Time XmlSpwaner 2025-3-5

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The provided code implements a Time-based XML Spawner (TimeXmlSpawner) that inherits from XmlSpawner. Its core functionality is to dynamically enable or disable entity spawning based on configurable time windows. Below is a detailed breakdown of its features:

1. Time-Controlled Spawning Logic​

• Scheduled Checks: Uses a CheckTimer to verify the current time every 20 seconds and determine if it falls within the configured "active time window."
• Automatic Toggle:
  • During Active Hours: If the spawner is inactive, it triggers a delayed respawn (1-second delay) after resetting the spawner.
  • Outside Active Hours: Immediately stops the spawner if it is running.

2. Configurable Time Windows​

• Time Parameters: Supports setting start and end times (hour and minute precision) via properties:
  • StartTimeHour / StartTimeMinute: Default start time (08:00).
  • EndTimeHour / EndTimeMinute: Default end time (20:00).
• Cross-Day Support: Correctly handles time windows spanning midnight (e.g., 22:00 to 02:00) by comparing the current time against the configured range.

3. Runtime State Management​

• IsActiveTime Property: Dynamically evaluates whether the current time is within the configured range (returns true/false).
• Overridden Running Property: Directly controls the base class’s Running state, allowing spawning only during active hours.

4. Game Integration & Persistence​

• GM Commands: Uses [CommandProperty] attributes to let game administrators adjust time parameters in-game.
• Serialization: Saves and loads time configurations to retain settings after server restarts.
• Status Display: Shows the active time window and current state (e.g., "Active Time: 08:00 - 20:00") in-game via GetProperties.

5. Error Handling & Robustness​

• Parameter Validation: Enforces valid time ranges (hours: 0-23, minutes: 0-59). Invalid values throw exceptions.
• Deserialization Fixes: Automatically corrects invalid time parameters during loading, reverting to defaults (08:00-20:00).

Use Cases​

Ideal for scenarios requiring time-dependent entity spawning, such as:

• Daytime NPCs (e.g., merchants) vs. nighttime monsters.
• Limited-time event spawns (e.g., holiday-themed entities).
• Cross-day events (e.g., midnight boss spawns).

Potential Improvements​

• Finer-Grained Checks: Reduce the 20-second timer interval (e.g., 1 second) for minute-level precision.
• Timezone Support: Add handling for server-client timezone differences.
• Logging: Implement logging to track spawner activation/deactivation for debugging.

This implementation balances flexibility, reliability, and ease of integration into game systems.