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Input Mapping

For the overall input model, see Player Input.

Player input is mapped in character data via a top-level [input] table.

player = true

[input]
w = "action(forward)"
a = "action(left)"
s = "action(backward)"
d = "action(right)"
u = "intent(use)"
t = "intent(attack)"
k = "intent(take)"
f = "spell(Fireball)"

Key names are matched case-insensitively.

Commands​

Each entry value supports one of:

  • action(<type>)
  • intent(<name>)
  • spell(<template>)
  • bare action alias ("forward", "left", "right", "backward")

Action Types​

forward​

  • 2D / Isometric: Move the player north.
  • First-Person: Move the player forward in current facing direction.

left​

  • 2D / Isometric: Move the player west.
  • First-Person: Rotate left.
  • 2D / Isometric: Move the player east.
  • First-Person: Rotate right.

backward​

  • 2D / Isometric: Move the player south.
  • First-Person: Move backward in current facing direction.

Intents​

intent(<name>) sets the player intent (for example use, attack, take).

For UI-driven intents, you can also use button widgets.

For how intents behave in 2D vs 3D and how they become intent events, see Player Input.

Spell Shortcuts​

spell(<template>) selects a specific spell intent button by template name.

Example:

f = "spell(Fireball)"

This activates the button with:

intent = "spell"
spell = "Fireball"