01 Standalone

using { /UnrealEngine.com/Temporary/Diagnostics } # For printing debug messages
using { /Fortnite.com/Devices } # To access Audio Players and Guards
using { /Verse.org/Simulation } # Core simulation logic

# This is our custom device. It will be placed in the level.
# Think of this as the "Brain" for the barks.
guard_bark_manager := class(concrete):
    # 1. REFERENCES
    # This is the Audio Player we want to control.
    # @editable means you can drag-and-drop an Audio Player into this slot in the editor.
    @editable
    BarkAudioPlayer: audio_player_device = audio_player_device{}

    # This is the Guard NPC we are listening to.
    # We link this in the editor to the specific guard.
    @editable
    TargetGuard: agent = agent{}

    # 2. STATE VARIABLES
    # IsInCooldown is like a "Talking" flag.
    # If true, the guard is already speaking, so we ignore new barks.
    # Think of this like a "Reload" state on a weapon; you can't shoot while reloading.
    var<private> IsSpeaking: logic = false

    # 3. THE EVENT LISTENER
    # This function listens for the "Alerted" event from the Guard.
    # When the guard spots a player, this code runs.
    OnGuardAlerted: listenable(agent_alerted_event) = event(Guard: agent, Player: agent):
        # Check if the guard is the one who alerted, and if they aren't already talking.
        if (Guard == TargetGuard and IsSpeaking == false):