A_XScream

A_XScream is invoked when monsters gib.

A_XScream is a code pointer used in the explode animation for the Player and various monsters.

A_XScream just plays the sound effect DSSLOP (the gib/exploding corpse sound).

Uses

The A_XScream code pointer appears in the following states in Doom's state table:

Frame number	Doom internal name	Use
166	S_PLAY_XDIE2	explode animation for the Player
195	S_POSS_XDIE2	explode animation for the Trooper
228	S_SPOS_XDIE2	explode animation for the Sargeant
430	S_CPOS_XDIE2	explode animation for the Chaingun Sargeant
463	S_TROO_XDIE2	explode animation for the Imp
750	S_SSWV_XDIE2	explode animation for the SS Nazi

Example

The following is an example of how to set the A_XScream code pointer in a Dehacked file:

Pointer 21 (Frame 34)
Codep Frame = 750

Or using BEX syntax:

[CODEPTR]
Frame 1234 = XScream

External links

• A_XScream in the Doom source code.
• A_XScream at the ZDoom wiki
• XScream at the Eternity Engine wiki