How to give SNPCs random bodygroups and skins?

[thunderslug106]

I'm coding some SNPC's on VjBase. I was wondering how does one add the ability for the SNPC's to have random bodygroups on spawn?

[DrVrej]

It's the same as any other entities in Garry's Mod, you use the SetSkin and bodygroup functions

[Gene Worm]

https://wiki.garrysmod.com/page/Entity/SetSkin

https://wiki.garrysmod.com/page/Entity/SetBodygroup

https://wiki.garrysmod.com/page/math/random

[thunderslug106]

I tried this: Entity:SetBodygroup(1,math.random(0,1))
but it comes up with
[ERROR] lua/entities/npc_vj_marineh3_female/init.lua:4: attempt to index global 'Entity' (a function value)
1. unknown - lua/entities/npc_vj_marineh3_female/init.lua:4

How do I fix this?

[DrVrej]

Originally posted by ❃thunderslug106❃:

I tried this: Entity:SetBodygroup(1,math.random(0,1))
but it comes up with
[ERROR] lua/entities/npc_vj_marineh3_female/init.lua:4: attempt to index global 'Entity' (a function value)
1. unknown - lua/entities/npc_vj_marineh3_female/init.lua:4

How do I fix this?

Why is "Entity" there?? Bro you need to know how programming works before you start making addons... I am saying this because the question you just asked proves you aren't aware of how methods or functions work... So I highly suggest you at least learn the basics of Lua before making addons. There are many tutorials out there that teach you the basics, there are even some that are focused on Garry's Mod Lua.

[thunderslug106]

Yeah, I have made SWEPs on TFA base, but this is my first SNPC. I will look up some tutorials.

[thunderslug106]

Good news! I have figured it out and I have allowed it to be a medic depending on the skin!