Improve knight's damage boost code

mods/ctf/ctf_classes/melee.lua

@@ -1,28 +1,12 @@
-minetest.register_on_player_hpchange(function(player, hp_change, reason)
+minetest.register_on_punchplayer(function(player, hitter, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, dir, damage)
-	if reason.type ~= "punch" or not reason.object or not reason.object:is_player() then
+	if tool_capabilities.damage_groups.nopunch then return end
-		return hp_change
+	local class = ctf_classes.get(hitter)
-	end
 
-	local class = ctf_classes.get(reason.object)
+	if class.properties.melee_bonus and hitter:get_wielded_item():get_name():find("sword") then
-
+		if time_from_last_punch > 0.75 then
-	if class.properties.melee_bonus and reason.object:get_wielded_item():get_name():find("sword") then
+			time_from_last_punch = 0.75
-		local change = hp_change - class.properties.melee_bonus
-
-		if player:get_hp() + change <= 0 and player:get_hp() + hp_change > 0 then
-			local wielded_item = reason.object:get_wielded_item()
-
-			for i = 1, #ctf.registered_on_killedplayer do
-				ctf.registered_on_killedplayer[i](
-					player:get_player_name(),
-					reason.object:get_player_name(),
-					wielded_item,
-					wielded_item:get_tool_capabilities()
-				)
-			end
 		end
 
-		return change
+		player:punch(hitter, 1, {damage_groups = {fleshy = time_from_last_punch*2, nopunch = 1}}, dir)
 	end
-
+end)
-	return hp_change
-end, true)

mods/other/latest_updates/init.lua

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ local latest_updates = minetest.formspec_escape([[
 - Prevented knights from using the SMG
 - Gave medic class building tools and prevented them from using SMG/Shotgun
 - Changed fall damage to use the combat system
-- Increased damage dealt by knights (+1 hp) when wielding swords
+- Increased damage dealt by knights (up to +1.5 hp depending on time since last punch) when wielding swords
 - Merged the sniper class with the shooter class
 - Changed bandages to give two points per heal
 - Made rifle automatic and doubled damage
@@ -17,8 +17,9 @@ if minetest.global_exists("sfinv") then
 		get = function(self, player, context)
 			return sfinv.make_formspec(player, context,
 				"real_coordinates[true]" ..
-				"box[0.1,0.5;10.4,10.25;#222222]" ..
+				"label[3,0.4;"..minetest.colorize("#00aa00", "The latest updates to CTF are listed here").."]" ..
-				"textarea[0.1,0.5;10.4,10.25;;The latest updates to CTF are listed here;" .. latest_updates .. "]", false)
+				"box[0.1,0.65;10.4,10.1;#222222]" ..
+				"textarea[0.1,0.65;10.4,10.1;;;" .. latest_updates .. "]", false)
 		end
 	})
 end

mods/other/random_messages/init.lua

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ function random_messages.read_messages()
 		"To talk to only your team, start your messages with /t. For example, /t Hello team!",
 		"Use medkits to gradually restore your health.",
 		"Moving or fighting while using medkits will interrupt the healing process.",
-		"Knights have a slight damage bonus when attacking with swords.",
+		"Knights have a slight damage bonus (up to 1.5 hp) when attacking with swords.",
 		"Gain more score by killing more than you die, by healing teammates as a medic, or by capturing the flag.",
 		"You gain more score the better the opponent you defeat.",
 		"Find weapons in chests or mine and use furnaces to make stronger swords.",
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ function random_messages.read_messages()
 		"Medics cause troops within 10 metres to regenerate health faster.",
 		"Hitting your enemy does more damage than not hitting them.",
 		"Press right mouse button or double-tap the screen to activate scope while wielding a sniper rifle.",
-		"The 'Updates' tab in your inventory will show some of the latest updates to CTF"
+		"The 'Updates' tab in your inventory will show some of the latest updates to CTF",
 	}
 end