Use Item

Using Items with Door Mechanics

• Door Modification for Key Requirements

• Add DA_Item variable “RequiredKey”
  • Must be set editable
• Door Unlock Logic:
  • If trigger & no key required

    Unlocks normally

  • If key required:

    Must check inventory system Query for quantity of 1 Only unlocks if key found

• Key Usage System

• New “destroy key on unlock” boolean variable
  • Controls if key gets consumed
  • Default typically set true
• Unlock Process:
  • Check if key should be destroyed
  • Clear required key if consumed
  • Door remains unlocked after

• Implementation Details

• Door Setup
  • Select keycard as required key
  • Set lever as trigger
  • Set initial locked state
• Usage Flow:
  • Lever alone won’t work
  • Must acquire keycard first
  • Door unlocks after having key
  • Can then be opened normally

The system creates a key-based door unlock mechanic where doors can require specific items before allowing access. Keys can be configured to be consumed upon use, providing classic key-door gameplay functionality.