Block (TeaScript)

Block is a class in TeaScript.vbs that allows you to read/write values for blocks.

Using the Block Class

To read the value of Block use:

Block(index).name

To change the value of Block use:

Block(index).name = value

Block Properties

Physical Properties

Type	Name	Read/Write	Description
double	id	-	The ID is used to decide and tie in its graphics, behavior, and behaviour flags. You can change this value to change the block into another
double	x	-	The x coordinate of the NPC in scene coordinates.
double	y	-	The y coordinate of the NPC in scene coordinates.
double	width	-	The width of the block's hitbox.
double	height	-	The height of the block's hitbox.
double	xsp	-	The horizontal speed of the block. Negative values cause leftwards movement, positive values cause rightwards movement.
double	ysp	-	The vertical speed of the NPC. Negative values cause upwards movement, positive values cause downwards movement.
double	state	-	The current state of the block. Setting this to 1 will hit the block; anything else will break it. Note: Breaking the block, whether through normal means or by code, does not affect the hide variable.
double	hide	-	Whether the block is hidden or not. Note: This does not function the same way as destroying blocks.
double	pcollision	Read Only	The type of collision a player will have with the block, determined by block settings.
double	ncollision	Read Only	The type of collision an NPC will have with the block, determined by block settings.

Graphical Properties

Type	Name	Read/Write	Description
double	extx	-	This values chooses the alternative GFX x position starting from 0. Setting this value to -1 makes the block invisible.
double	exty	-	This values chooses the alternative GFX y position starting from 0. Setting this value to -1 makes the block invisible.
double	forecolor	-	An overlay hue added to the block. Setting this value to 0 makes the NPC invisible, setting it to -1 returns it to default. Use the rgba(red, green, blue, alpha) function to choose a specific hue.
double	forecolor_r	-	The red value of the hue described in 'forecolor'. Should be a value between 0 to 255. Use this value to read and get only the red component.
double	forecolor_g	-	The green value of the hue described in 'forecolor'. Should be a value between 0 to 255. Use this value to read and get only the green component.
double	forecolor_b	-	The blue value of the hue described in 'forecolor'. Should be a value between 0 to 255. Use this value to read and get only the bluecomponent.
double	forecolor_a	-	The alpha value of the hue described in 'forecolor'. Should be a value between 0 to 255. Use this value to read and get only the alpha component.

Behavioral Properties

Type	Name	Read/Write	Description
double	advset	-	The contents of the block. Here is a list of block contents.
double	haswing	-	A set of values pertaining to what kind of wings the block has. Here is a list of different wing behaviors.

Block Events

Type	Name	Read/Write	Description
string	deathevent	-	The block will trigger the event/script when the block is destroyed.
string	hitevent	-	The block will trigger the event/script every time the block is hit.
string	onscreenevent	-	The block will trigger the event/script every frame the block is onscreen.

Constants

Here is a list of constants used by the block class.

Block Contents

ID	Behavior
0	Empty
1 to 99	Coins (i.e. 15 will contain 15 coins)
-1 to -302	Contains varying number of coins
under -302	Empty (will transform on hit)
1XXX	NPC ID contained in the block. (i.e. 1031 contains NPC ID 31 (a key.)

Wing Behavior

ID	Behavior
0	None
1	Hover Left/Right
2	Hover Up/Down
3	Hover Forward
4	Controlled by NPC-308
5	SMW Lines

Oddities and Quirks

Below is a list of certain quirks certain blocks have that does not conform to standard behavior or simply other miscellaneous behavior.