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Programming Half-Life Entities
See also: Scripting - Monster Behavior - Level Design - Compiling - Coding -
Updated June 7, 2000 - 1:48 PM
 

"Programming, Scripting, Coding"

People use these words in different ways. Here's how I use the terms:

Scripting - setting up entities to create effects and influence monster behavior

Coding - writing C++ or other deep code to make mods (new weapons, new AI, etc.)

Programming - a general term encompassing both of the above
 
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