The NGLE Manual

Trapdoors

by Bedazzled

There are several different types of trapdoor for use with the level editor, but they can be divided into two groups. Some opened by a trigger and others, which Lara opens herself.

Trapdoor 1-3

 

 

 

 

 

Trapdoor type 1 opens upwards or downwards when triggered, depending on the wad it’s from. Most can be anti-triggered or timed. The type 2 & 3 trapdoors open downwards and can also be closed again by using an anti-trigger. They can also be timed to close after x number of seconds.

Floor Trapdoor 1 & 2

This is the type, which Lara will lift up to open, and does not require a trigger. Notice the rope / chains to support it in the open position. Once opened it can’t be closed again.

Ceiling Trapdoor 1

Lara will jump up and grab the handle on this door to pull it open. Once opened it can’t be closed again. No trigger required. Place a maximum of 7 clicks above the floor.

Notes on Setup

To avoid problems with trapdoors it is very important to place them in the level correctly. This simply involves placing them onto the floor of the lower room and raising them up into position, making sure they finish exactly level with the height of the portal. Ensure they are placed exactly in the portal because one click higher or lower will crash the level.

Always place trapdoors on the floor of the room below and raise them up into postion otherwise they will 'disappear' disconcertingly in game when viewed from certain angles.

Additionally, trapdoors MUST be placed on the highest part of the ceiling. If any other part of the ceiling is higher than the trapdoor, Lara will fall through it and level crashes could occur.

Remember never apply trapdoors directly to the portal

Trapdoor Locations

Ceiling trapdoor 1

City Was
New City Was
Underneath the Sphinx
Menkaure’s Pyramid
Inside Menkaure’s Pyramid
Joby2.TR4
Joby3a.TR4
Joby3b.TR4

Floor Trapdoor 1

Library. was
Library.TR4
Pharoe’s Temple of Isis
Palaces.TR4
Cleopatra’s Palaces
Palaces2.TR4
The Masterbas
Joby4a.TR4
The Great Pyramid
Joby4b.TR4
Khufu’s Queens Pyramid
Joby4c.TR4
Desert Railroad
Train.TR4

Floor Trapdoor 2

The Masterbas
Joby4a.TR4
The Great Pyramid
Joby4b.TR4

Trapdoor 1

Coastal Ruins.Was
City.Was (this opens upwards & can’t be anti-triggered)
Citadel
Citnew.TR4
Guardian. Was (This door opens downwards & can’t be anti-triggered).
The Great Hypostyle Hall
Hall.TR4
KV5
Jeepchs2.TR4
Underneath the Sphinx
Joby2.TR4
Inside Menkaure’s Pyramid
Joby3b.TR4
The Sacred Lake
Lake.TR4
The Tomb of Semerket
Semer.TR4

Trapdoor 2

Underneath the Sphinx
Joby2.TR4
Inside Menkaure’s Pyramid
Joby3b.TR4

Trapdoor3

The Sacred Lake
Lake.TR4

* Unless otherwise stated trapdoors 1 – 3 open downwards and can be anti-triggered.

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