# This is a simple Verse script for a custom spawner
# It uses the Creature Spawner device to spawn a creature

using { /Fortnite.com/Devices }
using { /Verse.org/Simulation }
using { /Verse.org/Simulation/Tags }

# We create a new device type called "MyGhostFactory"
# This is like giving a new name to our tool
MyGhostFactory := class(creative_device):

    # We declare a reference to the Creature Spawner device.
    # You wire this up in the editor by selecting the device property.
    # note: creature_spawner_device is the real UEFN Verse type for the Creature Spawner device.
    @editable
    GhostSpawner : creature_spawner_device = creature_spawner_device{}

    # This is a "Device Event". It happens when the game starts.
    OnBegin<override>()<suspends> : void =
        # We tell the spawner to enable itself and begin spawning.
        # Enable() activates the device so it starts its work.
        GhostSpawner.Enable()

        # We keep track of how many creatures have spawned via events.
        var ActiveCount : int = 0

        # We loop forever, spawning a creature every 2 seconds.
        # This controls our spawn rate timing in Verse.
        loop:
            # Wait 2 seconds between each spawn attempt.
            Sleep(2.0)

            # Spawn one creature at the spawner's location.
            # Spawn() triggers the device to produce one creature.
            GhostSpawner.Spawn()

            # Check how many creatures are active.
            # If we have reached 5, pause spawning until numbers drop.
            # note: SpawnedEvent is the real event on creature_spawner_device.
            set ActiveCount = ActiveCount + 1
            if (ActiveCount >= 5):
                # Wait until at least one creature is eliminated before continuing.
                GhostSpawner.EliminatedEvent.Await()
                set ActiveCount = ActiveCount - 1

        # We print a message to help us debug.
        Print("The Ghost Factory is now open!")