gunslinger 1st person red.png|Toolbox RED first-person view with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped. | File:Toolbox with Gunslinger 1st person red.png|Toolbox RED first-person view with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped. | ||
File:Toolbox 1st person blu.png|Toolbox BLU first-person view | File:Toolbox 1st person blu.png|Toolbox BLU first-person view | ||
File:Toolbox with Gunslinger 1st person blu.png|Toolbox BLU first-person view with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped. | File:Toolbox with Gunslinger 1st person blu.png|Toolbox BLU first-person view with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped. | ||
| − | File:Building PDA Display.png| | + | File:Building PDA Display.png|Construction PDA: Menu |
| − | File:Build Menu - PipBoy.png| | + | File:Build Menu - PipBoy.png|Construction PDA: Menu with the [[Pip-Boy]] equipped. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 14:39, 6 July 2012
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Engineer |
| Slot: | [[Weapons|]] |
| Availability: | Stock |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | No |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
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This article is about the Engineer's Build and Demolish tools. For the weapon type, see the Weapons page.
| “ | I built that.
Click to listen
— The Engineer
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” |
The PDAs are default weapons for the Engineer, consisting of the Construction PDA and Destruction PDA, which he uses to construct and destroy his various buildings respectively. The Construction PDA is a calculator-type device, whereas the Destruction PDA looks similar to a typical hand-held detonation device with a miniature screen and large red button.
These gadgets are not regular weapons as they cannot be used to attack; they mainly serve as a visual cue to the player and those that see the player's character. Therefore, switching between PDAs and the last weapon active does not result in the usual delay caused by weapon switching. While the player is using the PDA, a unique menu appears on-screen to allow the player to build or destroy available buildings.
Upon selecting one of the PDAs, a superimposed HUD appears in the middle of your view. Though it lists all four available buildings, only the highlighted choices will be selectable. Selection of the buildings is done through the preset numbered keys. Pressing the last weapon used key or primary fire key will cancel the PDA and return to the previous weapon. The Pip-Boy changes the look of the Construction and Destruction PDAs.
The selection keys will only function on the appropriate PDA under the right conditions. Should the player have insufficient Metal, they will be denied access to certain buildings on the Construction PDA, yet gathering Metal will re-enable the choices with the cost met. Conversely, the Destruction PDA will only destroy builds that have already been constructed. The Destruction PDA cannot be used to destroy buildings currently being sapped by the Sapper.
If a player chooses to construct an available building from the Construction PDA, the player model will then hold a Toolbox and the player will see a template on the ground in front of them showing the orientation of the chosen building. While the template is visible, secondary fire adjusts the building's orientation by 90 degrees counter-clockwise, whilst primary fire starts the build. The last weapon used button cancels the build.
Demonstration
Console Information
Note: The console versions do not have a separate Destruction PDA. Instead, both are handled by the Construction PDA, serving as a single PDA. After choosing the proper weapon slot to activate the PDA, the player uses the right trigger or 'R2' to construct the selected building if enough Metal is available, and the left trigger or 'L2' to demolish the selected building if it has already been built.
Update history
- Fixed some truncated strings in the destroy menu
- Changed PDA menus to accept keys bound to "slot1", "slot2", etc., and "slot10" cancels
- Fixed Engineer being able to detonate buildings that are being sapped.
- [Undocumented] Added Construction PDA slot to the Engineer's loadout screen.
- [Undocumented] Made the Construction PDA nameable.
- [Undocumented] Construction PDA and Demolish PDA now appear in backpack when viewing stock items.
Trivia
- There is a PDA1 Token in
items_game.txt, but it is unused. Internally, the Engineer's Construction PDA and the Spy's Disguise Kit fall under this slot.- The PDA2 token is used for crafting the Spy's unlockable watches, which fall into the PDA2 slot, and can be made by crafting together 3 Spy watches. This is the only use for the token.
- Renaming a stock Construction PDA from the stock menu will create a Construction PDA with Unique quality.
- Crafting 3 Unique Construction PDAs together or Rebuilding a slot token with one will not create a PDA1 token.
- When
exec 360controlleris enabled through the console, the PDA acts as both a build and demolish tool.
Gallery
Construction PDA first-person view
Construction PDA RED first-person view with the Gunslinger equipped.
Construction PDA BLU first-person view with the Gunslinger equipped.
Destruction PDA first-person view
Destruction PDA RED first-person view with the Gunslinger equipped.
Destruction PDA BLU first-person view with the Gunslinger equipped.
Toolbox RED first-person view
Toolbox RED first-person view with the Gunslinger equipped.
Toolbox BLU first-person view
Toolbox BLU first-person view with the Gunslinger equipped.
Construction PDA: Menu
Construction PDA: Menu with the Pip-Boy equipped.
