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Lavaarena Crowdstand

Based on game build 714014 | Last updated: 2026-03-05

Overview​

lavaarena_crowdstand is a prefab that creates client-side visual decorations for the Lava Arena spectator stands. It does not represent a functional entity with gameplay logic but instead contributes purely cosmetic elements (e.g., banners, decorative fences, and audience members) to enhance the arena environment. The component is instantiated via its standalone prefabs and relies on network synchronization for position/orientation, with all scene-graph elements parented to the main stand entity.

Key behaviors:

  • lavaarena_crowdstand: Main stand entity; triggers client-side decoration generation (populate_stand_client) after a 0-tick delay.
  • lavaarena_teambanner: Dedicated banner decoration.
  • lavaarena_spectator: Animated spectator entity.
  • lavaarena_groundtargetblocker: Non-simulating blocker for ground targeting (e.g., prevents player movement or placement inside the stand).

The client-side logic in populate_stand_client uses the lavaarenaevent component to orient the stand toward the arena center.

Usage example​

This component is not added directly to entities via AddComponent. Instead, its prefabs are instantiated during Lava Arena world generation or event setup, and the game internally handles their lifecycle. A typical usage pattern is handled server-side in worldgen tasks and event scripts, such as:

-- Server-side setup (not part of this file)
local stand = SpawnPrefab("lavaarena_crowdstand")
stand.Transform:SetPosition(x, y, z)
stand.stand_width:set(2)
stand.stand_height:set(3)

-- The client will automatically generate decorations for this stand

Dependencies & tags​

Components used: lavaarenaevent (via GetArenaCenterPoint), net_tinybyte, event_server_data. Tags: Adds CLASSIFIED, NOCLICK, DECOR, FX, depending on the prefab variant.

Properties​

PropertyTypeDefault ValueDescription
stand_widthnet_tinybyte1Networked width parameter (grid units); controls horizontal fence/banner count.
stand_heightnet_tinybyte1Networked height parameter (grid units); controls vertical fence/banner count.

Main functions​

None. This is a prefab definition file, not a component script with methods. All logic is encapsulated in local functions (stand_fn, teambanner_fn, etc.) that construct prefabs.

Events & listeners​

None identified.